Parents are sometimes in quandary over which type of pushchair to invest in, especially when they have two babies needing pushchairs. Double pushchairs are available primarily in two types- twin and tandem. The major difference is in the seating arrangement where the former seats two side by side while the latter positions them one behind the other.
Double pushchairs make sense for parents with two babies as a single parent can then manage both, without needing additional help. However, choosing the right one involves a look at a number of factors.
The first factor is the weight of the chair. Twin pushchairs tend to be heavier, hence difficult to push. On the other hand, if access is a concern, you need to look at the routes you normally take. If the areas you travel have narrow access paths, a twin pushchair is not a good choice, due to its width. Whereas, if your route involves a number of twists and turns, tandem pushchairs are at a disadvantage due to their greater length.
The final factor to be considered is the age of your children. Twins are best seated side by side to keep each other company, while if you have one older and one younger child, the tandem is better as it gives the older one space to move without accidentally hurting the younger child. All the above factors need to be weighed carefully before you decide on which pushchair best meets your requirements.
