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Choosing a Double Pushchair Twin You'll require a double stroller to transport your twins from A to B. Our range comprises of twin prams as well as double buggies in various configurations to suit your family needs. Choose a stroller which can be folded in one step, and easily put into your car. You might also want lightweight designs that are easy to maneuver and navigate especially when you have busy high streets to traverse. Side-by-Side They are the most commonly used type of double pushchair and can typically seat 2 children in a row. They tend to be a bit wider than single pushchairs, meaning they are less agile on the sidewalk and can be a bit difficult to navigate up and down kerbs when a car seat is attached. However, the extra width does mean that they're usually easier to navigate through doorways and are more evenly distributed making them easier to carry on your back. Many models can be used as early as birth as twin prams, and can 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). The Bugaboo Donkey 5 is a excellent example of this. In Twin Mode, you can put the rear seat next to a carrycot. This creates a totally enclosed space for twins, and is perfect for babies. The pram comes with amazing accessories, such as the newborn cocoons that can be positioned either facing toward the forward direction or in any direction (for twin-facing prams). It's not as light as other options but it is extremely well-thought out. Lightweight Cybex is known for its unique pushchairs, and the single-to double is no exception. The frame can be expanded to accommodate another seat. It is possible to use the pushchair as twins from birth by adding two newborn cocoons for a total of PS59. These cocoons create lie-flat areas that are enclosed. The large basket of shopping behind the seat lets it be used in mono mode for a single child. And it has front and rear suspension to tackle bumps and uneven surfaces more easily. Our reviewers selected this car as their top pick. Available in a range of elegant colors. pushchairsandprams.uk If you're planning to have twins, you need a tandem pushchair that allows the children to be seated side by side, so they can be able to see each one another. These are great for things such as visiting the zoo as the children can look at all the animals together. They are also ideal for parents who want to keep an eye on their toddler and baby at the same time. Some tandem pushchairs provide ultra flexibility as they can convert back to single mode. This is especially useful for families with more than two kids (or only your oldest child is no longer a need for a buggy). This means that you won't have an empty pushchair to store away and can be expensive. The Cybex Venus, for example, can be used either in mono or double mode. The frame can be expanded to accommodate a second seat. It's not the lightest of pushchairs, but it does come with a large shopping basket which is located behind the front seat in double mode (and at the back of the seat in mono mode). The seats can be positioned to face each other or one can be positioned higher, so that it can see over the other and observe what they're up to. Other double tandem pushchairs, like the Joolz Geo 3, are equipped to place one on top of the other or side by side. The slim, sleek frame makes it easier to maneuver through doors and aisles of supermarkets. Certain models can be used on uneven terrain, or for a jogging walk thanks to their large rear wheels and four-wheel suspension. Another benefit of a tandem pushchair is that it can take two carrycots, or a car seat, and a buggy seat. This allows you to build a travel system from the outset and save money on additional purchases. Keep in mind that tandems are more heavy and longer, and they may appear less stable when you bump into kerbs and going over uneven surfaces. These pushchairs must also be dismantled in order to fit into cars.