If you have a toddler and a new baby is along the way or you are expecting a pair of twins, one of the important things that you have to consider purchasing is a tandem stroller.

Tandem strollers are arranged so that one child sits in front of the other. A stroller is an essential piece of equipment for any parent with very young children because it allows you to take them out for walks without the stress of having to chase after a toddler while carrying a baby in your arms. In the case of twins, you will need to wait for someone else to be available before you can bring them out. With a tandem stroller, you can take your walk with your children any time you wish.

However, you may be wondering why you should choose to buy a tandem stroller? Below is a list of the benefits of such twin strollers and learning about them might help you to make up your mind.

Benefits of a tandem strollers:

* will transport two children and leave your hands free

* will keep both children safe, comfortable and sheltered from the weather

* have a baggage space below for the inevitable baby equipment you have to keep with you

* some tandem strollers have the back seat at a higher level than the front one, so both children can see ahead.

* are much easier to manipulate and steer through doorways than a side-by-side twin stroller.

* do not take up much more space than a single stroller when folded

* are extremely useful for multi-aged small children. Some are designed specifically for this

* some twin strollers offer multiple options for seating positions. Seats can face you, face each other or face ahead, or they can be on the same level or the child at the back can be raised to facilitate viewing.

* some stroller seats are designed to double as car seats for your children.

When you carry out your research, you will discover that there is a huge variety of models of tandem strollers available for you to choose from. Manufacturers are continually coming up with more convenient and innovative improvements for their strollers. With all models, your children’s safety is top priority but some pointers to help you make your selection will definitely be beneficial to you.

Points to consider when looking for a tandem stroller for your children:

* the ages of your children

* the terrain you will be using the stroller on. If you intend to walk on grass frequently, you will need to get a stroller with larger wheels to make it easier for you.

* the activities you intend to participate in with your stroller, eg exercising or jogging. Tandem strollers suitable for jogging will usually have only 3 wheels and the wheels will be larger than the normal stroller wheels. This gives a smoother ride at higher speeds over slightly rougher terrain.

* if you are going to need to pack your stroller into a car frequently, you should go for one that is light weight and folds easily.

For anyone having more than one small child in the family, a tandem stroller will be the most useful and a sensible choice to make your life easier.