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What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy
Kerry says that this side-by-side is slim enough to get through most doors and take two car seats or carrycots. It folds up self-standing and handy carry straps to make it easy to schlep.
It's also very lightweight to carry and wheel up and down stairs. The canopies have generously sized windows as well as peekaboo openings.
Size
A large shopping basket as well as front and rear suspension are the most important aspects to look for in a double buggy. You may be interested in knowing if it's an e-travel system, or whether a car seat or carrycot can be added. These are important considerations when you have to take your children on public transport, or on long journeys.
If you're in search of a compact double buggy (Google explained in a blog post) that you can use from the beginning look into the Leclerc Kooper X2. This side-byside model comes with a clever frame that expands widthways to allow it to accommodate two children. The seats have an option to recline and can be set up independently, which gives you the option of one child leaning back and taking a nap while the other looks out at their surroundings. There is also a huge UPF 50+ canopy and the ability to peek into the future.
Mountain Buggy Duet is another great alternative for twins. It is the thinnest twin pushchair on the market. It's only 63cm in length, so it should fit through the majority of doors. It can accommodate two car seat or one carrycot and has lie-flat seats suitable from birth.
Tandem double stroller for twins buggies, that feature the children sitting in a row, are a popular choice for twins or parents of a baby and a toddler. They do have a larger space than single-seaters, and are more difficult to maneuver through narrow doorways or on pavements.
The iCandy Orange is a popular tandem buggy that has been designed to grow with your family, offering 30 different seating configurations. It can be used with twins or a baby and a toddler or even three kids if you purchase iCandy's "PiggyBack" board (which is available separately). It is equipped with an easy suspension system that makes kerbs easier to navigate. It can be used in single or double mode. You can also attach a single to double pushchair stroller on top for additional storage.
Weight
A quality double buggy must be light and easy to push. It should have a large shopping basket with front and back suspensions that make it easier for the child to maneuver through rougher terrain, and be suitable for twins as well as siblings of different age groups.
Many compact double buggies have frames that are specifically designed to accommodate infant car seats and come with branded adaptors to match popular models from Cybex, BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are a great option for parents of children with medical needs and you want to avoid having to use separate strollers double strollers.
They are typically larger than buggies that are side-by-side and are difficult to fit into doorways and on public transport. Check the product details for alternatives if this is important to you and your family.
If you're looking for the smallest double pushchair on the market take a look at the Mountain Buggy Duet. It is the tiniest side-by-side on the market, measuring only 63cm in width. It is able to transport twins or a baby and a toddler. It is built to last and offers superior performance thanks to its large air-filled tyres, which are all terrain double stroller-terrain but just as happy nipping around the city.
Another option is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can carry twins with one baby and one toddler or two kids with piggy back boards (which you need to buy separately). It is equipped with an adjustable carry strap that can stand on its own and folds down to make it easy to transport. It also comes with front and back suspensions to assist you in navigating rougher terrain. It's heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo, but less heavy than trifold buggies. This is a great option for older children.
Folding
The Baby Jogger City Select 2 is a fantastic choice for storing a double buggy. This side-by-side model has an extremely smooth fold and the clever frame expands widthways as you fold so that it's narrower than the standard stroller. This makes it much easier to get around doorways and on public transport. It also means you don't need a second car for schlepping the buggy around.
It's a great choice for parents with twins since it can be used with two seats, and car seat adaptors. It can also accommodate another child on the 'piggyback board that is part of the buggy. It also has many different configurations including elevated stadium-style seats that give both kids a view of their surroundings. The adjustable handlebar comes with a handbrake that allows you to push the buggy up and down hills.
Another alternative is the Mountain Buggy Duet, which has the smallest footprint side-by-side on the market at 64cm. This makes it ideal for parents who are worried about fitting a cheap double stroller-doorway on public transport, while it can also take on rough terrain like an off-roader. It can be used to carry twins or a toddler and baby or two kids who are the same age and each seat can recline independently to keep the kids at ease.
The iCandy Peach is a good alternative. It can be used in mono or tandem mode, and it can fit 2 car seats/seats, or a carrycot with a toddler seat. It's slightly longer than other doubles but it offers excellent maneuverability especially on smooth surfaces. This is a great choice for those looking for an elegant and practical buggy.
There are many inexpensive double buggies available, like the UPPAbaby vista 2. This is a small side-by-side that can accommodate a newborn in a carrycot, a toddler in a seat, or three kids if you add the brand-new pizazz PiggyBack ride-on board. It features an auto-standing fold, a canopy that protects both children and an option to peekaboo. It's also quite light for a double stroller, and has a large undercarriage basket that can be used to store your things like shopping.
