Choosing the best stroller for children close in age

The arrival of a second child in the family can sometimes be a source of anxiety and leads us to ask additional logistical questions: how will we manage daily life with two young children? In this article, we will therefore address the topic of choosing a stroller , which will vary depending on the age gap between your children. Whether it's a single , double , or convertible stroller, you will primarily choose one that makes your life easier.

Single strollers with removable footrests

Do you love your current stroller and absolutely don't want to change it? Then you can consider a removable stroller board . Indeed, there's no need to invest in a new stroller, just buy the accessory. However, this stroller board has both advantages and disadvantages.

Let's start with the positive:

Its cost: a much smaller investment because, depending on the brand, the price of a footrest varies between 32 and 196 euros (models with a small saddle)
Its removability: the step can be removed and reinstalled more or less easily depending on the model

However, this option has several drawbacks:

Its lack of safety: the child placed on the platform is not strapped in.
Its position: the child, standing or sitting on the platform, is behind the stroller and therefore has no visibility of the road.
Its lack of practicality: very inconvenient for the parent pushing the stroller, who ends up having to walk to the side or far behind the stroller to avoid tripping over the footboard.
Its maneuverability: it's difficult to cross curbs without asking your child to get on and off.
Its bulkiness: the board must be removed to fold the stroller.

Please note, the step stool option is more suitable for children over 2 years old. For younger children, it's not ideal!

In short, a more suitable solution for older children or to avoid buying a new stroller.

Double strollers and convertible strollers

The second option highlights two products: the double stroller and the convertible stroller . In your opinion, are there more advantages or disadvantages?

First, the double stroller .

This stroller is recommended for very young children who aren't yet walking. It's ideal for children aged 11 to 15 months who still nap a lot!

Its advantage:

Its comfort: able to accommodate two children side-by-side or facing each other, the double stroller allows each child to benefit from their own reclining seat. No more jealousy problems and a nap guaranteed!

Its disadvantages:

Its size: usually wide and bulky, the double stroller is not ideal for everyday use, whether for walks in the city or for fitting it in the trunk of your car.
Its configuration: more practical for twins, the double stroller is less so for children of different ages. The two fixed seats might not always be necessary…

Let's talk about the convertible stroller .

A new category of stroller for the past few years, the convertible stroller was created to facilitate travel with children of close ages.

Its positive points:

Its durability: usable from birth in single or double size
Its modularity: capable of accommodating two children of different ages by offering numerous configuration options (car seat, bassinet, classic seat, which can be adapted to your needs)

Its negative points:

His lack of visibility on both children at the same time. Furthermore, one of the children is often at ground level.
Its dimensions: the convertible stroller is bulky and difficult to maneuver because its chassis is almost exactly that of a double stroller.

Continue reading by finding here ( https://www.magicmaman.com/les-meilleures-poussettes-simples-transformables-en-doubles,3619705.asp ) an article on the best convertible strollers from single to double!

Single to double stroller in one click: the Limo

Finally, we'll conclude this article by introducing the Limo by Vidiamo , designed specifically for children close in age. The only stroller in the world that converts from a single to a double with a single click, it was conceived by a mother for you, moms and dads. It perfectly meets all your needs: a single stroller that transforms into a double anytime, anywhere!

The Limo, thanks to its ten different configurations ( https://www.vidiamo.com/pages/tutoriel-assemblage-et-utilisation-limo# ) , offers the comfort your children need. Suitable for one or two children, it features a main seat with four positions, including a lie-flat position (approved from birth), and a retractable jump seat (usable from 12 months). Super narrow (only 49cm wide), it maintains the dimensions of a single stroller while offering the comfort and safety of a double stroller. In total, the Limo supports a weight of up to 36 kg, adjustable to your needs! Therefore, it is suitable for newborns as well as older children. Its range of innovative accessories ( https://www.vidiamo.com/collections/accessoires-limo ) can be found on our website and is sure to tempt you!

The Limo is a perfect middle ground for parents seeking comfort, safety and practicality in a single stroller without having to constantly carry a double stroller.

The choice among all these solutions is vast, but ultimately, consider the age gap between your children first, as this will be the most important criterion to respect in order to find the stroller that best suits you!

Review of the week on the Limo stroller:

"So practical!! I love it! People stop me in the street to ask where it comes from… with two boys 14 months apart, it's ideal!" @yael_neurofeedback_hypnose