What Pushchair Experts Want You To Know
Choosing a Double Pushchair Twin
You'll need a double stroller in order to transport your twins from A to B. Our range includes twin prams as well as buggies that can be configured in various ways to meet your needs.
Choose a stroller which can be folded in just one step and easily lifted into your boot. You may also want lightweight designs that are easy to navigate and manoeuvre, particularly if you have busy high streets to tackle.
Side-by-Side
They are the most commonly used type of double pushchair, and can typically seat 2 children side-by-side. They tend to be bigger than single pushchairs. This can make them less agile on footpaths. It can also be difficult to maneuver between kerbs when a car seat is attached. However, the extra width can mean that they're often a lot more comfortable to maneuver through doorways and are distributed more evenly making them easier to carry around on your back.
Many models can be used as early as birth as twin prams and will take a carrycot, or two car seats. Some models can be converted to one mode with a basket on the side (like the Cybex Venus).
The Bugaboo Donkey 5 is a perfect illustration of this. In Twin Mode, you can fit the rear seat next to the carrycot. This creates a completely enclosed space for twins and is perfect for infants. The pram also comes with a number of really neat accessories, such as the newborn cocoons that can be put on the front or back (for twin-facing prams) or facing forwards (for a normal single). It is not as lightweight as some other options, but it's really cleverly created.
Lightweight
Cybex is known for its innovative pushchairs, and the single-to double is no exception. Its innovative frame expands widthways to take a second seat and can be used it as a twin from birth by incorporating the addition of two infant cocoons (PS59 each) that create enclosed lie-flat spaces for infants. It can also be used in mono mode with just one child, thanks to a large shopping basket that sits behind the seat. It also has a rear and front suspensions that can handle bumps and uneven surfaces more easily. Our reviewers selected this car as their top choice.
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Tandem
If you are planning to have twins, you'll require a tandem pushchair. This allows the children to sit together and see each other. They are ideal for trips to the zoo since the kids can look at the animals together. These are also great for parents who wish to watch both their toddler and baby at the same time.
Some tandem pushchairs provide ultra flexibility since they can be converted back to single mode. This is particularly beneficial for families with more children than two (or in the event that your child who is the oldest doesn't require a buggy any longer). This will prevent you from having to store a buggy that's empty which can be costly.
The Cybex Venus, for example is a model that can be used in mono or double mode. Its frame can expand to accommodate a second seat. It's not the lightest pushchair however it does come with an ample basket that can be set behind the front seat when in double mode, or at the rear when in mono mode. newborn pram pushchairsandprams.uk can be set so that they face each other, or one can be positioned higher, so that it can look at the other and see what they are doing.
Other double tandem pushchairs such as the Joolz Geo 3 can seat one on top of the other or side-byside. The slim, sleek frame makes it easier to maneuver through doorways and aisles of supermarkets. Certain models can be used on uneven terrain or for an exercise walk due to their large rear wheels and four-wheel suspension.
Another advantage of a tandem pushchair is that it will often take two carrycots, or a car seat and buggy seat. You can save money by establishing an overall travel system from the beginning and avoiding separate purchases. Be aware that tandems are heavier and longer, and can be less stable when bumping into the kerbs or going over uneven surfaces. They also require dismantling to fit into cars.