A Step-By-Step Guide To Selecting The Right Pushchair

Choosing a Double pushchair twin (websites)

You'll require a double stroller to transport your twins from A to B. Our range of twin prams includes twin buggies that are able to be set up in various ways to meet your needs.

Find a stroller that can be folded in one step and then easily tucked away into your car. You might also want an ultra-light design that is easy to maneuver and navigate especially if you have busy high streets to traverse.

Side-by-Side

They are the most popular type of double pushchair, and usually can accommodate two children side-by-side. They tend to be wider than single pushchairs, meaning they are less agile on the footpaths and may be a little tricky to navigate between kerbs with a car seat attached. However, the extra width can mean that they're often a lot easier to navigate through doorways and are distributed more evenly making them more comfortable on your back.

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

The Bugaboo Donkey 5 is a great example of this. In Twin Mode, you can put the rear seat alongside the carrycot. This creates a fully enclosed twin room and is perfect for newborns. This pram also comes with a number of very cool accessories, including newborn cocoons, which can be put on the front or back (for twin-facing prams) or facing inwards (for a standard single). It's not as lightweight as 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. Its innovative frame expands widthways to take two seats and can be used it as a twin from birth, thanks to the addition of two newborn cocoons (PS59 each) that create enclosed lie-flat spaces for infants. The large basket of shopping behind the seat lets it be used in mono mode for a single child. It comes with front and rear suspension that allows it to handle bumps and uneven surfaces more easily. Our reviewers selected this car as their top choice.

Available in a variety of stylish colors.

Tandem

If you're planning to have twins, you want a tandem pushchair that allows the children to be seated side by side and be able to see each one another. These are great for things such as visiting the zoo since the children will be able to look at all the animals together. They're also ideal for parents who have to keep an eye on their toddler and the other eye on their infant, as they can see both of them at the same time.

Some tandem pushchairs offer ultra flexibility since they can be converted back to single mode. This is especially handy for families with more than two kids (or only your oldest child does not require a buggy anymore). This will prevent you from having to store an empty buggy which can be expensive.

For example the Cybex Venus can be used in double or mono mode, and features a clever frame that opens wide to accommodate an extra seat. This isn't the lightest of pushchairs, however it comes with an enormous shopping basket that is placed behind the front seat in double mode (and at the back of the seat when it's mono mode). The seats can be set so that they face each other, or one can be set higher, so that it can see over the other and see what they're up to.

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

A tandem pushchair could also be used to transport two carrycots or a car with a buggy seat. You can save money by creating an overall travel system from the beginning, and avoiding separate purchases. It's important to keep in mind, 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 in order to fit into cars.