If you are a parent or guardian needing to travel with more than one child at a time, the logistics can become difficult. Whilst Twins and Triplet Pushchairs are ideal for travelling with multiple children, they are not an accessory all parents must handle. If you must unexpectedly travel with an additional child or just need a way to allow your children to travel using the same pushchair sometimes, an additional seat is the answer.

Depending on the model, an additional seat can be attached to the pushchair in various positions, such as front, back, or side-by-side. This allows parents to customise the configuration of the pushchair to suit their needs and preferences and ensure that safety is always maintained. Parents can get an extra value for money from this important childcare accessory by allowing flexibility and enhancing the usability of a pushchair frame.

You should always ensure that manufacturer recommendations are consulted to find an additional seat for a particular pushchair model. It's important to ensure that any additional seats you purchase are compatible with your pushchair and can accommodate your children to ensure that travel is always safe.

It would help if you shopped by either product recommendation or based on the frame your pushchair has to allow a secure installation. Be sure to also check your pushchair's weight limits, as this will impact the additional seat selected.

Aside from ensuring the seat is safe to use with your pushchair, other considerations include fixing styles, weight, intended usage and design. There are a wide range of additional seats on the market aimed at all ages from newborns to young children.

This will differ for each model, but additional seats just clip onto the existing pushchair frame. When doing this, the manufacturers guidelines should always be referred to to eliminate errors. 

Once you have chosen the configuration of the additional seat, you will need to locate the attachment points on your pushchair. These attachment points are typically located on the frame of the pushchair and may require adapters or brackets depending on the accessory you selected. Once in position, you must align the attachment points on the additional seat with those on your pushchair and securely fasten them together. This usually involves screws or bolts to ensure a robust attachment. 

Before placing a child in the seat, you should also undergo a test to ensure the attachment is secure and not moving out of place. This can be done by applying pressure and gently rocking the pushchair.

Yes, depending on your pushchair, you may need additional brackets or fixing accessories. To ascertain what is required, the additional seat instructions will cover all forms of fixing. You can usually source the brackets from the manufacturer or universal models from reputable childcare accessory providers.

The main thing you should be aware of is ensuring that the additional seat is suitable for use with your pushchair. If not, it could lead to a faulty installation and imbalance of weight, which will severely impact the safety when a child is placed in the seat. 

Furthermore, due to the additional weight already added to the pushchair, you should avoid placing too many bags or other accessories nearby. Finally, you must ensure that the fitting of an additional seat obstructs no safety straps or features. Whilst you may have successfully made an additional place for a new child to sit, there is a high chance the original seat could have been hindered. Always ensure that both seats are safe to use.

You can expect to pay at least £100 on additional seats. This will differ based on model and chosen functionality but always ensure your prospective model is safety tested.