Twin Prams
Twin Prams, also known as Twin Buggies, are an ideal pram for parents with more than one child who rely on a good pram for transporting their babies and toddlers around. There are a number of good options including side by side, tandem, and jogger by popular manufacturers such as Britax, Maclaren, Graco, Silvercross, and Phil and Ted's. We have reviewed the best options available to bring you the information you require below.
Side by Side Twin Prams
Side by Side Twin Prams feature two adjacent seats. They are best when used with children of an equal weight, providing excellent leg room and headroom as they grow. Research suggests that twin babies or toddlers seem to prefer being situated side by side with an equal viewpoint, and it allows the parent or guardian equal access to both.
Whilst wider than tandem prams, side by sides offer a shallower profile which sometimes gives greater control than other types of twin prams. However this width can sometimes be a disadvantage in crowded and restricted locations such as narrow passageways and single doorways.
Be sure when buying a side by side pram it incorporates the latest features, as some manufacturers have not caught up with the latest single baby travel systems such as storage baskets, sunshades and weather covers. However the right side by side pram will ensure that these features will come as standard.
Tandem Twin Prams
Tandem twin prams feature one seat in front of the other and are ideal if you have infants who are very close in age, or where there is a small difference such as a year or two in age. Tandem pras are longer than other twin prams and as one seat is in front of the other can be easier to manoeuvre through narrow spaces.
They are usually designed for babies and toddlers who are not quite the same age as one seat is usually larger than the other. You can also sometimes find that one of the seats does not fully recline which offers inadequate head support for children who are under 6 months old.
For parents with a newborn baby and a toddler often an alternative is a pram which can become a single or twin pram by using what is called a twins kit. This allows you to add a second seat when needed with designs such as the well known brand 'Phil and Teds'.
Another advantage of tandem prams is they appeal to a broader market and therefore have more accessories available such as snack trays, drink holders and sunshades.
Today a popular choice is to buy a Tandem pushchair as a three wheeler to offer greater manoeuvrability over the standard four wheeler.
Jogger Twin Prams
Jogger Twin Prams are ideal for active parents allowing you to spend time with your children whilst exercising. They are an excellent all terrain pram which often has swivel wheels that lock forward for jogging or running.
It is recommended that they should not be used for children under 3 months as the babies should be able to fully support their own heads. It is also recommended that you purchase a jogger pram with a five-point safety harness and a reliable breaking system to ensure the babies are safe whilst in use.
Jogger prams are often crafted using lightweight, durable aluminium frames providing strength whilst remaining easy to push and carry. They also have larger more rugged wheels than standard prams to allow better manoeuvrability over different terrain.