5 The 5 Reasons Pushchair Is A Good Thing

Choosing a Double Pushchair Twin

When you have twins, you’ll require a double pushchair to get them from A to B. Our selection includes a variety of twin prams and double buggies with various configurations to meet your family’s needs.

Choose a stroller which can fold in one step, and easily put into your boot. You might also want a lightweight design that’s easy to navigate and manoeuvre especially when you have busy high streets to tackle.

Side-by-Side

They are the most popular type of double pushchair and generally can seat two children in a row. They tend to be a bit wider than single pushchairs. This means they’re less agile on footpaths and can be a bit difficult to navigate up and down kerbs when a car seat is attached. The extra width allows them to move more easily through doors and also more evenly distributed so that it is less burdensome for you to carry them on your back.

They can be used as twin prams pushchairs from birth, and many models can be used with a carrycot and 2 car seats. Some can even convert into one-mode with an additional basket (like the Cybex Venus).

One of the best examples of this is the Bugaboo Donkey 5 which, in Twin Mode, allows you to place the rear seat and a carrycot side by side. This creates an entirely enclosed twin room and is perfect for newborns. The pram store near me is also equipped with a couple of really cool accessories, including newborn cocoons that can be positioned to the front or back (for a twin-facing pram newborn) or facing towards the front (for a standard single). It’s not as lightweight as other options but it is extremely well-thought out.

Lightweight

Cybex is renowned for its innovative pushchairs, and the single-to-double isn’t an exception. The clever frame can be expanded to take two seats and can be used it as a twin right from birth with the addition of two infant cocoons (PS59 each) which create enclosed lie-flat spaces for babies. The large shopping basket behind the seat allows it to be used in mono mode for a single child. It also has a rear and front suspension to tackle bumps and uneven surfaces a little more easily. Our reviewers chose this car as their top pick.

Available in a variety stylish colors.

Tandem

If you’re planning to have twins, you need a tandem pushchair that permits children to sit close to each other so that they can look at each one another. They are ideal for trips to the zoo, as children can look at the animals together. They’re also perfect for parents who need to keep an eye on their toddler and the other eye on their infant because they can see both of them simultaneously.

Some tandem pushchairs are extremely flexible, as they can be converted to single mode. This is especially useful for families with more children than two (or when your oldest child isn’t a need for a buggy any longer). It means you won’t have an empty folding pushchair to store away, which can be costly.

For example, the Cybex Venus can be used in mono or double mode and has a smart frame that opens wide to accommodate an extra seat. This isn’t the heaviest of pushchairs, however it comes with a large shopping basket that sits behind the front seat in double mode (and behind the seat in mono mode). The seats can be positioned to face each other or one could be placed higher so that it can be able to 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. The sleek, compact frame makes it easy to maneuver through doors and supermarket aisles. Some models can also be used on uneven terrain or for a jogging path due to their large rear wheels and four-wheel suspension.

A tandem pushchair can be used to transport two carrycots, or a car and buggy seat. This allows you to build a travel system from the outset and save money on separate purchases. Be aware that tandems are heavier and longer, and can be less stable when bumping up kerbs or navigating uneven surfaces. They also tend to need dismantling in order to fit into cars.