Walking together: TOP-5 strollers for twins

The Peg Perego Aria Twin stroller is designed for twins or weather-related children and has two parallel chairs of the same size. Previously, a modification of this model with an index of 60/40 with different seat widths was also produced in the line of the famous Italian manufacturer.

The main advantage of the stroller is its light weight. 8.3 kg is an acceptable indicator for "walks" designed for one child. In fact, the Peg Perego Aria Twin is one of the few models for twins, with the operation of which in most cases the mother can cope on her own.

The stroller is quite compact. When folded, it fits in most car boots. The width of 77 cm allows you to enter a standard doorway, public transport, any cargo, as well as many modern elevators (with the exception of Soviet—built panel houses).

Peg Perego Aria Twin received 4 pairs of paired cast wheels. The front ones are rotatable, which ensures good manoeuvrability and controllability of the model. The diameter of all wheels is small — 15 cm. This causes not the best patency and smoothness of the course on a bad road surface, and even more so on snow or sand.

Each seat of the "walk" provides autonomous adjustment of the backrest and footrest. 5-point belts and protective bumpers will take care of the safety of the kids. Parents can look after the children through viewing windows in folding hoods.

The disadvantages of the Peg Perego Aria Twin include a small package. It does not even include a cape for legs and a raincoat, which means you can not do without purchasing additional accessories. But this disadvantage is explained by the democratic price of the stroller. The disadvantages also include not too wide seats (25 cm): grown-up kids get cramped.

In general, given the credibility of the manufacturer, the Peg Perego Aria Twin is one of the most affordable solutions for parents of twins or weathers who need an extremely light stroller.

The Hauck Roadster Duo SLX stroller has been offered to parents of twins and weathers for several years. The German manufacturer regularly updates this model of "walking", folding book, as it remains very popular among buyers.

Hauck Roadster Duo SLX received 4 large cast rubber wheels on shock-absorbing suspensions. The front ones are rotatable with a locking function. These features provide good cross-country ability and manoeuvrability, rather soft and quiet running even on an imperfect road.

Both seats of the "walk" provide individual adjustment of the backrest and footrests. The width of the chairs is 31 cm each, so that the kids will not be cramped even in winter clothes. The bumper is complemented by groin straps, it is removable, as well as rather large hoods, and the inner seat liner.

The stroller will not fit into a standard elevator (width 76 cm), but this is the "trouble" of most models for twins.

The useful features of the Hauck Roadster Duo SLX include compatibility with Tragenest branded carrier cradles. Having bought them, the stroller can be turned into a transformer and used from the moment of the twins' birth.

The disadvantage of the Hauck Roadster Duo SLX is that the handle is not height—adjustable. It can become a problem for parents of low or, conversely, quite tall. The second drawback is the small delivery package. The absence of a raincoat, a cape for legs and a mosquito net in most cases will force parents to spend extra money on the purchase of necessary accessories. But, probably, this is the reason for the very affordable price of the model in comparison with competitors' offers. Of the minor shortcomings, it is worth highlighting a not too well-thought-out folding mechanism (the wheels dirty the handle of the stroller).

Hauck Roadster Duo SLX is a relatively inexpensive solution with excellent manoeuvrability, cross—country ability and ease of control, which is always relevant for our "road conditions".

The original design with bright and stylish colours distinguishes Cosatto Supa Dupa among similar models. The British manufacturer has tried to make this vehicle conspicuous to others not only by the fact that it is a stroller for twins.

Cosatto Supa Dupa is a stroller with a cane folding mechanism. The model is quite compact in width (72 cm) and relatively light (less than 14 kg). By the way, skillful parents manage to drive into a slightly smaller doorway even with babies, partially folding the stroller on the go.

The walking stick received 6 double pairs of wheels, which guarantee excellent stability. But they are all quite small, so the cross-country ability and ease of driving on a bad road leave much to be desired. The presence of swivel front wheels improves the manoeuvrability of the stroller.

