What Is The Pushchair Term And How To Utilize It

Choosing a Double Pushchair Twin

If you have twins you'll need a double pushchair to get them from A to B. Our range includes twin prams as well as buggies that are able to be set up in a variety of ways to meet your requirements.

Choose a stroller which can be folded in just one step, and easily put into your car. You could also opt for an ultra-lightweight design, particularly if you're tackling busy high streets.

Side-by-Side

They are the most popular type of double pushchair and usually can accommodate two children in a row. They tend to be larger than single pushchairs. This makes them less agile on the footpaths. It is also difficult to move through kerbs with a car seat is attached. However, the extra width does mean that they're usually more comfortable to maneuver through doorways and are more evenly distributed making them less burdensome to carry on your back.

Many models can be used from birth as twin prams pushchairs and will accept a carrycot, Car seat pram or two car seats. Some can even convert into one mode by adding the basket (like the Cybex Venus).

The Bugaboo Donkey 5 is a great example of this. In Twin Mode, you can place the rear seat alongside a carrycot. This creates a totally enclosed space for twins, and is ideal for newborns. This pram and car seat also comes with a couple of very cool accessories, including the newborn cocoons, which can be attached to the front or back (for twin-facing prams) or facing inwards (for a standard single). It's not as light as other options but it is extremely well-thought out.

Lightweight

Cybex is known for its ingenuity and this pushchair converts to a single is no different. The clever frame can be expanded to accommodate two seats and you can use it as a twin from birth with the addition of two newborn cocoons (PS59 each) that create enclosed lie-flat spaces for infants. The large basket of shopping behind the seat allows it to be used in mono mode with just one child. It has both front and rear suspensions which means it can take on bumps and uneven surfaces more easily. A top pick among our reviewers.

Available in a variety of elegant colors.

Tandem

If you're planning to have twins, you'll require a tandem pushchair. This will allow the children to sit together and interact with 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 are also ideal for parents who want to monitor both their toddler and baby at the same time.

Some tandem pushchairs are extremely adaptable, as they can be converted back to single mode. This is particularly beneficial if you plan to have more children than two (or when your oldest child does not require the buggy anymore). This will save you from having to store a buggy empty which can be expensive.

The Cybex Venus, for example is a model that can be used in mono or double mode. The frame can be expanded to accommodate a second seat. It's not the lightest of pushchairs travel systems but it has a large basket that can be placed behind the front seat in double mode, or at the back if in mono mode. The seats can be placed so that they face one other or higher up to see 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-byside. They are sleek and compact frame that makes it easier to navigate through doorways and supermarket aisles, and some models can even be used as a jogging stroller on rough terrain, thanks to a four-wheel suspension and large rear wheels.

Another advantage of a tandem pushchair is that it can take two carrycots, or a car seat, and a buggy seat. You can save money by establishing an overall travel system from the beginning and not making separate purchases. Keep in mind that tandems are more heavy and longer and may appear less stable when you bump into kerbs and going over uneven surfaces. They also tend to need dismantling in order to fit into cars.