How to Select a Good Double Stroller for Twins

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How to Select a Good Double Stroller for Twins

Introduction

If you have twins, you will probably need a different double stroller than you might buy for two children of different ages, since your babies will be reaching each new stage of development almost simultaneously. Here are some points to consider when you go stroller shopping.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Steps

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Step One

Decide if you want your children to ride side by side or one behind the other. Many twins enjoy being able to see each other and will interact happily together. On the other hand, you may want the option of separating them so that one or both can sleep without distraction.
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Step Two

Look for a stroller that will be safe and comfortable for small newborns as well as older babies and toddlers, since twins are often slightly on the small side at birth.
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Step Three

Consider safety and convenience. Is there an easy-to-reach, easy-to-operate braking system? Can you clip toys and other items onto the stroller easily and safely? Can you see both children easily while you are pushing the stroller?
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Step Four

Find a stroller that allows both seats to recline equally, so that both babies can sleep comfortably on the move.
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Step Five

Think about where you plan to use the stroller. Will you be spending time in malls, where the stores have wide doorways and there is lots of room to move, or on narrow sidewalks and in and out of small shops or businesses?
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Step Six

Consider how often, and for how long, you plan to use the stroller. Will the seats be comfortable as your children grow? Will there be enough legroom for both children? Is there adequate back and neck support for babies just learning head control?
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Step Seven

Ask yourself how the stroller will fit into your lifestyle. Will you be shopping? Jogging? Commuting by bus or train? Walking on city streets or country roads? Will you need a rain hood? A sunshade? A cup holder? And are all these items available for the model you are considering?
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Step Eight

Take the stroller for a test run. Does it turn easily? Are the wheels sturdy and shock-resistant? Can you push the stroller without bending or stooping? Can you maneuver it with one hand? Can you push one twin in the stroller while carrying the other one in a sling or front pack?
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Step Nine

Consider transportation. Does the stroller fold easily, and will it fit into your vehicle when folded?
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Step Ten

Look for storage capacity. Is there an adequate bag or basket where you can store diapers and wipes, cups or bottles, snacks, and purchases?

Tips & Warnings

  • Exchange the seating positions of both children frequently, so that their view changes, and so that they aren't always turning in the same direction to look at the other twin.
  • Before you buy a stroller, pick it up and check the weight. Can you lift the stroller with one hand? You will almost certainly need your other hand to hold onto your twins.
  • Never balance infant car seats on a stroller seat unless the stroller is designed to carry them, safely clipped or strapped in.

Overall Things You'll Need

  • Twin Strollers
  • All-terrain Strollers
  • Jogging Strollers
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