7 Effective Tips To Make The Most Of Your Pushchair

Choosing a Double Pushchair Twin

You require a double stroller to take your twins from one place to B. Our range of twin prams includes twin buggies that are able to be set up in a variety of ways to meet your needs.

Find a stroller that can fold in one step, and easily put into your car. You might also want a lightweight design that's easy to navigate and manoeuvre especially if you have busy high streets to traverse.

Side-by-Side

These are the most common type of double pushchair, and usually can accommodate two children side-by-side. They tend to be wider than single pushchairs. This makes them less able to maneuver on footpaths. It may also be difficult to move up and down kerbs when the car seat is in place. However the extra width means that they're often a lot 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 accommodate a carrycot or two car seats. Some models can be converted to one-mode with a basket to 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 carrycot side-by-side. This allows you to create a fully enclosed twin space, which is perfect for babies. The pram also comes with a number of really cool accessories, including newborn cocoons, which can be put on the front or back (for a twin-facing pram) or facing towards the front (for a standard single). It's not as light as other models but it's incredibly well created.

Lightweight

Cybex is known for its nifty pushchairs and the single-to-double isn't an exception. The clever frame can be expanded to take an additional seat and you can use it as a twin right from birth by incorporating the addition of two infant cocoons (PS59 each) which create enclosed lie-flat spaces for infants. It is also possible to use it as a mono mode with one child, thanks to a large basket that is placed behind the seat. It comes with both front and rear suspension which means it can take on bumps and uneven surfaces more easily. It is a top pick from our reviewers.

Available in a variety of elegant colors.

Tandem

If you're planning to have twins you will require a tandem pushchair. This allows the children to sit together and look at each one another. They are ideal for activities like going to the zoo as the children will be able to look at all the animals together. They are also great for parents who must keep an eye on their toddler and the other on their baby, as they can see both of them at the same time.

Some tandem pushchairs offer extreme flexibility since they can be converted back to single mode. This is particularly useful when you are planning to have more children than two (or if your eldest child isn't a need for an extra buggy). It means you won't have an empty pushchair to store away and can be expensive.

The Cybex Venus, for example can be used in mono or double mode. Its frame can expand to accommodate a second seat. It's not the lightest of pushchairs but it has an enormous basket that can be placed behind the front seat in double mode, or at the rear when in mono mode. The seats can either be placed in a way that they face each the other or higher to see what each is doing.

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

A tandem pushchair can be used to carry two carrycots or a car and buggy seat. This allows you to create an entire travel system from the outset and save money on additional purchases. It's worth remembering that tandems are heavier and longer than single pushchairs, and are less stable when as you go over uneven surfaces. These pushchairs also need to be dismantled for fitting into cars.