Buying a Tandem Double Buggy
If you have twins or children close in age, a tandem double buggy is a great option. They are narrower than side by side buggies and are perfect for tight spaces like doors, public transport and rough terrain.
Some can be converted to travel systems that can take two carrycots or car seats for children. They are typically heavier, longer and less stable than a single pushchair.
Convertible
There are many options to add a second seat or making a single stroller double. The UPPAbaby V2 is a large, beautiful stroller. It is easily converted from a single to a dual by adding a Rumble seat. It is more expensive and less maneuverable because the second seat is placed on top of the first seat. The Nuna Demi Grow is a comparable model with great seating flexibility, however it lacks under-seat storage when used in doubles mode.
Other options include all-terrain twin buggies, as well as fixed-wheel joggers which can be used to accommodate two children. They are more expensive but they are designed for long-distance trips over rough terrain, and come with higher resale prices.
Independent seat recline
If you're looking for a double stroller that will accommodate children of various age groups, you'll need one with independent seat recliner for both seats. This allows your older child to be able to relax while your baby is sleeping in a bassinet and vice versa.
Think about the width of your stroller, as this will determine how easy it is for you to get through doors and on public transport. If your doors are narrow, you may be considering a side by side pushchair such as the Mountain Buggy Duet. It has a footprint similar to a single stroller, but it can accommodate two seats and car seat adaptors.
Tandem buggies are generally smaller than side-byside models and therefore aren't easily maneuverable through kerbs and up and down, however they can be able to accommodate a wider range of car/car/seat combinations, so can be a good option for twins or siblings of various ages. They are also more expensive than single-to-double buggies, but are worth the purchase if you plan to keep it for a long time and have a good amount of resale value if you decide to sell it off after your children have grown out of it.
This feature allows you to place your child in an ideal position for naps or to observe. This is especially important when you have a young child in the rear seat, who will be inclined to lie down and relax while the more mature child wants to sit up and look around their surroundings.
Certain brands have a distinctive design that allows the back seat of their vehicles to fully recline into a position that is almost flat, ideal for newborns. For instance, the iCandy Orange has raised stadium-style seating and can recline the included toddler seat and the add-on RumbleSeat into multiple positions so that your children have a the option of where they want to sit, as well as offering an excellent UPF 50+ canopy with peekaboo windows.
More spacious than twin buggies
They are ideal for siblings of different age groups, and they allow you to move about without having to worry about your children touching. They are usually a little bit longer, with one seat behind the other. The seats can be reclined completely for infants, or put in an upright position for toddlers.
Mountain Buggy Duet is a popular option. It is the slimmest design side-by-side on the market and a footprint like a single stroller. It also comes with an adjustable handle, making it easier for parents of different heights to push as well as an adjustable handbrake, which is helpful when climbing steep hills. It is suitable from birth and is compatible with a variety of car seats and carrycots, which means it is a great travel system.
Another alternative is the iCandy Wave, which has a simple one-click to fold and is able to be used in mono or duo mode. The clever frame expands to accommodate a second chair and can be used up to two car seats or carrycots. This makes it an ideal choice for older siblings that want to sit together. It's slightly longer than some other models, but it's light to steer and comes with soft suspension that can handle kerbs.
There are also plenty of 3-wheeler inline tandems that are available Check out Phil and Teds inline models, or iCandy's Peach and Pear buggies, for example that offer stability and swift steering. They are often folded down to the size of one buggie which is useful for those who struggle with storage at home or need to carry it in and out of your car when you travel on public transport.
Be double buggy with carrycot that a double-wide buggy will be more heavy and more bulkier than one compact buggy. Be sure you know what you want prior to making a buy. It is likely to be used on trains, buses, and subways frequently so it must be easy to use and manage. You might need to manage the car seat when taking your child to school or the nursery.
From birth, you're a suitable candidate
There will be a need for a pushchair for your entire family, whether you're expecting twins, or you have a second child after having your first. Double buggies are typically a bit heavier, bulkier and cost more than single strollers, but they are also easier to maneuver in narrower entrances or around obstacles like curbs. cheap double stroller can be used with piggyback boards (available from the manufacturer or as an accessory). This lets you transport three children simultaneously.
Tandem pushchairs put one child in front of the other. They're a good option if your children are similar in age and are able to get along. They're not 100% secure. Siblings seated side-by-side may kick or punch each other and children with different heights can fight over who sits higher. A tandem high-low model is able to solve this issue by elevating the seat towards the rear, which will prevent your child's older one from sitting on the bottom and not getting the best view.
The iCandy Wave is a great alternative for parents who want an easy-to-use double buggy that converts to accommodate a newborn in a carrycot, and an older child in the main seat. It features a clever frame which increases in size when you add the second child seat. It can also fold flat for storage that is compact. The padded seats are comfortable, the straps are simple to fasten and the buckles some of the best we've seen on any of our tests. The seats can be reclined independently and the canopy is spacious and large with UPF 50+ protection as well as windows that peek out.
The only downside of the iCandy is that it's a little expensive but a high-quality tandem will last for a long time and will retain its resale value. So you'll probably recoup some of the cost in the end. It also doesn't offer the same range of seating options as others of our top picks however, the iCandy is a good option for families that don't want to spend a lot.