5 Pushchair Lessons From The Pros

Choosing a Double Pushchair Twin

When you have twins, you'll need a double pushchair to get them from A to B. Our range of twin prams includes twin buggies that can be configured in a variety of ways to meet your requirements.

Find a pushchair that folds with one step and is easy to put into your car. You could also opt for a lightweight design, especially in high traffic streets.

Side-by-Side

This is the most commonly used double pushchair. It usually seats two children side by side. They tend to be wider than single pushchairs. This means they are less agile on the sidewalk and can be a bit difficult to navigate through kerbs with a car seat attached. However the extra width does mean that they're often a lot more comfortable to maneuver through doorways and are distributed more evenly making them easier on your back.

Many models are able to be used as twin prams and take a carrycot, or two car seats. Some models can be converted to a single mode, with a basket beside (like the Cybex Venus).

The Bugaboo Donkey 5 is a excellent example of this. In Twin Mode, you can fit the rear seat alongside a carrycot. This creates a fully enclosed space for twins, and is perfect for infants. The pram comes with very cool accessories, such as the newborn cocoons that can be attached 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's incredibly well designed.

Lightweight

Cybex is a brand known for its innovation, and this single-to-double pushchair is no different. The frame can be extended to accommodate another seat. It is possible to use the pushchair as twins from birth by putting in two newborn cocoons for a total of PS59. These cocoons create enclosed lie-flat spaces. It can also be used in mono mode with just one child thanks to a large shopping basket that sits behind the seat. It also has front and rear suspension to tackle bumps and uneven surfaces a little more easily. It is a top pick among our reviewers.

Available in a variety elegant colors.

Tandem

If you're planning to have twins, you'll require a tandem pushchair. This allows each child to sit and look at each other. They are ideal for activities like going to the zoo because the kids can look at all the animals together. They are also ideal for parents who need to keep an eye on both their toddler and baby simultaneously.

Some tandem pushchairs are very adaptable, since they can be converted to single mode. This is particularly useful if you're planning to have more than two children (or just your eldest does not require a buggy anymore). This means that you won't have an empty pushchair to store away and can be expensive.

The Cybex Venus, for example, can be used either in double or mono mode. Its frame expands to allow for an additional seat. This isn't the lightest of pushchairs, but it offers a large shopping basket that is placed behind the front seat in double pram mode (and behind the seat in mono mode). The seats can either be set up so that they face each opposite or higher up to observe what each is doing.

Other double tandem pushchairs such as 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 easy to maneuver through doorways and supermarket aisles Some models can even be used as a jogging foldable stroller on rough terrain due to a four-wheel suspension and wide rear wheels.

A tandem pushchair could also be used to carry two carrycots or a car and buggy seat. You can save money by establishing an entire travel system prams system from the beginning, and avoiding separate purchases. Remember that tandems are heavier and longer, and they may be less stable when you bump into kerbs or navigating uneven surfaces. These pushchairs must also be dismantled in order to fit into cars.