Choosing a Double Pushchair Twin

When you have twins, you'll require a double pushchair to get them from A to B. Our range includes a range of twin prams as well as double buggies that come in a variety of configurations to suit your family needs.

Find a pushchair that folds in a single step and is easy to lift into your boot. You could also opt for a lightweight design, especially in high traffic streets.

Side-by-Side

This is the most commonly used double pushchair. It usually seats two children side-by-side. They are generally wider than single pushchairs, which means they're less agile on the sidewalk and can be a bit difficult to navigate through kerbs when a car seat is attached. However, the extra width can mean that they're usually more comfortable to maneuver through doorways and are more evenly distributed making them more comfortable to carry around on your back.

Many models are able to be used as twin prams and will take a carrycot, or two car seats. Some can even be converted to a single mode with a basket alongside (like the Cybex Venus).

One of the most impressive examples of this is the Bugaboo Donkey 5 which, in Twin Mode, allows you to put the rear seat and carrycot side by side. This allows you to create an enclosed twin space and is perfect for newborns. The pram sale comes with amazing accessories, like the newborn cocoons, which can be put on either facing toward the forward direction or in any direction (for twin-facing cheap prams). It's not as light as some other options but it is really cleverly thought out.

Lightweight

Cybex is known for innovation, and this single-to-double pushchair 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 newborns, each costing PS59. These cocoons are enclosed and create lie-flat spaces. It is also possible to use it as an individual mode with only one child thanks to a large basket that sits behind the seat. It comes with front and rear suspensions which means it can take on bumps and uneven surfaces more easily. Our reviewers chose this car as their top pick.

Available in a variety of stylish colors.

Tandem

If you are planning to have twins, you'll require a pushchair that is tandem. This will allow the children to sit together and see each other. They are perfect for visiting the zoo, as children can watch the animals together. They are also great for parents who need to keep one eye on their toddler and the other on their baby, as they can see both simultaneously.

Some tandem pushchairs are extremely adaptable, as they can be converted to single mode. This is especially useful for families with more than two children (or only your oldest does not require a buggy anymore). It means you won't have an empty pushchair to store away and can be expensive.

The Cybex Venus, for example is a model that can be used in double or mono mode. Its frame can expand to allow for an additional seat. It's not the lightest of pushchairs, but it does come with an enormous shopping basket that sits behind the front seat when in double mode (and behind the seat when it's mono mode). The seats can be set to face each other or one can be set higher up so it can look over the other and observe what they are 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 doors and supermarket aisles. Some models can also be used on uneven terrain, or for a jogging path due to their wide rear wheels and four-wheel suspension.

A tandem pushchair can also be used to transport two carrycots or a car with a buggy seat. You can save money by establishing an entire travel strollers 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 can feel less stable in bumping into kerbs or over uneven surfaces. These pushchairs also need to be dismantled for fitting into cars.