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Choosing a Double Pushchair Twin

If you have twins, you'll need a double pushchair to get them from A to B. Our selection includes a variety of twin prams and double buggies that come in a variety of configurations to meet your family's requirements.

Choose a stroller that folds in a single step and is easy to carry into your car. You might also want an ultra-light design that is easy to navigate and manoeuvre, particularly if you have busy streets to tackle.

Side-by-Side

This is the most commonly used double pushchair. It can usually seat two children side by side. They tend to be a bit wider than single pushchairs. This means they are less agile on the footpaths and may be a bit difficult to navigate up and down the kerbs with a car attached. The extra size allows them to move more easily through doorways and are more evenly distributed, so it is less burdensome for you to carry them on your back.

They can be used as a twin pram from birth and many models can accommodate a carrycot or 2 car seats. Some can even convert into a single mode with the basket (like the Cybex Venus).

The Bugaboo Donkey 5 is a perfect example of this. In Twin Mode, you can place the rear seat alongside a carrycot. This creates a totally enclosed space for twins, and is perfect for babies. This pram also comes with a number of really cool accessories, such as the newborn cocoons which can be attached to face either direction (for a twin-parent facing pushchair pram) or facing forwards (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 innovative pushchairs, and the single-to double is no exception. The frame can be extended to accommodate a second seat. You can use the pushchair as a twin from birth by adding two cocoons for babies for a total of PS59. These cocoons create lie-flat areas that are enclosed. It is also possible to use it as mono mode with just one child due to a large shopping basket that sits behind the seat. It comes with both front and rear suspensions that allows it to handle bumps and uneven surfaces with ease. Our reviewers selected this car as their top choice.

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Tandem

If you're planning to have twins, you want a pushchair that can allow the children to be seated side by side so that they can look at each one another. They are great for trips to the zoo, as children can look at the animals together. They are also great for parents who must keep an eye on their toddler and the other on their child since they can look at both of them simultaneously.

Some tandem pushchairs offer extreme flexibility since they can be converted back to single mode. This is particularly useful for families with more than two children (or just your eldest is no longer a need for a buggy). This will help you avoid having to store an empty buggy which can be expensive.

The Cybex Venus, for example can be used in double or mono mode. Its frame can expand to allow for an additional seat. This isn't the lightest of pushchairs, but it does come with an enormous shopping basket that is placed behind the front seat when in double mode (and at the back of the seat in mono mode). The seats can be positioned in a way that they face each other or higher up to see what each is doing.

Some double tandem pushchairs such as the Joolz Geo 3, are equipped to place one on top of the other or side by side. The compact, sleek frame makes it easier to navigate through doorways and aisles in supermarkets. Some models can be used on rough terrain or as a jogging walk thanks to their wide rear wheels and four-wheel suspension.

Another benefit of a tandem pushchair is that it will often use two carrycots or a car seat, and buggy seat. This allows you to build a travel system from the beginning and save money on separate purchases. Be aware that tandems are heavier and longer, and can feel less stable when bumping up kerbs or pushchair twin navigating uneven surfaces. These pushchairs must also be dismantled to fit in cars.