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Buying a Twin Pushchair From Birth
A sleek and stylish pushchair that can be expanded into a twin in one click. In twin mode, the frame is shorter, but it still has room for a basket next to each seat or carrycot. It can also accommodate two car seats/car carrycots depending on the age of your children.
The Venus also comes with a newborn cocoon to create a flat, comfortable environment that is a parent-facing or world-facing options for infants. The UPPAbaby team has even tweaked the design to let you attach two cocoons side by side.
Easy to Manoeuvre
One of the most frequently used baby products after a car seat twin pushchairs will be the baby's primary residence for a long time, so it's crucial that it's easy to manoeuvre. Our home-based testers loved the Roma Gemini for this - it's light, folds tiny and has excellent steering. It comes with lots of extras that competitors charge separately.
Silver Cross Wave is a excellent choice for twins or siblings of various ages, since it can be used with two car seats or carrycots (it can be used in mono mode). The clever frame expands in width when you need to use the double seat, yet it remains a single footprint in mono mode, making it much easier to navigate narrow spaces than side-by-side buggies.
Our testers loved the look of this pushchair as well as its numerous extras. However, it was user-friendly. It's a smart folding mechanism that can be folded with a single click. it's compatible with all car seats, so it's easy to put them in and go. It's a bit big in double mode, but you can buy a "sidepack' to make it smaller for PS45.
Convenient storage
If you have more than one child A twin pushchair from birth with a handy and easily accessible storage area will help you keep everything organized. Pick a model that has a large basket underneath for storing all the extra accessories, such as baby changing mats rain covers, nappy bags. A handy cup holder as well as snack tray is also an excellent addition, as it saves you reaching behind your kids for a drink and snack when they start to get thirsty or hungry.
Tandem twin pushchairs that have one seat in front of the other, are great for siblings of varying age, but they can be a little more difficult to maneuver through small spaces than side-by-side models. The CYBEX Gazelle S and Silver Cross Wave offer the best tandem options for twins while the Evenflo Pivot Xpand Double is more affordable and can accommodate two infant car seat carriers or bassinets in double pushchair from birth mode.
The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is an amazing twin stroller from birth and works with two infant car seats or carrycots that double as carrycots (you can even add the UPPAbaby PiggyBack Board to make it suitable for three children). It's a great size with plenty of storage space in single-seat mode. It also has a huge under-seat basket big enough to accommodate a large shopping cart. It comes with a massive canopy to provide excellent protection from rain or sun and it's also simple to monitor your children with the clever peekaboo hoods.
Baby is a comfortable fit for both
The best twin pushchairs from birth are designed to keep both children comfortable during strolls. Find adjustable calf bars, padded seats and recline features. These will give your child the chance to relax and stretch out or sit straight and observe their surroundings.
You should also consider twin prams with one handlebar that allows you to control the stroller using one hand. This will let you navigate through busy malls or take tight turns. Some double buggy from birth buggies have two handlebars, but this isn't always easy to control and could require you to use both hands to push.
Some twin pushchairs are able to accommodate different combinations of infant car seats, so you can modify to your baby's needs as they grow. For example the Peach 7 offers two world-facing seats suitable from birth, a cosy parent-facing carrycot as well as a toddler seat, making it the perfect option for siblings of different ages.
Other options include the UPPAbaby Vista 2 which can be used with twins, a baby and toddler or even three children by attaching the UPPAbaby PiggyBack board. It features a slim frame that makes it easy to use in double mode and can be folded down for easy transport.
Tandem buggies offer an elegant design than side-byside models and are a great choice for twins. They typically have a padded seat that reclines fully and is suitable for infants and the other has an upright design and can be used by toddlers. Some can be converted back into a single pushchair by taking the front seat. They aren't easy to fit on to public transport and might not be as stable as a single pushchair twin when travelling up and down kerbs.
Some models are able to fold up smaller than others, which can be important if you're short in storage space at home. The egg2 is a stylish choice that can be used as a single or double and offers a variety of carrycot and infant car seats so that you can modify it as your twins get bigger. It comes in a variety of colours and has an attractive modern design.
Easy to clean
Regular maintenance and cleaning will keep your twin pushchair in a good condition for many long time to come. This will prevent issues like staining, odours, and mould growth and also prolong its lifespan.
Start by vacuuming your stroller with a nozzle attachment that is flexible to get rid of crumbs, dirt, and grime from every area. This will allow you to reach into all crevices and seams in the fabric parts, including the canopy, seat and basket.
Once the vacuuming is complete Follow the manufacturer's instructions for removing fabric seat coverings pads, liners and pads from the frame of the chassis, and then cleaning them on a gentle cycle using a mild detergent suitable for infants. To avoid corrosion and water damage, ensure that all parts are completely dried before reassembling.
To eliminate any odours that have become hardened or sticky messes, you should regularly clean the non-fabric components of your twin stroller. This includes the hinges, wheels and folding components. If required an lubricant based on silicone should be used according to the recommendations of the manufacturer to ensure smooth and consistent movement of all components. Regular checks of your twin pushchair will reveal any signs of wear and tear and allow you to fix these as soon as you can to avoid further problems.