What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy
Kerry says that this side-byside is slim enough to fit through the majority of doors and accommodate two car seats or carrycots. It comes with a self-standing folding mechanism and handy carry straps that make it easy to carry.
It's also very lightweight twin stroller to carry and wheel up and down stairs. The canopies are large enough to accommodate windows and openings that peek out.
Size
Double buggy features that you should consider include the large shopping basket, front and rear suspension, and an incredibly sturdy frame. You might want to look at whether it is a travel system or if a car seat or carrycot can be added. These are crucial considerations if you have to take your children on public transport or on long trips.
If you're looking for a compact double buggy (More inspiring ideas) that can be used from birth take a look at the Leclerc Kooper X2. This side-by-side model features an intelligent frame that expands in width to allow it to accommodate two children. The seats come with the option of recline and can be set up independently, which gives you the choice of one child leaning back and enjoying a nap while the other is looking out at the world around them. The seat comes with a large UPF 50+ canopy, with a peekaboo window too.
Mountain Buggy Duet is another great alternative for twins. This is the slimmest side-by-side twin pushchairs pushchair on the market and only 63cm wide so should fit through most doorways. It can accommodate two car seats or a carrycot, and comes with lay-flat seats that are suitable from birth.
Tandem double buggies are very popular with parents of twins, or parents who have a child and a toddler. They have a bigger footprint than single-seaters, and are more difficult to maneuver through narrow doors or on pavements.
The iCandy Orange is a popular tandem buggy and has been designed to adapt to your family, offering 30 different seating configurations. It can be used with twins, a baby and a toddler or even three kids if you add iCandy's 'PiggyBack' board (which you can buy separately). It has soft suspension that allows for easy work of kerbs. It is used in a mono or double mode. You can even connect a single stroller to the top of it to provide extra storage space.
Weight
A quality double buggy must be light and easy to push. It should also have nice-sized shopping baskets, rear and front suspension to allow it to get around rough terrains and, most importantly it should be suitable for twins or siblings of different age.
A majority of compact double buggies have frames that are designed to fit infant car seats and come with adaptors branded to match the popular models from Cybex, BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are a great option for families with children with medical conditions and would prefer not having to use separate strollers.
They are generally larger than buggies that are side-by-side and are difficult to fit in doorways or on public transport. If this is important to you, make sure to check the product details to see whether there are alternatives available.
Mountain Buggy Duet is the smallest double stroller on the market. It's the slimmest side-by-side on the market that measures just 63cm in width. It can be used to transport twins or one toddler and a baby. It offers robust engineering and high-quality performance with air-filled tyres that can be used on all terrains but also great for cruising around the town.
Another great option is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can carry twins with one baby and one toddler or two kids using piggy back boards (which you need to buy separately). It is equipped with an adjustable carry strap that can stand on its own and folds down to make it easy to move around. It also comes with front and back suspension 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 choice for older children.
Folding
The Baby Jogger City Select 2 is a fantastic option to store a double pushchair sale buggy. This model is a side-by-side and features a very smooth fold. The frame expands when you fold it, which means it's narrower that the standard stroller. This makes it easy to navigate through doorways and public transport, while it also means that you don't require an additional car to push the buggy around.
It's a great option for parents with twins as it can be used in mono or duo mode with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can accommodate an additional child on the 'piggyback board' of the buggy. It also has an array of options, including seats that are elevated to give both children the view of their surroundings. There's even a brake on the handlebar that can be adjusted, making it easier to push up and down hills.
Another good option is the Mountain Buggy Duet, which has the smallest footprint side-by-side on the market at 63cm. It is ideal for parents who fret about fitting a double in the doorway or on public transport. However, it can still handle rough terrain like a true off-roader. It can be used to carry twins or a toddler and baby or two kids with the same age, and each seat reclines independently to make sure the kids are at ease.
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 that has the option of a toddler seat. It's a bit longer than other doubles, however it has excellent maneuverability especially on smooth surfaces. This is a fantastic option for those who want an elegant and practical buggy.
If you're looking for a budget, there are plenty of affordable double buggies to choose from, such as the UPPAbaby Vista 2. It's a compact side-byside that fits a newborn in a carrycot and a toddler in a seat, or even three kids when you add the Pizazz-branded PiggyBack ride-on board. It features a simple, self-standing fold as well as a big canopy that gives both kids some protection and a peek-a-boo window. It's also quite light for a double to single buggy stroller, and features a large undercarriage storage basket to store the shopping.