Choosing a Double Pushchair Twin

When you have twins, you need a double pushchair to take them from A to B. Our range includes twin prams as well as buggies that can be configured in various ways to meet your requirements.

Look for a pushchair that folds in a single step and is easy to put into your car. You might also want a lightweight design that's easy to navigate and manoeuvre especially when you have busy roads to navigate.

Side-by-Side

This is the most popular double pushchair. It usually seats two children side by side. They're generally larger than single pushchairs. This can make them less maneuverable on paths. It may also be difficult to navigate through kerbs with an automobile seat is installed. The extra size makes them easier to maneuver through doorways, and they are more evenly distributed so that it is less burdensome for you to carry them on your back.

Many models can be used from birth as twin prams, and can take a carrycot, or two car seats. Some models can be converted to one-mode with a basket on the side (like the Cybex Venus).

The Bugaboo Donkey 5 is a excellent illustration of this. In Twin Mode, you can fit the rear seat next to the carrycot. This creates a totally enclosed space for twins, and is ideal for newborns. The pram set comes with very cool accessories, including the newborn cocoons that can be attached either facing towards the front or in any direction (for twin-facing prams). It's not as light as some other options, but it's extremely well-thought out.

Lightweight

Cybex is known for innovation and this pushchair converts to a single is no different. The clever frame can be expanded to accommodate a second seat, and you can use it as a twin from birth with the addition of two infant cocoons (PS59 each) which provide enclosed, lie-flat areas for babies. The large basket of shopping behind the seat can be used in mono mode with just one child. It has both front and rear suspensions that allows it to handle bumps and uneven surfaces better. It is a top pick from our reviewers.

Available in a variety of elegant colors.

Tandem

If you plan to have twins, you'll require a tandem pushchair. This allows both children to sit together and interact with each other. They are great for trips to the zoo since the kids can observe 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 at the same time.

Some tandem pushchairs provide ultra flexibility since they can be converted back to single mode. This is particularly useful if you're planning to have more than two children (or just your eldest does not require a buggy anymore). This means you won't have an empty pushchair to store away and can be expensive.

The Cybex Venus, for example, can be used either in double or mono mode. Its frame expands to accommodate a second seat. It's not the tiniest pushchair however it does come with an enormous 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 to face each other, or one could be placed higher so that it can see over the other and see what they're doing.

Other double tandem pushchairs, such as the Joolz Geo 3 in 1 pram can seat one on top of the other or side-byside. They have a sleek, compact travel stroller frame that makes it easier to maneuver through doorways and supermarket aisles and some models can be used as a jogging stroller on rough terrain due to a four-wheel suspension and large rear wheels.

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