Choosing a double pushchair (top article) Twin

When you have twins, you'll require a double pushchair to take them from A to B. Our range of twin prams includes twin buggies that can be set up in a variety of ways to meet your requirements.

Choose a stroller that folds in a single step and is easy to put into your boot. You may also prefer lightweight designs that are easy to maneuver and navigate, particularly if you have busy high streets to traverse.

Side-by-Side

They are the most popular type of double pushchair, and can typically seat 2 children together. They're generally bigger than single pushchairs. This can make them less agile on paths. It can also be difficult to navigate up and down kerbs when an automobile seat is installed. However, the extra width does mean that they're usually easier to navigate through doors and are distributed more evenly making them less burdensome to carry around on your back.

They can be used as twin prams from the beginning and a lot of models can be used with a carrycot or 2 car seats. Some can even be converted to one mode by adding the basket (like the Cybex Venus).

The Bugaboo Donkey 5 is a great illustration of this. In Twin Mode, you can put the rear seat next to the carrycot. This creates a totally enclosed space for twins and is perfect for babies. This pram is also equipped with a couple of very cool accessories, including the newborn cocoons, which can be put on the front or back (for twin-facing prams) or facing forwards (for a normal single). It's not as lightweight as other options but it is really cleverly thought out.

Lightweight

Cybex is a brand known for its innovation and this pushchair that converts from a single to a double is no exception. Its clever frame expands widthways to take a second seat and you can use it as a twin from birth by incorporating the addition of two newborn cocoons (PS59 each) which provide enclosed, lie-flat areas for babies. The large shopping basket behind the seat lets it be used in mono mode for one child. It comes with both front and rear suspensions that allows it to handle bumps and uneven surfaces better. A top pick from our reviewers.

Available in a variety of stylish colors.

Tandem

If you plan to have twins, you'll need a tandem pushchair. This will allow the children to sit together and see each other. They are ideal for trips to the zoo since the kids can observe the animals together. These are also great for parents who need to monitor both their toddler and baby simultaneously.

Some tandem pushchairs provide ultra versatility as they can change back to single mode. This is especially handy if you're planning to have more than two children (or only your oldest child doesn't need a buggy anymore). 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 mono or double mode. Its frame expands to accommodate a second seat. It's not the tiniest pushchair but it has a large basket that can be placed behind the front seat in double stroller mode, or at the rear when in mono mode. The seats can be placed to face each other or one can be positioned higher, so that it can look at the other and see what they're doing.

Other double tandem pushchairs, such as the Joolz Geo 3, are equipped to place one on top of the other or side-by-side. They have a sleek, compact stroller frame that makes them easier to navigate through doorways and aisles in supermarkets, and some models can be used as a jogging or stroller on rough terrain thanks to a four-wheel suspension and large rear wheels.

Another benefit of a tandem pushchair is that it will often use two carrycots or a car seat and a buggy seat. You can save money by creating an entire best travel stroller system from the beginning and not making separate purchases. It's worth remembering, however, that tandems can be heavier and longer than single pushchairs and can feel less stable in bumping into kerbs or over uneven surfaces. They also need dismantling in order to fit into cars.