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Choosing a Double Pushchair Twin

If you have twins, you'll need a double pushchair to take them from A to B. Our range comprises of twin prams and double buggies with various configurations to suit your family needs.

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

Side-by-Side

These are the most common type of double triple pushchair that usually can accommodate two children in a row. They tend to be larger than single pushchairs. This can make them less agile on footpaths. It can also be difficult to move between kerbs when the car seat is in place. However, the extra width does mean that they're often a lot easier to navigate through doorways and are more evenly distributed making them less burdensome on your back.

They can be used as twin prams from birth and many models will take both a carrycot or two car seats. Some can even convert into one mode by adding a basket alongside (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 carrycot side-by-side. This creates a fully enclosed space for twins, and is ideal for newborns. This pram and car seat comes with some 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 is not as lightweight like other options however it's very cleverly constructed.

Lightweight

Cybex is known for innovation and this pushchair converts to a single is no exception. The frame can be expanded to accommodate a second seat. It is possible to use the pushchair as a twin from birth by putting in two newborn cocoons for a total of PS59. These cocoons are enclosed and create lie-flat spaces. The large basket of shopping behind the seat allows it to be used in mono mode for a single child. And it has front and rear suspension to tackle bumps and uneven surfaces a little more easily. Our reviewers chose this car as their top choice.

Available in a variety of elegant colors.

Tandem

If you're planning to have twins, you should consider a tandem pushchair that permits the children to be seated side by side and look at each other. They are ideal for activities such as visiting the zoo since the children will be able to gaze at all the animals together. They are also ideal for parents who need to keep an eye on their toddler and baby simultaneously.

Some tandem pushchairs are incredibly adaptable, as they can be converted back to single mode. This is particularly useful if you're planning to have more than two kids (or just your eldest doesn't need a buggy anymore). This will prevent you from having to store a buggy that's empty, which can be expensive.

For instance, the Cybex Venus can be used in mono or double mode and has a smart frame that opens wide to accommodate a second seat. It's not the lightest pushchair car seat but it has an ample basket that can be set behind the front seat in double mode or in the back when it's in mono mode. The seats can be set so that they face each other, or one could be placed higher, so that it can be able to look at the other and see what they're doing.

Other double tandem pushchairs, such as the Joolz Geo 3 can seat one on top of the other, or side-by-side. They are sleek and compact frame that makes them easy to navigate through doorways and aisles of supermarkets, and some models can also be used as a jogging or stroller on rough terrain due to a four-wheel suspension and large rear wheels.

Another advantage of a tandem pushchair is that it can use two carrycots or a car seat, and buggy seat. You can save money by creating an overall travel system from the beginning and avoiding separate purchases. Remember that tandems are heavier and longer and may be less stable when bumping into the kerbs or going over uneven surfaces. They also have to be dismantled in order to fit into cars.