You'll Never Guess This Tandem Double Buggy's Benefits

Buying a Tandem double stroller with infant car seat Buggy

A tandem double buggy could be a great choice when you have twins or children who are close in age. They're narrower than side-by-side buggies and ideal for navigating tight spaces, such as entrances, on public transportation and on rough terrain.

Some can be converted to travel systems that take two carrycots or child car seats. However, they are heavier and longer than single pushchairs, and might feel less stable when as they bump up kerbs.

Convertible

There are a variety of options for adding a second seat or changing a single stroller into double. The UPPAbaby Vista V2 is a big, beautiful stroller that easily converts from a single to double by adding the rumble seat (available separately). It is more expensive and less maneuverable due to the fact that the second seat is positioned in front of the first seat. The Nuna Demi Grow is a similar model with a wide range of seating options, but lacks under-seat storage when used in doubles mode.

Other options include twin buggies with all-terrain wheels and joggers with fixed wheels that can be used to carry two children. They are more expensive, but they are made for long trips on rough terrain and come with higher resale prices.

Reclining the seat independently

If you're looking for a double stroller that can accommodate children of various age groups, you'll need one with a recliner that is independent for both seats. This will allow your older child to be able to relax while your baby is sleeping in a bassinet, and reverse.

You'll also need to consider the width of the pushchair as this will affect how easy it is to navigate through doors and on public transport. If your doors are narrow, you might be considering 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 tend to be longer than side by side models, and therefore are more difficult to maneuver around and down kerbs. However, they can accommodate more combinations of seats/carrycots/car seats and are the perfect choice for twins and siblings of various age. They also tend to be more expensive than single-to double buggies, but are a good investment if you plan to keep it for a long time and will retain a decent amount of resale value should you decide to sell it off when your children have grown out of it.

This feature allows you to put your child in a comfortable position for naps and observation. This is crucial for children who are in the back seat and would like to rest while the older child prefers to sit up and observe the surroundings.

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

More spacious than twin buggies

You don't need to have twins in order to benefit from a larger double buggy. They're perfect for siblings of different ages and allow you to go about your day without worrying about your children touching. They're typically a little larger too with one seat placed behind the other and usually with a fully-flat recline option for babies (or a more upright position for toddlers).

A popular choice is the Mountain Buggy Duet, which is the tiniest side-by-side model on the market and has the same footprint as a single buggy. It also comes with an adjustable handle, making it easier for parents of different heights to push, and an adjustable handbrake, which is useful when tackling difficult terrains. It is suitable from birth and is compatible with a variety of car seats and carrycots, meaning it is a great travel system.

The iCandy Wave is another option. It can be folded in either mono or duo mode with just a single click. The frame's clever design 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 would like to sit together. It's a bit longer than other models, yet it's easy to steer and has soft suspension that is able to handle kerbs.

There are a variety of 3-wheeler tandems with inline wheels that offer stability and swift steering. Take a look at Phil and Teds inline models as well as iCandy Peach and Pear buggies. They are often folded into a single buggy if you have limited space at home, or need to transport it from your car to the bus.

Be aware that a double stroller for twins-wide buggy will be heavier and more bulkier than a single compact buggy. Make sure you know what you want before you purchase. You'll need to take it off and on subways, buses, and trains frequently, so it must be easy to use and manage. You might also have to juggle it on and off the car seat when taking your children to school or nursery so you'll need to ensure it is able to be maneuvered in small spaces.

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 whole family. Double buggies are typically heavier and bulkier, as well as more expensive than single strollers. However they are much more maneuverable in tighter doors or around obstacles such as curbs. Many lightest double stroller buggies are compatible with piggyback boards (available from the manufacturer or as an add-on). This allows you to transport three children simultaneously.

Tandem pushchairs put one child in front of the other, and they're usually a better option when you have two children who are close enough in age to get along well together. However, they're not 100% secure Side-by-side chairs could kick or punch one another, and children on different heights can squabble over who gets to sit higher. This issue can be resolved by a tandem high-low model that raises the seat in the rear. Your child's older isn't seated at the bottom of the car and won't have much of an opportunity to see.

The iCandy Wave is a good option for parents who are looking for a convertible double buggy that includes a carrycot that can fit both a newborn and an older child. It features a clever frame that expands widthways when you add the second seat and folds down flat for compact storage. The padded buckles, straps and seats are all of the best quality we have seen in our testing. The canopies are large in size and UPF 50+ protection, and a the window is peekaboo. Both seats can recline independently.

The only downside of the iCandy is that it's a bit expensive but a high-quality tandem will last for a long time and will retain its resale value, which means you'll probably recoup some of the cost in the long run. It doesn't have the same variety of seating configurations as some of our other top picks however the iCandy is a good choice for families that don't want to spend a lot.