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Buying a Twin Pushchair From Birth

A stylish and sleek pushchair that expands into a twin in one click. In twin mode the frame is narrower and still has room for a basket beside each seat or carrycot. It can also take two car seats or carrycots based on the age of your children.

The Venus comes with a baby Cocoon that creates a lie-flat and world-facing environment for infants. The UPPAbaby team has even tweaked the design to let you attach two cocoons side-by-side.

Easy to manoeuvre

A twin pushchair is among the most popular baby products, right after the car seat. It will be the baby's place of residence for a long time so it's essential to make it easy to move. The Roma Gemini was a favorite of our home testers because it's light, compact and has a great steering. It also comes with a variety of extras that rival brands sell separately, including a fleecey padded seat liner.

Silver Cross Wave is a ideal choice for twins and siblings of different ages, because it can be used with two car seats or carrycots (it can be used in mono mode). The clever frame expands widthways when you need to use the double buggy for twins seat, yet keeps a single footprint when in mono mode, making it much easier to navigate narrow spaces than side-by-side buggies.

Our testers loved the look of this pushchair as well as its numerous features. It was easy to use. It folds easily in a single click and compatible with most car seat models. It's a little long when it's in double mode, but you can buy a "sidepack" for PS45 to make it more compact.

Convenient storage

If you have more than one child and a twin pushchair for birth with a handy and easily accessible storage space will help you keep everything well-organized. Pick a model that has an enormous basket under for storing all the extra accessories such as baby changing mats, rain covers and nappy bags. It's also a great idea to include the cup and snack tray to the holder so that you aren't bending over behind your child to grab drinks or snacks when they're hungry.

Tandem twin pushchairs, with one seat behind the other, are great for siblings of varying age, but they can be a bit more difficult to manoeuvre through narrow spaces than side-by-side models. The CYBEX Gazelle S and Silver Cross Wave offer the best tandem options for twins while the Evenflo Pivot Xpand double running stroller is more budget-friendly and can take two infant car seats or bassinets in double mode.

The UPPAbaby Vista 2 stroller is a twin stroller that is able to be used from birth. It can be used with two infant car seat or carrycots, and can be used in small double stroller mode. It can be paired with the UPPAbaby PiggyBack Board make it work for three children. In single-seat configuration, it offers plenty of storage space too as a large under-seat storage basket that's large enough to fit a large shopping bag. It comes with a massive canopy that provides excellent protection from sun or rain and it's also a breeze to check on your baby by using the clever peekaboo hoods.

Baby is a comfortable fit for both

The best twin umbrella stroller pushchairs from birth are designed to ensure both children are comfortable during strolls. Be sure to look out for seats with padding with recline features, as well as adjustable bar for the calf. These features will allow your child to relax and stretch or sit straight up to observe their surroundings.

It is also worthwhile to look for a twin pram that has one handlebar, making it easier to steer the pram with one hand. This will help you to navigate busy shopping streets and negotiate tight turns. Some double buggies have two handlebars but this may be difficult to control and could require both hands for pushing.

Some twin pushchairs are able to accommodate various combinations of infant car seats so you can alter them as your babies develop. For example the Peach 7 offers two world-facing seats suitable from birth, a cosy parent-facing carrycot, and an infant seat, making it the perfect choice for siblings of various age.

Other options include the UPPAbaby Vista 2 that can be used with twins, a baby and toddler or even three kids by affixing the UPPAbaby PiggyBack board. It is simple to use and folds compactly.

Tandem buggies offer an elegant design than side-by-side models and are a great option for twins. One seat is padded and reclines to a full angle for infants while the other is more upright and suitable for toddlers. They can be transformed into one stroller by removing the seat in the front. Some aren't able to be slid onto public transportation, and they might not be as stable when moving up and down kerbs as a single-pushchair.

Certain models can fold up smaller than others. This is important when your storage space in your home is restricted. The egg2 is a stylish option that can be used as a single or double and has a wide range of carrycot and infant car seats, so you can modify to your twins' needs as they grow. It's also available in a variety of colors and features a lovely contemporary style.

Easy to clean

Regular cleaning and maintenance will keep your stroller in good condition for years to come. This will prevent problems like fabric stains, odours and mould growth and also extend the life of your pushchair.

Start by vacuuming the pushchair to get rid of dirt and grime, as well as crumbs and crumbs in all areas with a flexible nozzle attachment. This will let you reach into every crevice seams, seams and fabric parts such as the seat canopy and the basket.

Once the vacuuming is complete, follow the manufacturer's guidelines for removing fabric seat coverings, pads and liners from the frame of the chassis, and then washing them on a delicate cycle using a mild detergent appropriate for infants. Make sure all parts are dry prior to reassembling to avoid water damage or corrosion.

To get rid of any odours that have hardened or sticky messes, you should regularly clean the non-fabric components of your twin stroller. This includes the hinges, wheels and folding components. If needed an lubricant based on silicone should be used as recommended by the manufacturer to ensure smooth and consistent movement of all components. Regular inspections of your twin pushchair will reveal any signs of wear and tear and enable you to fix these promptly to minimize the chance of further problems.