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Choosing a Double Pushchair Twin

If you have twins, you'll require a double pushchair pram in order to get them from A to B. Our selection includes a variety of twin prams as well as double pram buggies with various configurations to suit your family requirements.

Find a pushchair that folds in one step and is easy to carry into your boot. You may also prefer a lightweight design, especially when you're on busy high streets.

Side-by-Side

These are the most common type of double pushchair and can typically seat 2 children together. They are usually larger than single pushchairs. This can make them less agile on paths. It is also difficult to maneuver between kerbs when the car seat is in place. However the extra width means that they're generally more comfortable to maneuver through doorways and are more evenly distributed making them more comfortable on your back.

They can be used as twin prams from the beginning and a lot of models can be used with a carrycot and 2 car seats. Some can even convert into 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 a carrycot. This lets you create a fully enclosed twin space and is perfect for newborns. This pram bags comes with some amazing accessories, including the newborn cocoons, which can be put on either facing toward the forward direction or in any direction (for twin-facing prams). It is not as lightweight as other models but it's incredibly well constructed.

Lightweight

Cybex is known for its nifty pushchairs and the single-to double is no exception. The clever frame can be expanded to accommodate an additional seat and can be used it as a twin from birth with the addition of two infant cocoons (PS59 each) that create enclosed lie-flat spaces for infants. The large basket of shopping behind the seat can be used in mono mode for one child. It also has front and rear suspensions that can handle bumps and uneven surfaces more easily. A top pick among our reviewers.

Available in a variety of stylish colors.

Tandem

If you plan to have twins, you'll require a pushchair that is tandem. This will allow the children to sit together and look at each one another. These are great for things like going to the zoo as the children can look at all the animals together. They're also ideal 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 offer extreme flexibility as they can convert back to single mode. This is particularly useful when you're planning to have more than two kids (or only your oldest is no longer a need for a buggy). This will prevent you from having to store an empty buggy, which can be expensive.

The Cybex Venus, for example is a model that can be used in mono or double mode. Its frame expands to accommodate a second seat. It's not the lightest of pushchairs, but it does come with a large basket for shopping that is placed behind the front seat when in double mode (and behind the seat in mono mode). The seats can either be placed so that they face each other or higher up to observe what each is doing.

Other double tandem pushchairs, like the Joolz Geo 3, are capable of seating one over the other or side by side. The sleek, compact strollers frame makes it easy to maneuver through doorways and aisles in supermarkets. Certain models can be used on rough terrain, or for a jogging walk thanks to their large rear wheels and four-wheel suspension.

Another advantage of a tandem pushchair pram is that it can often use two carrycots or a car seat, and a buggy seat. You can save money by creating an overall travel system from the beginning and not making separate purchases. It's worth remembering that tandems can be heavier and longer than single pushchairs and can feel less stable as you go over uneven surfaces. They also require dismantling to fit into cars.