Are you looking for a tandem pushchair?
If you have more than one child of the same or different ages but they are both of the age that you need to be able push them in a buggy to transport them you need to consider the best system for you and your lifestyle.
You have to choose between a twin pushchair or a tandem pushchair and then decide between all the different brands and styles. It can be a minefield of information to take in and digest and you’ve probably got a lot on your mind already!
Firstly you need to know the difference between a twin and a tandem pushchair: a tandem generally allows one baby to sit behind the other, rather than alongside each other. This makes tandem pushchairs longer rather than wider than one-seater pushchairs, so they tend to fit through doorways although they may be bulky when folded.
Have a look around at the different brands and consider the dimensions of the pushchairs when folded as well as when unfolded to make sure that the tandem pushchair will fit in your car and in your home.
On tandem pushchairs generally you can adjust the seats independently, which is important especially for children of different ages. If you have a newborn or a baby under 3 months old you need to be able to recline one seat fully to a flat position or fit a carrycot onto the frame to allow baby to lie down flat. Some of the brands to check out that make great tandems are Phil and Ted’s, Jane, Hauck, Safety 1st, Mothercare, amongst others.
Phil and Ted make some fantastic pushchairs that you can add a doubles kit to, to make a tandem pushchair, such as the Phil & Ted’s Vibe 3-wheeler pushchair. The pushchair is suitable from birth, has a lightweight aluminium frame and an easy folding system, and you can then add a Vibe Inline Doubles Kit to it, which attaches to the front or back of the Vibe to create a compact double pushchair. It has a unique, ‘click’ system for quick attachment, but it is only suitable from 6 months. This is perfect for when baby number 2 comes along, as the actual pushchair is suitable for a baby from birth. Not only is it a fantastic, innovative design but it looks funky too as it is a 3 wheeler with contemporary, sporty styling.
Jane makes several fantastic tandem pushchairs, 3 wheeler and 4 wheeler models, all with contemporary styling and complete versatility. Their Powertwin Pro tandem 3-wheeler in Noir (black) is an all-terrain 3-wheeler perfect for both open country and city streets. It offers total versatility, as it is adaptable for twins, newborn and toddler, or two toddlers. It has a rear seat suitable from birth and a 2-position front seat suitable from 3mths. You can add a Strata infant carrier (which is sold separately), suitable from birth and you can also add one or two infant carriers (also sold separately) for a twin travel system option.
So it’s like a mix-an-match pushchair that will adapt and change as your family does. It has other great features like the quick-release wheels with pneumatic tyres and a pump included, a 4-position adjustable handle, a front full swivel wheel and an easy fold mechanism. It comes complete with a rain cover and there is a coordinating foot muff and change bag available for the fashion conscious out there.
Whichever tandem pushchair you choose it will definitely take up more space than a one-seater pushchair but there are lots that are very lightweight and easy to fold and unfold making them really convenient. There are loads of very versatile and adaptable pushchairs to choose from and your needs are going to depend on the age of your children and your travel requirements.