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Buying a Tandem Double Buggy

A tandem double buggy could be a great option for twins or children who are very close in age. They're a bit smaller than side-byside buggies and are ideal for maneuvering narrow spaces like doors, on public transport and rocky terrain.

Some can be converted to travel systems that take 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 the kerbs.

Convertible

There are a variety of options for adding a second seating or changing a single stroller into a double. The UPPAbaby is a large, beautiful stroller. It can easily be changed from a single to a double by adding a rumble seat. It's costly and less maneuverable than other dual strollers due to the fact that the second seat is located in front of the front seat. The Nuna Demi Grow is a similar model with great seating versatility but does not have storage under the seat when used in doubles mode.

Other alternatives include twin buggies with all-terrain wheels and joggers with fixed wheels that can accommodate two kids. They are more expensive but they are made for long-distance trips over rough terrain and come with higher resale prices.

Independent recline of the seat

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

Think about the width of your pushchair to determine how easy it is for you to maneuver through doors and on public transportation. If your doorways are very narrow, you might want to consider a side by side pushchair, such as the Mountain Buggy Duet. It has a footprint similar to a single stroller, but can still accommodate two seats and car seat adaptors.

Tandem buggies are generally larger 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, carrycots and seats and can make an excellent choice for twins and siblings of various age. They also tend to be more expensive than single-to double buggy that converts to single buggies, but are a good purchase if you plan to keep it for many years and will retain a decent amount of resale value if you decide to sell it off when your children have grown out of it.

This feature allows you to put your child in an ideal position for naps and observation. This is especially important if you have a child younger than in the rear seat, who will prefer to lay back and take a snooze while the older child wants to sit up and observe their surroundings.

Certain brands have a unique design that allows the back of their vehicles to fully recline into a position that's nearly flat, which is ideal for infants. For example, the iCandy Orange has raised stadium-style seating and can recline both the included toddler seat and the add-on RumbleSeat into multiple positions so that your children have a a choice of where to sit, as well as providing an excellent UPF 50+ canopy with windows that can be seen from afar.

Larger than twin buggy from birth buggies

They are ideal for siblings of different age groups, and you can move about without having to worry about your children touching. They're usually a larger with one seat in front of the other. The seats can be reclined fully for infants, or put in an upright position for toddlers.

A popular choice is the Mountain Buggy Duet, which features the slimmest side-by-side design available and has a footprint similar to one buggy. It also features an adjustable handle, which makes it easier for parents of various heights to push and a handbrake, which can be useful when you have to climb difficult hills. It can be used from birth and is compatible with a range of car seats and carrycots. This means it is a great travel system.

The iCandy Wave is another option. It folds in either mono or duo mode with just a single click. The clever frame expands in width to accommodate an additional chair and can be used up to two car seats or carrycots. This makes it an ideal choice for older siblings that wish to be seated together. It's a bit longer than other models but still feels easy to steer and has soft suspension to tackle kerbs.

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

Be aware that a double buggy newborn wide buggy will be heavier and bulkier than a single compact buggy. Be sure to know what you want before you purchase. You'll have to get it on and off trains, buses and subways often, so it should be simple to use and manage. You may also have to juggle it on and off the car seat while taking your children to school or nursery so you'll need to know it is able to be maneuvered within small spaces.

From birth

You'll need a pushchair for your entire family, whether you're expecting twins or if you have a child after you've had your first. Double buggies are typically a bit heavier, bulkier and cost more than single strollers, but they are also more maneuverable in narrower entrances or around obstacles like curbs. Many are also compatible with piggyback ride-along boards (either from the manufacturer or as a separate 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 usually a better option if you have two kids who are similar in age to be able to live well. They're not foolproof. Siblings sitting side-by-side can punch or kick each other and children with different heights can fight over who sits taller. A tandem high-low model could solve this problem by elevating the seat to the rear, which will prevent your child's older one from being sat on the bottom and not having the best view.

The iCandy Wave is a good choice for parents looking for an adjustable double buggy that can be converted into a carrycot that can accommodate both a newborn and an older child. It has a clever frame which can be expanded in size when you add the second child seat. It can also fold flat to make it a compact double buggy storage. The cushioned straps, buckles, and seats are all of the highest quality we have encountered in our testing. You can recline both seats independently and the canopy is big and spacious with UPF 50+ protection and peekaboo windows.

The only drawback to the iCandy is that it's a bit expensive however, a good tandem will last for years and maintain its resale value, which means you'll probably get back some of the cost in the long run. It doesn't come with the same variety of seating configurations that some of our other top choices however, the iCandy is a good choice for families who don't wish to spend a fortune.