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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 most doors and can accommodate two car seats or carrycots. It folds up self-standing and handy carry straps for easy schlepping.
The canopies are also simple to lift and move up and down the stairs. The canopies are large enough to accommodate windows as well as peekaboo openings.
Size
Double buggy features you should consider include an enormous shopping basket, rear and front suspension, and a sturdy frame. You might consider if it is an e-travel system, or if a car seat or carrycot can be added. These are important considerations when you have to take your children in public transport or on longer journeys.
Consider the Leclerc Kooper X2 if you are looking for a small, double buggy you can use from the time you are born. This model is a side by side buggy with a frame that can expand widthways in order to accommodate two children. The seats have an option to recline and can be set up independently, giving you the choice of one child leaning back taking a nap while the other is looking out at the world around them. You will get a huge UPF 50+ canopy with a peekaboo window too.
Another great option for infant twins is the Mountain Buggy Duet. This is the slimmest side-by-side twin pushchair available and is only 63cm wide, so can fit through the majority of doors. It can be used with two car seat or one carrycot and has lying-flat seats that can be used from birth.
Tandem double buggies are popular with parents of twins or with a baby and a toddler. However, they generally have a bigger footprint than single-seaters and can be difficult to manoeuvre on narrow pavements or through doorways.
The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is an extremely popular tandem that can grow with your family. It has 30 different seating configurations. The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is suitable for twins or a child, toddler or even three kids when you include the iCandy PiggyBack board (available separately). It features a soft suspension that allows for easy work of kerbs and can be used in a mono or double mode. You can also attach one stroller to the top for additional storage.
Weight
A good double buggy should be lightweight and easy to push. It should come with a large shopping basket, front and back suspensions that make it easier for the child to maneuver through rough terrain, and be suitable for twins and siblings of different age groups.
Many compact double buggies have frames that are designed to fit infant car seats and come with branded adaptors to match the most popular models from Cybex, BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are a great option for families with children with medical needs and would prefer not the need to purchase separate strollers.
They tend to be wider than buggies with side-by-sides and are more difficult to squeeze into doorways and on public transportation. Check the product details for alternatives for this if it is important to your family.
Mountain Buggy Duet is the slimmest double stroller available on the market. It is the tiniest side-by-side on the market that measures just 63cm in width. It is able to transport twins or an infant and a toddler. It has a robust design and superior functionality with big air-filled tires that can be used on all terrains, but also happy to whizz around the city.
The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is another fantastic option. It can hold twins as well as a baby and toddler, or two kids with the piggyback board (which must be purchased separately). It has a self-standing fold and carry strap to make it a breeze to transport and comes with rear and front suspensions to help you cope with the rough terrain. It's a little heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo but still lighter than most tri-fold buggies and is a great value option for older children.
Folding
A good double buggy needs to be slim for storage. A good choice is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This side-by-side model features a very slick fold and the clever frame expands in width as you fold to make it smaller than the standard stroller. This allows it to be more easily maneuvered through doorways and public transportation, while reducing the need for an additional vehicle.
It's a great choice for parents with twins, as it can be used in a mono or duo mode with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can accommodate a third child on the 'piggyback board' of the buggy. It also comes with an array of options, including seats that are elevated that give both kids the view of their surroundings. There's even a brake on the handlebar that can be adjusted that makes it easier to push 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 fret about fitting a double into the doorway or on public transport. However, it can still handle rough terrain and be a true off-roader. double pram pushchair can accommodate twins or a toddler and a baby or two children who are the same age and each seat reclines independently to keep the kids at ease.
The iCandy Peach is a good option. It can be used in tandem or mono mode, and it can fit two car seats or a carrycot and an infant seat. It's a bit larger than other doubles, but it provides an excellent maneuverability, particularly on smooth surfaces and is a great option for those who want a stylish but practical buggy.
There are many inexpensive double buggies available, like the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This small side-by-side can accommodate infants in a carrycot and even a toddler in the seat, or three children if you include a PiggyBack ride on board with some pizazz. It features a simple, self-standing fold and a nice large canopy that offers both kids some protection and also has a peekaboo window. It's also quite light for a double stroller and comes with a large undercarriage basket to store the shopping.