What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy
Kerry says that this side-by-side is small enough to fit through most doorways and can accommodate two car seats or carrycots. It folds up self-standing and handy carry straps for easy schlepping.
It's also extremely light to lift and wheel up/down stairs. The canopies are large and feature peekaboo windows.
Size
A spacious shopping basket as well as rear and front suspension are key features to look out for in a double buggy. You might also want to consider whether it's a travel system, or if you can add a car seat or carrycot. Those are important considerations if you have to take your children on public transport or on longer journeys.
Take a look at the Leclerc Kooper X2 if you are looking for a
compact double buggy that you can use right from the time you are born. This model is a side by side buggy that has an adjustable frame that can expand widthways in order to accommodate two children. The seats come with an option to recline and can be positioned independently, which gives you the choice of one child leaning back and relaxing for a nap, while the other is looking out at the world around them. The seat comes with a large UPF 50+ canopy, with the option of a peekaboo window as well.
Mountain Buggy Duet is another excellent alternative for twins. This is the slimmest side-by-side
best twin stroller pushchair on the market and only 63cm wide so can fit through the majority of doors. It can accommodate two car seats or one carrycot, and comes with lay-flat seats that are suitable from birth.
Tandem double buggies, that have the children positioned on opposite sides, are a popular choice for twins or parents of a baby and a toddler. They do have a larger footprint than single-seaters, and are more difficult to maneuver through narrow doorways or on pavements.
The iCandy Orange is a popular tandem buggy that's been designed to grow with your family. It comes with 30 different seating configurations. It can be used with twins, a baby and toddler or even three kids if you purchase iCandy's "PiggyBack" board (which you can buy separately). It has a soft suspension that allows for easy work of kerbs. It is utilized in double or mono mode. You can also attach a single stroller on top to store additional items.
Weight
A quality double buggy must be lightweight and easy to push. It should include a large shopping basket as well as front and rear suspension to aid the child to traverse rough terrain, and be suitable for twins as well as siblings of different ages.
Many double buggies are compact and have frames that can be used to hold infant car seats. They also come with brand-name adaptors that match popular models by Cybex BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are a great option for parents of children with medical conditions and want to avoid the need to purchase separate strollers.
However, they do tend to have a wider footprint than side-by-side buggies, and may be more difficult to maneuver through doorways and on public transportation. If this is important to you, make sure to check the product details to see if there are any alternatives available.
If you're looking for the smallest double pushchair on the market look into the Mountain Buggy Duet. This is the thinnest side-byside on the market, measuring only 63cm in width. It is able to transport twins or one toddler and a baby. It's a sturdy design and superior functionality, with large air-filled tires that can be used on all terrains but are also able to zip around the city.
The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is another fantastic option. It can hold twins or a baby and toddler or two children with piggyback boards (which is required to be purchased separately). It has a self-standing fold and carry strap that makes it a breeze to transport and comes with rear and front suspension to help you cope with rougher terrain. It's a little heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo but still lighter than the majority of tri-fold buggies. It's also an excellent value choice for older kids.
Folding
The Baby Jogger City Select 2 is a great choice for storing a double buggy. This side-byside model has an extremely smooth fold and the frame's clever design expands widthways as you fold so that it's smaller than the standard stroller. This makes it easier to maneuver through doorways and on public transportation, while also reducing the need for an additional vehicle.
It's an excellent option for parents of twins as it can be used with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can also accommodate a third child on the buggy's "piggyback' board, and offers an array of configurations that include an elevated stadium seating area that gives both children views of their surroundings. The adjustable handlebar features a handbrake that allows you to push the buggy up and down hills.
Another good alternative is the Mountain Buggy Duet, which has the smallest side-by-side footprint available at 64cm. It is ideal for parents who are worried about fitting a double inside a door or on public transport. However, it can still handle rough terrain as an off-roader. It can be used for twins or a toddler and one or two children with similar age. Each seat can recline independently, ensuring that the children are able to sit comfortably.
Another option is the iCandy Peach, which can be used in tandem or mono mode and can accommodate a car seats or a carrycot and toddler seat. It's slightly longer than other doubles, but it is extremely maneuverable, especially on smooth surfaces. This is an excellent choice for those looking for an elegant and practical buggy.
There are many affordable double buggies, like the UPPAbaby vista 2. This is a compact side-by-side that fits a newborn in a carrycot as well as the toddler in a seat, or three kids when you add the Pizazz-branded PiggyBack ride-on board. It features an auto-standing fold, a canopy that protects children and an option to peekaboo. It's also light for a double buggy and includes a larger undercarriage storage basket for shopping.
