Is Pushchair As Crucial As Everyone Says?

Choosing a Double Pushchair Twin

You need a double stroller to transport your twins from A to B. Our range includes twin prams and buggies that are able to be set up in a variety of ways to meet your needs.

Find a stroller compact that can fold in one step and then easily tucked away into your boot. You could also opt for an ultra-lightweight design, particularly in high traffic streets.

Side-by-Side

This is the most commonly used double pushchair. It can usually seat two children side-by-side. They tend to be a bit wider than single pushchairs, which means they are less agile on the footpaths and may be a little tricky to navigate up and down kerbs with a car seat attached. The extra size makes them easier to maneuver through doors, and they are more evenly distributed so that it is less burdensome to carry around on your back.

They can be used as twin prams from the beginning and a lot of models will take both a carrycot or 2 car seats. Some models can be converted to one-mode with a basket to the side (like the Cybex Venus).

The Bugaboo Donkey 5 is a excellent example of this. In Twin Mode, you can put the rear seat alongside the carrycot. This creates a completely enclosed space for twins, and is perfect for babies. This pram comes with some very cool accessories, including the newborn cocoons that can be positioned either facing forwards or in any direction (for twin-facing prams). It's not as light as other options but it is really cleverly thought out.

Lightweight

Cybex is renowned for its nifty pushchairs and the single-to-double isn't an exception. Its innovative frame expands widthways to take a second seat, and you can use it as a twin from birth by incorporating the addition of two infant cocoons (PS59 each) that create enclosed lie-flat spaces for babies. The large basket of shopping behind the seat can be used in mono mode for one child. And it has front and rear suspensions that can handle bumps and uneven surfaces more easily. Our reviewers chose this car as their top pick.

Available in a variety fashionable colors.

Tandem

If you are planning to have twins, you'll require a running pushchair that is tandem. This will allow both children to sit together and interact with each other. These are great for things like going to the zoo as the children can look at all the animals together. They're also ideal for parents who must keep one eye on their toddler and the other on their child, as they can see both of them simultaneously.

Some tandem pushchairs are incredibly flexible, as they can be converted back to single mode. This is particularly useful for families with more children than two (or if your eldest child doesn't require an extra buggy). This means you won't be left with an empty pushchair to store away and can be expensive.

The Cybex Venus, for example, can be used either in mono or double mode. Its frame can expand to accommodate a second seat. It's not the lightest pushchair however it does come with a large basket that can be placed behind the front seat when in double mode or at the back if in mono mode. The seats can be set up in a way that they face each opposite or higher up to observe what each is doing.

Other double tandem pushchairs such as the Joolz Geo 3 can seat one on top of the other or side-by-side. The slim, sleek frame makes it easier to maneuver through doorways and supermarket aisles. Some models can be used on rough terrain or as a jogging path due to their wide rear wheels and four-wheel suspension.

A tandem pushchair can be used to carry two carrycots or a car with a buggy seat. You can save money by creating a travel system at the beginning and not making separate purchases. Be aware that tandems are heavier and longer, and they may appear less stable when bumping into kerbs or navigating uneven surfaces. They also need dismantling in order to fit into cars.