Which Stroller - Side by Side or Tandem?

If you have two children, it might be a dilemma whether to buy a side-by-side,or tandem stroller. It's a decision based on cost, safety and the kinds of places you go with your family, where you need to transport your children.

There is a significant cost differences between the two. Joovy, a Dallas-based company which produces high-quality in demand strollers produces both a tandem, known as the Joovy Caboose and a tandem stroller known as the Sit N Stand.

To help you decide whether the extra cost is justified although the lower priced item is more suitable to your use, but take a look at some questions you should ask yourself, which might help you in your decision about the most suitable stroller.

• Do you require a side-by-side stroller or is a tandem with its lower width more suitable?
  
  
• A tandem stroller will only provide your taller child with a bench rather than a full seat. Is that adequate for your needs?
  
  
• The basket and storage sizes will vary. How much storage and how many pockets do you need?

Some Consumer Reviews

To assist in answering some of these questions about the products, it's interesting to note what consumers say about the differences between the two strollers.

Perhaps the biggest difference noted is that the Caboose versus the sit & sit and stand tends to be a bit more expensive. If your budget cannot afford the expense then a side-by-side in could be just what you're looking for.

One big advantage that buyers of the products mentioned was that the tandem stroller did have a much larger and easier to access storage basket. Parents loved the extra space, especially for bulky items like diaper bags, shopping bags and rugs and blankets etc.

One of the most mentioned features of the Joovy Caboose was that it did have a very large canopy, an important point to keep your little ones dry and shaded.

The snazzy color choices for the side by side were mentioned often. In contrast, the sit N stand had less color options and the choices offered were considered not to be such "groovy" colors.

They strollers received good reviews of how easy it would've filed in the size they were when they were folded. As a result most people found that the folded stroller presented no problems for storing in smaller vehicles.

Summary

It was hard to find a negative review of a stroller. It looks like it all comes down to budgetary considerations about whether you purchase the Joovy Caboose or the tandem stroller.