Our pick of the best double buggies and products for twins
Expecting more than one baby, or already have a toddler with a new baby on the way? We look at twin pushchairs and essential buys for your growing family
Mamas & Papas Duette City Scape, £849
Forward facing, rearward facing or face to face, this stylish stroller gives you and your baby's the ultimate choice.
Great for twin babies, baby/toddler, or twin toddlers, this classic inline pram is ideal for twins. This smart stroller is super versatile and offers great suspension too.
Available from Mamas & Papas.
Twice As Nice Change Bag, £85
Twins means double joy but also a need for a changing bag with double the amount of compartments and lots of extra space!
With double the compartments, space and bottle holders, mums of multiples can head out with everything they need, and the bag can be used as a stylish tote later.
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Available from Pink Lining.
Britax B-Dual Travel System, £449.99
Great for twin babies, baby/toddler, or twin toddlers, this all-in-one pushchair converts to an inline tandem twin with the addition of a seat unit (+£99.99) and/or car seat frame (+£49.99).
Other features of this single pushchair include a reversible seat unit, raincover and hood included (both included).
Available from Britax.
Harmony Duo Twin Changing Mat, £35
This change mat has a soft-touch wipeable and washable cover. Use it either as a single super-soft thick change mat, suitable for cot-tops, or separate the layers to create two side-by-side change mats for dual nappy changes.
Or why not keep each individual change mat in different rooms for convenience?
Available from Twins UK.
Bugaboo Donkey Twin, £1219
Great for twin babies, baby/toddler or twin toddlers, this side-by-side design starts as a single pushchair with storage basket alongside. Unclip and widen the chassis and it'll take a second car seat, carrycot or seat unit.
The Donkey has all the exceptional design elements of the original Bugaboo pushchair. It is pricey, but the quality (almost!) justifies the price.
For more information visit Bugaboo.
Milton Cold Water Steriliser, £12.56
The original Milton model is one of the roomiest and most cost-efficient sterilisers around. With 5-litre capacity, it holds six bottles or lots of equipment easily. It might take 15 minutes to sterilise, but you don't need to rinse and the contents will stay sterile for up to 24 hours if unopened.
Available from The Health Counter.
Phil & Teds Promenade, £659
This stylish pushchair ticks all the boxes, whether you're expecting twins or your second baby. This chic black design is smart, adaptable, sturdy yet light.
Features include: lie-flat pramette seat and can be adapted for a car seat, two carrycots, two seats or carrycot/seat combo; forward and rearward-facing seat (doubles kit +£139); adjustable handlebar.
Available from Phil & Teds.
Nuna Sena Mini Travel Cot, £120
Invest in a travel cot for each baby to help them sleep undisturbed. Small and lightweight, this new travel cot is smart, neat, includes a bassinet height for a newborn, and folds down to fit in a car boot with ease. It has a soft, supportive quilted mattress pad, too.
Available from John Lewis.
Cosatto You2, £239.99
Great for twin toddlers, or toddler/baby, this fun pushchair offers many different design combinations. It's light and manoeuvrable - perfect for on-the-go mums.
Features include: Suitable from birth; forward-facing only; footmuff with zip-off fleece lining included; two shopping baskets; three seat-recline positions; umbrella fold with auto-lock; raincover included.
For more information visit Cosatto.
Available from Argos.
Harmony Duo Twins Feeding Cushion, £75
If breastfeeding, use this Harmony Duo Twins Feeding Cushion white side up to gently angle your twins towards you for a successful latch. The dark side cradles your twins at the correct position for bottlefeeding.
Available from Twins UK.
Maclaren Techno Twin, £330
Great for baby/toddler or twin toddlers, the Maclaren Techno Twin fits through standard doorways and includes an umbrella fold.
Features of this lightweight buggy include: Suitable from birth, with five-position seat recline; raincover and sun visors, footmuff, extendable leg rests. Umbrella fold.
Medela Symphony, from £45 to hire
A good pump allows you to express quickly, which will help make feeding more than one child easier.
This hospital-grade breast pump, is proven to reduce pumping time through faster let-down and milk flow and remove as much milk as a breastfeeding baby. Plus, you can get it delivered so you can try before you buy! Prices start from £45 for the first 14 days' hire.
Available from Medela.
Mamix Ovla "for two" Crib, £660
Mamix have designed the world’s first crib especially designed for twins. Made in Italy, the Mamix Ovla "for two" Crib provides the perfect solution for newborn twins who crave the comfort of having their sibling close by.
Parents can choose to divide the crib with a detachable cotton ‘wall’ or keep it as an open space. Crafted from 100% natural cotton and natural beech wood, the round shape creates a ‘nest’ environment where babies can feel safe and comfortable.
Twins can be rocked to sleep in their crib (rocking motion can be enabled and disabled) or wheeled around your home with ease thanks to the adjustable wheels on the base.
Available from Huggle.
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