8 Tips To Enhance Your Pushchair Game

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Choosing a Double Pushchair Twin

If you have twins, you need a double pushchair in order to get them from A to B. Our range includes a range of twin prams as well as double buggies that come in a variety of configurations to meet your family's needs.

Look for a pushchair that folds in a single step and is easy to carry into your car. You might also want lightweight designs that are easy to maneuver and navigate especially if you have busy streets to tackle.

Side-by-Side

These are the most common type of double pushchair that can typically seat 2 children in a row. They are generally wider than single pushchairs, meaning they're less agile on the footpaths and may be a bit difficult to navigate up and down the kerbs with a car attached. However, the extra width means that they're often a lot more comfortable to maneuver through doorways and are distributed more evenly making them easier to carry on your back.

They can be used as a twin foldable pram from birth and many models can accommodate a carrycot or 2 car seats. Some models can be converted into one mode, with a basket beside (like the Cybex Venus).

One of the best examples of this is the Bugaboo Donkey 5 which, in Twin Mode, allows you to fit the rear seat and a carrycot side by side. This creates a fully enclosed space for twins, and is ideal for newborns. The pram sale comes with very cool accessories, including the newborn cocoons that can be positioned either facing towards the front or in any direction (for twin-parent facing pushchair prams). It's not as light as some other options, but it's really cleverly constructed.

Lightweight

Cybex is renowned for its unique pushchairs, and the single-to-double is no exception. Its clever frame expands widthways to take two seats and you can use it as a twin from birth with the addition of two infant cocoons (PS59 each) which create enclosed lie-flat spaces for babies. The large basket of shopping behind the seat lets it be used in mono mode for one child. It comes with both front and rear suspension that allows it to handle bumps and uneven surfaces better. Our reviewers picked this car as their top choice.

Available in a variety elegant colors.

Tandem

If you're planning to have twins, you want a tandem running pushchair that allows the children to sit side by side and look at each one another. They are perfect for visiting the zoo, as children can watch the animals together. These are also great for parents who want to watch both their toddler and baby simultaneously.

Some tandem pushchairs offer extreme flexibility since they can be converted back to single mode. This is especially handy if you're planning to have more than two children (or only your oldest child is no longer a need for a buggy). This means that you won't have an empty pushchair to put away and can be expensive.

For example, the Cybex Venus can be used in mono or double mode and has a smart frame that opens wide to accommodate a second seat. This isn't the lightest of pushchairs, however it comes with an enormous shopping basket which is located behind the front seat in double mode (and in the back of the seat in mono mode). The seats can either be set up so that they face each the other or higher to be able to see what each is doing.

Some double pram tandem pushchairs such as the Joolz Geo 3, are able to seat one above the other or side by side. The slim, sleek frame makes it easy to maneuver through doorways and aisles of supermarkets. Some models can be used on uneven terrain or for a jogging walk thanks to their wide rear wheels and four-wheel suspension.

A tandem pushchair can also be used to carry two carrycots or a car and buggy seat. This allows you to build a travel system from the outset and save money on separate purchases. Keep in mind that tandems are more heavy and longer, and they may be less stable when bumping up kerbs or navigating uneven surfaces. They also tend to need dismantling to fit into cars.