A Handbook For Pushchair From Beginning To End

Choosing a Double Pushchair Twin

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

Choose a folding stroller which can be folded in one step, and easily put into your boot. You may also want a lightweight design that's easy to maneuver and navigate especially when you have busy roads to traverse.

Side-by-Side

This is the most commonly used double pushchair. It is usually able to accommodate two children side by side. They tend to be wider than single pushchairs, meaning they are less agile on footpaths and can be a little tricky to navigate through the kerbs with a car attached. However, the extra width can mean that they're usually easier to navigate through doors and are distributed more evenly making them less burdensome on your back.

They can be used as a twin pram from the beginning and a lot of models can accommodate a carrycot or two car seats. Some models can be converted to one-mode, with a basket beside (like the Cybex Venus).

The Bugaboo Donkey 5 is a great example of this. In Twin Mode, you can place the rear seat alongside the carrycot. This creates a totally enclosed space for twins, and is perfect for infants. This pram with car seat comes with some really cool accessories, like the newborn cocoons, which can be put on either facing toward the forward direction or in any direction (for twin-facing prams). It's not as lightweight as other options but it is really cleverly thought out.

Lightweight

Cybex is known for its ingenuity, and this single-to-double pushchair is no exception. The frame can be extended to accommodate another seat. You can use the pushchair as a twin from birth by putting in two newborn cocoons for a total of PS59. These cocoons create enclosed lie-flat spaces. It is also possible to use it as mono mode with just one child due to a large shopping basket that is placed behind the seat. It has both front and rear suspension, so it can handle bumps and uneven surfaces more easily. Our reviewers picked this car as their top pick.

Available in a variety of fashionable colors.

Tandem

If you're planning to have twins you will require a tandem pushchair. This will allow both children to sit together and look at each one another. These are great for things like visiting the zoo, because the kids can look at all the animals together. They are also great for parents who have to keep one eye on their toddler and the other on their child since they can look at both simultaneously.

Some tandem pushchairs are incredibly flexible, as they can be converted to single mode. This is particularly useful when you are planning to have more children than two (or in the event that your child who is the oldest isn't a need for a buggy any longer). This will prevent you from having to store a buggy that's empty, which can be expensive.

For example the Cybex Venus can be used in both mono and double mode, and features a clever frame that expands widthways to accommodate an extra seat. It's not the tiniest pushchair but it has an ample basket that can be placed behind the front seat in double mode or in the back when it's in mono mode. The seats can be placed to face each other or one can be set higher up so it can look over the other and Baby Gear observe what they are doing.

Other double pram tandem pushchairs, such as the Joolz Geo 3 can seat one on top of the other, or side-by-side. The compact, sleek frame makes it easy to maneuver through doorways and aisles in supermarkets. Certain models can be used on rough terrain or for an exercise walk due to their wide rear wheels and four-wheel suspension.

A tandem pushchair can be used to transport two carrycots or a car with a buggy seat. This means you can create an entire travel system from the outset and save money on separate purchases. Keep in mind that tandems are more heavy and longer, and they may appear less stable when bumping up kerbs or navigating uneven surfaces. They also require dismantling to fit into cars.