What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy
Kerry says this side-byside is light enough to pass through most doorways and can take two car seats or carrycots. It has a self-standing fold and handy carry straps to make it easy to schlep.
The canopies are also easy to move and lift up and down the stairs. The canopies are generously sized and feature peekaboo windows.
Size
Double buggy features you must look for include a large shopping basket, rear and front suspension and an incredibly sturdy frame. It is also advisable to consider whether it's a travel system, or if you can add an infant car seat or carrycot. These are crucial considerations if you need to take your children on public transport or on longer journeys.
Take a look at the Leclerc Kooper X2 if you are looking for a compact double buggy that you can use right from the time you are born. This side-by-side model has an innovative 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 enjoying a nap while the other is looking out at the world around them. You will get a huge UPF 50+ canopy that has an open window.
Mountain Buggy Duet is another fantastic alternative for twins. It is the thinnest side-byside twin pushchair twin on the market and is only 63cm wide, so should fit through most doorways. It can accommodate two car seat or one carrycot, and has lying-flat seats that can be used from birth.
Tandem double buggies, which feature the children sitting in a row is a popular option for twins, or parents of a baby and toddler. However, they do generally have a bigger footprint than single-seaters and can be difficult to maneuver on narrow pavements or through doors.
The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is a popular tandem double buggy that can grow with your family. It has 30 different seating configurations. It can be used with twins, a baby and a toddler or three children if you purchase iCandy's "PiggyBack" board (which you can purchase separately). It features a soft suspension that can take care of kerbs. It is used in a mono or double mode. It is possible to attach a single stroller on top for extra storage.
Weight
A good double buggy is lightweight double pushchair and easy-to-push. It should include a large shopping basket, front and back suspensions to aid the child to traverse rough terrain, and be suitable for twins and siblings of different ages.
Many double buggies are compact and come with frames that can be used to store infant car seats. They also have branded adaptors that are compatible with the most popular models from Cybex BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are a great option if you have younger children with medical needs and want to avoid the need to purchase separate strollers.
However, they do generally have a bigger space than side-byside buggies and are more difficult to fit through doors and public transportation. If this is important to you, make sure to check the product's details to determine whether there are alternatives available.
If you're looking for the smallest double pushchair on the market look into the Mountain Buggy Duet. It's the slimmest side-by-side on the market, measuring only 63cm in width. It can be used to carry twins or one toddler and a baby. It is built to last with a sturdy design and superior functionality and large air-filled tires that are suitable for all terrains, but also happy to zip around the city.
The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is another fantastic alternative. It can carry twins, a baby and a toddler, or two children using piggyback boards (which must be purchased separately). It folds up with a self-standing design and carry strap, making it a breeze to transport and has front and rear suspensions to help you cope with the rough terrain. It's heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo but still lighter than the majority of tri-fold buggies. It's also a great value option for older kids.
Folding
A good double buggy needs to be slim to store, and a good choice is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This side-by-side model features an extremely smooth fold and the frame's clever design expands in width as you fold to make it smaller than a single stroller. This makes it easier to navigate doorways and on public transport, while it also means you don't need a second hand double buggy car for schlepping the buggy around.
It's an excellent option for parents with twins since it can be used with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can accommodate a third child on the 'piggybackboard that is part of the buggy. It also offers an array of configurations including elevated stadium-style seats to give both kids the view of their surroundings. There's even a handbrake on the adjustable handlebar that makes it easier to push 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 ideal for parents who worry about fitting a double inside a door or on public transport. However it is still able to tackle rough terrain as an off-roader. It can be used to carry twins, a baby and toddler or two kids of the same age, and each seat can recline independently to ensure that the children are at ease.
Another good option is the iCandy Peach, which can be used in mono or tandem mode and can take 2 car seats or a carrycot and toddler seat. It's slightly longer than other doubles, but it has excellent maneuverability especially on smooth surfaces. This is a fantastic option for those looking for a stylish and practical buggy.
If you're on a budget there are plenty of affordable double buggies available like the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This small side-by-side can accommodate babies in the carrycot and an infant in the seat or even three children if you add the PiggyBack ride on board branded with the pizazz. It has a simple self-standing fold, and a big canopy that provides children some security and a peek-a-boo window. It's also relatively light for a double buggy, and comes with a larger undercarriage basket for shopping.