Compact Double Buggy Isn t As Difficult As You Think
What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy
Kerry says that this side-by-side is small enough to fit through most doors and be used with two car seats or carrycots. It has a self-standing fold and handy carry straps for easy schlepping.
The canopies are also simple to lift and move up/down the stairs. The canopies are spacious with windows and peekaboo openings.
Size
Double buggy features you should consider include the large shopping basket, front and rear suspension and strong frame. You may want to look at whether it is an e-travel system, or if a car seat or carrycot is possible to add. Those are important considerations if you have to take your little ones along on public transport or longer journeys.
If you're in search of a compact double buggy from birth buggy that you can use from the beginning look into the Leclerc Kooper X2. This side-byside model comes with a clever frame that expands in width so that it can accommodate two children. The seats come with a recline option and can be placed independently, which gives you the choice of one child leaning back and relaxing for a nap, while the other looks out at the world around them. You get a big UPF 50+ canopy, with an open window.
Mountain Buggy Duet is another excellent alternative for twins. It is the tiniest twin pushchair available on the market. It's just 63cm wide, so it should fit through the majority of doors. It can also take two car seats or a carrycot, and comes with lying-flat seats that can be used from birth.
Tandem double buggies, that feature the children sitting side by side they are a popular choice for twins or for parents of a baby and a toddler. They do have a larger footprint than single to double stroller-seaters, and are more difficult to maneuver through narrow doors or on pavements.
The iCandy Orange is a popular tandem buggy that's been designed to adapt to your family, offering 30 different seating configurations. The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is suitable for twins, a child and a toddler or even three children when you include the iCandy "PiggyBack" board (available separately). It is equipped with an easy suspension system that makes kerbs easier to navigate. It can be used in either mono or double mode. You can attach one stroller to the top for extra storage.
Weight
A good double buggy is lightweight and easy to push. It should also come with nice-sized shopping baskets, rear and front suspensions to make it easier to navigate rougher surfaces and, most importantly it should be suitable for twins or siblings of various age.
A lot of compact double travel stroller buggies come with frames that are designed to fit infant car seats and come with branded adaptors to match the most popular models from Cybex, BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. They are a great choice if you have younger children with medical needs and would prefer not having to use separate strollers.
However, they do tend to have a wider footprint than side-by-side buggies and may be more difficult to maneuver through doors and public transportation. If this is important to you, look through the product's specifications to see if there are any alternatives available.
If you're looking to find the tiniest double pushchair on the market look into the Mountain Buggy Duet. This is the slimmest side by side on the market at just 64cm wide. It is suitable for newborn twins or one baby and one toddler. It has a robust design and superior functionality and large air-filled tires that are suitable for all terrains but also happy to whizz around the city.
Another option is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can accommodate twins with one toddler and one baby or two kids with a piggy back board (which you'll need to purchase separately). It folds up with a self-standing design and carry strap that makes it super-easy to schlep, and comes with rear and front suspension to help you deal with rougher terrain. It's heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo, but lighter than most trifold buggies. This is a great option for older children.
Folding
The Baby Jogger City Select 2 is a fantastic choice for storing two strollers. This model is a side by side and has a smooth fold. The frame expands as you fold it, which means it's smaller than one stroller. This makes it much easier to navigate doorways and on public transportation, and it also means you don't need an additional car to push the buggy around.
It's a good option for parents who have twins because it can be used in mono or duo mode with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can hold another child on the 'piggybackboard' of the buggy. It also has a wide range of options, including seats that are elevated that give both kids a view of their surroundings. The adjustable handlebar has an adjustable handbrake that helps to push the buggy up and down hills.
Another alternative is the Mountain Buggy Duet, which has the most compact side-by-side footprint available at the smallest 63cm. This makes it a great choice for parents who are concerned about fitting a double-doorway on public transport, while it can also take on rough terrain like a true off road double buggy-roader. It can accommodate twins, a toddler and one or two children who are the same age. Each seat reclines independently, which ensures that the kids are comfortable.
The iCandy Peach is a good alternative. It can be utilized in a mono mode, and it can fit 2 car seats/seats, or a carrycot and a toddler seat. It's a bit larger than other doubles but it has excellent maneuverability especially on smooth surfaces. This is a great choice for those who want an attractive and practical buggy.
If you're on a tight budget there are plenty affordable double umbrella stroller buggies available like the UPPAbaby Vista 2. It's a compact side-byside that fits a newborn in a carrycot as well as the toddler in a seat, or three kids if you add the Pizazz-branded PiggyBack ride-on board. It has a simple, self-standing fold and a nice large canopy that offers both kids some protection and also has a peekaboo window. It's also quite light for a double stroller, and features a large undercarriage storage basket that can be used to store your shopping.