A Complete Guide To Pushchair Dos And Don'ts

Choosing a Double pushchair twin (More suggestions)

If you have twins, you need a double pushchair in order 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 pushchair that folds in one step and is easy to put into your boot. You could also opt for an ultra-lightweight design, particularly in high traffic streets.

Side-by-Side

They are the most popular type of double pushchair that can typically seat 2 children in a row. They tend to be larger than single pushchairs car seats. This makes them less agile on footpaths. It may also be difficult to navigate between kerbs when the car seat is in place. The extra width makes them easier to maneuver through doors and also more evenly distributed so that it is less burdensome for you to carry them on your back.

Many models can be used from birth as twin prams and accept a carrycot, or two car seats. Some can even convert into a single mode with a basket alongside (like the Cybex Venus).

The Bugaboo Donkey 5 is a perfect example of this. In Twin Mode, you can fit the rear seat next to a carrycot. This creates a totally enclosed space for twins, and is perfect for babies. This pram comes with some very cool accessories, such as the newborn cocoons, which can be put on either facing forwards or in any direction (for twin-facing prams). It's not as lightweight as other options, but it's very well thought out.

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 adding two cocoons for babies that cost PS59 each. These cocoons create enclosed lie-flat spaces. It is also possible to use it as a mono mode with one child thanks to a large shopping 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 selected this car as their top choice.

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 close to each other so that they can be able to see each one another. They are ideal for activities like going to the zoo as the children will be able to gaze at all the animals together. They're also perfect for parents who must keep one eye on their toddler and the other on their baby since they can look at both simultaneously.

Some tandem pushchairs pushchairs offer ultra flexibility as they can convert back to single mode. This is particularly useful if you're planning to have more than two children (or only your oldest child does not require a buggy anymore). This will save you from having to store a buggy empty, which can be expensive.

The Cybex Venus, for example can be used in mono or double mode. Its frame can expand to accommodate an additional seat. It's not the lightest of pushchairs, but it offers a large shopping basket that sits behind the front seat when in double mode (and in the back of the seat when it's mono mode). The seats can either be placed in a way that they face each opposite or higher up to see what each is doing.

Other double tandem pushchairs prams pushchairs such as the Joolz Geo 3 can seat one on top of the other, or side-by-side. The slim, sleek frame makes it easier to maneuver through doorways and supermarket aisles. Certain models can be used on rough terrain, or for a jogging walk thanks to their large rear wheels and four-wheel suspension.

A tandem pushchair can also be used to transport two carrycots, or a car and buggy seat. You can save money by establishing a travel system at the beginning and not making separate purchases. Remember that tandems are heavier and longer and may appear less stable when bumping into the kerbs or going over uneven surfaces. They also need dismantling in order to fit into cars.