I am expecting twins and would like some advice on what type of pram to buy. I have been looking at a single Phil and Ted with a toddler seat attached. In the beginning I was going to carry one baby in a sling and the other in the pram. Then when they get a bit older one could go into the toddler seat as they are suitable for children from 4 months to 6 months of age. I was wondering whether anyone has gone with this option and whether they would do it again or not. Alternatively I am also open to any double prams/strollers that anyone could recommend. Look forward to hearing what you think!
Last edited by Bria; August 2nd, 2008 at 06:49 PM.
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I don't have twins but might as well - 12 month old and newborn. I now have three prams so have tried all the options!!
I originally bought a tandem stroller (one in front of the other) for shopping and a double side-by-side valco for walking. I HATE the tandem. It is difficult to manouevre, DD#1 just wasn't comfortable in the front seat, access to the basket underneath is crap. The Valco is absolutely brilliant for both my girls but it is so heavy and big when folded that it just isn't all that convenient to get in and out of the car, and the width is a nightmare for getting around shops.
So, the Valco is still my "walking" pram and I have a P&Ts that lives in the car. TBH I really didn't like the P&T set up for a toddler/newborn so I have used it like you are suggesting - DD#1 is in the pram and I carry DD#2 in an ergo. As of a week ago, I now put DD#2 in the toddler seat but I have an insert that provides her with a fair bit of support, othrwise she would still be too little. FWIW the manufacturers recommend babies be at least 6 months to go into the toddler seat, but with the insert I really think DD#2 is fine. The only thing you will need to check is that you will be able to recline the pram bit enough to keep one baby comfortable without it being too low, and therefore squashing the baby that is down the bottom in the toddler seat.
Bria
congrats on your twin pg
as a mum of twins i would suggest you join your local multiple birth group and speak to the girls in the group about what they use. They may let you push one around at their playgroup or morning teas- so you can test drive it!
they also often have second hand prams that are for sale as well
i loved my MBA group- they were my sanity saviour.
I used a swallow shopper and then bought a second hand Fitnesswise for walking when they were older
Most of the girls i know got the Valco or the mountain buggy.
AMBA has a great website with twin prams and reviews on it thats worth a look. PM me if you have trouble finding it
I would really recommend getting a side by side. You can now get tandem strollers for when they are older, but definately a good side by side from newborn. Its just too hard to sling one and put one in the pram. Trust me- i tried it. The logistics are crazy!
Good luck and if you want any more advice- just holla!!!
take care
odette
I have twins and a 17month old and have done soooooo much research on prams latley.
i have the ABC adventure buggy its fantastic...its made By phil and ted Green the origional designers of the phil and ted.
it comes in several options single & double and both with baby / toddler seats options
I have the double with a toddler seat, as i have 2 babies. it is only 74cm wide and i have no probs shopping with it or going through doors.
They are great prams the ABC Adventure buggy's. New on the market and are getting rave reviews from those that have them
they are on the AMBA web site in different combos so check them out there as well
good luck
odette
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