When you begin your shopping for double strollers for infant and toddler you will want to understand what features are important to have. The first decision to make will be that of configuration. A double stroller comes in a side by side construction, or one that is front to back. Both have their pros and cons. The side to side type offer more visibility to each child and can be maneuvered better when turning. They are often best for parks and outdoor strolls. The front to back types are easier to get through a doorway and are usually better for both indoor and outdoors. Older toddlers will enjoy the side to side style better, unless they can be in the front of a front to back style stroller.
Pay attention to weight ratings. The good strollers are rated at one hundred pounds. This will usually be divided up unevenly in a front to back stroller, so make sure the weight rating will be enough for your older child up front. You will also want to have good canopy coverage for both children, but especially for the younger child if they are of different ages. This is one area where double strollers for infant and toddler can vary greatly. You may also want to take a look at the brand of car seat you have for your infant as the same brand of stroller may allow for an easy snap on installation when going from your car to a stroller. Most of these strollers will do this, but depending upon the brands, you may need adapters.
Double strollers are all made to handle a certain amount of wear and tear because they are designed for two children. However, the better ones will have a hard rubber for the wheel material. Do not buy anything that even hints of plastic. Plastic can be bad news, easily broken and impossible to fix!
All of these strollers will have a variety of cargo containers and holders. Make sure that they have specifically what you require while traveling with your children. Another much overlooked aspect to these strollers is the number or folding movements that it takes to open or close the stroller. Some of these double strollers can have as many as ten or eleven folds before they are open and ready for use. This is entirely too many and will be exhausting to a mother over time.
By: J Murray
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