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Choosing a Double pushchair twin (willysforsale.com)

When you have twins, you'll require a double pushchair to get them from A to B. Our range of twin prams includes twin buggies that are able to be set up in different ways to suit your requirements.

Look for a pushchair that folds in a single step and is easy to lift into your car. You could also opt for an ultra-lightweight design, particularly if you're tackling busy high streets.

Side-by-Side

This is the most commonly used double pushchair. It can usually seat two children side-by-side. They're generally bigger than single pushchairs. This can make them less able to maneuver on paths. It can also be difficult to maneuver between kerbs when a car seat is attached. However, the extra width does mean that they're often a lot easier to navigate through doorways and are distributed more evenly making them easier 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 models can be converted to one mode with a basket to the side (like the Cybex Venus).

One of the most impressive examples of this is the Bugaboo Donkey 5 which, in Twin Mode, allows you to put the rear seat and carrycot side-by-side. This creates a totally enclosed space for twins, and is perfect for infants. The pram set comes with amazing accessories, like the newborn cocoons that can be attached either facing forwards or in any direction (for twin-facing prams). It's not as light as some other options, but it's extremely well-thought out.

Lightweight

Cybex is known for innovation and this pushchair converts to a single is no exception. The frame can be extended to accommodate a second seat. It is possible to use the pushchair as a twin from birth by adding two cocoons for babies for a total of PS59. These cocoons are enclosed and create lie-flat spaces. The large shopping basket that is behind the seat lets it be used in mono mode for one child. It also has front and rear suspensions that can handle bumps and uneven surfaces a little more easily. It is a top pick from our reviewers.

Available in a variety of fashionable colors.

Tandem

If you're planning to have twins, you want a tandem pushchair that allows children to sit close to each other, so they can see each other. These are great for things like going to the zoo because the kids will be able to look at all the animals together. They're also perfect for parents who must keep an eye on their toddler and the other eye on their infant since they can look at both simultaneously.

Some tandem pushchairs are extremely adaptable, as they can be converted 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 you won't be left with an empty pushchair to put away which can be expensive.

For example for instance, the Cybex Venus can be used in double or mono mode and has a clever frame that can be expanded to accommodate an extra seat. It's not the lightest of pushchairs, but it offers a large basket for shopping that is placed behind the front seat in double mode (and behind the seat when it's mono mode). The seats can either be positioned in a way that they face each the other or higher to observe what each is doing.

Other double tandem pushchairs such as the Joolz Geo 3 can seat one on top of the other or side-byside. The sleek, compact pushchair frame makes it easy 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 will often take two carrycots, or a car seat and a buggy seat. You can save money by creating an entire compact travel pram system from the beginning and not making separate purchases. It is important to remember, however, that tandems are heavier and longer than single pushchairs and may feel less stable when in bumping into kerbs or over uneven surfaces. These pushchairs also need to be dismantled for fitting into cars.