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Choosing a Double Pushchair Twin

If 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 with various configurations to suit your family needs.

Choose a stroller which can be folded in just one step, and easily put into your car. You might also want lightweight designs that are easy to navigate and manoeuvre especially when you have busy high streets to navigate.

Side-by-Side

This is the most commonly used double pushchair. It usually seats two children side-by-side. They tend to be wider than single pushchairs, meaning they are less agile on the footpaths and may be a bit difficult to navigate up and down kerbs when a car seat is attached. However, the extra width means that they're generally easier to navigate through doorways and are distributed more evenly making them easier on your back.

They can be used as twin prams from the beginning and a lot of models will take both a carrycot and 2 car seats. Some can even be converted to one mode by adding an additional basket (like the Cybex Venus).

The Bugaboo Donkey 5 is a great example of this. In Twin Mode, you can place the rear seat next to a carrycot. This lets you create a fully enclosed twin space and is perfect for babies. This pram also comes with a number of very cool accessories, including the newborn cocoons that can be attached to face either way (for twin-facing prams) or facing towards the front (for a normal single). It is not as lightweight as some other options but it's incredibly well created.

Lightweight

Cybex is renowned for its nifty pushchairs push chairs and prams the single-to double is no exception. Its innovative frame expands widthways to accommodate a second seat and can be used it as a twin from birth with the addition of two newborn cocoons (PS59 each) that provide enclosed, lie-flat areas for babies. The large shopping basket that is behind the seat lets it be used in mono mode with just one child. It has both front and rear suspensions, so it can handle bumps and uneven surfaces with ease. Our reviewers picked this car as their top pick.

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Tandem

If you're planning to have twins you will require a tandem pushchair. This allows both children to sit together and look at each one another. They are ideal for activities like visiting the zoo, since the children can look at all the animals together. They are also ideal for parents who need to watch their toddler and baby at the same time.

Some tandem pushchairs are incredibly adaptable, since they can be converted back to single mode. This is especially useful when you're planning to have more than two kids (or only your oldest doesn't need a buggy anymore). This means that you won't be left with an empty pushchair to put away, which can be costly.

For instance, the Cybex Venus can be used in mono or double mode and has a clever frame that can be expanded to accommodate an extra seat. It's not the lightest of pushchairs, however it comes with a large shopping basket that sits behind the front seat when in double mode (and in the back of the seat in mono mode). The seats can be placed to face each other or one can be positioned higher up so it can see over the other and see what they are doing.

Other double tandem pushchairs, such as the Joolz Geo 3, are capable of seating one over the other or side by side. They have a sleek, compact pushchair frame that makes them easy to navigate through doorways and aisles of supermarkets and some models can be used as a jogging or cheap stroller on rough terrain thanks to a four-wheel suspension as well as wide rear wheels.

A tandem pushchair can be used to transport two carrycots or a car with a buggy seat. You can save money by creating an entire travel system from the beginning, and avoiding separate purchases. It's important to keep in mind that tandems are heavier and longer than single pushchairs, and can feel less stable in bumping into kerbs or over uneven surfaces. They also have to be dismantled for fitting into cars.