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Choosing a Double Pushchair Twin

If you have twins, you'll require a double pushchair to get them from A to B. Our range includes twin prams as well as buggies that are able to be set up in a variety of ways to meet your needs.

Look for a stroller that can be folded in just one step, and easily put into your car. You may also prefer a lightweight design, especially in high traffic streets.

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 a bit wider than single pushchairs, meaning they are less agile on the sidewalk and can be a little tricky to navigate up and down kerbs with a car seat attached. The extra width allows them to move more easily through doorways, and they are more evenly distributed, so it is less burdensome on your back.

Many models can be used from birth as twin prams and accept a carrycot, or two car seats. Some can even be converted to one mode by adding an additional basket (like the Cybex Venus).

The Bugaboo Donkey 5 is a great example of this. In Twin Mode, you can place the rear seat alongside the carrycot. This creates a fully enclosed space for twins, and is ideal for newborns. The pram and travel system also comes with a number of really neat accessories, such as the newborn cocoons, which can be attached to face either direction (for twin-facing sale prams) or facing inwards (for a standard single). It's not as lightweight as other options but it is really cleverly thought out.

Lightweight

Cybex is renowned for its nifty pushchairs and the single-to double stroller is no exception. The frame can be enlarged to accommodate another seat. You can use the pushchair as twins from birth by putting in two newborn cocoons, each costing PS59. These cocoons are enclosed and create lie-flat spaces. It can also be used in a mono mode with one child due to a large shopping basket that is placed behind the seat. It comes with front and rear suspensions that allows it to handle bumps and uneven surfaces better. Our reviewers selected this car as their top pick.

Available in a variety fashionable colors.

Tandem

If you plan to have twins, you'll require a pushchair that is tandem. This allows the children to sit together and interact with each one another. They are perfect for visiting the zoo, as children can watch the animals together. These are also great for parents who wish to keep an eye on both their toddler and their baby simultaneously.

Some tandem pushchairs are very flexible, as they can be converted to single mode. This is especially useful if you plan to have more than two children (or if your eldest child does not require an extra buggy). This will prevent you from having to store an empty buggy which can be costly.

For instance for instance, the Cybex Venus can be used in both mono and double mode, and features a clever frame that expands widthways to accommodate an extra seat. It's not the lightest of pushchairs, but it has an enormous basket that can be set behind the front seat when in double mode or at the back if in mono mode. The seats can be set to face each other, or one could be placed higher up so it can look over the other and see what they're up to.

Other double tandem pushchairs such as the Joolz Geo 3 in 1 pram can seat one on top of the other or side-by-side. The slim, sleek frame makes it easier to navigate through doorways and aisles of supermarkets. Certain models can be used on uneven terrain or as a jogging walk thanks to their large rear wheels and four-wheel suspension.

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