The most important thing to consider before picking a double pram or twin stroller is whether it will suit your life. With so many types and styles of prams available, in different colours and with different accessories, you may easily get swayed into making a choice you will regret later. Some of the features you must consider before purchasing your pram are:
Security
This aspect is the most important one to ensure your baby stays safe and sound when you’re out and about. The overall stability of the pram is vital to ensure that the pram doesn’t tilt over due to uneven weight distribution. The wheels differ depending on the model of the pram. Three wheelers with large rubber wheels can take any terrain smoothly, and the smaller hard plastic wheels are only suitable for strolls on the pavement but unlike rubber wheels they are puncture proof.
Similarly, the brakes on the pram must be considered. If the brakes can’t support the weight and structure of the pram, your pram might roll off on an incline towards oncoming traffic with baby, bags and all. And that is surely not what we want. Your newborn can easily fall off the pram when you encounter bumpy ground, steps or a steep hill, unless the pram has a five point harness. The straps go over the legs, waist and each of the shoulders and firmly hold down your baby.
Size
The size of the pram when open and closed differs greatly. Lightweight but bulky three wheelers are cumbersome to store and is not easy to fit in the boot of a small car and might not fit at all. Stroller type prams fold upon themselves and become flat and narrow – umbrella fold. They can fit into any size of car. Some can fold even smaller for easy carrying by those who use public transport.
Cost and Durability
New prams are quiet costly, so the buyer must make an informed decision and not be fooled by misleading advertisements. It is wisest to buy a pram that can not only serve the newborn but also be adjustable and strong enough to carry a toddler and support the child up to whatever age you might quit using it for travel. Unless you plan to use it for another kid, it might be smarter to go for a second hand pram.
Lifestyle
If you are a parent ho needs to move the baby in and out of the car constantly, the best thing for you would be the 3 in 1 transport system prams that will cause the least disturbance to the baby. For a person who generally uses public transport, the buggy type, easily foldable, light pram would be the best choice of double pram. The parent who loves the outdoors would prefer the jogger, which is an all-terrain, smooth rider due to its state of the art shock absorption and stability. Those with twins or more than one baby may opt for a double or tandem pushchair. Eventually it is up to the parent to pick the pram that is best for their baby.
