Buying a Twin Pushchair

Direct4Baby offers a range of nifty twin and double pushchairs.

Our favorites are the egg2 dual-use pushchairs. They open an entirely new window that can be adapted for toddlers and newborns with a combination carrycots and seat unit.

Side-by-Side

The children are positioned side-by-side in a side-by-side double stroller. It can be fitted with two fixed seats. They are often narrower than a single pushchair, making them easier to get through doorways and are more evenly weighed, making them easy to manoeuvre up and down kerbs.

Some seats can be adjusted to ensure that a child can lie flat and others are designed to fit carrycots. This type of twin bed is an excellent choice for babies and toddlers.

Certain models, like the Cybex Aton M5, can be transformed into a single to double stroller stroller with a basket attached to it. This is a unique option that is not just practical but also enjoyable for children. However, it is important to check that any extra accessories are compatible with the model before purchasing.

Tandem

The tandem pushchair is arranged behind the twin pushchair and offers two child-friendly spaces. This arrangement is ideal for babies of similar age as it lets you have your baby in a cozy carrycot and your toddler in a seat unit, or a baby carrier and car seat (though not all models can take both). Many of the top twin pushchairs come with a padded front seat that reclines flat, and an upright seat in the rear.

The Cybex Venus is a great example of this kind of twin pushchair. The rear seat has a full recline and is suitable for children from birth, whereas the front seat can be set either way, which means that your child can look at their older sibling or you can turn them to the world for more interaction. Add a newborn baby cocoon to each seat to create a comfortable lie-flat space for your children. The rear seat is equipped with a hood, raincover and the recline is complete.

You can also pick a model like the Joolz Geo 3 with a rear seat that can be popped up to reveal a huge shopping basket when not being used. This allows you to easily maneuver a double pushchair through narrow doors, making it the ideal option for urban adventures. The curvature of the frame and the four-wheel suspension of this buggy makes it ideal for coping with uneven surfaces as well.

Some tandem pushchairs, like the UPPAbaby Vista 2, start as single buggies, after which a second seat could be added in front, behind or beneath. This is a cost-effective option that will last longer and gives you ultra flexibility if you're expecting a second child in the near future.

The egg2 is an iconic example of this kind of twin pushchair, which has been designed to be used in a vg a member of staff at the retailer you've chosen to measure the width of a few door frames to give you an idea of how much space you'll require for the twin pushchair.

This popular twin pushchair comes with a range of useful accessories as standard, including reversible seat liners as well as foot muffs, rain covers. It's an excellent choice for parents seeking an adaptable twin pushchair that can be used from birth and will be able to accommodate their children until the age of 4 years old. It can be used in a mono or dual mode, and comes with an innovative frame that can be expanded to accommodate a second car seat.