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Choosing a Double Pushchair Twin

If you have twins you'll require 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 suit your family needs.

Choose a stroller which can be folded in one step and then easily tucked away into your car. You could also opt for a lighter design, especially when you're on busy high streets.

Side-by-Side

This is the most common double pushchair. It usually seats two children side-by-side. They are usually wider than single pushchairs. This can make them less able to maneuver on footpaths. It is also difficult to navigate between kerbs when the car seat is in place. The extra width allows them to move more easily through doorways and are more evenly distributed so that it is easier on your back.

They can be used as a twin pram from birth, and many models will take both a carrycot or 2 car seats. Some can even convert into one-mode with an additional basket (like the Cybex Venus).

The Bugaboo Donkey 5 is a great illustration of this. In Twin Mode, you can place the rear seat next to a carrycot. This creates a fully enclosed twin space, which is ideal for infants. The pram also comes with a couple of really neat accessories, including the newborn cocoons which can be put on the front or back (for twin-facing cheap prams) or facing towards the front (for a standard single). It's not as light as other models, but it's really cleverly created.

Lightweight

Cybex is known for its unique pushchairs, and the single-to double is no exception. The frame can be extended to accommodate an additional seat. You can use the pushchair as twins from birth by putting in two newborn cocoons, each costing PS59. These cocoons create enclosed lie-flat spaces. It can also be used in a mono mode with one child, thanks to a large shopping basket that sits behind the seat. And it has a rear and front suspensions to take on bumps and uneven surfaces more easily. It is a top pick among our reviewers.

Available in a variety elegant colors.

Tandem

If you're planning to have twins, you want a pushchair that can allow children to sit close to each other and be able to see each one another. They are great for trips to the zoo as the children can watch the animals together. These are also great for parents who want to watch both their toddler and baby 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 only your oldest child does not require a buggy anymore). This means you won't have an empty pushchair to store away, which can be costly.

The Cybex Venus, for example is a model that can be used in double stroller or mono mode. Its frame expands to accommodate an additional seat. It's not the lightest of pushchairs, however it comes with a large basket for shopping that is placed behind the front seat when in double mode (and behind the seat in mono mode). The seats can be positioned to face each other or one can be set higher up so it can look at the other and see what they are doing.

Other double tandem pushchairs, such as the Joolz Geo 3, are able to seat one above the other or side by side. The slim, sleek frame makes it easy to navigate through doorways and aisles of supermarkets. Some models can also be used on uneven terrain, or for an exercise walk due to their large rear wheels and four-wheel suspension.

Another advantage of a tandem pushchair is that it will often take 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 is important to remember that tandems can be heavier and longer than single pushchairs, and can feel less stable as you go over uneven surfaces. They also need dismantling in order to fit into cars.