Tandem Prams?

[mummy2aiden]

Can anyone recommend a tandem pram for a 2 year old and new born? I'm only 15 weeks so i have a while to work it out but my son will be 2 by the time i have this baby.

Also it would be preferable if it cost less then $400 .. Thanx =D

[Leigh26]

I'd like some recommendations too. As I will have a 20 month old as well when this bub is born.

[~Hestia~]

My sister was in this boat - she bought the Valco Runabout.
I've also seen Steelcraft Take 2 I think it's called? Both of these have a removeable toddler seat in front of the baby.

[mummy2aiden]

the problem with the Take 2 strider is there is no shade for the toddler .. or if he wants a nap he cant lie down .. i was thinking something more along the lines of this .. Love n Care Hi-Rise Tandem Pram - Destiny - Prams & Strollers - DealsDirect.com.au Australia .. but i'm still searching =D

[studymum]

A friend of mine had twins, she began with a tandem in front, but found them to long and to hard to manouvere around the shops.

Then she bought a side by side, its a Swallow Duetto (bought from babyco, I think around $400) she thought it was great compared to the others she had seen because it wasnt as bulky or wide but would suit a toddler to, and it folded well to fit in a sedan boot. Some tandems will not fit in a sedan.

She has now bought a side by side 3 wheeler (I think sometimes she just like to spend money) because she reckons its fits in the back of the 4wd easier, but honestly I look at it and wonder how a 2 or 3 year old will fit, the front of the seats come in so narrow.

Also be cautious that some prams that have the add on toddler seats, be it on the front or on the back, the toddler seat may only go up to a certain weight for safety reasons.

I will have a 21mth old and a newborn, I was really considering the Steelcraft Strider Plus Strider Plus, over all the others I have researched and played with. I didnt mind the Phil and Teds or the Valco but the prices are really out there, definetly way over 400 compared to some other tandems and the Strider.

But the friend of mine with the side by side gave it to me for nothing, so I am happy with that.

[Laranna]

I've got a Strider Plus, costs a bit more than your $400 budget, but includes the toddler seat and all the accessories. Both seats have a shade canopy and the sun and rain covers cover both seats. Both seats recline so toddler can lay back for a sleep too. There is lots of space between the two seats too and you get some adapters to make the top seat sit slightly higher so there is even more space. The shopping basket is a good size and you can access it from the front and sides of the pram. It's easy to maneouvre and folds easily even with both seats attached. So far, I'm really happy with it.