A Step-By-Step Guide To Choosing Your Pushchair

Choosing a Double Pushchair Twin

You need a double stroller to transport your twins from A to B. Our range includes twin prams and buggies that can be configured in different ways to suit your requirements.

Find a stroller that can be folded in one step and easily lifted into your boot. You might also want a lightweight design that's easy to navigate and manoeuvre, particularly if you have busy roads to tackle.

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 a bit wider than single pushchairs, which means they may be less nimble on footpaths and can be a bit difficult to navigate between kerbs when a car seat is attached. However, the extra width means that they're generally easier to navigate through doorways and are distributed more evenly making them less burdensome to carry around on your back.

They can be used as a twin pram from birth and many models can be used with a carrycot or two car seat pram seats. Some models can be converted to one mode, with a basket beside (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 infants. The pram comes with very cool accessories, like the newborn cocoons that can be positioned either facing toward the forward direction or in any direction (for twin stroller-facing prams). It's not as light as some other options but it is extremely well-thought out.

Lightweight

Cybex is known for its innovative pushchairs, and the single-to double is no exception. Its clever frame expands widthways to take an additional seat and can be used it as a twin from birth by incorporating the addition of two newborn cocoons (PS59 each) which create enclosed lie-flat spaces for babies. The large basket of shopping behind the seat can be used in mono mode with just one child. It also has a rear and front suspension to tackle bumps and uneven surfaces a little more easily. A top pick among our reviewers.

Available in a variety of fashionable colors.

Tandem

If you're planning to have twins you will need a tandem pushchair. This allows each child to sit and look at each one another. These are great for things like visiting the zoo, as the children will be able to look at all the animals together. They are also ideal for parents who want to watch both their toddler and baby simultaneously.

Some tandem pushchairs are incredibly adaptable, since they can be converted to single mode. This is especially useful when 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 put away, which can be costly.

For instance for instance, the Cybex Venus can be used in both mono and double mode, and features a clever frame that opens wide to accommodate a second seat. It's not the tiniest pushchair but it has a large basket that can be set behind the front seat in double mode, or in the back when it's in mono mode. The seats can either be positioned so that they face one other or higher up to be able to see what the other is doing.

Other double tandem pushchairs such as the Joolz Geo 3 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. Some models can also be used on uneven terrain, or for a jogging path due to their large rear wheels and four-wheel suspension.

A tandem pushchair can be used to carry two carrycots or a car with a buggy seat. You can save money by creating a travel stroller system at the beginning and not making separate purchases. Keep in mind that tandems are more heavy and longer, and can feel less stable when you bump into kerbs and going over uneven surfaces. They also have to be dismantled for fitting into cars.