Finding the Best Twin Pushchair
If you have twins or a toddler and baby, choosing the right twin pushchair is crucial to ensure they are comfortable on your travels. These models are lightweight and easy to set-up, with plenty of features.
The egg2 is a sleek buggy that can be used as a single or a double buggy. It comes with 2 carrycots/seats. It also has 5 reclining options to ensure maximum comfort and is excellent on more rough terrain.
Side-by-Side
Parents who want to keep children close and within sight should consider twin pushchairs. They are also smaller than tandem strollers and easier to maneuver. They may not fit through certain hallways and doors. It's important to double-check the dimensions.
The best twin pushchairs prams for side-by-side are constructed of durable materials and come with numerous features to help you adjust them for your expanding family. They typically have seats that recline flat and can be adjusted in different positions. This includes two lie-flat positions specifically for newborns. There's also plenty of storage for your gear and shopping. Some have a large shopping basket that can be placed behind the seat in a parent-facing mode, giving you easy access to the items your children need during your outings.
An excellent example of a great side-by-side twin pushchair is the Mountain Buggy Duet. It's the thinnest tandem pushchair on the market and has a footprint that is similar to the footprint of a single buggy. It is also extremely lightweight and easy to maneuver over different terrains. This makes it perfect for those who love to go on outdoor adventures. It comes with a massive canopy and UPF 50+ material to ensure maximum protection against the elements.
Another great side-by-side twin pushchair is Cybex's Wave It has an innovative frame that is able to expand widthways to accommodate the second seat. It can be used as a double buggy since birth (and can be used with two car seats or carrycots) and has a handy fold that our Lab experts are awestruck by. It's also extremely comfortable for children to ride in. The seats are spacious with plenty of legroom.
The UPPAbaby vist V2 is a top option for families with two toddlers or infants. It can accommodate two infant car seat carriers and is designed to adapt to your child's needs, as the two seats can be transformed into a stand-and-sit arrangement for older siblings. The seats also recline to almost flat and come with an enclosed cover that zips in for extra protection. The one-click folding is easy and the suspension assists it to handle bumps and lumps.
Lightweight
If you're looking for a twin pushchair that's easy to use and doesn't weigh down your car take a look at the Graco DuoRider. This buggy can hold two children in comfort and folds down with one hand to fit into the most compact of spaces. It has a sturdy steel frame, which is among the lightest in the market. It can also be expanded to accommodate twin seats or carrycots.
Reversible DuoRider Seats let siblings face each other, either you or the exciting world around them. The calf support and canopy can be adjusted separately, so both can enjoy a comfortable ride. It's suitable from birth until toddler and fits through standard doorways too, making it a practical choice for moms of twins.
Another reversible twin stroller that's ideal for families with children is the egg2. This stylish single-to dual stroller can accommodate 2 infant car seats or carrycots, making it a great double buggy. It comes with a large and spacious basket so that you can easily carry all your essentials.
It's worth thinking about a light twin pushchair that comes with add-ons such as extra sunshades and rain covers to make life easier, particularly when you travel. Cup holders and snack trays are great for parents, too.
The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is a stylish and compact city buggy. It's perfect for public transport as well as shopping aisles. It can carry twins, a baby and a toddler or even three kids with the help of a 'PiggyBack' board (sold separately for a price of PS120). It comes with front suspension, which allows it to withstand rough surfaces too. Its single-hand fold is easy to use and our lab experts appreciate the speed that it opens and shuts. It also has a generous basket, with front and rear suspensions to help improve handling on difficult terrain. The only downside to this stroller is that its fabric is not as luxurious as some of the alternatives we've looked at. But, it's still a affordable twin stroller.
Tandem
A popular choice for twins and larger families alike, the tandem twin pushchair is a single pushchair that can be modified to accommodate two carrycots or infant seats - or Folding Pram a mixture of both. A lot of double travel systems utilize this design and are compatible with a wide variety of car seats (although not all). This type of pushchair could be wider than a standard side-by-side, but it is easier to get through doors and onto public transportation. It can feel less stable when bouncing up kerbs because of its heavier weight. It may need to be dismantled to fit into a car.
Some tandem buggy frames are suitable for use as singles, with a rumble seat added in front, back or underneath. This is ideal for children of different age. The iCandy Peach is one example, offering 16 different seating options. It also folds up compactly when not in use. The Joolz Geo, another smart choice for city dwellers is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can be used by twins as well as an infant and toddler with its 'piggyback ' board.
The iCandy Wave also makes a stylish twin pushchair, since it can be used as a single with your toddler at the front or as a parent-facing double with both children facing towards the rear. It is easy to fold in a single click and compatible with a variety of car seats. However, you will have to purchase adapters for cars that aren't made by iCandy.
The Phil & Teds Sport tandem stroller is a sleek and stylish tandem stroller with an extremely compact footprint. Its all-wheel suspension and single swivel wheels on the front make it an excellent off-roader. The pushchair isn't as light as some other models but it is a budget-friendly option and comes with plenty of extras that competitors sell separately. The seat is of a good height so that older children can sit comfortably.
Convenient
Twin strollers (sometimes called duo or tandem strollers) are great for families that need to transport two children of a similar age. Most twin strollers have side-byside seating, but some come in various configurations that allow you to choose the most comfortable model for your family.
The Graco DuoRider, for example, has an easy fold that can be folded with one hand and is packed with customizable features that children and parents will love. You can adjust their recline, calf supports, and canopy to suit your needs making it a practical choice for mothers looking for a simple, double pushchair.
It can be used with two car seats or carrycots. In mono mode, it's narrower and easier to maneuver through doors and public transport. The iCandy Wave, which is popular among image-conscious parents is customizable by adding a variety of additional accessories to match your personal style.
The clever frame that expands in size and allows seat units to be put in and removed with just a single click was a big delight for our lab experts. They also loved how big it was, with a large shopping basket as well as front and rear suspension to ease the way over bumps and uneven surfaces. In twin mode, they felt it was to be a bit too long, and when using two carrycots or seat that both children face forward, which could be an issue for others.
The Joolz Urban Glide offers another great option for running. It can be adjusted so that it can be used with one or two children in car seats. It comes with a huge canopy that can be enlarged to give adequate coverage and it has a peekaboo feature, which both kids will love. It's heavier than other models, but our lab experts noticed that it was able to roll effortlessly. It also included plenty of storage space under its undercarriage.