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Choosing a Double pushchair twin [shawcrossinfants.Co.uk]

When you have twins, you need a double pushchair to get them from A to B. Our range includes twin prams and buggies that are able to be set up in a variety of ways to meet your requirements.

Find a stroller that can be folded in just one step and then easily tucked away into your car. You may also want a lightweight design that's easy to navigate and manoeuvre especially when you have busy streets to traverse.

Side-by-Side

These are the most common type of double pushchair and can typically seat 2 children together. They tend to be wider than single pushchairs, which means they may be less nimble on the footpaths and may be a bit difficult to navigate up and down the kerbs with a car attached. However the extra width can mean that they're generally easier to navigate through doorways and are more evenly distributed making them easier 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 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 place the rear seat and a carrycot side-by-side. This creates a fully enclosed space for twins and is perfect for babies. This pram also comes with a couple of really cool accessories, such as the newborn cocoons which can be positioned to face either direction (for a twin-facing pram) or facing forwards (for a normal single). It's not as lightweight as other options, but it's very well thought out.

Lightweight

Cybex is known for its nifty pushchairs and the single-to double is no exception. The frame can be enlarged to accommodate another seat. You can use the pushchair as a twin from birth by putting in two cocoons for newborns, each costing PS59. These cocoons are enclosed and create lie-flat spaces. It is also possible to use it as an individual mode with only one child due to a large basket that sits behind the seat. It also comes with rear and front suspensions that can handle bumps and uneven surfaces a little more easily. Our reviewers chose this car as their top pick.

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Tandem

If you are planning to have twins, you'll require a pushchair that is tandem. This allows each child to sit and interact with each one another. They are ideal for trips to the zoo as the children can look at the animals together. These are also great for parents who want to monitor both their toddler and baby at the same time.

Some tandem pushchairs are extremely adaptable, as they can be converted back to single mode. This is especially useful for families with more children than two (or when your oldest child does not require a buggy any longer). 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 of pushchairs, however it comes with a large basket for shopping which is located behind the front seat in double mode (and at the back of the seat when it's mono mode). The seats can either be positioned so that they face each opposite or higher up to be able to see what the other is doing.

Other double tandem pushchairs car seats, such as the Joolz Geo 3 can seat one on top of the other or side-byside. They have a sleek, compact frame that makes it easier to maneuver through doors and supermarket aisles and some models can even be used as a jogging or stroller newborn on rough terrain, thanks to a four-wheel suspension as well as wide rear wheels.

A tandem pushchair stroller can be used to carry two carrycots, or a car and buggy seat. This allows you to build an entire travel system from the beginning and save money on additional purchases. Be aware that tandems are heavier and longer and may appear less stable when bumping into the kerbs or going over uneven surfaces. These pushchairs also need to be dismantled to fit in cars.