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What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy
Kerry says that this side-by-side is small enough to fit through the majority of doors and be used with two car seats or carrycots. It folds up self-standing and a handy carry strap to make it easy to schlep.
It’s also light to lift and wheel up and down stairs. The canopies are spaciously sized and have windows that peek out.
Size
A good-sized shopping basket and front and rear suspensions are key aspects to look for in a double buggy. You might consider if it’s a travel system or whether the car seat or carrycot is possible to add. These are crucial considerations when you are required to take your children on public transport, or for long distance journeys.
Take a look at the Leclerc Kooper X2 if you are looking for a compact, double buggy you can use right from the beginning. This side-by-side model features an intelligent frame that can be expanded to allow it to accommodate two children. The seats have an option to recline and can be placed in a different way, which gives you the option of one child leaning back and relaxing for a nap, while the other looks out at the world around them. You get a big UPF 50+ canopy with the option of a peekaboo window as well.
Mountain Buggy Duet is another great option for twins. It is the thinnest best twin stroller pushchair on the market. It is just 63cm wide, so it should be able to pass through most doors. It can also take two car seats or a carrycot and has lie-flat seats that are suitable from birth.
Tandem double buggies, that feature the children sitting on opposite sides is a popular option for twins or parents of a baby and toddler. They do have a larger footprint than single double stroller-seaters and are more difficult to maneuver through narrow doors or on pavements.
The iCandy Orange is a popular tandem double stroller buggy and has been designed to grow with your family. It comes with 30 different seating options. It can be used with twins, a baby and toddler or three kids when you add iCandy’s “PiggyBack” board (which is available separately). It comes with a soft suspension system that makes kerbs easy to navigate. It can be used in mono or double mode. You can even attach a single and double stroller stroller to the top of the unit for additional storage space.
Weight
A quality double buggy is lightweight and easy to push. It should also have nice-sized shopping baskets, front and rear suspension to allow it to navigate rougher surfaces and, ideally it should be suitable for twins or siblings of various age.
A majority of compact double buggies come with frames that are specifically designed to accommodate infant car seats and come with adaptors with branded brands to match the most popular models from Cybex, BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are a great option if you have younger children with medical needs and want to avoid the need to purchase separate strollers.
They tend to be wider than side-byside buggies and are more difficult to fit into doorways and on public transportation. Review the product’s details for alternatives if this is important to you and your family.
If you’re looking to find the tiniest double pushchair on the market look into the Mountain Buggy Duet. This is the slimmest side-by-side on the market at just 64cm wide. It can be used by newborn twins or one baby and one toddler. It is built to last and offers high-quality performance with air-filled tyres that are all-terrain but equally comfortable cruising around town.
The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is another great alternative. It can carry twins or a baby and toddler, or two kids with a piggyback board (which must be purchased separately). It has a self-standing fold and carry strap that makes it easy to transport and comes with rear and front suspensions to help you cope with rougher terrain. It’s a little heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo but still lighter than tri-fold buggies. It’s also a great value option for older children.
Folding
A good double stroller needs to be compact for storage. A suitable option is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This model is a side-by-side and has a smooth fold. The frame expands as you fold, so it’s narrower that the standard stroller. This makes it easier to maneuver through doors and on public transportation, while also eliminating the need for an additional vehicle.
It’s a great choice for parents with twins, since it can be used in mono or duo mode with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can also accommodate another child on the buggy’s “piggyback board. It also offers a great range of configurations, including an elevated stadium-style seating to give the children both views of their surroundings. There’s even a brake on the handlebar that can be adjusted which makes it easier to push up and down hills.
Mountain Buggy Duet is another good alternative. It has the smallest footprint side-by-side on the market with a footprint of 63cm. It is perfect for parents who worry about fitting a double in a door or on public transport. However it is still able to tackle rough terrain as a true off-roader. It can be used for twins or a toddler and a baby, or two children with similar age. Each seat reclines independently, so the children are able to sit and stand double stroller comfortably.
The iCandy Peach is a good option. It can be used in tandem or mono mode, and can be used with 2 car seats/seats, or a carrycot and a toddler seat. It’s a bit longer than other doubles, however it is extremely maneuverable especially on smooth surfaces. This is an excellent choice for those who want an attractive and practical buggy.
If you’re on a tight budget, there are plenty of budget double buggies, such as the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This is a compact side-by-side that can fit a baby in a carrycot, the toddler in the seat, or three kids if you add the pizazz-branded PiggyBack ride-on board. It features an auto-standing fold, a large canopy that offers protection for both children and an option to peekaboo. It’s also light for a double buggy, and includes a larger undercarriage storage basket for shopping.
