10 Healthy Pushchair Habits
Choosing a Double Pushchair Twin
You'll require a double stroller to transport your twins from A to B. Our range includes twin prams and buggies that can be configured in various ways to meet your needs.
Find a pushchair that folds with one step and is easy to put into your boot. You could also opt for an ultra-lightweight design, particularly if you're tackling busy high streets.
Side-by-Side
This is the most popular double pushchair. It is usually able to accommodate two children side-by-side. They tend to be larger than single pushchairs. This can make them less able to maneuver on the footpaths. It may also be difficult to navigate up and down kerbs when the car seat is in place. The extra width allows them to move more easily through doorways and also more evenly distributed, so it is easier on your back.
Many models can be used as early as birth as twin prams and will accommodate a carrycot or two car seats. Some can even be converted to one mode by adding an additional basket (like the Cybex Venus).
One of the best examples of this is the Bugaboo Donkey 5 which, in Twin Mode, allows you to put the rear seat and carrycot side by side. This creates a totally enclosed space for twins, and is ideal for newborns. The pram also comes with a couple of really cool accessories, such as the newborn cocoons, which can be put on face either way (for a twin-facing pram store near me) or facing forwards (for a standard single). It's not as light as other models, but it's really cleverly designed.
Lightweight
Cybex is renowned for its unique pushchairs, and the single-to-double isn't an exception. The frame can be enlarged to accommodate an additional seat. You can use the pushchair as a twin from birth by putting in two cocoons for babies that cost PS59 each. These cocoons are enclosed and create lie-flat spaces. The large basket of shopping behind the seat lets it be used in mono mode for one child. It has both front and rear suspension, so it can handle bumps and uneven surfaces more easily. Our reviewers selected this car as their top pick.
Available in a range of elegant colors.
Tandem
If you are planning to have twins you will require a tandem pushchair. This will allow both children to sit together and see each one another. They are ideal for activities like visiting the zoo, since the children will be able to gaze at all the animals together. These are also great for parents who want to watch their toddler and baby at the same time.
Some tandem pushchairs are very flexible, as they can be converted to single mode. This is especially handy when you're planning to have more than two kids (or only your oldest doesn't need a buggy anymore). This will help you avoid having to store a buggy that's empty which can be costly.
The Cybex Venus, for example, can be used either in double or mono mode. Its frame can expand to accommodate an additional seat. It's not the lightest of pushchairs however it does come with an ample basket that can be placed behind the front seat in double mode, or in the back when it's in mono mode. The seats can be positioned so that they face each other, or one can be set higher so that it can be able to look over the other and observe what they're doing.
Some double tandem pushchairs such as the Joolz Geo 3, are able to seat one above the other or side by side. The sleek, compact frame makes it easy to maneuver through doorways and aisles of supermarkets. Some models can be used on rough terrain or for a jogging walk thanks to their wide rear wheels and four-wheel suspension.
Another advantage of a tandem pushchair is that it will often include two carrycots, or a car seat, and a buggy seat. You can save money by establishing an entire travel system from the beginning and not making separate purchases. It's worth remembering that tandems are heavier and longer than single pushchairs, and can feel less stable as you go over uneven surfaces. They also need dismantling in order to fit into cars.