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Kerry says that the side-byside is slim 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.
It's also very easy to move up/down stairs. The canopies are spacious with windows as well as peekaboo openings.
Size
A good-sized shopping basket and rear and front suspension are key features to look out for in a double infant strollers buggy. You might also want to think about whether it's a travel system, or if you can add an infant car seat or carrycot. These are important considerations when you have to take your little ones along on public transport or on longer journeys.
You should consider the Leclerc Kooper X2 if you are looking for a small double buggy that you can use from the time you are born. This side-by-side model has a clever frame that expands widthways to to accommodate two children. The seats can be reclined and placed independently. This lets you let one child unwind and take a nap while the other one is watching the surroundings. There is also a huge UPF 50+ canopy as well as an option to peek inside.
Mountain Buggy Duet is another great option for twins. This is the slimmest side-by-side twin pushchair on the market and only 63cm in width, it will fit through most doors. It can also accommodate two car seats or one carrycot. It also has lay-flat seats that are suitable from birth.
Tandem double buggies, that have the children positioned in a row is a popular option for twins or parents of a baby and toddler. However, they tend to have a wider footprint than single-seaters and can be difficult to maneuver on narrow streets or through doors.
The iCandy Orange is a popular tandem buggy that's been designed to grow with your family, offering 30 different seating configurations. It can be used with twins, a baby and a toddler or three kids when you purchase iCandy's "PiggyBack" board (which you can purchase separately). It has a soft suspension that allows for easy work of kerbs. It can be used in a mono or cheap double buggy mode. You can even attach a single stroller on the top of it for extra storage space.
Weight
A good double buggy should be lightweight and easy to push. It should also have spacious shopping baskets, front and rear suspension to allow it to maneuver over rough terrain and, most importantly it should be suitable for twins or siblings of different age.
Many compact double buggies include frames that can be used to hold infant car seats. They also have branded adaptors that match popular models by Cybex BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are excellent options for those who want to avoid using separate strollers double for your smaller children with medical issues.
However, they do tend to have a larger space than side-byside buggies and may be more difficult to maneuver through doors and public transport. Look over the product's specifications for alternatives in case this is important to your family.
If you're looking to find the tiniest double pushchair on the market, check out the Mountain Buggy Duet. This is the slimmest side by side available at 53cm in width and is suitable for twins who are just born or one baby and one toddler. It is built to last with a sturdy design and superior functionality and large air-filled tires that can be used on all terrains, but also happy to whizz around the city.
Another great option is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can hold twins, one baby and one toddler or two kids with a piggy back board (which you must purchase separately). It is equipped with a carry strap that is self-standing and can folds down to make it easy to transport. It also comes with front and back suspensions to help you deal with rougher terrain. It's heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo, but lighter than the majority of trifold buggies. This is a great option for older children.
Folding
The Baby Jogger City Select 2 is an excellent choice for storing the double stroller with car seat buggy. This model is a side by side and has a very smooth fold. The frame expands when you fold it, making it narrower that the standard stroller. This makes it easier to maneuver through doorways and on public transportation, while also reducing the need for a second vehicle.
It's a great choice for parents who have twins as it can be used in mono or duo mode with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can accommodate another child on the 'piggyback board' of the buggy. It also comes with an array of configurations, including elevated stadium-style seats that give both kids an overview of their surroundings. The adjustable handlebar comes with an adjustable handbrake that makes it easier to push the buggy up and down hills.
Another option is the Mountain Buggy Duet, which has the most compact side-by-side footprint available at 64cm. This makes it a great choice for parents who are worried about fitting a double-doorway on public transport. However, it can also handle rough terrain like a true off-roader. It can carry twins or a toddler and baby or two children of the same age, and each seat reclines independently to make sure the kids are comfortable.
Another option is the iCandy Peach, which can be used in tandem or mono mode and can accommodate a car seat/seats or a carrycot and a toddler seat. It's a little larger than other doubles, but it has great maneuverability, especially on smooth surfaces. It's an excellent choice for those looking for an attractive but practical buggy.
There are a variety of budget double buggies, such as the UPPAbaby vista 2. It's a compact side-byside that can accommodate a newborn in a carrycot, the toddler in the seat, or three kids when you add the brand-new pizazz PiggyBack ride-on board. It has a simple, self-standing fold and a nice large canopy that offers the kids some protection and also has a peekaboo window. It's also fairly light for a double buggy, and comes with a larger undercarriage basket for shopping.
