Choosing a Double Pushchair Twin

If you have twins you'll need a double pushchair in order to get them from A to B. Our range includes twin prams and buggies that can be set up in different ways to suit your requirements.

Look for a stroller that can be folded in one step, and easily put into your boot. You may also prefer a lightweight design that's easy to maneuver and navigate, particularly if you have busy roads to traverse.

Side-by-Side

This is the most commonly used double pushchair (More). It can usually seat two children side by side. They are usually wider than single pushchairs. This makes them less maneuverable on paths. It can also be difficult to move up and down kerbs when the car seat is in place. The extra size allows them to move more easily through doors and are more evenly distributed, so it is easier on your back.

Many models can be used as early as birth as twin prams and take a carrycot, or two car seats. Some can even convert into one mode by adding the basket (like the Cybex Venus).

The Bugaboo Donkey 5 is a excellent illustration of this. In Twin Mode, you can place the rear seat next to a carrycot. This creates a completely enclosed space for twins, and is perfect for babies. The 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 other options, but it's really cleverly thought out.

Lightweight

Cybex is known for innovation and this pushchair converts to a single is no exception. Its clever frame expands widthways to take an additional seat, and you can use it as a twin from birth with the addition of two newborn cocoons (PS59 each) that create enclosed lie-flat spaces for babies. The large shopping basket behind the seat can be used in mono mode with just one child. It comes with front and rear suspension that allows it to handle bumps and uneven surfaces more easily. It is a top pick from our reviewers.

Available in a range of elegant colors.

Tandem

If you're planning to have twins, you should consider a tandem pushchair that permits the children to be seated together, so they can look at each one another. They are great for trips to the zoo since the kids can observe the animals together. They're also ideal for parents who need to keep an eye on their toddler and the other eye on their infant since they can look at both at the same time.

Some tandem pushchairs provide ultra versatility as they can change back to single mode. This is particularly beneficial when you are planning to have more children than two (or if your eldest child isn't a need for the buggy anymore). This will help you avoid having to store a buggy empty which can be expensive.

The Cybex Venus, for example, can be used either in double or mono mode. Its frame expands to accommodate a second seat. It's not the lightest of pushchairs, however it comes with a large basket for shopping that is placed behind the front seat in double mode (and at the back of the seat in mono mode). The seats can either be placed so that they face one opposite or higher up to observe what the other 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 are sleek and compact frame that makes them easy to maneuver through doors and aisles in supermarkets Some models can be used as a jogging stroller or on rough terrain, thanks to a four-wheel suspension and large rear wheels.

A tandem pushchair can be used to transport two carrycots or a car with a buggy seat. You can save money by creating a travel system at the beginning, and avoiding separate purchases. Keep in mind that tandems are more heavy and longer and may appear less stable when you bump into kerbs and going over uneven surfaces. They also require dismantling in order to fit into cars.