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Disney Rental Strollers Built For Two

By Rick Rakauskas

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The vast majority of baby strollers that you see buzzing around the streets of Orlando and the nearby attractions such as the Walt Disney World Resort are single strollers built for one. And if you have just one preschool aged child, toddler or infant, this is all you need to get out and about to enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of Disney World. But what about if you have two small children? What do you need to look out for when it comes to Disney stroller rentals?

You don't have to have twins to be on the lookout for Disney stroller rentals that include double strollers. Any two children under the age of four years or so can travel in a double stroller, as long as their combined weight is less than 100 pounds maximum. I'm sure that you can imagine the possibilities, ranging from genuine twins through what used to be rather rudely called "Irish twins" or "Catholic twins" (i.e. children born 10 months apart thanks to not using contraception - it's a pity there isn't a better term for this relationship, as siblings this close do have a special bond which is nearly as close as a true twin bond) to a baby plus a five-year-old. But not matter what your situation is, you have to look out for certain features when it comes to Disney stroller rentals.

First of all, you need (boom, boom) a stroller that is designed for two children. Putting two children into a stroller designed for one can be quite dangerous. No matter where you put the larger of the children, you will be upsetting the balance and changing the design centre of gravity of the single stroller. This has two effects. Firstly, it makes the stroller harder to push and manage, especially around steps and off kerbs. Secondly and more importantly, it makes the stroller more prone to tipping up, which is dangerous for both children. And doing this has a whole lot of other hassles - what are you going to do with the back of the stroller seat if one child is asleep and needs to lie down while the other wants to sit up and look around all the sights that Disney World has to offer? And the hood of the stroller won't offer sun protection - or shower protection - to one of the children. So the first thing you need to make sure of when you choose your Disney stroller rentals is to get a proper double stroller.

Next, you need to make sure that your double stroller is safe. This means that it should have good brakes that are easy to apply, and it should have a good restraint system for the children - which means two different harnesses, one for each child. These harnesses should be adjustable so they fit all children who are able to fit into the stroller snugly and securely. If the Disney stroller rentals you are considering don't have these safety features, forget them.

Next on the list of things to check for when choosing Disney stroller rentals is the hoods. It gets rather hot in this part of Florida, so it's vital that you provide this type of sun protection to your children. What's more, because Disney World is nearly in the tropics, rain showers can arrive quickly and heavily, and the hood helps to keep the rain off - if the double stroller of your choice also has a weather cover, all the better! As a hood that offers good sun and general weather protection is usually pretty big, having clear windows in the top that allows you to see the children in the stroller is a must - and they can see you.

And you need to consider yourself when choosing Disney stroller rentals. Is the double stroller you are interested in easy to manoeuvre? There's no denying that pushing two children in a stroller can be quite demanding at the best of times, so make it easy for yourself by choosing a rental stroller that has sturdy but lightweight construction and swivel wheels for getting around corners and for dodging hazards. One tip to make pushing a double stroller with children of different ages and weights easier is to have the children swap sides from time to time, especially if you are using the stroller for a long period, which you will be if you are visiting the Walt Disney World Resort. You will always have to push harder with the side of your body that the larger child is on, and swapping the sides will mean that the different sides of your body get worked evenly.

Another manoeuvrability factor to consider when selecting Disney stroller rentals is to think about the width of the double stroller. You're going to be kicking yourself if you choose a double stroller that fits your two kids beautifully but can't fit through the average door without a lot of jiggling and gymnastics. Ideally, a double stroller should be about 30 inches wide - which is ample for two small children - so it can fit through an average door without difficulty.

Two children don't necessarily mean that you need twice the storage capacity that you would if you were looking out for regular (i.e. single) Disney stroller rentals. However, you do need plenty of storage space, as you will need to carry drinks, snacks and spare clothing (etc!) for both children, as well as things that can be shared by both, such as wet wipes for grubby fingers and faces, or books for entertaining children waiting in the long queues typical of the Walt Disney World resort. A double stroller does provide for this extra storage capacity so you don't have to cart everything on your back. If possible, keep an eye out for Disney stroller rentals that make a chiller pack accessory available - it can get very hot in the middle of the day, and a nice cold drink helps everyone (that's you and your children) keep your cool.

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