Back in the good old, bad old days a pushchair was a pushchair was a pushchair! No one thought much about them other than a convenient way of getting kids from a to b. Times have changed and everything related to your child is as much a fashion statement as the clothes and cars you buy for yourself. Now nobody wants to look out of place or, worse still, out of fashion as they wheel their kids round the park. Have you got the latest bugaboo pushchair? If not, why not? Can’t you afford it?
Unless you are rolling in money, and can afford to change your double pushchair every time they upgrade to a new cooler design, I would like you to think long and hard about your investment and choose a tandem or twin pushchair that really suits your needs rather than your wardrobe. In my opinion these are the features you should consider before brand and style.
Reliability – Many a double pushchair is designed to serve from birth until five years of age but will it? What is the chassis made of? How well designed are all the wheels, hinges and folding mechanisms? What is the quality of the seat fabric and sun hood? Is the whole thing going to fall apart or look incredibly shoddy within the year?
Safety – Have the manufacturers chosen clever ergonomic design over day to day safety? Will you or your children get your hands caught in the clips and hinges? Is there any chance of the pushchair toppling over or running away from you?
Suspension – Never mind how good your kids look in their flashy pushchair, are they comfortable? Are the wheels and overall suspension padding their ride as you bounce across the park or are your tots being bounced about and jarred?
Some brands will deliver these features and good looks but beware those that only offer style.
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