5 Pushchair Lessons Learned From The Pros

Choosing a Double pushchair twin (right here on www.i-hire.ca)

You'll need a double folding stroller to transport your twins from A to B. Our selection includes a variety of twin prams and double buggies with various configurations to meet your family's needs.

Find a pushchair that folds in a single step and is easy to carry into your car. You might also want an ultra-light design that is easy to maneuver and navigate especially if you have busy high streets to traverse.

Side-by-Side

They are the most popular type of double pushchair and generally can seat two children in a row. They're generally bigger than single pushchairs. This can make them less able to maneuver on the footpaths. It can also be difficult to move up and down kerbs when a car seat is attached. However, the extra width does mean that they're generally more comfortable to maneuver through doorways and are distributed more evenly making them more comfortable on your back.

They can be used as a twin pram from birth, and many models will take both a carrycot or 2 car seats. Some can even convert into a single mode with a basket alongside (like the Cybex Venus).

One of the best examples of this is the Bugaboo Donkey 5 which, in Twin Mode, allows you to put the rear seat and a carrycot side-by-side. This creates an enclosed twin space, which is perfect for newborns. This pram double comes with some very cool accessories, like the newborn cocoons that can be positioned either facing towards the front or in any direction (for twin-facing prams). It's not as light like other options, but it's really cleverly constructed.

Lightweight

Cybex is known for its nifty pushchairs and the single-to-double isn't an exception. The frame can be extended to accommodate an additional seat. It is possible to use the pushchair as a twin from birth by putting in two cocoons for newborns, each costing PS59. These cocoons create enclosed lie-flat spaces. It is also possible to use it as mono mode with just one child, thanks to a large shopping basket that is placed behind the seat. And it has front and rear suspensions to take on bumps and uneven surfaces more easily. It is a top pick among our reviewers.

Available in a variety of fashionable colors.

Tandem

If you're planning to have twins, you should consider a tandem pushchair that allows the children to sit together, so they can look at each one another. They are perfect for visiting the zoo as the children can observe the animals together. They are also ideal for parents who need to keep an eye on both their toddler and baby at the same time.

Some tandem pushchairs are incredibly adaptable, since they can be converted back to single mode. This is particularly useful for families with more children than two (or in the event that your child who is the oldest does not require an extra buggy). This means that you won't be left with an empty pushchair to put away, which can be costly.

The Cybex Venus, for example can be used in double or mono mode. Its frame can expand to allow for an additional seat. It's not the tiniest pushchair, but it has an ample basket that can be placed behind the front seat when in double mode, or at the back if 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 like the Joolz Geo 3 can seat one on top of the other, or side-by-side. They have a sleek, compact travel stroller frame that makes them easy to navigate through doorways and Baby accessories aisles of supermarkets and some models can be used as a jogging or stroller on rough terrain, thanks to a four-wheel suspension as well as large rear wheels.

Another advantage 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 an overall travel system from the beginning and avoiding separate purchases. Remember that tandems are heavier and longer, and can be less stable when you bump into the kerbs or going over uneven surfaces. These pushchairs also need to be dismantled for fitting into cars.