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Choosing a Double Pushchair Twin
If you have twins, you’ll need a double pushchair – thebookpage.com – in order to get them from A to B. Our range includes twin prams and buggies that can be set up in different ways to suit your needs.
Find a stroller that can fold in one step and then easily tucked away into your boot. You may also want a lightweight design that’s easy to maneuver and navigate, particularly if you have busy high streets to navigate.
Side-by-Side
This is the most common double pushchair. It can usually seat two children side-by-side. They tend to be a bit wider than single pushchairs, meaning they’re less agile on footpaths and can be a bit difficult to navigate through the kerbs with a car attached. However, the extra width does mean that they’re generally easier to navigate through doorways and are distributed more evenly making them less burdensome to carry on your back.
Many models can be used from birth as twin prams travel system, and can accommodate a carrycot or two car seats. Some models can be converted into one mode with a basket to the side (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 a fully enclosed space for twins, and is perfect for infants. The pram also comes with a number of really cool accessories, including the newborn cocoons, which can be positioned to the front or back (for a twin-facing pram) or facing towards the front (for a standard single). It is not as lightweight as other models but it’s incredibly well designed.
Lightweight
Cybex is known for its innovative pushchairs, and the single-to double is no exception. The frame can be expanded to accommodate a second seat. You can use the pushchair as twins from birth by adding two cocoons for newborns that cost PS59 each. These cocoons create lie-flat areas that are enclosed. The large shopping basket that is 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 a little more easily. The top choice among our reviewers.
Available in a range of elegant colors.
Tandem
If you plan to have twins you will need a tandem pushchair. This will allow both children to sit together and see each one another. These are great for things like visiting the zoo, since the children will be able to look at all the animals together. They’re also perfect for parents who have to keep one eye on their toddler and the other on their baby, as they can see both of them simultaneously.
Some tandem pushchairs are extremely adaptable, as they can be converted back to single mode. This is particularly useful when you’re planning to have more than two children (or just your eldest does not require a buggy anymore). It means you won’t have an empty pushchair to store away, which can be costly.
For example, the Cybex Venus can be used in both mono and double mode and has a clever frame that can be expanded to accommodate a second seat. It’s not the lightest pushchair travel system but it has an ample basket that can be placed behind the front seat in double mode or at the back if in mono mode. The seats can either be set up so that they face each other or higher up to see what each is doing.
Other double tandem pushchairs prams, like the Joolz Geo 3, are capable of seating one over the other or side by side. They feature a sleek, compact frame that makes it easier to navigate through doorways and supermarket aisles Some models can even be used as a jogging stroller on rough terrain, thanks to a four-wheel suspension as well as wide rear wheels.
A tandem pushchair could also be used to carry two carrycots, or a car and buggy seat. This allows you to build a travel system right from the beginning and save money on separate purchases. It’s worth remembering, however, that tandems are heavier and longer than single pushchairs, and are less stable when bumping up kerbs or going over uneven surfaces. They also tend to need dismantling to fit into cars.
