Our pick for most familiesBirth to ~4 years
Bugaboo Donkey 6 Twin
Side-by-side twin pram with two lie-flat bassinets and two seats in the box, 74 cm wide, folds in one piece.
Twins & multiples
Twins double some things and not others. You need two car seats, two safe sleep spaces and a pram that carries both — and it has to fit your front door, your lift and your boot. Side-by-side prams give both babies the same view and usually fold flatter; check the width (most are 66–75 cm) against your narrowest doorway. For newborn twins, a pram that can lie both babies flat matters. For sleep, Red Nose's advice is a separate cot for each baby. Many parents feed two at once with a firm twin feeding pillow; your local multiple birth association often lends pillows and second-hand gear, and is worth joining early.
Budget pickCheck newborn use; to ~3 years
Valco Baby Slim Twin Series 2
A light, narrow (about 66 cm) Australian-brand twin stroller for far less — check newborn fit first.
Also goodBirth to ~9 months
My Brest Friend Twin Nursing Pillow
A firm, wrap-around twin feeding pillow with back support for feeding two at once.
Things we don’t recommend, and why
- Co-bedding twins as a routine — Red Nose advises a separate cot for each baby at home. If a cot must be shared for a short time, place them head to head at opposite ends and move to separate cots once they can move around. Source: Red Nose — Safe sleep for twins
- Letting babies sleep on a feeding pillow, or using a twin pillow on a raised surface once babies can move. Source: Multiple Birth Association SA — Twin breastfeeding pillows
Price bands for this category: $ < $300 · $$ $300–1,000 · $$$ $1,000–2,000 · $$$$ > $2,000. Prices change — check the retailer.