20 Up-And-Comers To Follow In The Twin Pushchair Industry
Finding the Best Twin Pushchair
If you have twins or a baby and toddler, finding the best twin pushchair is essential to keep them comfortable on your travels. These unique models are light, easy to set up and come with plenty of features for your toddlers.
The egg2 is sleek frames and can be used as a single or double buggy, bringing 2 seat/carrycots. It also has 5 reclining options to ensure maximum comfort and is ideal for rough terrain.
Side-by-Side
Twin pushchairs are a good option for parents who want to keep their kids close and within reach. They are also smaller and easy to maneuver than tandem strollers. They may not be able to pass through certain hallways and doors. It's important to double-check the dimensions.
The most effective twin Pushchairs Travel systems that are side-by-side are made of durable materials and have plenty of features to help you adjust them for your expanding family. Most of them come with seats that can recline to near-flat and can be adjusted to a variety of positions, including two lie-flat positions for newborns. They also have a generous amount of storage space for your shopping and gear. Some have a large shopping basket that can be placed behind the seat, in parent-facing mode, giving you easy access to the items your children need during your outings.
A good example of a great side-by-side twin pushchair is the Mountain Buggy Duet. It's the slimmest twin pushchair available and has a footprint that's about the same size as one single buggy. It's also extremely light and easy to maneuver across different terrains. This makes it perfect for those who love to go on outdoor adventures. It also comes with a huge sun canopy and UPF 50+ fabric to provide maximum protection from the elements.
Another top side-by-side twin pushchair is Cybex's Wave, which has an innovative frame that is able to expand widthways to accommodate a second seat. It can be used from birth as double stroller (and can fit two car seats or carrycots for children) and it also comes with a neat one click fold that our Lab experts appreciate. It's also comfortable for children to ride in. The seats are large with plenty of legroom.
The UPPAbaby Vist v2 is another popular option for families with two babies or toddlers. It can accommodate two infant car seat carriers and is designed to adapt to your child's needs, as the two seats can be transformed into a stand-and-sit arrangement for older siblings. The seats can recline almost flat and have an enclosed cover that zips in for extra protection. Its simple one-click fold is effortless and comes with useful suspension that helps it deal with bumps and bumps.
Lightweight
The Graco DuoRider is a light twin pushchair that has a simple fold that won't weigh down your vehicle. This side-by-side buggy seats two children 3 in 1 pram comfort and features an easy one-hand fold that lets you put it away in the smallest of places. It also boasts a durable steel chassis that is among the lightest available, and expands in width to accommodate twin seat(s) or a carrycot(s).
The reversible DuoRider seats allow siblings to face one another, each other or the world around them. The calf support, and canopy can be adjusted separately to ensure that both children enjoy a relaxing ride. It's suitable from birth until toddler and fits through standard doorways too, making it a practical choice for moms of twins.
Another reversible twin stroller that's perfect for families with children is the egg2. This stylish single-to-dual stroller newborn can take 2 carrycots, or infant car seats, making it a great double buggy for newbies and growing families. It also has a large basket, allowing you to take all the necessities.
It's worth considering a lightweight twin pushchair that comes with additional accessories such as sunshades and rain covers to make life easier particularly when you travel. Cup holders and snack tray are also handy for parents, too.
The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is a stylish city buggy that's lightweight and compact, making it ideal for tackling public transport and shopping aisles. It can be used to transport twins, a baby and a toddler or even three kids with the assistance of a 'PiggyBack' board (sold separately for a price of PS120). It comes with front suspension, which allows it to withstand rough surfaces as well. Its one-handed, stand-alone fold is convenient, and our lab experts appreciate the speed of its opening and shuts. It also comes with a large basket, front and rear suspensions that improve handling on difficult terrain. The only downside to this stroller is that its fabric isn't as luxurious as the other models we've reviewed. It's a very affordable twin stroller.
Tandem
A popular choice for twins and larger families alike, tandem twin pushchairs are a single pushchair that can be adapted to accommodate two carrycots, infant seats - or a mixture of both. This type of design is utilized by a variety of double travel systems and is compatible with all car seats. This type of pushchair can be larger than a standard side by side however it is much easy to maneuver through doors and onto public transportation. A heavier weight may make it feel less stable as you go up kerbs, and could require dismantling to fit in cars, however.
Some tandem buggy frames are also able to be used as singles with the addition of a rumble seat to the front, back or underneath. This is ideal for children of different ages. The iCandy Peach is one example, offering 16 different seating configurations. It folds down compactly when it's not in use. The Joolz Geo, another smart option for those living in cities is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can be used by twins as well as an infant and toddler thanks to its 'piggyback'.
The iCandy Wave is also a great twin pushchair. It can be used either as a single folding pushchair with a toddler in front, or as a double facing the parent with both children facing towards the rear. It is easy to fold in a single click and compatible with a variety of car seats. However, you will need to purchase adapters for the seats that aren't manufactured by iCandy.
The Phil & Teds Sport tandem stroller is a sleek, stylish tandem stroller with an incredibly small footprint. Its all-wheel suspension and single swivel wheel on the front make it a fantastic off-roader. The stroller may not be as lightweight as other models however it's a great budget option that comes with many extras rival brands sell separately. The seat is also an ideal height for older kids to to sit comfortably.
Convenient
The twin stroller (also called tandem strollers or duo strollers), is a great option for families that need to transport children of similar age. They usually have side-byside seating but some offer different configurations so you can choose the most comfortable arrangement for your family.
The Graco DuoRider, for example is an easy fold that can be folded with one hand and comes packed with customisable features that children and parents will love. You can adjust the recline, calf support and canopy to suit your needs, making this a convenient option for mums looking for an easy, double pushchair.
It can be used with two car seats or carrycots and can also be utilized in mono mode for smaller frames that are more maneuverable through doorways and on public transport. The iCandy Wave, which is popular among image-conscious parents is customizable with a variety of extras that match your personal style.
Our lab experts loved the ease of set up, thanks to an innovative frame that can be expanded widthwise and takes the seat units in and out by a single click. They also loved how spacious it was, with a deep shopping basket as well as rear and front suspensions to help navigate bumps and uneven surfaces. The kids did feel it was a little too long in twin mode, and, when using the two carrycots or seats each child has to face forwards, which might be an issue for certain.
The Joolz Urban Glide offers another excellent option for jogging. It can be adjusted to ensure that it can be used by two or three children in car seats. It has a large canopy that can be extended to give enough coverage and also a peekaboo feature that kids and adults alike will love. It's a bit heavier than some of the other models, but our laboratory experts found it to roll smoothly and had plenty of storage space in its undercarriage, though you'll need to buy additional accessories like sunshades and rain covers.