7 Helpful Tips To Make The Most Out Of Your Pushchair

Choosing a Double Pushchair Twin

If you have twins you'll require a double pushchair to get them from A to B. Our selection includes a variety of twin prams and double buggies with various configurations to meet your family's requirements.

Choose a stroller which can fold in one step and then easily tucked away into your boot. You could also opt for a lightweight design, especially in high traffic streets.

Side-by-Side

This is the most popular double pushchair. It is usually able to accommodate two children side-by-side. They tend to be wider than single pushchairs, which means they're less agile on the footpaths and may be a bit difficult to navigate 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 more evenly distributed making them more comfortable 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 2 car seats. Some can even be converted to one-mode with the basket (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 fully enclosed space for twins and is perfect for infants. The childs pram comes with really cool accessories, such as the newborn cocoons, which can be put on either facing toward the forward direction or in any direction (for twin-facing prams). It's not as light as some other options but it is very well thought out.

Lightweight

Cybex is known for its unique pushchairs, and the single-to-double is no exception. The frame can be enlarged to accommodate another seat. It is possible to use the pushchair as a twin from birth by putting in two newborn cocoons, each costing PS59. These cocoons are enclosed and create lie-flat spaces. It can also be used as an individual mode with only one child thanks to a large shopping basket that is placed behind the seat. And it has front and rear suspensions that can handle bumps and uneven surfaces more easily. It is a top pick among our reviewers.

Available in a variety fashionable colors.

Tandem

If you plan to have twins you will require a pushchair that is tandem. This will allow both children to sit together and see each other. They are great for trips to the zoo as the children can look at the animals together. These are also great for parents who want to watch their toddler and baby simultaneously.

Some tandem pushchairs are very adaptable, as they can be converted back to single mode. This is especially useful for families with more than two children (or only your oldest does not require a buggy anymore). This will prevent you from having to store a buggy that's empty, which can be expensive.

For example the Cybex Venus can be used in mono or double pram pushchair mode and has a smart frame that opens wide to accommodate a second seat. It's not the lightest of pushchairs, but it has a large basket that can be set behind the front seat in double mode or at the back if in mono mode. The seats can be set up so that they face each other or higher up to be able to see what each is doing.

Some double tandem pushchairs like the Joolz Geo 3 in one pushchair, are equipped to place one on top of the other or side by side. The sleek, compact frame makes it easier to maneuver through doorways and aisles in supermarkets. Some models can also be used on rough terrain or as a jogging path due to their wide rear wheels and four-wheel suspension.

Another benefit of a tandem pushchair is that it can use two carrycots or a car seat and buggy seat. This allows you to create an entire travel stroller system from the beginning and save money on additional purchases. Keep in mind that tandems are more heavy and longer and may feel less stable when you bump into the kerbs or going over uneven surfaces. These pushchairs also need to be dismantled for fitting into cars.