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Finding the Best Twin Pushchair
The best twin pushchair for your twins or a toddler and baby is vital to ensure they are comfortable while traveling. These unique models are light, easy to set up, and have lots of features for your little ones.
The egg2 is a stylish buggy that can be used for a single or a double buggy. It comes with 2 carrycots/seats. It also comes with 5 recline options for maximum comfort and excellent on more rough terrain.
Side-by-Side
Twin pushchairs Travel systems are a great option for parents looking to keep their kids close and within reach. They are also smaller than tandem strollers and easier to move around. However, they might not fit through some doors or hallways, so it's important to verify the dimensions.
The most effective twin pushchairs for side-by-side use are constructed of durable materials and feature many features that will allow you to adapt them to your growing family. The majority of them come with seats that recline to near-flat and can be adjusted to multiple positions, including two different lying flat positions for infants. There is also a lot of storage for your gear and shopping. Some models have an enormous basket that sits behind the seat, facing you. This lets you easily access items that your children might need on your outings.
An excellent example of a great side-by-side twin pushchair is the Mountain Buggy Duet. It's the slimmest twin pushchair available and has a footprint that's similar to the footprint of a single buggy. It is also extremely lightweight and easy to maneuver over different terrains. This makes it ideal for those who love to go on outdoor adventures. It comes with a large canopy and UPF 50+ material to ensure maximum protection against the elements.
The Wave from Cybex is a great twin pushchair that comes with frames that can be expanded in size to accommodate the second seat. It can be used from birth as double stroller (and can fit two car seats or carrycots for children) It also has an innovative one-click fold that our Lab experts love. Our testers also found it to be very comfortable for kids to ride in, and the seats are spacious with lots of legroom.
The UPPAbaby vist v2 is a popular option for families with two toddlers or infants. It can accommodate two infant car seats and is designed to grow along with your children. The two seats can be transformed into a sit-stand configuration for older siblings. The seats can also recline to almost flat and come with an integrated cover that zips up for additional protection. Its easy one-click fold makes folding a breeze and it has an effective suspension that allows it to tackle bumps and lumps.
Lightweight
The Graco DuoRider is an extremely light twin pushchair with an easy fold that won't burden your vehicle. This buggy can seat two children comfortably and folds with just one hand to fit in the most compact of spaces. It has a sturdy steel frame, which is among the lightest on the market. It can also be expanded to accommodate twin seats or carrycots.
The reversible DuoRider seats allow siblings to look at each other, or you, or the world around them. Both the canopy, as well as the calf support, can be adjusted individually so that both children have a comfortable ride. It is suitable for infants up to toddlers and can be inserted through standard doors, making it an ideal option for twin moms.
Another reversible twin pram with car seat that's ideal for families with young children is the egg2. This stylish single-to-dual triple stroller is able to take 2 carrycots, or infant car seats, making it a great double buggy for newbies and families that are growing. It comes with a large basket, so it's easy to fit everything you need.
It's worth looking into a light twin pushchair that comes with accessories like sunshades and rain covers to make life easier especially when travelling. Parents will also appreciate the convenience of cup holders and snack trays.
The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is a stylish, compact strollers city buggy. It's ideal for public transport and shopping aisles. It can be used to transport twins, a baby and a toddler, or even three kids with the help of a 'PiggyBack' board (sold separately for PS120). It comes with front suspension, which allows it to take on rougher surfaces too. Its one-handed, stand-alone fold is convenient and our lab experts are impressed by the speed that it opens and shuts. It also comes with a large basket, with front and rear suspensions to help enhance the handling on rough terrain. The only drawback is that its fabric isn't as luxurious as the other options we've reviewed. It's a reasonably priced twin stroller.
Tandem
A tandem twin pushchair is a popular choice by twins, larger families and even a combination of both. It is a single stroller that can hold two infant seats or carrycots. A lot of double travel systems utilize this style and can be used with a range of car seats (although not all). This type of pushchair can be a bit larger than a standard side by side, but it is easier to get through doors and onto public transportation. It may feel less stable when bouncing up kerbs due its heavier weight. It could also require dismantling in order to fit into a car.
Some tandem buggy frames are also capable of being used as singles, with an additional rumble seat that can be placed to the front, back or under. This is ideal for children of various ages. One model is the iCandy Peach, which offers 16 seating options, as well as an easy fold when not in use. The Joolz Geo, another smart choice for city dwellers is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can be used by twins as well as a toddler and baby thanks to its 'piggyback'.
The iCandy Wave also makes a nifty twin pushchair, as it can be used as a single with your toddler in the front or as a parent facing pushchair-facing double with both children facing towards the rear. It features a single-click fold and is compatible with a variety of car seats, although you'll need adapters for those that aren't manufactured by iCandy.
The Phil & Teds Sport is a stylish tandem stroller with a super-narrow footprint that will enable you to maneuver through narrow aisles and tight spaces with ease, while its all-wheel suspension and single swivel front wheels make it a suitable off-roader for those wet days out. The pushchair might not be as lightweight as other models, but it's a budget option that comes with a lot of extras rival brands sell separately. The seat is at a decent height to ensure that children of a certain age can sit comfortably.
Convenient
The twin stroller (also known as duo or tandem strollers) is a fantastic option for families who need to transport children of similar ages. Most twin strollers come with side-by-side seating, but some come in different configurations to allow you to choose the most comfortable one for your family.
The Graco DuoRider, for example, has one-hand folding and is packed with customizable comfort features that both children will enjoy. You can alter the recline, calf support and canopy to your preference making it a practical option for moms who want a simple, double pushchair.
It can accommodate two carrycots or car seats and can be used in mono mode for smaller frames that are easier to manoeuvre through doors and on public transport. The iCandy Wave is popular with image-conscious parents and can be customized with a range of extras to match your personal style.
Our lab experts loved the ease of set up, with a clever frame that expands in width and takes the seat units in and out with a single click. The lab experts also loved how spacious it was with a large shopping basket with front and rear suspensions to assist with bumps and uneven surfaces. They did find it slightly long in twin mode and when using the two carrycots or seats, both children must face forwards, which might be an issue for some.
The Joolz Urban Glide is another excellent jogging option that can be adapted to use with just one or two children in car seats. It has a big canopy that can be expanded to give adequate coverage and also a peekaboo feature that kids and adults alike will love. It's heavier than other models, but our experts in the lab found that it rolled smoothly. It also included plenty of storage space under its undercarriage.