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. double seat stroller features an auto-standing folding mechanism as well as easy carry straps to make it easy to carry.
It's also extremely easy to move up and down stairs. The canopies are large and feature peekaboo windows.
Size
A good-sized shopping basket and rear and front suspension are key elements to look for in a double buggy. You may want to look at whether it is a travel system, or whether the car seat or carrycot can be added. Those are important considerations if you need to take your kids in public transport or on longer journeys.
If you're in search of a compact double buggy that you can use from birth look into the Leclerc Kooper X2. This clever model is a side-byside buggy that has frames that can be expanded widthways in order to accommodate two children. The seats can be reclined or positioned independently. This allows you to allow one child to relax and sleep while the other one is watching the surroundings. You will get a huge UPF 50+ canopy that has a peekaboo window too.
Another great option for newborn twins is the Mountain Buggy Duet. It is the thinnest twin pushchair on the market. It's only 63cm in width and should be able to pass through most doors. It can also accommodate two car seats or a carrycot and has lie-flat seats that are suitable for babies from birth.
Tandem double buggies that feature the children sitting side by side is a popular option for twins or parents of a baby and a 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 an extremely popular tandem that can expand with your family. It has 30 different seating configurations. It can be used with twins, a baby and toddler or three kids when you purchase iCandy's "PiggyBack" board (which you can buy separately). It is equipped with a soft suspension system that makes kerbs easy to navigate. It can be used in either single or double mode. It is possible to attach a single stroller on top for extra storage.
Weight
A good double buggy should be light and easy to push. It should also have spacious shopping baskets, rear and front suspension to make it easier to get around rough terrains and, ideally, be suitable for twins or siblings of different age groups.
Many compact double buggies have frames specifically designed to accommodate infant car seats and come with adaptors branded to match the most popular models from Cybex, BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. They are a great choice for families with children with medical needs and would prefer not having to use separate strollers.
However, they do tend to have a larger footprint than side-by-side buggies, and are more difficult to fit through doors and on public transportation. Check the product details for alternatives for this if it 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. This is the slimmest side-by-side available at 53cm in width and can be used for twins who are just born or one toddler and one baby. It is built to last with a sturdy design and superior functionality, with large air-filled tires that are suitable for all terrains, but also happy to zip around town.
The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is another excellent alternative. It can carry twins or a baby and toddler or two children with a piggyback board (which must be purchased separately). It is equipped with a carry strap that is self-standing and can fold to make it easy to move around. It also has front and back suspensions to help you deal with rough terrain. It's heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo but still lighter than tri-fold buggies. It's an excellent value for older kids.
Folding
The Baby Jogger City Select 2 is a fantastic option for storing the double buggy. This side-by-side model has an extremely smooth fold and the clever frame expands in width as you fold so that it's smaller than an individual stroller. This allows it to be more easily maneuvered through doors and on public transportation, as well as reducing the need for a second vehicle.
It's a good option for parents with twins, as it can be utilized in duo or mono mode with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can also accommodate another rider on the buggy's 'piggyback' board, and offers a great range of configurations that include an elevated stadium seating area that gives the children both views of their surroundings. The adjustable handlebar features a handbrake, which helps to push the buggy up and down hills.
Another good 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 double through doors and on public transport. However, it can still take on rough terrain like an off-roader. It can be used for twins or a toddler and an infant, or two children of similar age. Each seat reclines independently, so children are comfortable.
Another option is the iCandy Peach, which can be utilized 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 offers great maneuverability, especially on smooth surfaces and is an excellent choice for those looking for an elegant but practical buggy.
If you're on 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 even three kids if you add the PiggyBack ride on board that is branded with some pizazz. It has a simple self-standing fold and a nice big canopy that gives both kids some protection and a peek-a-boo window. It's also fairly light for a double buggy and includes a larger undercarriage storage basket for shopping.