Double Pushchairs
This is a pushchair designed for two children, and comes in a variety of styles:
- Side-by-side pushchair with one wide pushchair for two
- Tandem with one behind the other
- Tandem with one underneath the other
Double pushchairs are suitable for two babies, or a toddler and a baby, up to the age of four years. However, it should be noted that not all double pushchairs are suitable for twins. Some double pushchairs are only suitable for a newborn and a toddler, rather than two babies of the same age. For example, with the Graco Stadium Duo, which is a tandem pushchair, the front position is only suitable from 6 months whilst the rear seat is suitab
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from birth.
Some double pushchairs have three wheels for extra manoeuvrability,
as these pushchairs can often be heavy and awkward to manoeuvre, particularly if there is an older child on one side. Wheels that swivel and lock may also provide extra help in steering the pushchair. Some twin pushchairs,
such as the Maclaren Twin Technopushchair, enable babies to be side-by-side in one slightly
wider pushchair with two independent seats. The independent recline function of the Maclaren Twin Techno pushchair means that whilst it is ideal for newborn twins, it is also a good choice if you have a newborn baby and an older toddler.
Alternatively, some tandem pushchairs enable babies to sit one behind another, such as the Jane Powertwin Pro pushchair, meaning that they are narrower and often easier to take out and about than side-by-side pushchairs. A further benefit of tandem pushchairs is that putting one child in front of the other can enable a newborn baby to sleep undisturbed by an older toddler who may also be sharing the pushchair.
Tandem pushchairs are, however, significantly longer than twin pushchairs, and often less compact when collapsed. Tandem pushchairs are generally outgrown more quickly than side-by-side pushchairs, especially if there is a limited amount of legroom. Tandem pushchairs are also available where the seats are positioned with one child slightly underneath the other. This type of pushchair usually enables a baby from 6 months to
sit facing outwards, whilst a newborn baby is positioned further back and slightly underneath.
