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Buying a Tandem Double Buggy

A tandem double stroller with car seat buggy could be a great choice for twins or children who are close in age. They are smaller than side-by-side buggies and are great for tight spaces like doors, public transport and rough terrain.

Some convert into travel systems that include two carrycots or car seats. They can be heavier, longer and less stable than a single pushchair.

Convertible

There are a variety of options for adding a second seat or changing a single stroller into double. The UPPAbaby is a large, beautiful stroller. It can be easily transformed from a single stroller to a dual by adding a seating area with a rumble. However, it's pricey and less mobile than other double strollers since the second seat goes in front of the front seat. The Nuna Demi Grow is a similar model with great seating versatility but isn't equipped with storage under the seat when used in doubles mode.

Other alternatives include all-terrain twin buggies and fixed-wheel joggers that can hold two children. These tend to be more expensive but they're designed for long-distance trips over rough terrain, and may have a higher resale value.

Reclining the seat independently

If you're looking for a double stroller that will accommodate children of different age groups, you'll need one with independent seat recliner for both seats. This will allow your child's older to sit back and relax while the baby is in the bassinet, and reverse.

Think about the width of your pushchair, as this will determine the ease of you to get through doors and on public transport. If you have narrow doors, it could be a good idea to consider a side-byside pushchair such as the Mountain Buggy Duet which has the benefit of having a footprint that is similar to a single buggy, but can still use two seats and car seat adaptors.

Tandem buggies are typically 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 are the perfect choice for twins and siblings of different age. They can also be more expensive than single-to-double buggies but are a good 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 after your children have grown out of it.

Another important feature to look for is whether the backs of the seats can recline independently from one another since this will allow you to place your child in the best lightweight double stroller position for naps or watching. This is especially important if you have a child younger than in the rear seat who will want to lie back and take a snooze while the older child wants to sit up and observe their surroundings.

Certain brands come with a unique design for their seats that allows the back seat to fully recline to an almost flat position which is perfect for newborns. The iCandy Orange, for example has a stadium-style seating option that can be reclined in multiple positions. It also has UPF 50+ canopy and windows that peek out.

Wider than twin buggies

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

Mountain Buggy Duet is a popular choice. It is the tiniest design that is side-by-side, and a footprint that is comparable to a single stroller. It also comes with an adjustable handle, making it easy for parents of different heights to push as well as a handbrake, which is helpful when climbing difficult terrains. It is suitable for use right from birth, and it can be combined with a range of car seats and carrycots.

The iCandy Wave is another option. It folds in mono or duo mode in a single click. Its clever frame can be expanded to accommodate the second chair and can be used up to two car seats or carrycots. This makes it a fantastic choice for older siblings that want to be seated together. It's a little longer than other models, yet it's light to steer and comes with soft suspension that can handle kerbs.

There are a lot of 3-wheeler tandems inline available such as Phil and Teds' inline models or iCandy's Peach and Pear buggies, for instance they offer stability and swift steering. They can be folded into one buggy in case you have a small space at home or need to carry it from the car to the bus.

It's worth bearing in mind that a wide double car seat stroller buggy will be heavier and bulkier than a single buggy that is smaller, so make sure you're getting what you need before you purchase. You'll need to take it off and on subways, trains and buses frequently, so it must be easy to use and manage. You may need to juggle the car seat on and off when taking your child to school or to nursery.

From birth

If you're expecting twins, or have a second child after your first, you're likely to require a pushchair that fits the whole family. Double buggies are generally slightly heavier, bulkier and more expensive than single strollers, but they are also more maneuverable in narrower doorways or around obstacles such as curbs. They are also compatible with piggyback ride-along boards (either from the manufacturer or via a separate accessory purchase) so you can transport three children at once.

Tandem pushchairs place one child in front of the other, and they're often a better choice for families with two children that are close enough in age to be able to live well together. But they're not foolproof: Siblings in side-by-side seats can kick or punch each other, and children on different heights can squabble over who sits higher. This issue can be addressed by a tandem high-low model that elevates the seat to the back. Your child's older one will not be seated on the bottom of the car and won't get much of an eye.

The iCandy Wave is a great option for parents looking for an easy-to-use convertible double buggy that can fit both a newborn in a carrycot, and an older child in the main seat. It features a clever frame that expands in width when you add the second seat and folds down flat to make it a compact storage. The cushioned buckles, straps and seats are all of the highest quality we have encountered in any of our tests. You can recline both seats independently and the canopy is big and spacious with UPF 50+ protection as well as windows that peek out.

The only downside of the iCandy is that it's a little on the expensive side, but a quality tandem will last for years and maintain its resale value. So you'll probably recoup some of the cost over the long term. The iCandy doesn't come with the same seating configurations as our other top selections. It's nevertheless an ideal choice for families who don't wish to spend much money.