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Buying a Tandem double stroller for twins Buggy

If you have twins or children similar in age, a tandem double buggie is a great choice. They are smaller than side by side by side double stroller buggies and are ideal for small spaces such as doorways, public transport and rough terrain.

Some can be converted to travel systems that use two carrycots or car seats for children. However, they are heavier and longer than single pushchairs, and may not be as stable when bumping up kerbs.

Convertible

There are many options to add a second seat or making a single stroller a double. The Vista V2 from UPPAbaby is large, gorgeous stroller that can easily be converted from a single stroller to a double by incorporating the rumble seat (available separately). It is more expensive and less maneuverable because the second seat is located in front of the first seat. Nuna Demi Grow is a similar model but lacks storage under the seat when used as a double stroller.

Other options include all-terrain twin buggies as well as fixed-wheel joggers which can be used to accommodate two children. These are more expensive, however, they are designed for long trips on rough terrain, and come with more expensive resales.

Independent recline of the seat

If you're looking for a double pushchair sale buggy that is able to carry children of different ages then you're going to require a model with an recline that is independent for both seats. This will allow your older child to sit back and relax while the baby sleeps in the bassinet and the reverse.

Think about the width of your pushchair to determine the ease of you to get through doors and on public transport. If your doors are narrow, you might want to consider a side-by-side pushchair such as the Mountain Buggy Duet. It has a footprint that is similar to a single stroller however can still fit two seats and car seat adaptors.

Tandem buggies are generally smaller than side-byside models, and aren't as easily maneuverable through kerbs and up and down, however, they can accommodate a wider variety of car/car/seat combinations, so can be a good option for twins or siblings of different ages. They are also more expensive than single-to-double buggies, but are a worthwhile investment if you plan to keep it for a long time and will have a decent amount of resale value if you sell it on after your children have grown out of it.

This feature will allow you to put your child in an ideal position for naps and observation. This is particularly important if you have a younger child in the rear seat who may want to lie back and take a snooze while the older child wants to sit up and look around their surroundings.

Some brands feature a unique seat design which allows the back seat to fully recline into a nearly flat position that is perfect for newborns. For example the iCandy Orange has raised stadium-style seating and can recline both the included toddler seat and the additional RumbleSeat into multiple positions to give your kids a a choice of where to sit as well as providing an excellent UPF 50+ canopy with peekaboo windows.

More spacious than twin buggies

They are ideal for siblings with different age groups, and you can get around without worrying about your children touching. They're typically a more spacious, with one seat behind the other. The seats can be reclined completely for babies or placed in an upright position for toddlers.

A popular option is the Mountain Buggy Duet, which has the slimmest side-byside design available and has the same footprint as one buggy. It also has an adjustable handle, making it easy for parents of different heights to push as well as a handbrake that is helpful when climbing difficult hills. It is suitable from birth and is compatible with a range of car seats and carrycots. This means it makes an excellent travel system.

Another option is the iCandy Wave, which has a simple one-click to fold and is able to be utilized in a duo or mono mode. The frame's clever design expands to accommodate the second chair and can be used with up to two car seats or carrycots. This makes it an ideal choice for older siblings that would like to be seated together. It's a little longer than other models, but it's light to steer and has soft suspension that is able to handle kerbs.

There are also a variety of 3-wheeler inline tandems available - check out Phil and Teds' inline models or iCandy's Peach and Pear buggies, for instance that provide stability and swift steering. Often these can be folded down to size one buggie, which is helpful when you have trouble storing it at home or frequently need to lug it in and out of the boot on public transport.

It's worth bearing in mind that a large best double strollers buggy will feel bulkier and heavier than a smaller single buggy So make sure you're getting what you need before purchasing. It will be used on buses, trains and subways often, so it must be easy to operate and use. You may also need to juggle it on and off the car seat when you take your children to nursery or school so you'll need to know it's easy to maneuver within small spaces.

From birth, you are an ideal candidate

Whether you're expecting twins or have another child after your first, you're likely need to find a pushchair that fits the whole family. Double buggies are typically heavier and bulkier as well as more expensive than single strollers. However, they are more maneuverable in tighter doorways, or around obstacles like curbs. They are also compatible with piggyback ride-along boards (either from the manufacturer or as an additional accessory purchase) to allow you to transport three children at a time.

Tandem pushchairs seat one child in the front of the other, so they're generally a better option if you have two kids that are close enough in age to be able to live well together. They're not foolproof. Siblings sitting side-by-side can punch or kick each other, and children of different heights may fight over who sits taller. A tandem high-low model is able to solve this problem by elevating the seat to the rear, which will prevent your older child from being on the bottom and not having much of a view.

The iCandy Wave is a great alternative for parents who want an easy-to-use convertible lightest double stroller buggy that can accommodate a newborn in a carrycot, and an older child in the main seat. It features a clever frame that expands widthways when you add the second seat, and folds flat for compact storage. The padded straps, buckles, and seats are all of the highest quality we have encountered in our testing. The seats can be reclined independently, and the canopies are large and generous with UPF 50+ protection as well as peekaboo windows.

The only drawback to the iCandy tandem is that it's quite expensive. However, a good tandem will last you for many years and have an attractive resale value so at the end of the day you'll likely recover a portion of the cost. The iCandy doesn't come with the same seating arrangements as our other top selections. However, it's an excellent choice for families that don't want spend much money.