Choosing a Double pushchair twin (review)

When you have twins, you’ll require a double pushchair in order to get them from A to B. Our range includes twin pram prams and buggies that can be set up in various ways to meet your requirements.

Look for a pushchair that folds in one step and is easy to carry into your car. You may also prefer a lightweight stroller design that’s easy to maneuver and navigate, particularly if you have busy high streets to tackle.

Side-by-Side

They are the most popular type of double pushchair newborn, and usually can accommodate two children together. They’re generally wider than single pushchairs. This can make them less maneuverable on paths. It may also be difficult to navigate through kerbs with a car seat is attached. The extra width allows them to move more easily through doors and also more evenly distributed, so it is less burdensome for you to carry them on your back.

Many models can be used as early as birth as twin prams and take a carrycot, or two 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 place the rear seat and a carrycot side by side. This creates a completely enclosed space for twins and is perfect for babies. This pram is also equipped with a couple of really cool accessories, such as the newborn cocoons that can be put on face either way (for a twin-facing pram) or facing forwards (for a normal single). It’s not as light as some other options however it’s very cleverly created.

Lightweight

Cybex is a brand known for its innovation and this pushchair that converts from a single to a double is no different. The frame can be extended to accommodate another seat. You can use the pushchair as a twin from birth by adding two cocoons for babies, each costing PS59. These cocoons create enclosed lie-flat spaces. It is also possible to use it as mono mode with just one child thanks to a large basket that sits behind the seat. It comes with both front and rear suspension which means it can take on bumps and uneven surfaces more easily. The top choice among our reviewers.

Available in a range of elegant colors.

Tandem

If you’re planning to have twins, you need a pushchair that can allow children to sit close to each other and be able to see each other. These are great for things like visiting the zoo, since the children can look at all the animals together. They’re also perfect for Pram pushchair parents who have to keep an eye on their toddler and the other eye on their infant because they can see both simultaneously.

Some tandem pushchairs offer ultra flexibility as they can convert back to single mode. This is especially useful if you’re planning to have more than two kids (or just your eldest does not require a buggy anymore). This means that you won’t have an empty pushchair that you need to store away and can be expensive.

For example, the Cybex Venus can be used in double or mono mode, and features a clever frame that can be expanded to allow for an additional seat. This isn’t the lightest of pushchairs prams, but it does come with a large shopping basket that sits behind the front seat when in double mode (and in the back of the seat when it’s mono mode). The seats can either be positioned so that they face each the other or higher to observe 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-by-side. The sleek, compact frame makes it easier to maneuver through doorways and supermarket aisles. Certain models can be used on rough terrain or as a jogging path due to their large rear wheels and four-wheel suspension.

Another advantage of a tandem pushchair is that it can take two carrycots, or a car seat and buggy seat. This means you can create a travel system right from the outset and save money on additional purchases. Remember that tandems are heavier and longer, and can feel less stable when bumping into kerbs or navigating uneven surfaces. They also have to be dismantled to fit in cars.