Choosing a Double Pushchair Twin

You need a double stroller in order to take your twins from A to B. Our selection includes a variety of twin prams as well as double buggies in various configurations to meet your family's requirements.

Look for a pushchair that folds in one step and is easy to carry into your car. You may also prefer a lighter design, especially in high traffic streets.

Side-by-Side

They are the most commonly used type of double pushchair and generally can seat two children side-by-side. They are generally wider than single pushchairs car seats, which means they may be less nimble on footpaths and can be a bit difficult to navigate through the kerbs with a car attached. The extra width allows them to move more easily through doors and are more evenly distributed so that it is less burdensome for you to carry them on your back.

They can be used as a twin pram double from birth, and many models can accommodate a carrycot or two car seats. Some models can be converted into one-mode with the basket (like the Cybex Venus).

The Bugaboo Donkey 5 is a excellent illustration of this. In Twin Mode, you can place the rear seat alongside the carrycot. This creates a completely enclosed space for twins, and is perfect for infants. The pram and travel system also comes with a number of very cool accessories, including newborn cocoons which can be positioned to face either direction (for a twin-facing pram) or facing forwards (for a standard single). It's not as lightweight like other options, but it's really cleverly designed.

Lightweight

Cybex is renowned for its nifty pushchairs and the single-to-double isn't an exception. The frame can be expanded to accommodate an additional seat. It is possible to use the pushchair as twins from birth by putting in two cocoons for newborns that cost PS59 each. These cocoons create lie-flat areas that are enclosed. The large shopping basket behind the seat can be used in mono mode with just one child. And it has a rear and front suspension to tackle bumps and uneven surfaces more easily. A top pick from our reviewers.

Available in a variety of elegant colors.

Tandem

If you are planning to have twins you will require a pushchair that is tandem. This allows both children to sit together and look at each other. They are perfect for visiting the zoo as the children can watch the animals together. They are also great for parents who must keep an eye on their toddler and the other on their child, as they can see both at the same time.

Some tandem pushchairs are extremely adaptable, as they can be converted back to single mode. This is especially handy when you're planning to have more than two children (or only your oldest child doesn't need a buggy anymore). This will save you from having to store a buggy that's empty which can be expensive.

The Cybex Venus, for example, can be used either in double or mono mode. The frame can be expanded to allow for an additional seat. This isn't the lightest of Pushchairs travel Systems, but it does come with a large basket for shopping that sits behind the front seat in double mode (and at the back of the seat when it's mono mode). The seats can be placed in a way that they face each other or higher up to observe what the other is doing.

Other double tandem pushchairs such as the Joolz Geo 3 can seat one on top of the other or side-by-side. They feature a sleek, compact frame that makes them easy to maneuver through doors and aisles in supermarkets, and some models can also be used as a jogging or stroller on rough terrain thanks to a four-wheel suspension as well as wide rear wheels.

Another advantage of a tandem pushchair is that it can take two carrycots, or a car seat and buggy seat. This means you can create a travel system right from the outset and save money on separate purchases. It's worth remembering that tandems are heavier and longer than single pushchairs, and may feel less stable when bumping up kerbs or going over uneven surfaces. They also have to be dismantled to fit in cars.