Twin Strollers for Newborns
A good quality stroller is sometimes one of the more expensive items to buy for a new baby. When twins are expected, the purchase gets even more costly. Twin strollers can be heavy and often bulky and difficult to maneuver. You should go to the store and test drive a few models, taking note of how they handle and their particular features. Contemporary designs put the babies side by side, but there are still some on the market made "tandem" style.
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Mountain Buggy
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With two air-filled swiveling front wheels, the Mountain Buggy is highly maneuverable --- even with the added weight of two babies. The cushioned seats are fully reclinable, so newborns can ride as soon as mom is ready to stroll with them. The stroller is compatible with infant car seats should you need to transport sleeping babies from the car. The Mountain Buggy is a good choice for both city and suburban living. It has large wheels to tackle most terrains, and hoods with visors to keep the sun off of the babies. The slim, side-by-side design allows babies to ride next to each other.
Bumbleride
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Although the Bumbleride Indie Twin can be used with an infant car seat, it is important to note that it may only be used with one car seat at a time. The side-by-side stroller has an adjustable backrest that will allow the babies to recline. There are head huggers and comfortable shoulder pads for the infants, along with an easy release five-point harness to secure them. Each baby has his own canopy, and attachable sections ensure that the twins' delicate skin is shielded from the sun.
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Maclaren
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The Twin Techno "buggy" by Maclaren is a stroller that is designed to be used from birth. The fully reclinable seats are especially attractive to parents of newborns who need to lie flat. The stroller has a five-point harness, which will keep the babies secured, and each infant has her own canopy. The Twin Techno's side-by-side design is compact, and the twin stroller is easy to fold.
Valco
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The Valco Tri Mode EX Twin is a three-wheeled stroller built for use on a variety of terrains. Use it right from birth to take the babies on a brisk walk on a trail or a slow stroll on the beach. The two extra large canopies can be pulled down, providing lots of protection from the elements. Although the oversized air-filled tires help provide a smooth ride, there are head huggers that help to keep the twins' heads from being jostled. This is a great choice for active parents of twins.
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