The Advantages of Owning a Double Stroller
- By:Dave Brandley
The Benefits of Getting a Double Stroller
If you've got one or more children you are very familiar with the scene. You're shopping; attempting to make a purchase, and all of a sudden your younger child wants your attention. As you attempt to calm her down, your oldest decides that this would be an outstanding opportunity to pretend that they're a baby kitty and scramble through the hidden depths of the clothing racks and supply shelves. Or maybe you're at an amusement park or other celebration that means that you will spend a lot of time on your feet. Though you've made plans for your younger child to have comfortable accommodations, either by using a stroller or a baby carrier, you are not prepared for when your eldest child decides that they're done with the day and stages a sit-down protest until you have to either end your day early and go home or hold them wherever you go.
Whichever circumstance you are in, if you're the parent of multiple children, getting yourself a double stroller is an investment you won't regret. This gives your youngest the same comfortable accommodations they'd have if they were in a basic stroller all the while allowing your older child to get in and ride when they become tired of walking themselves. A double stroller will provide a way for you to do this without struggling with the joys of simultaneously pushing two strollers (we've all attempted it--this is an exercise that is most definitely going to fall short of its goal). In addition, if you've got two very young kids this can help to decrease the sibling rivalry that the older child may feel if they think they're being forced to keep walking well beyond their limit, while baby brother or sister is permitted to travel in style.
When double strollers were initially on the market, they got some bad press. They were heavy, difficult to steer, big, bulky and usually hard to travel with. Thankfully, the updated, improved models have comfort in mind. Today's double strollers are a lot lighter than before, and you will find them in various sizes. This means that if you prefer a jogging stroller or an umbrella stroller rather than a conventional, full sized model, you can get it without battling with with which child gets to be the rider. You can also find double strollers that are made as single strollers with a stoop for your older kids, making transportation much easier without having to give up the convenience.
Double strollers are manufactured by several companies, which means you can get them in most major baby retail stores. This means that if if you live by a J.C. Penney, a Burlington Coat Factory with a Baby Depot, or a Sears, you will be able to get one there. But on the other hand, why waste your time and money driving to a store when you can shop without trouble at home by using the internet? You can have your double stroller sent directly to your front door. Which ever way you choose to shop, you will have no trouble finding a double stroller to accommodate the needs of your family.About the author:
David T. is a writer for http://www.thestrollerstore.com. He writes and researches about the newest trends in strollers for your family.