What's The Good And Bad About Pushchair

Choosing a Double Pushchair Twin

You'll need a double stroller in order to take your twins from one place to B. Our range includes twin prams and buggies that can be configured in various ways to meet your needs.

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

Side-by-Side

They are the most popular type of double pushchair and generally can seat two children in a row. They tend to be a bit wider than single pushchairs, meaning they're less agile on footpaths and can be a bit difficult to navigate through the kerbs with a car attached. The extra size allows them to move more easily through doors, and they are more evenly distributed so that it is less burdensome to carry around on your back.

Many models can be used as early as birth as twin prams for sale, and can accommodate a carrycot or two car seats. Some can even convert into one-mode with an additional basket (like the Cybex Venus).

One of the best examples of this is the Bugaboo Donkey 5 which, in Twin Mode, allows you to place the rear seat and carrycot side by side. This creates a fully enclosed space for twins and is perfect for babies. This pram also comes with a couple of very cool accessories, including the newborn cocoons that can be put on the front or back (for twin-facing prams) or facing towards the front (for a standard single). It's not as light as some other options but it is very well thought out.

Lightweight

Cybex is known for its nifty pushchairs and the single-to-double isn't an exception. Its clever frame expands widthways to take two seats and you can use it as a twin right from birth by incorporating the addition of two infant cocoons (PS59 each) which create enclosed lie-flat spaces for babies. It can also be used as a mono mode with one child, thanks to a large shopping basket that sits behind the seat. And it has front and rear suspensions that can handle bumps and uneven surfaces a little more easily. Our reviewers picked this car as their top choice.

Available in a variety of elegant colors.

Tandem

If you are planning to have twins you will require a tandem pushchair. This allows the children to sit together and look at each other. They are perfect for visiting the zoo since the kids can look at the animals together. They are also great for parents who have to keep one eye on their toddler and the other on their child because they can see both at the same time.

Some tandem pushchairs offer ultra versatility as they can change back 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 doesn't require a buggy any longer). It means you won't have an empty pushchair that you need to store away, which can be costly.

The Cybex Venus, for example is a model that can be used in mono or double mode. The frame can be expanded to accommodate an additional seat. It's not the lightest of pushchairs, but it has a large basket that can be placed behind the front seat in double mode, or at the back if in mono mode. The seats can be positioned so that they face each other, or one could be placed higher, so that it can look at the other and see what they're up to.

Double tandem pushchairs, such as the Joolz Geo 3, are equipped to place one on top of the other or side-by-side. The compact, sleek frame makes it easier to navigate through doorways and aisles of supermarkets. Some models can be used on rough terrain or for a jogging walk thanks to their large rear wheels and four-wheel suspension.

Another benefit of a tandem pushchair is that it can often take two carrycots, or a car seat and a buggy seat. You can save money by creating an overall travel system from the beginning and not making separate purchases. It's important to keep in mind that tandems are heavier and longer than single pushchairs, and may feel less stable when in bumping into kerbs or over uneven surfaces. These pushchairs must also be dismantled in order to fit into cars.