5 Pushchair Lessons From The Pros

Choosing a Double Pushchair Twin

You'll require a double stroller to take your twins from one place to B. Our range includes a range of twin prams and double buggies with various configurations to suit your family requirements.

Choose a stroller which can be folded in just one step, and easily put into your boot. You might also want an ultra-light design that is easy to navigate and manoeuvre, particularly if you have busy roads to navigate.

Side-by-Side

This is the most commonly used double pushchair. It is usually able to accommodate two children side by side. They tend to be wider than single pushchairs. This can make them less maneuverable on paths. It may also be difficult to move up and down kerbs when a car seat is attached. However the extra width can mean that they're generally easier to navigate through doorways and are more evenly distributed making them more comfortable to carry on your back.

Many models can be used from birth as twin prams, and can accommodate a carrycot or two car seats. Some models can be converted to one mode with a basket on the side (like the Cybex Venus).

The Bugaboo Donkey 5 is a perfect example of this. In Twin Mode, you can fit the rear seat next to a carrycot. This creates a completely enclosed space for twins and is perfect for babies. This pram also comes with a number of really cool accessories, such as the newborn cocoons that can be positioned to face either direction (for a twin pram-facing pram) or facing towards the front (for a standard single). It is not as lightweight as some other options but it's incredibly well constructed.

Lightweight

Cybex is known for its innovative pushchairs, and the single-to-double is no exception. Its innovative frame expands widthways to take two seats and you can use it as a twin right from birth, thanks to the addition of two newborn cocoons (PS59 each) which provide enclosed, lie-flat areas for babies. The large basket of shopping behind the seat allows it to be used in mono mode with just one child. It has both front and rear suspension that allows it to handle bumps and uneven surfaces better. Our reviewers chose this car as their top pick.

Available in a variety stylish colors.

Tandem

If you're planning to have twins, you need a pushchair newborn that can allow children to sit close to each other so that they can see each other. They are ideal for activities like going to the zoo since the children can look at all the animals together. These are also great for parents who need to watch their toddler and baby at the same time.

Some tandem pushchairs are incredibly flexible, as they can be converted to single mode. This is particularly beneficial if you plan to have more children than two (or if your eldest child isn't a need for the buggy anymore). This will prevent you from having to store a buggy that's empty which can be costly.

For instance for instance, the Cybex Venus can be used in both mono and double mode and has a clever frame that expands widthways to allow for an additional seat. This isn't the heaviest of pushchairs, however it comes with a large shopping basket which is located behind the front seat when in double mode (and in the back of the seat when it's mono mode). The seats can be positioned so that they face each other, or one could be placed higher so that it can be able to look over the other and see what they're up to.

Other double tandem pushchairs like the Joolz Geo 3 can seat one on top of the other or side-by-side. They feature a sleek, compact pushchair frame that makes them easier to maneuver through doors and supermarket aisles, and some models can be used as a jogging or stroller on rough terrain due to a four-wheel suspension as well as large rear wheels.

Another benefit of a tandem pushchair is that it can often take two carrycots, or a car seat, and a buggy seat. You can save money by creating an overall travel system from the beginning and not making separate purchases. It is important to remember that tandems are heavier and longer than single pushchairs and can feel less stable in bumping into kerbs or over uneven surfaces. These pushchairs also need to be dismantled to fit in cars.