Buggies - what types are there?
There are so many buggies to choose from, but which one is right for you? Here are the main styles you'll see on shelves and online...
Posted: 13 July 2010
by Susannah Osborne
Twin buggy
A twin buggy transports two children, not necessarily of the same age, side by side. It’s not just a buggy for twins. A twin buggy may have a reclining mechanism in each seat, so you can independently operate each seat.
The major plus points of a twin buggy is that both children get to look out and around, and they’re a good choice for twins or babies born quite close together.
Pushing two children is hard work at the best of times but the weight of a twin buggy can make it even harder. Look out for lighter models that are under 15kg.
Most twin buggies are around 75cm wide, so if you intend to spend a lot of time at the shops, a tandem buggy might be a better option for you. If you do decide to buy a twin buggy, check the width of your front door first!
If you're unsure whether to buy a twin or tandem, here are the pros and cons of each, and our buyer's guide to double buggies will take you step by step through buying the right one.
So what do you think?
