Choosing a Double Pushchair Twin

If you have twins, you'll need a double pushchair to take them from A to B. Our range comprises of twin prams and double buggies in various configurations to suit your family requirements.

Look for a stroller that can be folded in just one step, and easily put into your boot. You may also prefer lightweight designs that are easy to maneuver and navigate, particularly if you have busy roads to navigate.

Side-by-Side

This is the most commonly used double pushchair. It usually seats two children side-by-side. They are generally wider than single pushchairs, which means they are less agile on the sidewalk and can be a little tricky to navigate through the kerbs with a car attached. The extra width allows them to move more easily through doorways, and they are more evenly distributed so that it is easier for you to carry them on your back.

They can be used as a twin pram from birth, and many models can accommodate a carrycot or 2 car seats. Some models can be converted into one-mode with a basket on the side (like the Cybex Venus).

One of the most impressive examples of this is the Bugaboo Donkey 5 which, in Twin Mode, allows you to put the rear seat and a carrycot side-by-side. This creates a completely enclosed space for twins, and is perfect for babies. The pram also comes with a couple of really cool accessories, such as the newborn cocoons which can be put on face either way (for a twin-facing pram) or facing inwards (for a normal single). It's not as lightweight as other options, but it's very well thought out.

Lightweight

Cybex is known for its ingenuity and this pushchair converts to a single is no different. The clever frame can be expanded to take two seats and you can use 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 allows it to 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. Our reviewers picked this car as their top pick.

Available in a variety of stylish colors.

Tandem

If you are planning to have twins you will require a pushchair that is tandem. This will allow both children to sit together and look at each other. They are ideal for trips to the zoo since the kids can look at the animals together. They're also ideal for parents who must keep an eye on their toddler and the other eye on their infant because they can see both simultaneously.

Some tandem pushchairs are very adaptable, as they can be converted to single mode. This is especially useful if you're planning to have more than two children (or only your oldest child doesn't need a buggy anymore). It means you won't be left with an empty pushchair to store away, which can be costly.

The Cybex Venus, for example, can be used either in mono or double mode. Its frame expands to accommodate a second seat. It's not the lightest of pushchairs, but it offers a large basket for shopping which is located behind the front seat in double mode (and at the back of the seat when it's mono mode). The seats can be placed so that they face each the other or higher to observe what each is doing.

Other double tandem pushchairs, such as the Joolz Geo 3 can seat one on top of the other, or side-by-side. The compact, sleek frame makes it easy to navigate through doorways and aisles of supermarkets. Some models can be used on rough terrain or as a jogging path due to their large rear wheels and four-wheel suspension.

A tandem pushchair can be used to carry two carrycots, or a car and buggy seat. This allows you to create an entire travel system from the beginning and save money on separate purchases. It is important to remember, however, that tandems are heavier and longer than single pushchairs and are less stable when in bumping into kerbs or over uneven surfaces. These pushchairs prams also need to be dismantled in order to fit into cars.