What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy
Kerry says that this side-byside is small enough to fit through most doors and can accommodate two car seats or carrycots. It features a self-standing folding mechanism and easy carry straps to make it easy to transport.
It's also lightweight to carry and wheel up and down stairs. The canopies are generously sized and feature peekaboo windows.
Size
Double buggy features you must look for include the large shopping basket, rear and front suspension and a sturdy frame. It is also advisable 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 need to take your children on public transport or on long trips.
Take a look at the Leclerc Kooper X2 if you are looking for a compact, double buggy you can use right from the beginning. This clever model is a side-byside buggy that has an adjustable frame that can expand widthwise to accommodate two children. The seats can be reclined or positioned independently. This allows you to let one child unwind and sleep while the other observes the surrounding. The seats also come with a large UPF 50+ canopy, as well as a peekaboo feature.
Mountain Buggy Duet is another great alternative for twins. This is the slimmest side-by-side twin pushchair available and only 63cm wide so will fit through most doors. It can be used with two car seats or one carrycot and has lie-flat seats suitable from birth.
Tandem double buggies are popular with parents of twins, or parents with a baby and toddler. They do have a larger footprint than single-seaters and are more difficult to maneuver through narrow doorways or on pavements.
The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is a well-loved tandem that will grow with your family. It comes with 30 different seating options. It can be used with twins, a baby and toddler or three kids when you add iCandy's 'PiggyBack' board (which is available separately). It comes with an easy suspension system that makes kerbs easier to navigate. It is able to be used in single or double mode. You can attach one stroller on top for additional storage.
Weight
A good double buggy is lightweight and easy-to-push. It should have an ample shopping basket as well as front and rear suspensions to aid the child to traverse rough terrain, and be suitable for twins and other siblings of different ages.
A majority of compact double buggies have frames designed to take infant car seats and come with adaptors with branded brands to match the most popular models from Cybex, BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. They are a great choice for parents of children with medical needs and would prefer not the need to purchase separate strollers.
They are typically larger than buggies with side-by-sides and are difficult to fit into doorways and on public transport. If this is important to you, make sure to check the product's specifications to see what alternatives are available.
If you're looking for the most compact double pushchair available take a look at the Mountain Buggy Duet. It is the tiniest side-by-side on the market with a 63cm width. It can be used to transport twins or an infant and a toddler. It is built to last with a sturdy design and a superior function with big air-filled tires that are suitable for all terrains but also happy to whizz around town.
Another great choice is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can carry twins with one baby and one toddler or two kids using piggy backboards (which you need to buy separately). It comes with a self-standing fold and carry strap that makes it super-easy to schlep, and comes with rear and front suspension to help you deal with the rough terrain. It's heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo, but less heavy than trifold buggies. This is a great option for older children.
Folding
A good double stroller needs to be compact for storage, and a good choice is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This side-by-side model has a smooth fold, and the frame's clever design expands in width as you fold so that it's smaller than a single stroller. This makes it much easier to navigate doorways and on public transport. It also means that you don't require an additional car to push the buggy around.
It's a good option for parents with twins, because it can be used in mono or duo mode with two seats and car seat adaptors. twin stroller can also hold another passenger on the buggy's "piggyback board. It also offers many different configurations with an elevated stadium-style seating to give both children views of their surroundings. There's even a handbrake built into the adjustable handlebar which makes it easier to push up and down hills.
Mountain Buggy Duet is another good alternative. It has the most compact footprint side-by-side on the market, measuring 63cm. This makes it a great choice for parents who are concerned about fitting an extra door for a double on public transport, and it can also take on rough terrain like a true off-roader. It can carry twins or a toddler and a baby or two kids with the same age, and each seat reclines independently to ensure that the children are comfortable.
One final good choice is the iCandy Peach, which can be utilized in tandem or mono mode, and can be used with a car seats or an infant seat and carrycot. It's slightly longer than some other doubles but it offers great maneuverability, especially on smooth surfaces. It's a great option for those looking for an elegant but practical buggy.
If you're looking for a budget, there are plenty of budget double buggies such as the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This small side-by-side can accommodate infants in the carrycot, even a toddler in the seat, or three kids if you add a PiggyBack ride on board that is branded with pizazz. It comes with a self-standing fold, a huge canopy that offers protection for children as well as a peekaboo feature. It is also relatively lightweight for a double stroller, and has a large undercarriage basket for storing shopping.