Say "Yes" To These 5 Pushchair Tips

Choosing a Double Pushchair Twin

When you have twins, you need a double pushchair in order to get them from A to B. Our selection includes a variety of twin prams and double buggies that come in a variety of configurations to suit your family requirements.

Choose a stroller which can be folded in one step, and easily put into your car. You may also want an ultra-light design that is easy to navigate and manoeuvre, particularly if you have busy roads to tackle.

Side-by-Side

They are the most popular type of double pushchair and usually can accommodate two children together. They are usually wider than single pushchairs. This can make them less agile on footpaths. It is also difficult to navigate between kerbs when the car seat is in place. However, the extra width means that they're usually easier to navigate through doorways and are distributed more evenly making them more comfortable to carry on your back.

Many models can be used as early as birth as twin prams and will accommodate a carrycot or two car seats. Some models can be converted to one mode with a basket on the side (like the Cybex Venus).

One of the most impressive examples of this is the Bugaboo Donkey 5 which, in Twin Mode, allows you to put the rear seat and a carrycot side-by-side. This allows you to create a fully enclosed twin space and is perfect for newborns. This pram store near me comes with some really cool accessories, such as the pram newborn cocoons, which can be put on either facing forwards or in any direction (for twin-facing prams). It's not as lightweight as some other options however it's very cleverly constructed.

Lightweight

Cybex is known for innovation and this pushchair that converts from a single to a double is no exception. The frame can be enlarged to accommodate another seat. You can use the pushchair as a twin stroller from birth by putting in two cocoons for babies that cost PS59 each. These cocoons are enclosed and create lie-flat spaces. The large shopping basket behind the seat allows it to be used in mono mode for one child. It comes with front and rear suspension that allows it to handle bumps and uneven surfaces with ease. Our reviewers chose this car as their top choice.

Available in a variety of stylish colors.

Tandem

If you plan to have twins you will need a tandem pushchair. This allows each child to sit and see each other. They are perfect for visiting the zoo as the children can observe the animals together. These are also great for parents who want to keep an eye on their toddler and baby simultaneously.

Some tandem pushchairs provide ultra versatility as they can change back to single mode. This is particularly useful for families with more than two kids (or only your oldest doesn't need a buggy anymore). This will save you from having to store a buggy empty, which can be expensive.

The Cybex Venus, for example can be used in mono or double mode. The frame can be expanded to accommodate an additional seat. It's not the lightest of pushchairs, but it does come with an enormous shopping basket that sits behind the front seat when in double mode (and behind the seat when it's mono mode). The seats can be positioned so that they face each other, or one can be positioned higher so that it can be able to look over the other and see what they're doing.

Other double tandem pushchairs such as the Joolz Geo 3 can seat one on top of the other or side-by-side. They feature a sleek, compact frame that makes it easier to maneuver through doors and aisles of supermarkets, and some models can even be used as a jogging stroller or on rough terrain due to a four-wheel suspension as well as large rear wheels.

Another benefit 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 entire travel system from the beginning, and avoiding separate purchases. It's important to keep in mind, however, that tandems can be heavier and longer than single pushchairs, and can feel less stable in bumping into kerbs or over uneven surfaces. These pushchairs must also be dismantled to fit in cars.