Choosing a Double Pushchair Twin

If you have twins, you 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.

Find a pushchair newborn that folds with one step and is easy to put into your car. You might also want a lightweight design that's easy to navigate and manoeuvre, particularly if you have busy high streets to navigate.

Side-by-Side

These are the most common type of double pushchair and can typically seat 2 children side-by-side. They are usually bigger than single pushchairs. This can make them less maneuverable on the footpaths. It is also difficult to move through kerbs with the car seat is in place. The extra size allows them to move more easily through doors, and they are more evenly distributed so that it is less burdensome for you to carry them on your back.

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

The Bugaboo Donkey 5 is a excellent illustration of this. In Twin Mode, you can fit the rear seat alongside the carrycot. This creates a totally enclosed space for twins, and is perfect for infants. This pram also comes with a number of really cool accessories, including the newborn cocoons that can be attached to face either way (for twin-facing prams) or facing forwards (for a normal single). It is not as lightweight as other models however it's very cleverly constructed.

Lightweight

Cybex is known for its innovative 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 a twin from birth by putting in two newborn cocoons, each costing PS59. These cocoons create lie-flat areas that are enclosed. The large shopping basket behind the seat allows it to be used in mono mode for a single child. It comes with front and rear suspensions which means it can take on bumps and uneven surfaces with ease. A top pick from our reviewers.

Available in a variety of elegant colors.

Tandem

If you're planning to have twins you will need a tandem pushchair. This allows each child to sit and look at each other. These are great for things like going to the zoo because the kids will be able to look at all the animals together. They are also ideal for parents who need to watch both their toddler and their baby at the same time.

Some tandem pushchairs offer ultra versatility as they can change back to single mode. This is particularly beneficial if you plan to have more children than two (or when your oldest child doesn't require an extra buggy). This means that you won't have an empty pushchair to store away and can be expensive.

For example, the Cybex Venus can be used in mono or double mode, and features a clever frame that expands widthways to accommodate an extra seat. It's not the lightest of pushchairs, but it does come with an enormous shopping basket that sits behind the front seat in double mode (and at the back of the seat in mono mode). The seats can be set to face each other, or one can be set higher up so it can be able to look over the other and observe what they are doing.

Other double tandem pushchairs like the Joolz Geo 3 can seat one on top of the other or side-by-side. They feature a sleek, compact frame that makes them easy to navigate through doorways and aisles in supermarkets and some models can even be used as a jogging or stroller on rough terrain due to a four-wheel suspension as well as large rear wheels.

A tandem pushchair can be used to transport two carrycots, or a car and buggy seat. You can save money by creating an overall travel system from the beginning, and avoiding separate purchases. It is important to remember, however, that tandems can be heavier and longer than single pushchairs and are less stable when in bumping into kerbs or over uneven surfaces. These pushchairs also need to be dismantled in order to fit into cars.