A How-To Guide For Pushchair From Beginning To End

Choosing a Double Pushchair Twin

You'll need a double stroller to take your twins 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 suit your family requirements.

Find a pushchair that folds in one step and is easy to carry into your boot. You could also opt for a lighter design, especially in high traffic streets.

Side-by-Side

This is the most common double pushchair. It usually seats two children side-by-side. They're generally larger than single pushchairs. This can make them less maneuverable on the footpaths. It may also be difficult to maneuver through kerbs with an automobile seat is installed. However the extra width does mean that they're generally more comfortable to maneuver through doorways and are more evenly distributed making them less burdensome on your back.

They can be used as twin prams from the beginning and a lot of models can accommodate a carrycot or two car seats. Some models can be converted into one mode, with a basket beside (like the Cybex Venus).

The Bugaboo Donkey 5 is a great illustration of this. In Twin Mode, you can place the rear seat alongside the carrycot. This creates a fully enclosed space for twins and is perfect for infants. The pram and travel system comes with amazing accessories, such as the newborn cocoons, which can be put on either facing towards the front or in any direction (for twin-facing cheap prams). It's not as light as other models however it's very cleverly designed.

Lightweight

Cybex is known for its nifty pushchairs and the single-to-double is no exception. Its clever frame expands widthways to accommodate an additional seat, and you can use it as a twin right from birth by incorporating the addition of two infant cocoons (PS59 each) which create enclosed lie-flat spaces for babies. The large shopping basket behind the seat can be used in mono mode for one child. And it comes with rear and front suspensions that can handle bumps and uneven surfaces a little more easily. Our reviewers picked this car as their top choice.

Available in a variety of stylish colors.

Tandem

If you're planning to have twins, you should consider a tandem pushchair that allows the children to be seated together, so they can look at each other. They are great for trips to the zoo since the kids can observe the animals together. They are also ideal for parents who wish to keep an eye on their toddler and baby simultaneously.

Some tandem pushchairs are extremely adaptable, as they can be converted to single mode. This is particularly useful when you are planning to have more children than two (or when your oldest child doesn't require the buggy anymore). This means you won't have an empty pushchair to put away which can be expensive.

The Cybex Venus, for example is a model that can be used in mono or double mode. The frame can be expanded to accommodate an additional seat. It's not the lightest of pushchairs, but it has an enormous basket that can be placed behind the front seat in double mode or at the back if in mono mode. The seats can either be positioned in a way that they face each other or higher up to see what each 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 pushchair, sleek frame makes it easy to navigate through doorways and aisles of supermarkets. Certain models can be used on rough terrain or as a jogging walk thanks to their large rear wheels and four-wheel suspension.

A tandem pushchair can also be used to carry two carrycots or a car seat pram with a buggy seat. This means you can create a travel system from the beginning and save money on separate purchases. It's important to keep in mind that tandems can be heavier and longer than single pushchairs and are less stable when bumping up kerbs or going over uneven surfaces. They also tend to need dismantling to fit into cars.