Choosing a Double Pushchair Twin

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

Find a pushchair that folds in one step and is easy to put into your boot. You may also prefer a lightweight stroller design, especially in high traffic streets.

Side-by-Side

They are the most popular type of double pushchair that can typically seat 2 children side-by-side. They are generally wider than single pushchairs, which means they're less agile on the sidewalk and can be a bit difficult to navigate up and down the kerbs with a car attached. The extra width makes them easier to maneuver through doors, and they are more evenly distributed so that it is easier on your back.

They can be used as a twin pram from the beginning and a lot of models can accommodate a carrycot or two car seats. Some can even convert into a single mode with an additional 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 place the rear seat and carrycot side by side. This creates a fully enclosed twin space, which is ideal for infants. This pram comes with some amazing accessories, such as the newborn cocoons that can be positioned either facing toward the forward direction or in any direction (for twin-facing cheap prams). It's not as lightweight like other options, but it's really cleverly constructed.

Lightweight

Cybex is a brand known for its innovation and this pushchair that converts from a single to a double is no different. The clever frame can be expanded to accommodate two seats and can be used it as a twin right from birth, thanks to the addition of two infant cocoons (PS59 each) which provide enclosed, lie-flat areas for babies. The large basket of shopping behind the seat lets it be used in mono mode with just one child. It comes with both front and rear suspensions which means it can take on bumps and uneven surfaces with ease. Our reviewers chose this car as their top choice.

Available in a range of fashionable colors.

Tandem

If you are planning to have twins you will need a tandem pushchair. 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 watch the animals together. They're also ideal for parents who need to keep an eye on their toddler and the other eye on their infant, as they can see both of them simultaneously.

Some tandem pushchairs offer extreme flexibility as they can convert back to single mode. This is particularly useful for families with more than two children (or in the event that your child who is the oldest does not require the buggy anymore). This means that you won't be left with an empty pushchair to put away, which can be costly.

The Cybex Venus, for example is a model that can be used in double or mono mode. Its frame expands to accommodate a second seat. It's not the lightest of pushchairs but it has a large basket that can be placed behind the front seat when in double mode or at the rear when in mono mode. The seats can be placed in a way that they face each the other or higher to observe what the other is doing.

double pram and pushchair tandem pushchairs, like the Joolz Geo 3, are able to seat one above the other or side by side. They have a sleek, compact frame that makes it easier to maneuver through doorways and aisles of supermarkets and some models can even be used as a jogging or stroller newborn on rough terrain, thanks to a four-wheel suspension and wide rear wheels.

Another advantage of a tandem pushchair is that it will often use two carrycots or a car seat and a buggy seat. You can save money by establishing a travel system at the beginning and avoiding separate purchases. It's important to keep in mind, however, that tandems are heavier and longer than single pushchairs, and can feel less stable in bumping into kerbs or over uneven surfaces. These pushchairs also need to be dismantled in order to fit into cars.