Why Is There All This Fuss About Pushchair

Choosing a Double Pushchair Twin

When you have twins, you'll need a double pushchair to get them from A to B. Our range includes twin prams as well as buggies that can be configured in different ways to suit your needs.

Choose a stroller which can be folded in one step and easily lifted into your boot. You may also prefer a lightweight design, especially if you're tackling busy high streets.

Side-by-Side

This is the most commonly used double triple pushchair. It usually seats two children side by side. They tend to be wider than single pushchairs, meaning they are less agile on the sidewalk and can be a little tricky to navigate up and down kerbs with a car seat attached. However, the extra width does mean that they're generally more comfortable to maneuver through doorways and are more evenly distributed making them more comfortable to carry around on your back.

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

The Bugaboo Donkey 5 is a perfect illustration of this. In Twin Mode, you can put the rear seat alongside the carrycot. This lets you create a fully enclosed twin space, which is perfect for babies. This pram double is also equipped with a couple of really cool accessories, including newborn cocoons which can be put on the front or back (for twin-facing prams) or facing towards the front (for a normal single). It's not as lightweight as other options, but it's extremely well-thought out.

Lightweight

Cybex is known for its nifty pushchairs and the single-to double is no exception. The frame can be enlarged to accommodate an additional seat. You can use the pushchair as twins from birth by adding two newborn cocoons that cost PS59 each. These cocoons create lie-flat areas that are enclosed. It is also possible to use it as a mono mode with one child due to a large shopping basket that sits behind the seat. It has both front and rear suspensions that allows it to handle bumps and uneven surfaces more easily. It is a top pick among our reviewers.

Available in a variety of elegant colors.

Tandem

If you're planning to have twins, you need a pushchair that can allow the children to be seated side by side so that they can see each one another. They are ideal for activities like going to the zoo as the children can look at all the animals together. They are also great for parents who have to keep an eye on their toddler and the other on their baby, as they can see both of them at the same time.

Some tandem pushchairs offer ultra flexibility since they can be converted back to single mode. This is especially handy if you're planning to have more than two children (or only your oldest 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 a second seat. This isn't the heaviest of pushchairs, but it offers a large basket for shopping that sits behind the front seat in double mode (and at the back of the seat in mono mode). The seats can either be placed in a way that they face each the other or higher to see what the other is doing.

Other double tandem pushchairs, such as the Joolz Geo 3 can seat one on top of the other or side-byside. They have a sleek, compact frame that makes it easier to maneuver through doors and supermarket aisles Some models can be used as a jogging stroller on rough terrain thanks to a four-wheel suspension as well as large rear wheels.

A tandem pushchair could also be used to carry two carrycots, or a car and buggy seat. This allows you to create a travel system right from the beginning and save money on separate purchases. Be aware that tandems are heavier and longer and may be less stable when bumping into kerbs and going over uneven surfaces. These pushchairs also need to be dismantled in order to fit into cars.