Choosing a Double Pushchair Twin
You need a double stroller in order to transport your twins from A to B. Our selection includes a variety of twin prams as well as double buggies with various configurations to suit your family needs.
Choose a stroller that folds with one step and is easy to put into your car. You may also prefer lightweight designs that are easy to maneuver and navigate especially when you have busy streets to traverse.
Side-by-Side
These are the most common type of double pushchair and generally can seat two children in a row. They tend to be larger than single pushchairs. This makes them less able to maneuver on footpaths. It is also difficult to maneuver through kerbs with the car seat is in place. However, the extra width does mean that they're usually easier to navigate through doorways and are distributed more evenly making them more comfortable to carry on your back.
They can be used as a
twin pram from the beginning and a lot of models can accommodate a carrycot or two car seats. Some models can be converted to one-mode with a basket to the side (like the Cybex Venus).
One of the most excellent examples of this is the Bugaboo Donkey 5 which, in Twin Mode, allows you to place the rear seat and carrycot side by side. This creates a totally enclosed space for twins, and is perfect for babies. The
pram bag also comes with a couple of really neat accessories, including newborn cocoons which can be attached to the front or back (for a twin-facing
folding pram) or facing towards the front (for a normal single). It's not as lightweight as other options but it is very well thought out.
Lightweight
Cybex is a brand known for its innovation and this pushchair converts to a single is no different. The frame can be expanded to accommodate another seat. You can use the pushchair as a twin from birth by putting in two cocoons for babies that cost PS59 each. These cocoons create enclosed lie-flat spaces. The large shopping basket behind the seat can be used in mono mode with just one child. And it comes with rear and front suspensions that can handle bumps and uneven surfaces a little more easily. Our reviewers picked this car as their top pick.
Available in a range of fashionable colors.
Tandem
If you're planning to have twins, you need a tandem pushchair that permits children to sit together, so they can be able to see each other. These are great for things like going to the zoo since the children will be able to look at all the animals together. These are also great for parents who wish to keep an eye on both their toddler and baby at the same time.
Some tandem pushchairs are extremely adaptable, as they can be converted back to single mode. This is especially useful for families with more children than two (or in the event that your child who is the oldest does not require a buggy any longer). This will help you avoid having to store an empty buggy, 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. This isn't the heaviest of pushchairs, but it offers a large basket for shopping which is located 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 each other or higher up to see what each is doing.
Other double tandem pushchairs, like the Joolz Geo 3, are equipped to place one on top of the other or side-by-side. They have a sleek, compact frame that makes them easier to navigate through doorways and aisles in supermarkets Some models can be used as a jogging stroller or on rough terrain, thanks to a four-wheel suspension as well as wide rear wheels.
Another advantage of a tandem pushchair is that it can often take two carrycots,
Twin Pram or a car seat, and buggy seat. This allows you to create a travel system from the outset and save money on separate purchases. It is important to remember that tandems can be heavier and longer than single pushchairs, and are less stable when bumping up kerbs or going over uneven surfaces. They also require dismantling to fit into cars.