Double Strollers Excellent Solution For Siblings, Twins » Parent Plaza

For the family that either has two young children who are toddlers or younger or who have been given the rare gift of twins, double strollers are a welcomed convenience. A double stroller is guaranteed to make things easier in many ways for such families. With just one double stroller for two small children, which is good until around the age of four years, they can safely be accommodated so that parents don't have to try to push two single strollers and then deal with the hassles of folding both of them up and trying to get them to fit in their car.

Double strollers are available in wide variety of colors and styles and are offered from a variety of different baby travel gear manufacturers. The first thing you will find is that there are two distinctly different types of double stroller models or configurations that parents can choose from, and each of these configurations come in an array of styles.

A tandem stroller model has two seats that are configured with one positioned in front of the other one. A double stroller has the two seats set up alongside one another. There are a number of advantages to each of these double strollers, as well as disadvantages that should be considered before settling on one or the other.

The most common model and most widely available, is the side-by-side double stroller. For the best handling when steering this type of stroller, it is better to use this model with twins or with two children who are fairly close to the same weight. These baby strollers are easier to maneuver over curbs, small bumps and obstacles.

Obviously, the double, side-by-side strollers are wider than the tandem stroller models, but in recent years, primarily due to feedback from parents, manufacturers have worked hard at redesigning them to be as narrow as possible so that they can fit through doorways more easily. However, it should be noted that a side-by-side double stroller will always be more challenging, awkward, and difficult to steer and navigate through crowded areas and tight aisles.

Another benefit to the side-by-side configuration is that with the children seated alongside each other, they can better interact as they grow and they also enjoy the same view from their seats. As the kids get older, this is an important factor as it will reduce the fighting and bickering that might take place over who gets to sit in the front seat. The seats of most side-by-side models don't recline fully, and if this is the case with the model you are considering, it should be used with older children and not infants.

The tandem stroller models seem to be better suited for use with a baby and an older brother or sister. With most models of these double seated strollers, the seat in the rear is able to recline fully which is perfect for the newborn, while the older sibling has a nice view from the front seat and plenty of leg room as well.

One advantage of the tandem stroller model is that is it smaller when folded up than a side-by-side stroller is when folded. They are also considerably narrower as well, which makes them easier to fit through aisles and doorways. But, the downside is that the additional length of these tandem double strollers makes them harder to turn, especially in confined areas. When shopping for a double stroller, keep these things in mind to help you make the best selection for your situation.

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