Buying a stroller is not an easy task. It is especially difficult for parents of twins to choose a stroller: “Which stroller for twins is better - a train or in a row? Buy two strollers: a winter one and a summer one or a transformer? ... "
Types of strollers
1. Side by side
There are models with one seat, which is equipped with a partition or seat belts, or with two separate seats. Such a stroller is very convenient for children and mothers - the kids do not block each other's view, you can freely approach them. However, there are disadvantages: the structure is unlikely to freely enter the elevators, and it is also not very maneuverable.
- Despite the external bulkiness, the design of such strollers is the simplest, so they are less expensive.
- There are many side-by-side strollers on the market, so there is plenty to choose from in style, color and beauty.
- From the negative - bulky dimensions. You can stop your choice on such a model only if you have a constant assistant or storage space for strollers on the lower floor.
2. One after another (locomotive)
In such strollers, children are one after another. Depending on the model, babies have their back or face to you; there are models in which children are facing each other; the backs recline in full or in part; the seats are located at the same or different levels.
- The stroller is quite narrow - it fits in an elevator, it is easy to enter the store with it, it is not difficult to operate such a stroller.
- Of the shortcomings - heavy, takes up a lot of space in the apartment. The view of one of the children is limited.
3. Transformer
"Transformer" Stroller with changing boxes and seats. In such strollers, children can be seated side by side, you can face to face, you can make one seat / cradle higher than another lower. Also, babies can be placed on / against the direction of movement. There is an opportunity for one child to set a "seated" mode, and for another - "sleeping". The disadvantage of such strollers is their heavy weight.
- You can put only one cradle or seat if you need to go somewhere with only one child;
- You buy only one stroller that suits you even when the children are older or the warm season has come. There is no urgent need to look for a stroller.
General recommendations for selection
- Do you need a stroller: Not everyone needs a double stroller. Some mothers get by with a regular stroller and a sling or baby carrier. This option is good for active mothers who are not going to limit themselves in movement due to their future status with many children. Perhaps such mothers would not mind having a high-tech stroller with non-standard seating arrangements, but the high cost of the latter is not always justified.
- Price criterion: be realistic - decide how much you are willing to spend on a stroller and try not to deviate from your plans. A smart budget is a sign of rationality, not saving on children. Parents of twins will find this rule very useful for the next 18 years.
- Weight and dimensions: visualize your future walks in great detail. Children are dressed and ready to go out - what's next? Where is the stroller? How do passengers get into it? Who is helping you? Are you ready to stretch the stroller with an edge through two doorways and down the stairs if it does not fit into the elevator? If in the attic of your house there is a separate room with a double door and a ramp for the stroller, then take your time to rejoice - think about how you will put the stroller in the car for transportation. Don't be lazy - take a tape measure and measure all potentially problem areas that fall into the trajectory of the future movement of the stroller - come to the store prepared.
- Season: winter children sleep a lot on the street and mothers push strollers through the snow for hours - such a stroller must have large wheels. For summer children, a stroller with less bulky wheels is also suitable.
- Accessories: raincoats, bags, mosquito nets - all this can be bought separately, but the price of separately purchased accessories will eventually be higher. If you think that you do not need these little things, then there are strollers in the basic configuration, where you will not overpay for extra devices.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: 5 main criteria by which to evaluate a stroller
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