5. Pushchair Projects For Any Budget

Choosing a Double Pushchair Twin

If you have twins you'll require a double pushchair in order to get them from A to B. Our range comprises of twin prams as well as double buggies with various configurations to meet your family's needs.

Choose a stroller that folds with one step and is easy to lift into your car seat pram. You might also want an ultra-lightweight design, particularly if you're tackling busy high streets.

Side-by-Side

This is the most commonly used double pushchair. It can usually seat two children side by side. They tend to be a bit wider than single pushchairs. This means they may be less nimble on the footpaths and may be a bit difficult to navigate between kerbs when a car seat is attached. The extra size allows them to move more easily through doorways, and they are more evenly distributed, so it is easier to carry around on your back.

Many models can be used from birth as twin sale prams and accommodate a carrycot or two car seats. Some can even convert into a single mode with a basket alongside (like the Cybex Venus).

One of the most excellent examples of this is the Bugaboo Donkey 5 which, in Twin Mode, allows you to put the rear seat and a carrycot side-by-side. This lets you create an entirely enclosed twin room and is perfect for newborns. This pram also comes with a number of really cool accessories, including newborn cocoons, which can be attached to face either direction (for a twin-facing pram) or parent facing pram towards the front (for a standard single). It's not as lightweight 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 clever frame can be expanded to accommodate two seats and can be used it as a twin from birth, thanks to the addition of two newborn cocoons (PS59 each) which provide enclosed, lie-flat areas for infants. The large shopping basket behind the seat lets it be used in mono mode with just one child. And it comes with rear and front suspensions that can handle bumps and uneven surfaces more easily. The top choice from our reviewers.

Available in a variety of stylish colors.

Tandem

If you're planning to have twins, you want a tandem pushchair that permits the children to sit side by side, so they can be able to see each one another. They are ideal for trips to the zoo as the children can look at the animals together. They are also ideal for parents who need to keep an eye on both their toddler and their baby simultaneously.

Some tandem pushchairs are very adaptable, since they can be converted to single mode. This is particularly useful if you plan to have more children than two (or when your oldest child isn't a need for a buggy any longer). This will help you avoid having to store a buggy empty, which can be expensive.

The Cybex Venus, for example can be used in mono or double mode. Its frame expands to allow for an additional seat. It's not the lightest of pushchairs however it does come with a large basket that can be placed behind the front seat in double mode or at the back if in mono mode. The seats can either be positioned so that they face one opposite or higher up to see what the other is doing.

Other double tandem pushchairs, such as the Joolz Geo 3 can seat one on top of the other, or side-by-side. They feature a sleek, compact frame that makes them easier to navigate through doorways and supermarket aisles, and some models can be used as a jogging stroller or on rough terrain thanks to a four-wheel suspension as well as wide rear wheels.

A tandem pushchair can be used to transport two carrycots or a car with a buggy seat. This allows you to build a travel system right from the beginning and save money on additional purchases. Remember that tandems are heavier and longer and may be less stable when bumping up the kerbs or going over uneven surfaces. They also tend to need dismantling to fit into cars.