A How-To Guide For Pushchair From Beginning To End

Choosing a Double Pushchair Twin

You'll need a double stroller in order to take your twins from A to B. Our selection includes a variety of twin prams as well as double buggies in various configurations to suit your family needs.

Find a stroller that can fold in one step, and easily put into your boot. You may also want lightweight designs that are easy to maneuver and navigate especially when you have busy roads to traverse.

Side-by-Side

This is the most popular double pushchair. It usually seats two children side by side. They tend to be a bit wider than single pushchairs, which means they're less agile on the sidewalk and can be a little tricky to navigate through kerbs when a car seat is attached. However the extra width does mean that they're generally easier to navigate through doorways and are distributed more evenly making them more comfortable to carry around on your back.

They can be used as a twin pram sale from birth, and many models can accommodate a carrycot and 2 car seats. Some can even convert into a single mode with a basket alongside (like the Cybex Venus).

The Bugaboo Donkey 5 is a great illustration of this. In Twin Mode, you can fit the rear seat next to a carrycot. This creates a fully enclosed space for twins, and is ideal for newborns. This pram comes with some very cool accessories, like the newborn cocoons that can be positioned either facing towards the front or in any direction (for twin-facing prams). It is not as lightweight like other options however it's very cleverly created.

Lightweight

Cybex is known for innovation and this pushchair converts to a single is no different. Its innovative frame expands widthways to take an additional seat and you can use it as a twin from birth by incorporating the addition of two infant cocoons (PS59 each) which provide enclosed, lie-flat areas for babies. The large shopping basket that is behind the seat lets it be used in mono mode for a single child. And it has front and rear suspensions to take on bumps and uneven surfaces a little more easily. It is a top pick among our reviewers.

Available in a variety of stylish colors.

Tandem

If you are planning to have twins you will need a tandem pushchair. This allows both children to sit together and see each one another. They are ideal for trips to the zoo, as children can look at the animals together. They're also ideal for parents who have to keep one eye on their toddler and the other eye on their infant, as they can see both of them at the same time.

Some tandem pushchairs offer extreme flexibility as they can convert back to single mode. This is particularly useful if you plan to have more than two children (or if your eldest child doesn't require an extra buggy). This will help you avoid having to store an empty buggy which can be costly.

For instance the Cybex Venus can be used in both mono and double mode and has a clever frame that can be expanded to accommodate a second seat. This isn't the lightest of pushchairs, but it offers a large basket for shopping that sits behind the front seat in double mode (and behind the seat in mono mode). The seats can be placed to face each other, or one can be positioned higher up so it can look at the other and see what they're up to.

Other double tandem pushchairs like 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 supermarket aisles. Some models can be used on rough terrain, or for a jogging path due to their wide rear wheels and four-wheel suspension.

Another advantage of a tandem pushchair stroller is that it can often include two carrycots, or a car seat and buggy seat. This allows you to build a travel system right from the outset and save money on separate purchases. Keep in mind that tandems are more heavy and longer, and can feel less stable when you bump into the kerbs or going over uneven surfaces. They also have to be dismantled to fit in cars.