Beware Of These "Trends" Concerning Compact Double Buggy
What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy
Kerry says that this side-by-side is small enough to pass through most doors and can accommodate two car seats or carrycots. It has a self-standing folding mechanism and handy carry straps that make it easy to carry.
The canopies are also easy to lift and move up and down the stairs. The canopies are generously sized and have windows that peek out.
Size
Double buggy features that you should consider include the large shopping basket, front and rear suspension and a sturdy frame. You may also want to think about whether it's a travel system or the possibility of adding a car seat or carrycot. These are crucial considerations if you're planning to bring your little ones along on public transport or longer journeys.
You should consider the Leclerc Kooper X2 if you are looking for a compact, double buggy you can use right from the beginning. This model is a side by side buggy with an adjustable frame that can expand widthways in order to accommodate two children. The seats have the option of recline and can be placed independently, giving you the option of having one child leaning back relaxing for a nap, while the other is looking out at the world around them. You will get a huge UPF 50+ canopy that has the option of a peekaboo window as well.
Mountain Buggy Duet is another excellent option for twins. It is the thinnest side-byside twin pushchair on the market and only 63cm in width, it can 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 buggies are popular among parents of twins or parents who have a baby and toddler. They have a bigger space than single-seaters, and are more difficult to maneuver through narrow doorways or on pavements.
The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is a popular tandem that can grow with your family. It comes with 30 different seating configurations. It can be used with twins, a baby and a toddler or even three kids if you add iCandy's 'PiggyBack' board (which you can purchase separately). It features a soft suspension that allows for easy work of kerbs. It is used in a mono or double mode. You can even attach a single stroller double to the top of it for additional storage space.
Weight
A good double buggy should be light and easy to push. It should also have nice-sized shopping baskets, rear and front suspensions to make it easier to navigate rougher surfaces and, most importantly it is suitable for twins or siblings of different age.
A lot of compact stokke double stroller buggies have frames designed to take infant car seats and come with branded adaptors to match the popular models from Cybex, BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are great options when you are looking to avoid using separate strollers for your younger children with medical issues.
They are typically larger than buggies that are side-by-side 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 for the most compact double pushchair on the market, check out the Mountain Buggy Duet. It's the slimmest side-byside available at 53cm in width and can be used for newborn twins or one baby and one toddler. It's a sturdy design and superior functionality with big air-filled tires that are suitable for all Terrain double stroller terrains but are also able to go about town.
The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is another excellent option. It can carry twins as well as a baby and toddler or two children with a piggyback board (which must be purchased separately). It folds up with a self-standing design and carry strap that makes it easy to transport and comes with rear and front suspensions to help you cope with rough terrain. It's heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo but still lighter than tri-fold buggies. It's also an excellent value for older children.
Folding
The Baby Jogger City Select 2 is an excellent option for storing the double buggy. This side-byside model has a very slick fold and the frame's clever design expands in width as you fold so that it's smaller than a single stroller double. This allows it to be more easily maneuvered through doorways and on public transportation, as well as eliminating the need for an additional vehicle.
It's a great choice for parents who have twins as it can be used in a mono or duo mode with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can also accommodate an additional child on the 'piggyback board of the buggy. It also comes with a wide range of configurations, including elevated stadium-style seats to give both children a view of their surroundings. There's even a handbrake built into the adjustable handlebar that makes it easier to push up and down hills.
Mountain Buggy Duet is another great option. It has the smallest footprint side-byside on the market, measuring 63cm. This makes it perfect for parents who are worried about fitting an extra door for a double on public transport, and it can still be able to handle rough terrain as a true off-roader. It can carry twins, a baby and toddler or two kids who are the same age and each seat reclines independently to make sure the kids are at ease.
The iCandy Peach is a good alternative. It can be used in tandem or mono mode, and can accommodate two car seats, or a carrycot that has the option of a toddler seat. It's a bit longer than other doubles, but it is extremely maneuverable, especially on smooth surfaces. This is a great choice for those who want an attractive and practical buggy.
There are many affordable double buggies, like the UPPAbaby vista 2. This compact side-byside can fit a newborn in the carrycot, a toddler in the seat or even three children if you include a PiggyBack ride on board that is branded with pizazz. It features a simple, self-standing fold as well as a big canopy that gives children some security and also has a peekaboo window. It's also fairly light for a double buggy and has a larger undercarriage basket to store shopping.
