Buying a Tandem Double Stroller Organizer Buggy

If you have twins or children close in age, a tandem double single pushchair buggy is a great option. They are a bit smaller than side by side buggies and are ideal for narrow spaces like doors, public transport and rough terrain.

Many convert into travel systems to use two carrycots or car seats. However, they can be heavier and longer than single pushchairs, and may not be as stable when as they bump up kerbs.

Convertible

There are many options for adding a second seating or changing a single stroller into double. The UPPAbaby V2 is a large, beautiful stroller. It can easily be converted from a single to a double by adding a rumble seat. However, it's pricey and less mobile than other double strollers due to the fact that the second seat is placed to the left of the front seat. The Nuna Demi Grow is a comparable model with a wide range of seating options, 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 which can be used to accommodate two children. They tend to be more expensive but they're designed to last longer on rough terrain, and may have greater resales value.

Reclining the seat independently

If you require a double buggy that is able to transport children of different age groups, then you'll require a model with an recline independent for both seats. This will allow your child's older to rest in the back while the baby is in the bassinet and reverse.

Take into consideration the width of your stroller to determine the ease of you to maneuver 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 that is similar to a single stroller but it can accommodate two seats and car seat adaptors.

Tandem buggies tend to be longer than side by side models, which makes them more difficult to maneuver up and down kerbs. However they can be able to accommodate more combinations of car seats, carrycots and seats and are an excellent choice for twins and siblings of different ages. 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 will have a decent amount of resale value if you sell it on after 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 when you have a younger child in the rear seat, who will want to lie back and relax while the older child wants to sit and observe their surroundings.

A few brands have a unique seat design which allows the back seat to completely recline into an almost flat position which is perfect for babies. For example, the iCandy Orange has raised stadium-style seating that can recline both the toddler seat included and the add-on RumbleSeat into multiple positions so your kids can have the option of deciding where to sit as well as offering an excellent UPF 50+ canopy that has peekaboo windows.

Larger than twin buggies

They are great for siblings with different age groups, and you can move around without worrying about your children touching. They're usually a bit longer too, with one seat sitting behind the other and providing a flat recline for newborns (or an upright position for toddlers).

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

Another option is the iCandy Wave, which has an easy one-click fold and can be used in mono or duo mode. Its clever frame can be expanded to accommodate the second chair and can be used to accommodate up to two car seats or carrycots. This makes it a great option for older siblings who would like to sit together. It's a little bigger than the other models, but it still feels light and has soft suspension for the kerbs.

There are a lot of 3-wheeler inline tandems that are available Check out Phil and Teds inline models or iCandy's Peach and Pear buggies for instance - which offer stability and swift steering. They can be folded into one buggy if you are limited in space at home or you need to transport it from your car to the bus.

It's important to keep in mind that a large cheap double stroller buggy will be heavier and bulkier than a compact single double stroller buggy So make sure you're getting what you need before you purchase. It will be used on trains, buses, and subways frequently so it should be easy to operate and use. You may also need to juggle it onto and off the car seat while taking your children to nursery or school so you'll need to know it can be easily manoeuvred in small spaces.

From birth, you are an ideal candidate

If you're expecting twins or have a second child after your first, you're likely to need to find a pushchair that fits the whole family. Double buggies are typically a bit heavier, bulkier and more expensive than single strollers, however 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) which means you can carry three children at once.

Tandem pushchairs place one child in front of the other, so they're generally a better option if you have two kids that are close enough in age to function well. They're not completely safe. Siblings seated side-by-side may kick or punch each other and children with different heights may fight over who is sitting higher. This issue can be addressed by a tandem high-low model that raises the seat in the back. Your older child isn't seated at the lower part of the car, and won't have much of a look out.

The iCandy Wave is a great alternative for parents who want an easy-to-use convertible double infant strollers buggy that can fit a newborn into a carrycot as well as an older child in the main seat. It features a clever frame that expands in width when you add the second seat, and folds to flattish storage. The padded seats, straps and buckles are all of the best lightweight double stroller quality we have encountered in our tests. The seats can be reclined independently and the canopy is big and spacious with UPF 50+ protection and windows that peek out.

The only drawback of the iCandy is that it's a bit on the expensive side, but a quality tandem will last for years and maintain its resale value. So you'll probably get back some of the cost in the long run. The iCandy doesn't come with the same seating arrangements as our other top selections. It's nevertheless an excellent choice for families who don't want to spend lots of money.