Pushing two children at once is its own logistical sport. The right double pram fits through your front door, fits in your boot, and steers with one hand at a cafe counter. Picks below are on Amazon AU and Amazon US.
In this guide
Our top picks at a glance
| Pick | Best for | Rating | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bugaboo Donkey 5Best Premium | Twins from birth | ★ 4.8 | $$$$ | Amazon AU Amazon US |
UPPAbaby Vista V3 with RumbleSeatBest Convertible | Two under two (sequential) | ★ 4.8 | $$$$ | Amazon AU Amazon US |
Mountain Buggy Duet V3Best Doorway-Width | Narrow doorways | ★ 4.7 | $$$ | Amazon AU Amazon US |
BOB Revolution Flex DuallieBest Jogger | Active parents who run | ★ 4.7 | $$$$ | Amazon AU Amazon US |
Joovy ScooterX2 DoubleBest Budget | Tighter budgets | ★ 4.5 | $$ | Amazon AU Amazon US |
Side-by-side vs tandem — the trade-offs
- Side-by-side — equal sun, easier solo handling, but most won’t fit through standard 76 cm doorways.
- Tandem (in-line) — standard pram width but heavier to push and back child has worse view.
- Convertible single-to-double — UPPAbaby Vista style. Best if your second child is on the way.
- Sit-and-stand tandem — older child gets a rear platform. Great for “two under three”, less for twins.
- Boot test always. Double prams take twice the boot space.
The picks — reviewed in detail
Bugaboo Donkey 5
Side-by-side that converts to a single (extends/retracts width). Both seats face you or the world. Genuinely manoeuvrable for a side-by-side. The “lifetime” pram for parents planning more than one.
UPPAbaby Vista V3 with RumbleSeat
Single pram out of the box that adds a second seat (RumbleSeat) when baby #2 arrives. Multiple configurations: bassinet + toddler seat, twin bassinets, twin toddler seats. The flexibility champion.
Mountain Buggy Duet V3
Side-by-side at standard single-pram width — fits through 64.5 cm doorways. The double-pram parents who don’t want to pay Bugaboo prices buy this.
BOB Revolution Flex Duallie
The benchmark double jogging stroller. Hand-brake, lockable swivel front wheel, full suspension. Side-by-side — not narrow but built to actually run with two kids.
Joovy ScooterX2 Double
Third the price of the Bugaboo. Side-by-side, independent recline on both seats, fits through standard 76 cm doorways. Build is heavier but functional.
What we’d skip
- Used double prams without checking both brake mechanisms. Brakes are first to wear.
- “Universal” rain covers. Never fit doubles properly.
- Tandems where the back seat doesn’t recline. Younger child won’t nap.
Frequently asked questions
Side-by-side or tandem double pram — which is better?
Side-by-side is easier to push and gives both kids equal sun and views, but most don’t fit through standard 76 cm doorways. Tandem (in-line) fits through standard doorways but is heavier to push and the back child has worse views. Best advice: take a tape measure to your front door before buying.
Can I use a single stroller for two children?
Convertible singles like the UPPAbaby Vista accept a second seat (the RumbleSeat) when baby #2 arrives. This is often cheaper and more flexible than buying a dedicated double. Best option if your kids are 1.5–3 years apart in age.
When should I buy a double pram?
Most parents buy 2–3 months before baby #2’s due date. If you’re shopping during pregnancy, look for one that converts from single (single bassinet) to double (bassinet + toddler seat) so you only buy once.
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