Choosing a Double Pushchair 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 and double buggies in various configurations to meet your family’s requirements.
Look for a pushchair that folds in a single step and is easy to carry into your boot. You may also prefer lightweight designs that are easy to maneuver and navigate, particularly if you have busy high streets to traverse.
Side-by-Side
These are the most common type of double pushchair that can typically seat 2 children in a row. They tend to be a bit wider than single pushchairs. This means they are less agile on the sidewalk and can be a bit difficult to navigate between kerbs with a car seat attached. However the extra width means that they’re often a lot more comfortable to maneuver through doorways and are more evenly distributed making them easier on your back.
They can be used as twin prams from birth, and many models will take both a carrycot or 2 car seats. Some can even be converted to a single mode with an additional basket (like the Cybex Venus).
The Bugaboo Donkey 5 is a perfect illustration of this. In Twin Mode, you can place the rear seat alongside the carrycot. This creates a totally enclosed space for twins, and is perfect for babies. The pram also comes with a couple of really neat accessories, such as the newborn cocoons which can be attached to the front or back (for a twin-facing pram) or facing forwards (for a normal single). It’s not as lightweight as other options, but it’s very well thought out.
Lightweight
Cybex is a brand known for its innovation, and this single-to-double pram pushchair pushchair is no different. The frame can be expanded to accommodate a second seat. It is possible to use the pushchair as a twin from birth by adding two newborn cocoons, each costing PS59. These cocoons create enclosed lie-flat spaces. The large shopping basket that is behind the seat can be used in mono mode for one child. It also has front and rear suspension to tackle bumps and uneven surfaces more easily. Our reviewers chose this car as their top pick.
Available in a variety of elegant colors.
Tandem
If you’re planning to have twins, you should consider a tandem pushchair that allows the children to sit together so that they can be able to see each other. They are perfect for visiting the zoo, as children can observe the animals together. These are also great for parents who need to keep an eye on their toddler and baby at the same time.
Some tandem pushchairs are very adaptable, as they can be converted to single mode. This is especially handy for families with more than two kids (or just your eldest doesn’t need a buggy anymore). This means that you won’t be left with an empty pushchair to store away which can be expensive.
For example for instance, the Cybex Venus can be used in double or mono mode, and features a clever frame that opens wide to accommodate a second seat. This isn’t the lightest of pushchairs, but it offers a large basket for shopping that is placed behind the front seat in double mode (and in the back of the seat when it’s mono mode). The seats can be set to face each other, or one can be positioned higher up so it can look over the other and see what they are doing.
Other double pram tandem pushchairs, such as the Joolz Geo 3, are equipped to place one on top of the other or side-by-side. They have a sleek, compact frame that makes them easier to navigate through doorways and supermarket aisles, and some models can be used as a jogging stroller or on rough terrain, thanks to a four-wheel suspension and large rear wheels.
A tandem pushchair could also be used to transport two carrycots or a car and buggy seat. You can save money by creating an overall best travel pram system from the beginning and avoiding separate purchases. It’s important to keep in mind, however, that tandems can be heavier and longer than single pushchairs and are less stable when as you go over uneven surfaces. They also tend to need dismantling to fit into cars.