What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy
Kerry says that this side-byside is small enough to pass through the majority of doors. It can accommodate two car seats or carrycots. It comes with a self-standing fold and handy carry straps for easy schlepping.
It's also lightweight to carry and wheel up/down stairs. The canopies have generously sized windows as well as peekaboo openings.
Size
A large shopping basket as well as front and rear suspensions are the most important aspects to look for in a double buggy. You may also want to consider whether it's a travel system or if you can add an infant car seat or carrycot. These are important considerations when you have to take your children on public transport or longer journeys.
Take a look at the Leclerc Kooper X2 if you are looking for a small, double buggy you can use right from the time you are born. This innovative model is a side-byside buggy with frames that can be expanded widthways in order to accommodate two children. The seats have a recline option and can be set up in a different way, which gives you the option of having one child leaning back and relaxing for a nap, while the other looks out at their surroundings. The seat comes with a large UPF 50+ canopy with an open window.
Mountain Buggy Duet is another great alternative for twins. It is the tiniest twin pushchair that is available on the market. It measures only 63cm in width which means it can be able to pass through most doors. It can be used with two car seat or one carrycot, and comes with lie-flat seats suitable from birth.
Tandem double buggies, which have the children positioned side by side, are a popular choice for twins, or parents of a baby and 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 that has been designed to grow with your family, with 30 different seating configurations. The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is suitable for twins or a child and a toddler, or even three children when you add the iCandy "PiggyBack" board (available 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. You can also attach one stroller to the top to store additional items.
Weight
A quality double buggy must be lightweight and easy to push. It should also come with nice-sized shopping baskets, a rear and front suspension to allow it to navigate rougher surfaces and, ideally, be suitable for twins or siblings of various age groups.
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. They are a great choice for parents of children with medical issues and you want to avoid having to use separate strollers.
They are generally larger than buggies that are side by side double stroller-by-side, and are harder to fit in doorways or on public transport. If this is important to you, look through the product details to see if there are any alternatives available.
Mountain Buggy Duet is the smallest double buggy from birth 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 carry twins or an infant and a toddler. It is built to last with a sturdy design and a superior function, with large air-filled tires that can be used on all terrains, but also happy to go about town.
The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is another fantastic option. It can hold twins or a baby and toddler or two children with the piggyback board (which must be purchased separately). It has a carry strap that is self-standing and can fold to make it easy to transport. It also comes with front and back suspensions to assist you in navigating rough terrain. It's a little heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo but still lighter than most tri-fold buggies. It's also an excellent value choice for older children.
Folding
A good double pram pushchair buggy needs to be compact to store, and a ideal choice is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This side-by-side model features a smooth fold, and the clever frame expands widthways as you fold to make it smaller than the standard stroller. This makes it much easier to navigate doorways and on public transport, while it also means that you don't require a second car for schlepping 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. It can hold an additional child on the 'piggybackboard that is part of the buggy. It also comes with many different configurations including elevated stadium-style seats to give both kids a view of their surroundings. The adjustable handlebar has an adjustable handbrake that makes it easier to push the buggy up and down hills.
Another option is the Mountain Buggy Duet, which has the most compact side-by-side footprint on the market at the smallest 63cm. It is perfect for parents who fret about fitting a double in a door or on public transport. However it is able to handle rough terrain as a true off-roader. It can be used to carry twins, a baby and toddler or two children with the same age, and each seat reclines independently to make sure the kids are comfortable.
The iCandy Peach is a good option. It can be used in tandem or mono mode, and it can fit two car seats or a carrycot with a toddler seat. It's slightly longer than other doubles, however it has excellent maneuverability especially on smooth surfaces. This is an excellent choice for those who want a stylish and practical buggy.
There are many affordable double buggies, like the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This small side-by-side can accommodate infants in the carrycot and an infant in the seat, or three children if you add a PiggyBack ride on board that is branded with the pizazz. It features a simple, self-standing fold, and a large canopy that offers children some security and also has a peekaboo window. It's also fairly light for a double stroller, and comes with a large undercarriage basket that can be used to store your the shopping.