Choosing a Double Pushchair Twin

If you have twins, you'll need a double pushchair to take them from A to B. Our range includes a range of twin prams and double buggies that come in a variety of configurations to meet your family's needs.

Find a pushchair that folds in a single step and is easy to carry into your car. You might also want an ultra-light design that is easy to maneuver and navigate especially when you have busy streets to tackle.

Side-by-Side

This is the most common double pushchair. It is usually able to accommodate two children side-by-side. They are generally wider than single pushchairs, which means they are less agile on footpaths and can be a little tricky to navigate up and down the kerbs with a car attached. The extra size allows them to move more easily through doors, and they are more evenly distributed, so it is less burdensome for you to carry them on your back.

They can be used as a twin stroller pram (head to xyzbookmarks.com) from birth and many models can accommodate a carrycot and 2 car seats. Some models can be converted to one-mode, with a basket beside (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 a carrycot side by side. This creates a fully enclosed space for twins, and is ideal for newborns. This running pram also comes with a couple of very cool accessories, such as the newborn cocoons, which can be put on face either direction (for a twin-facing pram double) or facing inwards (for a normal single). It's not as light as some other options however it's very cleverly designed.

Lightweight

Cybex is renowned for its nifty pushchairs and the single-to-double isn't an exception. The frame can be expanded to accommodate an additional seat. It is possible to use the pushchair as a twin from birth by adding two cocoons for babies, each costing PS59. These cocoons are enclosed and create lie-flat spaces. It can also be used in a mono mode with one child thanks to a large basket that is placed behind the seat. And it comes with rear and front suspensions to take on bumps and uneven surfaces a little more easily. A top pick from our reviewers.

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Tandem

If you are planning to have twins you will require a pushchair that is tandem. This allows the children to sit together and see each other. They are ideal for activities like going to the zoo because the kids will be able to look at all the animals together. They are also great 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 incredibly adaptable, as they can be converted to single mode. This is particularly beneficial for families with more children than two (or if your eldest child does not require the buggy anymore). It means you won't be left with an empty pushchair that you need to store away, which can be costly.

For instance the Cybex Venus can be used in double or mono mode and has a smart frame that can be expanded to allow for an additional seat. This isn't the lightest of pushchairs, but it offers an enormous shopping basket that sits behind the front seat in double mode (and in the back of the seat when it's mono mode). The seats can be set up so that they face each the other or higher to see what the other is doing.

Double tandem pushchairs, like the Joolz Geo 3, are capable of seating one over the other or side by side. They are sleek and compact frame that makes them easier to maneuver through doorways and aisles of supermarkets Some models can be used as a jogging stroller on rough terrain, thanks to a four-wheel suspension as well as wide rear wheels.

A tandem pushchair could also be used to transport two carrycots or a car with a buggy seat. You can save money by establishing an entire travel system from the beginning, and avoiding separate purchases. It is important to remember, however, that tandems are heavier and longer than single pushchairs, and may feel less stable when in bumping into kerbs or over uneven surfaces. They also need dismantling to fit into cars.