Pushchair Tips From The Top In The Business
Choosing a Double Pushchair Twin
If you have twins you'll require a double pushchair in order to get them from A to B. Our range includes a range of twin prams as well as double buggies that come in a variety of configurations to meet your family's needs.
Find a stroller that can be folded in one step and easily lifted into your car. You could also opt for a lightweight design, especially if you're tackling busy high streets.
Side-by-Side
This is the most popular double folding pushchair. It is usually able to accommodate two children side by side. They're generally bigger than single pushchairs. This can make them less agile on footpaths. It is also difficult to move between kerbs when a car seat is attached. The extra size allows them to move more easily through doorways, and they are more evenly distributed, so it is easier to carry around on your back.
They can be used as a twin pram with car seat (https://Allbookmarking.com/) from birth, and many models can be used with a carrycot or two car seats. Some models can be converted to one mode with a basket to the side (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 perfect for babies. The pram comes with really cool accessories, like the newborn cocoons, which can be put on either facing towards the front or in any direction (for twin-facing prams). It's not as lightweight like other options, but it's really cleverly designed.
Lightweight
Cybex is renowned for its innovative pushchairs, and the single-to double is no exception. The frame can be enlarged to accommodate another seat. You can use the pushchair as twins from birth by putting in two cocoons for newborns for a total of PS59. These cocoons create lie-flat areas that are enclosed. The large basket of shopping behind the seat allows it to be used in mono mode with just one child. It has 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 plan to have twins, you'll need a tandem pushchair. This allows both children to sit together and interact with each one another. They are perfect for visiting the zoo as the children can look at the animals together. They're also perfect for parents who have to keep one eye on their toddler and the other on their child, as they can see both simultaneously.
Some tandem pushchairs offer ultra versatility as they can change back to single mode. This is particularly useful when you are planning to have more than two children (or in the event that your child who is the oldest doesn't require the buggy anymore). This will prevent you from having to store a buggy that's empty which can be expensive.
The Cybex Venus, for example, can be used either in mono or double mode. Its frame can expand to accommodate an additional seat. It's not the tiniest pushchair however it does come with an ample basket that can be placed behind the front seat in double mode or in the back when it's in mono mode. The seats can be placed so that they face each other, or one can be set higher up so it can look at the other and see what they're up to.
Some 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 it easier to navigate through doorways and aisles in supermarkets, and some models can also be used as a jogging cheap stroller or on rough terrain, thanks to a four-wheel suspension and wide rear wheels.
A tandem pushchair can be used to carry two carrycots or a car with a buggy seat. This allows you to build a travel system from the beginning and save money on separate purchases. It's worth remembering, however, that tandems are heavier and longer than single pushchairs and can feel less stable in bumping into kerbs or over uneven surfaces. They also have to be dismantled to fit in cars.