What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy
Kerry says this side-by-side is slim enough to get through most doors and be used with two car seats or carrycots. It features an auto-standing folding mechanism as well as convenient carry straps to make it easy to move.
The canopies are also easy to move and lift up and down the stairs. The canopies are spaciously sized and feature peekaboo windows.
Size
A large shopping basket as well as front and rear suspensions are the most important features to look out for in a double buggy. You might be interested in knowing if it is a travel system or if the car seat or carrycot is possible to add. These are important considerations when you have to take your children on public transport or longer journeys.
Consider the Leclerc Kooper X2 if you are looking for a compact, double buggy you can use right from the beginning. This side-by-side model has an innovative frame that can be expanded so that it can accommodate two children. The seats can be reclined and positioned independently. This allows you to have one child relax and nap while the other observes the surroundings. The seat comes with a large UPF 50+ canopy with the option of a peekaboo window as well.
Mountain Buggy Duet is another excellent option for twins. This is the slimmest side-by-side twin pushchair on the market and only 63cm wide so will fit through most doors. It can also 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 is a popular option for twins or for parents of a baby and a toddler. However, they do tend to have a wider footprint than single-seaters and can be difficult to manoeuvre on narrow pavements or through doorways.
The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is a popular tandem that can expand with your family. It has 30 different seating configurations. It can be used with twins or a baby and a toddler or three kids when you add iCandy's "PiggyBack" board (which you can buy separately). It has a soft suspension that makes light work of kerbs. It is used in mono or double mode. It is possible to attach one stroller on top for additional storage.
Weight
A good double buggy is lightweight and easy to push. It should also come with nice-sized shopping baskets, front and rear suspensions to make it easier to navigate rougher surfaces and, in the ideal case it is suitable for twins or siblings of different ages.
Many double buggies are compact and come with frames that can be used to hold infant car seats. They also come with branded adaptors that are compatible with the most popular models from Cybex BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are great options if you want to avoid using separate strollers for younger children who have medical needs.
However, they do generally have a bigger space than side-byside buggies and may be more difficult to maneuver through doorways and on public transportation. If this is important to you, check the product's specifications to see whether there are alternatives available.
Mountain Buggy Duet is the most compact double stroller on the market. This is the slimmest side by side on the market at just 63cm wide and can be used for twins in the newborn stage or even one toddler and one baby. It offers robust engineering and superior functionality with large air-filled tyres that can be used on all terrains but also great for cruising around the town.
The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is another fantastic alternative. It can accommodate twins or a baby and toddler, or two children using a piggyback board (which is required to be purchased separately). It has a carry strap that is self-standing and can folds down to make it easy to move around. It also has front and back suspension to make it easier to navigate rougher terrain. It's heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo, but lighter than the majority of trifold buggies. This is a great choice for older children.
Folding
A good double buggy needs to be slim for storage, and a suitable option is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This model is a side by side and has a very smooth fold. The frame expands when you fold it, which means it's narrower that one stroller. This allows it to be more easily maneuvered through doorways and public transportation, as well as reducing the need for a second vehicle.
It's a great option for parents of twins because it can be used with two seats and car seat adaptors. Push Chairs & Prams UK can hold another child on the 'piggyback board that is part of the buggy. It also offers an array of configurations, including elevated stadium-style seats to give both kids the view of their surroundings. There's even a brake on the adjustable handlebar which makes it easier to push it up and down hills.
Mountain Buggy Duet is another excellent option. It has the smallest footprint side-by-side available, measuring 63cm. It is ideal for parents who are worried about fitting a double inside the doorway or on public transport. However, it can still handle rough terrain and be an off-roader. It can be used for twins, a toddler and a baby, or two children who are the same age. Each seat reclines independently, so the kids are comfortable.
The iCandy Peach is a good alternative. It can be used in mono or tandem mode, and can accommodate two car seats, or a carrycot and a toddler seat. It's a bit larger than other doubles but it has excellent maneuverability particularly on smooth surfaces. This is an excellent choice for those looking for an elegant and practical buggy.
If you're on a tight budget, there are plenty of budget double buggies, such as the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This compact side-byside can fit babies in the carrycot and an infant in the seat, or three kids if you add the PiggyBack ride on board that is branded with pizazz. It comes with a self-standing fold, a canopy that protects children and an option to peekaboo. It's also relatively light for a double buggy and comes with a larger undercarriage basket for shopping.