If you have two young children, twins or just two under 3s you will need a pushchair or stroller that can carry both of your children. It is obviously impossible for one person to push two buggies, so there are some very cleverly designed pushchairs that are suitable for two children.

There are two main types of pushchair/stroller that are suitable for two children. There is a twin pushchair and there is a tandem pushchair.

Twin pushchairs are by far the most common design and you will surely have seen many of these before. They have two front-facing seats side-by-side.

Tandem pushchairs have two forward-facing seats, one in front of the other, and are suitable for children of differing ages. To remember the difference, you can think of a tandem bicycle where two people are seated one in-front and one-behind.

How do you decide which is most suitable for you? Well, each type of pushchair has its own distinct advantages and disadvantages.

You will find that a twin pushchair (side-by-side, remember?) is most suitable for two newborns or children of differing ages. Twin pushchairs usually have adjustable seats with lie-flat position that operate independently, swivel front wheels for manoeuvrability and one or two shopping baskets. So, for example, your two year old can sit upright while your 6 month old baby lies flat.

A tandem pushchair will have adjustable seats with lie-flat positions that will operate independently of each other. They are quite long and not as easy to turn tight corners. They are narrower than twin strollers.

It is vital to make sure you choose the most suitable pushchair for you. Many parents often choose an unsuitable pushchair before they find the right one that suits their requirements.