What Pushchair Experts Want You To Know

Choosing a Double Pushchair Twin

You'll need a double stroller in order to transport your twins from A to B. Our range comprises of twin prams and double buggies that come in a variety of configurations to meet your family's requirements.

Look for Travel pram [olderworkers.com.au] a pushchair that folds with one step and is easy to lift into your car. You may also want a lightweight design that's easy to maneuver and navigate, particularly if you have busy roads to navigate.

Side-by-Side

They are the most popular type of double pushchair that usually can accommodate two children in a row. They tend to be a bit wider than single pushchairs, meaning they are less agile on footpaths and can be a bit difficult to navigate up and down kerbs when a car seat is attached. However, the extra width means that they're often a lot more comfortable to maneuver through doorways and are distributed more evenly making them more comfortable to carry around on your back.

Many models can be used from birth as twin prams and accommodate a carrycot or two car seats. Some models can be converted into one-mode with a basket to the side (like the Cybex Venus).

The Bugaboo Donkey 5 is a excellent illustration of this. In Twin Mode, you can put the rear seat alongside the carrycot. This creates a totally enclosed space for twins and is perfect for babies. The running pram comes with really cool accessories, including the newborn cocoons that can be attached either facing towards the front or in any direction (for twin-facing prams). It's not as light as other models, but it's really cleverly designed.

Lightweight

Cybex is renowned for its unique pushchairs, and the single-to-double is no exception. Its innovative frame expands widthways to accommodate two seats, and you can use it as a twin stroller from birth with the addition of two infant cocoons (PS59 each) that provide enclosed, lie-flat areas for infants. The large shopping basket that is behind the seat can be used in mono mode with just one child. And it has a rear and front suspensions to take on bumps and uneven surfaces more easily. A top pick among our reviewers.

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Tandem

If you're planning to have twins, you should consider a tandem pushchair that allows the children to sit together so that they can look at each one another. These are great for things such as visiting the zoo as the children will be able to gaze at all the animals together. They are also great 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 simultaneously.

Some tandem pushchairs are extremely adaptable, as they can be converted back to single mode. This is especially useful when you're planning to have more than two kids (or only your oldest does not require a buggy anymore). This means that you won't be left with an empty pushchair to put away which can be expensive.

The Cybex Venus, for example is a model that can be used in double or mono mode. The frame can be expanded to allow for an additional seat. It's not the lightest pushchair but it has a large basket that can be placed behind the front seat when in double mode, or at the back if in mono mode. The seats can be set up so that they face one opposite or higher up to observe what each is doing.

double pram pushchair 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 navigate through doorways and Prams For Newborns supermarket aisles and some models can also be used as a jogging stroller or on rough terrain thanks to a four-wheel suspension as well as large rear wheels.

A tandem pushchair can also be used to transport two carrycots or a car with a buggy seat. You can save money by establishing a travel system at the beginning and avoiding separate purchases. It's worth remembering, however, that tandems are heavier and longer than single pushchairs, and can feel less stable as you go over uneven surfaces. These pushchairs must also be dismantled in order to fit into cars.