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Choosing a Double Pushchair Twin

When you have twins, you need a double pushchair to take 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.

Look for a pushchair that folds with one step and is easy to put into your boot. You might also want a lightweight stroller design, especially if you're tackling busy high streets.

Side-by-Side

They are the most commonly used type of double pushchair, and usually can accommodate two children together. They are generally wider than single pushchairs. This means they're less agile on the sidewalk and can 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 often a lot more comfortable to maneuver through doorways and are more evenly distributed making them easier to carry on your back.

They can be used as a twin pram from birth, and many models can accommodate a carrycot or 2 car seats. Some models can be converted into one mode with a basket on the side (like the Cybex Venus).

The Bugaboo Donkey 5 is a great illustration of this. In Twin Mode, you can put the rear seat alongside a carrycot. This creates a fully enclosed space for twins and is ideal for newborns. The pram bag comes with amazing accessories, including 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 as other options, but it's very well thought out.

Lightweight

Cybex is renowned for its innovative pushchairs, and the single-to double is no exception. The frame can be expanded to accommodate another seat. You can use the pushchair pram as a twin from birth by adding two cocoons for babies that cost PS59 each. These cocoons are enclosed and create lie-flat spaces. The large shopping basket behind the seat lets it be used in mono mode for one child. And it has a rear and front suspensions to take on bumps and uneven surfaces more easily. The top choice among our reviewers.

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Tandem

If you plan 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 perfect for visiting the zoo since the kids can observe the animals together. These are also great for parents who want to monitor both their toddler and baby simultaneously.

Some tandem pushchairs offer ultra flexibility since they can be converted back to single mode. This is particularly useful when you're planning to have more than two children (or only your oldest is no longer a need for a buggy). It means you won't have an empty pushchair that you need to store away, which can be costly.

The Cybex Venus, for example is a model that can be used in double or mono mode. Its frame expands to accommodate an additional seat. This isn't the heaviest of pushchairs, but it does come with a large basket for shopping that sits behind the front seat when in double mode (and behind the seat in mono mode). The seats can either be positioned so that they face one opposite or higher up to be able to see what each is doing.

Other double tandem pushchairs like the Joolz Geo 3 can seat one on top of the other or side-by-side. The compact, sleek frame makes it easy to maneuver through doorways and aisles of supermarkets. Certain models can be used on uneven terrain or for a jogging path due to their wide rear wheels and four-wheel suspension.

Another advantage of a tandem pushchair is that it can include two carrycots, or a car seat and a buggy seat. You can save money by creating an entire travel system from the beginning and avoiding separate purchases. It is important to remember, however, that tandems can be heavier and longer than single pushchairs, and can feel less stable bumping up kerbs or going over uneven surfaces. They also need dismantling in order to fit into cars.