The Complete Guide To Pushchair

Choosing a Double Pushchair Twin

When you have twins, you need a double pushchair to get them from A to B. Our selection includes a variety of twin prams and double buggies in various configurations to suit your family requirements.

Look for a stroller that can be folded in one step and then easily tucked away into your car. You might also want a lighter design, especially if you're tackling busy high streets.

Side-by-Side

These are the most common type of double stroller pushchair, and generally can seat two children in a row. They are generally wider than single pushchairs, which means they may be less nimble on the sidewalk and can be a little tricky to navigate up and down kerbs with a car seat attached. However, the extra width can mean that they're usually more comfortable to maneuver through doorways and are distributed more evenly making them less burdensome to carry around on your back.

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

One of the most impressive examples of this is the Bugaboo Donkey 5 which, in Twin Mode, allows you to fit the rear seat and a carrycot side-by-side. This creates an entirely enclosed twin space, which is perfect for newborns. The pram for newborn also comes with a couple of very cool accessories, including the newborn cocoons that can be put on face either direction (for twin-facing prams travel system) or facing inwards (for a normal single). It's not as lightweight like other options, but it's really cleverly constructed.

Lightweight

Cybex is known for innovation, and this single-to-double pushchair is no exception. The frame can be expanded to accommodate a second seat. You can use the pushchair as a twin from birth by putting in two cocoons for babies, each costing PS59. These cocoons create enclosed lie-flat spaces. It can also be used in an individual mode with only one child thanks to a large shopping basket that is placed behind the seat. It comes with both front and rear suspension that allows it to handle bumps and uneven surfaces more easily. It is a top pick from our reviewers.

Available in a variety of elegant colors.

Tandem

If you're planning to have twins, you should consider a tandem pushchair that permits the children to sit side by side and look at each one another. They are ideal for trips to the zoo as the children can watch the animals together. These are also great for parents who want to keep an eye on both their toddler and baby at the same time.

Some tandem pushchairs offer extreme versatility as they can change back to single mode. This is especially useful when you are planning to have more than two children (or when your oldest child doesn't require the buggy anymore). This will prevent you from having to store a buggy empty which can be expensive.

For instance the Cybex Venus can be used in double or mono mode, and features a clever frame that expands widthways to accommodate a second seat. This isn't the heaviest of pushchairs prams, however it comes with an enormous shopping basket that sits behind the front seat when in double mode (and in the back of the seat in mono mode). The seats can be positioned so that they face one other or higher up to observe what each is doing.

Other double tandem pushchairs, such as the Joolz Geo 3 in 1 pram can seat one on top of the other or side-by-side. The compact, sleek frame makes it easier to maneuver through doorways and aisles in supermarkets. Certain models can be used on rough terrain, or for a jogging path due to their large rear wheels and four-wheel suspension.

Another benefit of a tandem pushchair is that it can often take 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. Remember that tandems are heavier and longer, and they may feel less stable when bumping into kerbs and going over uneven surfaces. They also have to be dismantled to fit in cars.