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Choosing a Double Pushchair Twin

If you have twins, you need a double pushchair to get them from A to B. Our range includes twin prams and buggies that can be configured in various ways to meet your requirements.

Look for a pushchair that folds in a single step and is easy to put into your car. You could also opt for a lighter design, especially when you're on busy high streets.

Side-by-Side

These are the most common type of double pushchair and can typically seat 2 children in a row. They tend to be bigger than single pushchairs car seats. This can make them less maneuverable on footpaths. It is also difficult to maneuver through kerbs with an automobile seat is installed. The extra width makes them easier to maneuver through doorways, and they are more evenly distributed so that it is easier to carry around on your back.

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

The Bugaboo Donkey 5 is a great illustration of this. In Twin Mode, you can put the rear seat alongside the carrycot. This allows you to create a fully enclosed twin space and is perfect for newborns. This pram comes with some amazing accessories, such as the newborn cocoons that can be positioned either facing toward the forward direction or in any direction (for twin-facing prams). It's not as light as some other options however it's very cleverly constructed.

Lightweight

Cybex is known for its ingenuity 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 right from birth with the addition of two newborn cocoons (PS59 each) that provide enclosed, lie-flat areas for infants. It can also be used in a mono mode with one child thanks to a large basket that is placed behind the seat. And it comes with rear and front suspension to tackle bumps and uneven surfaces more easily. It is a top pick among our reviewers.

Available in a variety of fashionable colors.

Tandem

If you're planning to have twins, you want a pushchair that can allow the children to be seated side by side, so they can look at each other. They are perfect for visiting the zoo as the children can watch the animals together. These are also great for parents who wish to watch both their toddler and baby simultaneously.

Some tandem pushchairs offer extreme flexibility since they can be converted back to single mode. This is especially useful for families with more than two kids (or only your oldest doesn't need a buggy anymore). This means you won't be left with an empty pushchair to put away, which can be costly.

The Cybex Venus, for example, can be used either in mono or double mode. The frame can be expanded to accommodate an additional seat. It's not the lightest of Pushchairs Travel Systems but it has a large basket that can be placed behind the front seat when in double mode or at the rear when in mono mode. The seats can either be set up so that they face one the other or higher to see what each is doing.

Other double tandem pushchairs, such as the Joolz Geo 3 can seat one on top of the other or side-byside. The sleek, compact frame makes it easy to navigate through doorways and supermarket aisles. Certain models can be used on rough terrain or for an exercise walk due to their wide rear wheels and four-wheel suspension.

Another advantage of a tandem pushchair is that it can take two carrycots, or a car seat, and buggy seat. This allows you to create a travel system right from the outset and save money on additional purchases. Be aware that tandems are heavier and longer, and they may appear less stable when you bump into the kerbs or going over uneven surfaces. These pushchairs must also be dismantled for fitting into cars.