Choosing a Double Pushchair Twin

You'll need a double stroller in order to take your twins from one place to B. Our range of twin prams includes twin buggies that are able to be set up in various ways to meet your needs.

Find a triple pushchair that folds with one step and is easy to put into your car. You might also want an ultra-lightweight design, particularly if you're tackling busy high streets.

Side-by-Side

This is the most common double pushchair. It is usually able to accommodate two children side-by-side. They tend to be a bit wider than single pushchairs, which means they're less agile on the sidewalk and can be a little tricky to navigate up and down the kerbs with a car attached. The extra width makes them easier to maneuver through doors, and they are more evenly distributed, so it is less burdensome to carry around on your back.

Many models can be used as early as birth as twin prams and will accommodate a carrycot or two car seats. Some models can be converted into one mode by adding the 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 a carrycot. This lets you create an enclosed twin room and is ideal for infants. This pram is also equipped with a couple of really neat accessories, such as the newborn cocoons that can be positioned to face either way (for twin-parent facing pram prams) or facing inwards (for a standard single). It's not as light as other options, but it's extremely well-thought out.

Lightweight

Cybex is renowned for its innovative pushchairs, and the single-to double is no exception. The frame can be enlarged to accommodate a second seat. It is possible to use the pushchair as a twin from birth by adding two cocoons for babies, each costing PS59. These cocoons are enclosed and create lie-flat spaces. It can also be used as an individual mode with only one child thanks to a large basket that is placed behind the seat. It comes with both front and rear suspension which means it can take on bumps and uneven surfaces more easily. It is a top pick among our reviewers.

Available in a variety of stylish colors.

Tandem

If you're planning to have twins, you need a tandem pushchair that allows children to sit together so that they can look at each one another. They are great for trips to the zoo as the children can look at the animals together. They're also perfect for parents who need to keep an eye on their toddler and the other on their child because they can see both of them at the same time.

Some tandem pushchairs offer ultra flexibility as they can convert back to single mode. This is particularly beneficial when you are planning to have more children than two (or when your oldest child doesn't require an extra buggy). This means that you won't be left with an empty pushchair to store away, which can be costly.

For instance, the Cybex Venus can be used in double or mono mode and has a clever frame that expands widthways to accommodate an extra seat. This isn't the lightest of pushchairs, however it comes with an enormous shopping basket that sits behind the front seat when in double mode (and behind the seat in mono mode). The seats can be set so that they 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, such as the Joolz Geo 3 in one pushchair, are equipped to place one on top of the other or side-by-side. The slim, sleek frame makes it easy to maneuver through doors and supermarket aisles. Some models can be used on uneven terrain or as a jogging walk thanks to their large rear wheels and four-wheel suspension.

Another advantage of a tandem pushchair is that it can often take two carrycots, or a car seat, and buggy seat. You can save money by creating a travel system at the beginning and avoiding separate purchases. It's important to keep in mind that tandems can be heavier and longer than single pushchairs, and can feel less stable in bumping into kerbs or over uneven surfaces. These pushchairs also need to be dismantled in order to fit into cars.