10 Unexpected Pushchair Tips

Choosing a Double Pushchair Twin

You need a double stroller to take your twins from one place to B. Our range comprises of twin prams as well as double buggies with various configurations to suit your family requirements.

Choose a stroller that folds with one step and is easy to carry into your car. You could also opt for an ultra-lightweight design, particularly in high traffic streets.

Side-by-Side

This is the most commonly used double pushchair pram. It usually seats two children side by side. They're generally wider than single pushchairs. This makes them less able to maneuver on footpaths. It is also difficult to maneuver between kerbs when a car seat is attached. However the extra width can mean that they're often a lot easier to navigate through doorways and are distributed more evenly making them more comfortable on your back.

Many models can be used as early as birth as twin prams, and can accommodate a carrycot or two car seats. Some can even be converted to one-mode with a basket alongside (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 allows you to create a fully enclosed twin space, which is perfect for newborns. This pram double comes with some really cool accessories, including the newborn cocoons, which can be put on either facing toward the forward direction or in any direction (for Pushchair Pram twin-facing prams). It's not as light as other options but it is really cleverly thought out.

Lightweight

Cybex is known for its ingenuity and this pushchair converts to a single is no exception. Its innovative frame expands widthways to accommodate an additional seat and you can use it as a twin from birth by incorporating the addition of two infant cocoons (PS59 each) which provide enclosed, lie-flat areas for infants. The large basket of shopping behind the seat lets it be used in mono mode for one child. It also has a rear and front suspensions that can handle bumps and uneven surfaces a little more easily. It is a top pick among our reviewers.

Available in a range of fashionable colors.

Tandem

If you're planning to have twins, you should consider a tandem pushchair that permits children to sit together, so they can see each other. They are ideal for activities such as visiting the zoo because the kids can look at all the animals together. They are also ideal for parents who need to monitor both their toddler and baby simultaneously.

Some tandem pushchairs prams pushchairs provide ultra flexibility as they can convert back to single mode. This is especially useful when you're planning to have more than two kids (or just your eldest doesn't need a buggy anymore). This will help you avoid having to store a buggy that's empty which can be expensive.

The Cybex Venus, for example, can be used either in mono or double mode. The frame can be expanded to accommodate an additional seat. This isn't the heaviest of pushchairs, however it comes with a large basket for shopping that sits behind the front seat when in double mode (and at the back of the seat in mono mode). The seats can be placed to face each other or one could be placed higher, so that it can see over the other and observe what they're up to.

Other double tandem pushchairs such as the Joolz Geo 3 can seat one on top of the other or side-by-side. They are sleek and compact frame that makes them easy to navigate through doorways and supermarket aisles, and some models can even be used as a jogging or stroller 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 use two carrycots or a car seat, and buggy seat. You can save money by creating an entire travel system from the beginning and not making separate purchases. Remember that tandems are heavier and longer, and they may feel less stable when bumping up kerbs or navigating uneven surfaces. They also need dismantling in order to fit into cars.