Tandem Strollers

If you have two young kids travelling with you, a double stroller  will make traveling with them a lot easier. If you don't know anything about strollers, read some general details in the strollers guide.

About.com's Top Tandem Strollers

• Graco DuoGlider Stroller  -- $150, stadium seating, holds baby carriers, and isn't too heavy.
• Sit and Stand Stroller  -- $150-$180, great for an infant and a toddler, and isn't too heavy.
• Eddie Bauer All-Terrain Tandem Stroller  -- $175, comfortable with removable trays.
• Lil Limo Lightweight Tandem Stroller  -- $120, storage area, reclining seats, and one-handed folding.
• Kolcraft Side-by-Side Umbrella Stroller  -- $60, reclining seats and canopies, lightweight, and easy to maneuver.

Two types
Side-by-Side Strollers  Should be used with kids of similar weights or the balance will be thrown off. Great for twins. Harder to maneuver and fold. Better for curbs, harder for turns. Keep it less than 30 inches wide to make sure it fits through doors.	In-Line Tandem Stroller  Best for a baby and an older kid. Available with "stadium seating." Could lead to one kid getting a better world-view than the other. Some have convertable car seat/carrier options. Some have movable seats so the kids can face each other. Better for navigating narrow aisles and doorways.

• Triple-Baby Strollers  hold three kids and comes with similar features.

Price

• You can spend as much money as you want on a stroller, from a couple dozen dollars to several hundred.
• These differences are mostly a function of durability and special features.
• As far as durability goes, if you intend on having numerous children, it may be a good idea to get a stroller that can take you through the years.
• Remember that a double stroller will endure double the wear and tear.
• And, of course, strollers make a wonderful hand-me-down gift.

Look For

• Comfortable Handlebars With two kids this stroller is sure to be heavy, so you're going to want as much ease as possible.
• Make sure they're at the proper height for you, as well.
• Safety In Used Strollers has to be assured. Check U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission to make sure your great deal hasn't been recalled by the manufacturer.
• Use Three and Five-Point Safety Belts to keep your kids securely in the stroller.
• Sturdy Wheels keep the strollers from turning over. Hard nylon and big wheels are best.
• Upholstered and Padded Frame for comfort and safety.
• Balanced Frame that can take the weight it will receive and not feel wobbly or weak.
• Reclining Seats for infants to lie flat and kids to take a little nap.
• Side and Rear Protection help keep your baby from getting hurt when you're moving.
• Easy Clean Fabric The best strollers have removable and machine washable seats. Kids get messy, expect a few smashed Cheerios.

Nice But Not Necessary

• Canopy.
• Storage space.
• Collapsible.

External Links

• Consumer Search -- Double stroller information.
• Consumer Search -- Best tandem strollers.
• eBay -- Double stroller buying guide.