Do you think you've found the perfect double buggy for your family? Have you browsed brands like phil&teds, MacLaren, BOB, Graco, and Kolcraft, narrowing down which style of twin stroller you'd like to buy? Comparing different stroller models can be quite overwhelming. Storage, accessories, safety...these are all things to consider. However, there is one thing that many parents don't consider before making their purchase-the weight and size of the stroller.
Kolcraft Options Tandem
Double strollers vary in size but many are really heavy! If you do a lift test before deciding on a stroller, you might be one of the families that end up leaving the fancy stroller at home! Many double buggies can weigh up to 40 pounds, and that's NOT including the extra diapers and other supplies you'll probably be carrying along in it. Make sure you are able to fold the stroller, lift it up, and handle it fairly easily. You also need to make a note of the stroller's size and dimensions, because some car trunks are too small to fit certain models!
Kolcraft Options Tandem
Have you thought about getting a "sit-and-stand" stroller? These strollers have been designed with a regular stroller seat in the front, and a small bench seat and standing platform in the back. They are a good lighter-weight alternative for families with one baby and one toddler.
If your toddler is rambunctious, this stroller style might not be the best choice for you. The design requires the toddler to be relatively compliant and might not work if a child hates sitting still. There is usually a harness to strap the child in the seat, but it's not quite as encompassing as a normal buggy seat.
If you frequently run a lot of errands and your children like to sleep in their strollers, this might also not be your best option. Because there is only one regular seat, only one child will be able to sleep. This is one of the things that standard tandem and side-by-side double buggies accommodate that the sit-and-stand strollers do not.
While many double buggy models weigh in around 30 or 40 lbs, sit-and-stand strollers can be a lighter choice because there is only one full seat. This makes the stroller easier to transport and can help moms that have trouble moving heavier strollers in and out of the car.
If you do your research and compare the different double buggy brands, you should be able to look up specifications for each model and note their weights. Keep your back happy by finding a twin stroller that's easy for you to lift. You'll be cruising along with the family no time!
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Kolcraft Options Tandem
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Sashas Sun, Wind and Insect Cover for Kolcraft Contours Options/Optima and Universal Express Rider Tandem Stroller Feature
- Made of high quality durable screen mesh material
- Completely safe-easy to use, easy to store, easy to clean
- Keeps baby cool in summer, warmer in winter
- Perfect gift for baby showers
- Parent friendly: Allows for easy caring of baby while in use
Sashas Sun, Wind and Insect Cover for Kolcraft Contours Options/Optima and Universal Express Rider Tandem Stroller Overview
Sasha's sun and wind covers are products designed for parents to use to protect their baby's/child's delicate eyes, skin and body from the harmful effects of the sun's heat, glare, cancer causing ultraviolet UVA/UVB rays, wind, dust, debris, and flying insects. They are water resistant and flame retardant. They are unique in that they protect, yet still allow parents to see in and children to see out at all times. They provide maximum UVA/UVB protection. They are breathably safe. They are see-through, baby can see out and parent can see in at all times. They protect the baby from wind (and dust), and flying insects. They are made in USA. Sashas sun, wind and insect cover can be used for Kolcraft Contours Options/Optima and Universal Express Rider Tandem stroller.
