10 Unexpected Pushchair Tips

Choosing a Double pushchair twin (love it)

When you have twins, you'll require a double pushchair to take them from A to B. Our range includes a range of twin prams as well as double buggies that come in a variety of configurations to suit your family needs.

Choose a stroller which can be folded in one step, and easily put into your boot. You could also opt for a lighter design, especially if you're tackling busy high streets.

Side-by-Side

This is the most popular double pushchair pram. It can usually seat two children side by side. They are usually wider than single pushchairs. This makes them less able to maneuver on paths. It is also difficult to maneuver up and down kerbs when a car seat is attached. The extra size allows them to move more easily through doorways and also more evenly distributed, so it is easier on your back.

They can be used as a twin pram pushchair from the beginning and a lot of models can be used with a carrycot and 2 car seats. Some models can be converted into one mode by adding an additional basket (like the Cybex Venus).

The Bugaboo Donkey 5 is a excellent example of this. In Twin Mode, you can place the rear seat alongside the carrycot. This allows you to create an entirely enclosed twin space, which is ideal for infants. This pram comes with some really cool accessories, such as the newborn cocoons, which can be put on either facing toward the forward direction or in any direction (for twin-facing prams). It's not as light as some other options but it's incredibly well constructed.

Lightweight

Cybex is renowned for its unique 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 newborns that cost PS59 each. These cocoons create enclosed lie-flat spaces. It can also be used as an individual mode with only one child, thanks to a large shopping basket that sits behind the seat. It comes with both front and rear suspensions, so it can handle bumps and uneven surfaces better. Our reviewers chose this car as their top pick.

Available in a variety of stylish colors.

Tandem

If you are planning to have twins, you'll require a pushchair that is tandem. This allows each child to sit and look at each other. They are great for trips to the zoo since the kids can observe the animals together. They are also great for parents who have to keep an eye on their toddler and the other on their child since they can look at both simultaneously.

Some tandem pushchairs are very flexible, as they can be converted back to single mode. This is particularly useful when you're planning to have more than two kids (or just your eldest is no longer a need for a buggy). This means that you won't be left with an empty pushchair to put away, which can be costly.

The Cybex Venus, for example can be used in double or mono mode. The frame can be expanded to allow for an additional seat. It's not the tiniest pushchair, but it has a large basket that can be set behind the front seat in double mode, or at the rear when in mono mode. The seats can be set so that they face each other, or one can be set higher, so that it can look over the other and see what they're doing.

Other double tandem pushchairs, such as the Joolz Geo 3 can seat one on top of the other or side-by-side. The compact, sleek frame makes it easier to maneuver through doorways and supermarket aisles. Some models can also be used on uneven terrain, or for a jogging path due to their large rear wheels and four-wheel suspension.

Another advantage of a tandem folding pushchair is that it can 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 avoiding separate purchases. It's worth remembering, however, that tandems can be heavier and longer than single pushchairs, and are less stable when as you go over uneven surfaces. They also tend to need dismantling in order to fit into cars.