just curious

veggie0420

it seems like every time there is a post about strollers, most like the side by side ones. those seem like they would be more of a pain than the tandem because they take up alot of room at stores etc.. am i missing something?!!

APRILMW

I don't have experience with the tandem (still in utero) but my concern with them was ease of turning, etc.

carrotcake06

The vast majority of SBS strollers are ADA width, so they will fit anywhere that is wheelchair accessible.

The issue w tandem is that they can be long, which limits their turning and maneuverability.

sasky

I use my double snap n go almost every day and it's been great for errands. But at almost 6 months it's getting heavy and hard to turn.

But I do have similar concerns about the side by side strollers. I have one but haven't used it yet. It does seem big knowing how the stores are that I go to all the time.

What tandem strollers are people using that are good for running errands?

carrotcake06

Also, we don't use a stroller regularly. Most places we go have double carts and if not, I'll wear one and push one or we go as a family and use 2 carts. We also have a wagon and use that a decent amount.

I know lots of people use strollers on the reg, but we just don't.

diz1313

my problem with the tandem strollers is the length when folded.... they won't fit in my wee little car.

twinmom1121

I have both and up until a few weeks ago I would only use my side by side umbrella stroller for walks around the neighborhood because it is a little trickier in stores. Especially if you have to open the doors by yourself. My barely fits through a doorway. You have to line it up just right. So I usually use my tandem because it is a lot easier to maneuver I think. Also my boys are still in their infant seats so sometimes it's easier to just take them from the car and click them in. Now that we are getting them convertible car seats soon we will probably use the side by side more often. I do like being able to see both babies at one time in the side by side because in the tandem you can't see the baby in the front of the stroller without having to peek around. Both are good for different things though!

MrsP419

I have tried both (though more with my older two than my twins) and find the SBS lighter and easier to turn.  It also fit in my trunk better.  I did not find many problems getting my SBS through doors; but I so far use my SBS more outside and my Joovy Roo inside for the twins.

Bigboneded

I got one of each. My husband hates to see side by side in stores coming at him, getting in his way.... but we found an umbrella style that folds down so easy to transport and I agree it's ADA sized, so not overly wide. Im sure the in line snap in style will be good, but only if my hubby drives his SUV and is along to transfer seats. Will be nice not to take babies out of car seats while they are infants, just snap them into stroller frame! :-)

FTM, no actual experience yet... al supposition at this point :-)

CNYBride05

Double strollers, sbs or tandem, are a pita. That said, we have a sbs jogger and sbs umbrella. Both steer way better than our tandem dsng which we recently outgrew.

zazu13

Our side by side (Mountain buggy) turns and steers great and fits through all standard doorways. I only use it in the neighborhood and places like the grocery store where the aisles are wide. On the rare occasions I've taken it inside a clothing store it has been a pain because it doesn't fit nicely between clothing racks, but I don't do that type of shopping much anyway. If I do I usually go with someone and we wear the babies.

Rynleigh

I hate SBS strollers. They are almost always bulky unless you avoid the jogging styles, and even when they are lightweight and easier to pack up in a car, they are still a pain in the ass to go through doorways with. We have the Graco DuoGlider - it is a little long, but really easy to maneuver and pack up. We've also used tandem Baby Trends and Chicco and they are great, too. 

SereJane

I like that with SBS there's not a 'better' seat