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Buying a Tandem Double Buggy

A tandem double buggy could be a great option when you have twins or children who are very close in age. They are a bit smaller than side-by-side buggies and are ideal for narrow spaces like doorways, public transport and terrain that is rocky.

Some can be converted into travel systems that use two carrycots or child car seats. However, they can be heavier and longer than single pushchairs, and may feel less stable as they bump up kerbs.

Convertible

If you're looking for a convertible stroller that can be converted from a single to a double or to add an additional seat to an existing one, there are several options available. The UPPAbaby Vista V2 is a big, beautiful stroller that can easily be converted from a single model to a double by adding the rumble seat (available separately). It is more expensive and less maneuverable because the second seat is positioned in front of the first seat. Nuna Demi Grow provides a similar choice but lacks storage underneath the seat when used as a double stroller.

Other options include all-terrain twin buggies and fixed-wheel joggers which can be used to accommodate two children. They tend to be more expensive, however they're designed to last longer on rough terrain and can have a higher resale value.

Independent seat recline

If you're looking for a double buggy that can transport children of different ages, you'll want one that has independent seat recline for both seats. This allows your child of a higher age to sit back and relax while the baby is in the bassinet and vice versa.

You'll also have to think about the size of the stroller as this will affect the ease of get through doors and on public transport. If your doorways are very narrow, you might think about a side by side pushchair such as the Mountain Buggy Duet. It has a footprint similar to a single stroller, but can still fit two seats and car seat adaptors.

Tandem buggies tend to be longer than side by side models, making them more difficult to maneuver around and down kerbs. However they can also accommodate a wider range of combinations of car seats/car seats/seats and can make the perfect choice for twins and siblings of various 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 when your children have grown out of it.

This feature will allow you to place your child in a comfortable position for naps or to observe. This is crucial for children who are in the back seat and would like to rest while the more mature child prefers to sit up and observe the surrounding.

Certain brands have a distinctive design that allows the back seat of their vehicles to fully recline to a position that is almost flat, ideal for babies. For instance the iCandy Orange has raised stadium-style seating and can recline both the included toddler seat and the add-on RumbleSeat to multiple positions, so your kids can have a choice of where they will sit, as well as offering an excellent UPF 50+ canopy with windows that peek out.

Larger than twin buggy buggies

You don't need to have twins to benefit from a bigger double buggy. They're great for siblings of different age groups and let you get around without having to worry about your children touching. They're typically a bit larger too with one seat positioned behind the other and usually offering a fully-flat recline for babies (or a more upright position for toddlers).

Mountain Buggy Duet is a popular choice. It is the slimmest design side-by-side on the market and a footprint that is like a single stroller. It also features an adjustable handle, making it easier for parents of various heights to push, and a handbrake, which is useful when tackling difficult hills. It is suitable from birth and is compatible with a variety of car seats and carrycots, which means it's a great travel system.

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

There are also plenty of 3-wheeler inline tandems available - check out Phil and Teds' inline models or iCandy's Peach and Pear buggies for instance - which provide stability and swift steering. Often these can be folded down to size a single buggy which is useful when you have trouble storing it at home or need to carry it in and out of your car when you travel on public transportation.

It's important to keep in mind that a wide double jogging stroller buggy will feel bulkier and heavier than a smaller single buggy, so make sure it's what you need before you purchase. It will be used on buses, trains and subways frequently, so it should be easy to manage and use. It is possible that you will need to move the car seat on and off while taking your child to school or to nursery.

Suitable from birth

If you're expecting twins, or you have a child following your first, you're going to require a pushchair that fits the entire family. Double buggies tend to be slightly heavier, bulkier and cost more than single strollers, however they are also easier to manoeuvre in narrower doorways or around obstacles like curbs. Many are also compatible with piggyback ride-along boards (either from the manufacturer or through an additional accessory purchase) to allow you to transport three children at a time.

Tandem pushchairs place one child in the front of the other, so they're often a better choice for families with two children who are similar in age to be able to live well together. But they're not foolproof: Siblings in side-by-side seats could kick or punch each other, and kids who are different heights can argue over who sits higher. This issue can be resolved by a tandem high-low design that elevates the seat to the back. Your child's older isn't seated at the bottom of the car and won't get much of an opportunity to see.

The iCandy Wave is a great option for parents looking for an easy-to-use convertible double buggy; http://www.hebian.cn/, that can fit both a newborn in a carrycot, and an older child in the main seat. It features a clever frame that expands widthways when you add a second seat, and folds flat to make it a compact double buggy storage. The cushioned seats, straps and buckles are all of the best double strollers quality we have encountered in our tests. Both seats can recline independently and the canopies are large and generous with UPF 50+ protection and windows that peek out.

The only drawback to the iCandy is that it's expensive but a high-quality tandem will last for a long time and retain its resale value, which means you'll probably get back some of the cost over the long term. It also doesn't offer the same range of seating configurations that the other top choices however the iCandy is a good choice for families who don't wish to shell out a lot of money.