A Complete Guide To Pushchair

Choosing a Double pushchair travel system 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 as well as double buggies with various configurations to meet your family's requirements.

Find a pushchair that folds with one step and is easy to put into your boot. You might also want lightweight designs that are easy to maneuver and navigate, particularly if you have busy high streets to navigate.

Side-by-Side

They are the most commonly used type of double pushchair that generally can seat two children in a row. They are generally wider than single pushchairs, meaning they are less agile on the footpaths and may be a little tricky to navigate between the kerbs with a car attached. The extra size makes them easier to maneuver through doors and also more evenly distributed so that it is easier for you to carry them on your back.

They can be used as twin sale prams from birth and many models can be used with a carrycot or 2 car seats. Some models can be converted to one-mode with a basket on the side (like the Cybex Venus).

One of the most impressive examples of this is the Bugaboo Donkey 5 which, in Twin Mode, allows you to fit the rear seat and carrycot side by side. This creates a fully enclosed space for twins, and is perfect for babies. The foldable pram also comes with a number of very cool accessories, such as the newborn cocoons, which can be positioned to the front or back (for twin-facing prams) or facing forwards (for a standard single). It's not as lightweight as some other options but it's incredibly well designed.

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 a second seat. You can use the pushchair as twins from birth by adding two cocoons for babies, each costing PS59. These cocoons create enclosed lie-flat spaces. It can also be used in a mono mode with one child due to a large basket that is placed behind the seat. It comes with both front and rear suspension, so it can handle bumps and uneven surfaces with ease. Our reviewers chose this car as their top pick.

Available in a variety of elegant colors.

Tandem

If you are planning to have twins you will require a tandem pushchair. This will allow each child to sit and interact with each one another. They are ideal for trips to the zoo, as children can observe the animals together. They are also great for parents who have to keep one eye on their toddler and the other eye on their infant, as they can see both of them simultaneously.

Some tandem pushchairs are extremely adaptable, as they can be converted to single mode. This is especially useful if you plan to have more children than two (or if your eldest child isn't a need for the buggy anymore). This will prevent you from having to store a buggy empty, which can be expensive.

For example for instance, the Cybex Venus can be used in both mono and double mode and has a clever frame that opens wide to accommodate a second seat. It's not the lightest pushchair, but it has an enormous basket that can be placed behind the front seat in double mode or in the back when it's in mono mode. The seats can be set to face each other or one can be set higher, so that it can be able to look over the other and observe what they're up to.

Double tandem pushchairs, such as the Joolz Geo 3, are able to seat one above the other or side-by-side. The compact, sleek frame makes it easy to maneuver through doorways and aisles in supermarkets. Some models can also be used on rough terrain or for a jogging walk thanks to their wide rear wheels and four-wheel suspension.

Another advantage of a tandem pushchair is that it can use two carrycots or a car seat and a buggy seat. This means you can create a travel system from the outset and save money on separate purchases. Remember that tandems are heavier and longer, and can be less stable when you bump into kerbs and going over uneven surfaces. These pushchairs must also be dismantled in order to fit into cars.