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Choosing a Double Pushchair Twin

If you have twins you'll require a double pushchair in order to get them from A to B. Our range includes a range of twin prams and double buggies with various configurations to suit your family requirements.

Look for a stroller that can be folded in just one step and then easily tucked away into your boot. You might also want a lightweight design that's easy to navigate and manoeuvre, particularly if you have busy high streets to tackle.

Side-by-Side

They are the most commonly used type of double pushchair and generally can seat two children side-by-side. They tend to be a bit wider than single pushchairs, which means they may be less nimble on the footpaths and may be a bit difficult to navigate up and down kerbs with a car seat attached. The extra width allows them to move more easily through doors and also more evenly distributed so that it is easier to carry around on your back.

They can be used as twin prams from birth, and many models can be used with a carrycot or two car seats. Some can even be converted to one mode by adding the basket (like the Cybex Venus).

One of the most excellent examples of this is the Bugaboo Donkey 5 which, in Twin Mode, allows you to put the rear seat and carrycot side by side. This lets you create an enclosed twin space and is perfect for babies. The babiie pram comes with very cool accessories, such as the newborn cocoons that can be attached either facing forwards or in any direction (for twin-facing prams). It's not as light as some other options, but it's very well thought out.

Lightweight

Cybex is renowned for its unique pushchairs, and the single-to double is no exception. The clever frame can be expanded to accommodate a second seat and can be used it as a twin right from birth with the addition of two newborn cocoons (PS59 each) that create enclosed lie-flat spaces for infants. The large shopping basket behind the seat lets it be used in mono mode for one child. It has both front and rear suspensions that allows it to handle bumps and uneven surfaces more easily. A top pick among our reviewers.

Available in a variety of stylish colors.

Tandem

If you're planning to have twins you will need a tandem pushchair. This will allow both children to sit together and look at each one another. They are ideal for activities like visiting the zoo, as the children can look at all the animals together. They're also ideal for parents who need to keep one eye on their toddler and the other on their baby since they can look at both of them simultaneously.

Some tandem pushchairs are very adaptable, as they can be converted to single mode. This is particularly beneficial for families with more children than two (or in the event that your child who is the oldest isn't a need for the buggy anymore). It means you won't be left with an empty pushchair travel system to put away, which can be costly.

The Cybex Venus, for example can be used in mono or double mode. Its frame can expand to accommodate a second seat. It's not the tiniest pushchair but it has an ample basket that can be set behind the front seat in double mode, or in the back when it's in mono mode. The seats can be placed so that they face one other or higher up to be able to see what each is doing.

Other double tandem pushchairs, like the Joolz Geo 3, are equipped to place one on top of the other or side by side. They feature a sleek, compact frame that makes them easy to maneuver through doors and aisles of supermarkets, and some models can even be used as a jogging or stroller on rough terrain thanks to a four-wheel suspension as well as wide rear wheels.

A tandem pushchair could also be used to carry two carrycots, or a car and buggy seat. You can save money by creating an overall travel system from the beginning, and avoiding separate purchases. It is important to remember that tandems can be heavier and longer than single pushchairs, and can feel less stable bumping up kerbs or going over uneven surfaces. These pushchairs also need to be dismantled in order to fit into cars.