A Complete Guide To Pushchair Dos And Don ts

Choosing a Double Pushchair Twin

When you have twins, you need a double pushchair to take them from A to B. Our range includes a range of twin prams pushchairs prams pushchairs as well as double buggies that come in a variety of configurations to suit your family requirements.

Choose a stroller which can fold in one step and then easily tucked away into your boot. You may also prefer a lightweight design, especially in high traffic streets.

Side-by-Side

This is the most popular double pushchair. It is usually able to accommodate two children side-by-side. They tend to be wider than single pushchairs. This means they may be less nimble 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 doorways and are more evenly distributed, so it is easier to carry around on your back.

They can be used as a Twin Pram (Yourtopdirectory.Com) from birth, and many models can be used with a carrycot or 2 car seats. Some models can be converted into one mode, with a basket beside (like the Cybex Venus).

One of the most impressive 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 completely enclosed space for twins and is perfect for infants. The pram is also equipped with a couple of really neat accessories, including the newborn cocoons, which can be positioned to face either direction (for a twin-facing pram) or facing inwards (for a normal single). It's not as lightweight as other models however it's very cleverly constructed.

Lightweight

Cybex is known for its ingenuity, and this single-to-double pushchair is no different. The frame can be extended to accommodate another seat. You can use the pushchair as twins from birth by putting in two newborn cocoons for a total of PS59. These cocoons create lie-flat areas that are enclosed. The large shopping basket behind the seat can be used in mono mode for a single child. It also comes with rear and front suspensions to take on bumps and uneven surfaces a little more easily. Our reviewers selected this car as their top pick.

Available in a variety of fashionable colors.

Tandem

If you plan to have twins, you'll need a tandem folding pushchair. This allows the children to sit together and see each one another. They are perfect for visiting the zoo since the kids can watch the animals together. They are also great for parents who must keep an eye on their toddler and the other on their baby since they can look at both of them at the same time.

Some tandem pushchairs provide ultra flexibility since they can be converted back to single mode. This is especially handy when 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 expensive.

For instance for instance, the Cybex Venus can be used in both mono and double mode and has a smart frame that opens wide to allow for an additional seat. It's not the lightest pushchair but it has an ample basket that can be set behind the front seat in double mode, or at the back if in mono mode. The seats can either be set up in a way that they face each other or higher up 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 have a sleek, compact frame that makes them easier to maneuver through doorways and aisles in supermarkets, and some models can even be used as a jogging stroller or on rough terrain, thanks to a four-wheel suspension as well as wide rear wheels.

Another advantage of a tandem pushchair is that it can include two carrycots, or a car seat, and buggy seat. This allows you to build an entire best travel pram system from the beginning and save money on separate purchases. It's important to keep in mind, however, that tandems can be heavier and longer than single pushchairs, and can feel less stable bumping up kerbs or going over uneven surfaces. They also require dismantling in order to fit into cars.