Selecting the Best Double Stroller

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Parents of twins, or of infants that are very close in age, find that life is much easier when they have a double stroller. Two double-stroller types are available: tandem strollers, which have the seats positioned one in front of the other, and side-by-side strollers, which have the seats adjacent to one another. In addition to the concerns for quality and safety, the type of stroller that you acquire depends on your family's lifestyle, the children's ages, and what type of surface you normally encounter when you take your infants out for a stroll. When you begin shopping for a double stroller, follow the suggestions given below to ensure that you get one that most closely fits your needs.

1. A stroller is virtually useless if it won't fit into your vehicle. If you own an SUV, you're probably good with any size stroller. If not, bring a tape measure with you when you are ready to buy. Measure the stroller, and measure the area available in your trunk.

2. Never take a chance with safety. Your child's well being is most important. Make sure that the stroller that you buy is certified as safe by either the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) or the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA). Certification by either association ensures that the stroller has the appropriately sized wheels, seat belts, brakes, and leg openings.

3. If one of the children using the stroller is a newborn, less than six months old, get a stroller that has at least one seat that will recline to a flat position so the infant can lie down. Some strollers have both seats that recline. Obviously, parents with twins would require identical capabilities for both seats.

4. Often, parents overlook the weight of the stroller. A well made stroller, regardless of weight, will handle well on a paved surface. Lifting the stroller into a vehicle, or over a curb, especially with two infants on board, can be a difficult if not impossible task for petite to average sized mother. Even when the children are not in the stroller, getting a double stroller up a front stoop with a dozen steps can be a cardiovascular training event, even for the strongest of us.

5. Keep in mind that tandem jogging strollers steer more easily than the side-to-side types. Walk around with the stroller before you leave the store. Make sure you can navigate easily with it around tight corners. If you're a jogger and wish to jog while pushing a stroller, seek some expert advice. Although jogging is not recommended until the children are older than six months, jogging double strollers must be designed and constructed to handle rough terrains and to isolate the children from the terrain-driven vibrations.

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