Double pushchair vs pushchair: which is better?
Short answer: They do different jobs. A double pushchair is a pushchair for two children, either side-by-side or tandem (one behind the other). A pushchair is a wheeled seat for babies and toddlers, often with a reclining seat and sometimes a carrycot option. Choose by your baby's stage, your space and how long you want to use it.
Double pushchair
Used for twins or siblings close in age.
- Side-by-side models are often wider, so measure doorways. Tandems are narrower but longer.
- Check which seats can take a carrycot or car seat.
- Check the folded size and weight.
Pushchair
Used from the age the maker states for the seat (some recline flat from birth, others are for older babies).
- Check the minimum age for the seat and how far it reclines.
- Try the fold, the weight and the basket size.
- Look at the wheels and suspension for your usual routes.
| Double pushchair | Pushchair | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical use | for twins or siblings close in age | from the age the maker states for the seat (some recline flat from birth, others are for older babies) |
What the guidance says
- Never put twins together in a Moses basket or small cot. Before they can roll, move them into their own cots.
- It is fine for a baby to fall asleep in a car seat while you travel, but take them out as soon as you arrive.
Related questions
How long can you use a double pushchair?
For twins or siblings close in age.
How long can you use a pushchair?
From the age the maker states for the seat (some recline flat from birth, others are for older babies).
Shop at Baby Kingdom
Browse double & tandem pushchairs
- Evie Double Wardrobe - Cashmere
- Nika Double Wardrobe - Aspen
- Astrid Double Wardrobe - Satin
- Aries Double Prime Auto-Fold Stroller
Check each product page for its exact dimensions, mattress size, age and weight limits and safety standards.
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Sources
- The Lullaby Trust: Baby mattresses and bedding (accessed 2026-10-21)
- NHS: Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) (accessed 2026-10-21)
General information only, not medical advice. Always follow your product's instructions. If you are worried about your baby, contact your GP, health visitor or 111. In an emergency, call 999.