10 Healthy Pushchair Habits

Choosing a Double Pushchair Twin

You'll need a double pram pushchair stroller; address here, to take your twins from one place to B. Our range of twin prams pushchairs includes twin buggies that can be configured in various ways to meet your needs.

Choose a stroller which can be folded in just one step, and easily put into your boot. You might also want a lightweight design, especially in high traffic streets.

Side-by-Side

This is the most commonly used double pushchair. It is usually able to accommodate two children side by side. They tend to be wider than single pushchairs, meaning they're less agile on the footpaths and may be a bit difficult to navigate between kerbs with a car seat attached. However the extra width does mean that they're often a lot more comfortable to maneuver through doorways and are more evenly distributed making them more comfortable to carry on your back.

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

One of the most impressive examples of this is the Bugaboo Donkey 5 which, in Twin Mode, allows you to fit the rear seat and carrycot side-by-side. This allows you to create a fully enclosed twin room and is perfect for newborns. The pram comes with really cool accessories, like the newborn cocoons that can be positioned either facing toward the forward direction or in any direction (for twin pushchair-facing prams). It's not as lightweight like other options but it's incredibly well constructed.

Lightweight

Cybex is known for its ingenuity, and this single-to-double pushchair is no exception. The frame can be expanded to accommodate an additional seat. You can use the pushchair as twins from birth by putting in two cocoons for babies, each costing PS59. These cocoons create enclosed lie-flat spaces. The large basket of shopping behind the seat lets it be used in mono mode with just one child. It comes with front and rear suspension which means it can take on bumps and uneven surfaces better. A top pick among our reviewers.

Available in a range of elegant colors.

Tandem

If you're planning to have twins you will need a tandem pushchair. This allows each child to sit and interact with each other. They are great for trips to the zoo as the children can look at the animals together. They're also perfect for parents who have to keep an eye on their toddler and the other eye on their infant, as they can see both of them at the same time.

Some tandem pushchairs provide ultra versatility as they can change back to single mode. This is especially useful when you are planning to have more children than two (or in the event that your child who is the oldest doesn't require an extra buggy). This means you won't be left with an empty pushchair to put away which can be expensive.

For example for instance, the Cybex Venus can be used in both mono and double mode and has a smart frame that opens wide to allow for an additional seat. This isn't the heaviest of pushchairs, but it does come with a large basket for shopping that sits behind the front seat when in double mode (and behind the seat in mono mode). The seats can be placed to face each other or one can be set higher, so that it can look over the other and see what they're doing.

Other double tandem pushchairs, such as the Joolz Geo 3, are able to seat one above the other or side by side. They feature a sleek, compact frame that makes it easier to maneuver through doors and aisles in supermarkets Some models can also be used as a jogging stroller or on rough terrain due to a four-wheel suspension and wide rear wheels.

A tandem pushchair can also be used to carry two carrycots or a car with a buggy seat. You can save money by establishing a travel system at the beginning, and avoiding separate purchases. It's important to keep in mind that tandems are heavier and longer than single pushchairs and may feel less stable when as you go over uneven surfaces. They also tend to need dismantling in order to fit into cars.