10 Pushchair Tricks All Experts Recommend

Choosing a Double pushchair twin (this)

If you have twins, you'll need a double pushchair to get them from A to B. Our range of twin prams includes twin buggies that can be configured in various ways to meet your requirements.

Choose a stroller which can fold in one step and then easily tucked away into your car. You might also want a lightweight design, especially when you're on busy high streets.

Side-by-Side

These are the most common type of double pushchair that can typically seat 2 children together. They tend to be larger than single pushchairs. This can make them less able to maneuver on paths. It may also be difficult to move up and down kerbs when an automobile seat is installed. However, the extra width does mean that they're often a lot easier to navigate through doorways and are distributed more evenly making them more comfortable to carry around on your back.

They can be used as a twin pram from birth and many models can accommodate a carrycot and 2 car seats. Some models can be converted into one mode with a basket on 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 babies. The pram bag comes with very cool accessories, including the newborn cocoons that can be attached either facing towards the front or in any direction (for twin-facing prams). It's not as light like other options but it's incredibly well designed.

Lightweight

Cybex is known for its ingenuity and this pushchair that converts from a single to a double is no different. The frame can be enlarged to accommodate another seat. It is possible to use the pushchair as a twin from birth by adding two cocoons for babies, each costing PS59. These cocoons are enclosed and create lie-flat spaces. The large shopping basket that is behind the seat allows it to be used in mono mode for one child. It comes with both front and rear suspensions which means it can take on bumps and uneven surfaces with ease. A top pick among our reviewers.

Available in a variety fashionable colors.

Tandem

If you're planning to have twins, you need a tandem pushchair that permits the children to be seated side by side so that they can look at each one another. They are ideal for activities like going to the zoo as the children will be able to gaze at all the animals together. They are also great for parents who must keep one eye on their toddler and the other on their child because they can see both simultaneously.

Some tandem pushchairs are extremely adaptable, since they can be converted to single mode. This is particularly beneficial for families with more than two children (or if your eldest child isn't a need for a buggy any longer). It means you won't have an empty pushchair to put away, which can be costly.

The Cybex Venus, for example, can be used either in mono or double mode. Its frame can expand to accommodate a second seat. It's not the lightest of pushchairs, but it offers a large shopping basket which is located behind the front seat when in double mode (and in the back of the seat in mono mode). The seats can either be positioned so that they face one opposite or higher up to see what each is doing.

Other double tandem pushchairs, such as the Joolz Geo 3 can seat one on top of the other, or side-by-side. The compact, sleek frame makes it easier to navigate through doorways and supermarket aisles. Some models can be used on rough terrain, or for a jogging path due to their large rear wheels and four-wheel suspension.

A tandem pushchair can also be used to transport two carrycots, or a car and buggy seat. This allows you to build an entire travel system prams system from the beginning and save money on separate purchases. It is important to remember, however, that tandems can be heavier and longer than single pushchairs pushchairs, and are less stable when in bumping into kerbs or over uneven surfaces. These pushchairs must also be dismantled in order to fit into cars.