Twin Stroller

If you need a twin stroller you probably know how many different kinds there are out there. Whether you have two small children of different ages or a set of twins, the stroller you choose is one you’ll have to live with for quite a while. These baby strollers are quite pricey so be certain you know exactly what you need before you make your choice.

BumbleRide Indie Twin Stroller

Where Will You Be Using Your Twin Stroller?

First, where will you be using the stroller? Some parents just leave it parked in the garage most of the time and only take it out  for a walk around the block  or to the park. Others may be taking it in and out of their vehicle one or more times per day. Other parents like to attend a lot of activities, go to open air markets, browse through museums or walk through a mall. A heavy stroller will quickly wear you out as you haul it in and out of the trunk or cargo space!

Side By Side Or Tandem?

There are basically two types of twin strollers to choose from.

Graco Twin IPO Stroller, Navarro

The first is the traditional side by side twin stroller. These can be very convenient, especially if you have very young children that tend to nap a lot. Both seats can recline, the children can see and interact with each other and there is lots of room for their legs. The downside is that the children can also reach each other to fight or grab the other’s toy and the wide design can be difficult to maneuver in narrow aisles or around sharp corners. If there is only one child with you this type of twin stroller can be difficult to steer.

Baby Trend Double Sit N Stand Stroller, Skylar

The tandem stroller, where one child sits behind the other, comes in several models. There is stadium seating where the rear seat is slightly elevated, regular seating on the same level or swivel seating that allows the children to face each other. One model even allows the rear seat to convert to a platform for a toddler to stand on while the younger child uses the front seat.

The drawbacks to tandem strollers is that one child can kick the front seat, there may be a lack of legroom as the child in the back seat grows, only one child can recline and the design is harder to maneuver. It is, however, easier to steer in crowds and some models can convert to carriers or car seats.

Be sure to consider your needs as well as the children’s. Do you need a place for your purse, a drink or the diaper bag? Do the seats or seat pads come out for easy cleaning? How versatile your twin stroller is depends on how often you travel; some parents want the stroller seats to be car seats and others are flexible.

Be sure that the twin stroller you choose has room for your children to grow, has no parts that will cut or pinch and has safety features as well as any extras you might want.