The Cosatto Supa Dupa hoods, which fold out if necessary, have silicone niches for placing tablets, allowing you to combine a walk with watching cartoons. On the back side of the hood there is a pocket in which there is a speaker with a slot for connecting a player or a mobile phone: you can turn on a lullaby or a favorite song for kids. In addition, the hood has original round-shaped viewing windows.

In addition to standard accessories (raincoat, foot wrap), the delivery package includes two thermos bags for bottles, a cup holder, a pair of fleece headrests.

A serious disadvantage of Cosatto Supa Dupa is the lack of a protective bumper, which, however, can be purchased separately. Another disadvantage is the lack of a depreciation system. The shortcomings include rather narrow seats (28 cm), which become uncomfortable for rather large babies.

The Italian "walk" for twins CAM Twin Pulsar is the winner in the best product category at the exhibition of children's goods in Hong Kong in 2011 and complies with the European safety standard EN 1888.

The "chip" of the CAM Twin Pulsar is the sequential, not parallel placement of seats. Due to this, the stroller is narrow — only 56 cm. In width, it will fit into any elevator, however, you need to make sure that it will fit along the length, which is impressive here — 132 cm.

Another feature against the background of most analogues is the use of the proprietary Via Vai system. It allows you to install walking blocks in three variations: face to or against the movement, as well as to each other. With any option used, you can fold the stroller with a book together with the chairs.

CAM Twin Pulsar received roomy seats with large hoods. Bumpers and 5-point belts are responsible for safety. The backrest tilt is adjustable in a wide range.

It is convenient for parents to use the stroller as well. The parking brake and locking of the front swivel wheels are controlled by buttons on the handle of the stroller: you will not have to get dirty or bend over. There are viewing windows in the hoods. The upholstery is easily removable for washing.

All the required accessories are included in the delivery package. And optionally, you can buy branded Coccola cradles and car seats for the CAM Twin Pulsar CAM Area Zero Plus from 3 685 up to 5 049 ₴, thereby turning the "walk" into a universal stroller "2 in 1" or "3 in 1".

Car seats are installed by analogy with walking blocks, but adapters are used for cradles to ensure placement at different height levels.

The main disadvantage of the stroller is its heavy weight (almost 19 kg): this complicates both transportation and the management process when the kids grow up a little. Also, the disadvantages of "walking" include small front wheels (20 cm in diameter), which reduces cross-country ability and complicates management.

CAM Twin Pulsar deserves special attention in terms of convenience, functionality and quality. And if your elevator is roomy enough in length, then there will be few competitors among the models for twins.

The buggy of the American manufacturer Bumbleride is one of the most popular walking models for twins on the market. It is offered in a wide range of colours with pleasant and practical finishing materials.

Bumbleride Indie Twin received 4 large inflatable wheels of the same diameter (30 cm). They guarantee excellent handling, quiet and smooth running. The pivoting front wheels will add manoeuvrability, and the function of their fixation gives improved cross-country ability on "off-road".

According to the manufacturer's assurances, the "walk" is able to withstand 41 kg (in addition to its own weight), that is, children are already quite adults, and a lot of purchases from the supermarket. In addition to the wheels, a strong aluminium frame should take care of this.

Bumbleride Indie Twin easily passes into most doorways. The width of the chassis is 74 cm, which is a pleasant exception to the rule for the book folding mechanism (such small dimensions are characteristic of more compact canes).

Relatively small dimensions do not affect the comfort of babies. The seats are quite spacious. The backrest, footrest and large hoods are independently adjustable. The shopping compartment is large and does not sag under the weight of placed products and/or things.

The "walk" can be turned into a universal stroller by purchasing a Carrycot carrier cradle for the Indie Twin. The model is also compatible with car seats (when using adapters), for example, with Maxi Cosi products. But in the "base" the set of accessories is quite modest: the buyer receives a pump and a compartment for purchases.

The disadvantage of the stroller can be called an inconvenient mechanism for adjusting the backrest ("there are not enough hands" to lift it normally together with the baby) and a rather large weight (almost 15.5 kg). In general, Bumbleride Indie Twin has only one serious disadvantage — the price that the American brand asks for all the benefits of a "walk" with a minimum set of supplies.