Comprehensive List Of Pushchair Dos And Don'ts

Choosing a Double Pushchair Twin

If you have twins you'll need a double pushchair to get them from A to B. Our range comprises of twin prams and double buggies in various configurations to meet your family's needs.

Find a stroller that can be folded in just one step and easily lifted into your boot. You may also want a lightweight design that's easy to maneuver and navigate especially when you have busy high streets to navigate.

Side-by-Side

They are the most popular type of double pushchair, and can typically seat 2 children in a row. They're generally larger than single pushchairs. This makes them less maneuverable on footpaths. It can also be difficult to move through kerbs with a car seat is attached. The extra width makes them easier to maneuver through doors and are more evenly distributed, so it is easier on your back.

They can be used as a twin pram from birth and many models can be used with a carrycot or 2 car seats. Some can even convert into a single mode with the basket (like the Cybex Venus).

One of the most excellent examples of this is the Bugaboo Donkey 5 which, in Twin Mode, allows you to fit the rear seat and carrycot side-by-side. This creates a fully enclosed space for twins, and is perfect for babies. The pram also comes with a couple of really cool accessories, including the 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 some other options, but it's really cleverly created.

Lightweight

Cybex is known for innovation and this pushchair that converts from a single to a double is no different. Its innovative frame expands widthways to accommodate an additional seat and can be used it as a twin right from birth by incorporating the addition of two infant cocoons (PS59 each) which provide enclosed, lie-flat areas for infants. It can also be used in mono mode with just one child due to a large basket that sits behind the seat. It also comes with rear and front suspension to tackle bumps and uneven surfaces a little more easily. A top pick among our reviewers.

Available in a variety of fashionable colors.

Tandem

If you plan to have twins, you'll require a pushchair that is tandem. This will allow both children to sit together and look at each one another. These are great for things like visiting the zoo, because the kids can look at all the animals together. They are also ideal for parents who wish to monitor both their toddler and their baby at the same time.

Some tandem pushchairs are extremely adaptable, as they can be converted to single mode. This is particularly beneficial when you are planning to have more than two children (or when your oldest child doesn't require an extra buggy). It means you won't be left with an empty pushchair to store away and can be expensive.

The Cybex Venus, for example can be used in double or mono mode. Its frame expands to accommodate a second seat. It's not the lightest of pushchairs prams but it has an ample basket that can be set behind the front seat in double mode or in the back when it's in mono mode. The seats can be set so that they face each other, or one can be positioned higher up so it can look over the other and observe what they are doing.

Some double tandem pushchairs such as the Joolz Geo 3, are equipped to place one on top of the other or side by side. The sleek, compact frame makes it easier to navigate through doorways and aisles in supermarkets. Some models can also be used on rough terrain, or for a jogging path due to their wide rear wheels and four-wheel suspension.

Another advantage of a tandem pushchair is that it can often use two carrycots or a car seat and a buggy seat. This allows you to build a travel system from the outset and save money on 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.