What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy
Kerry says that this side-byside is small enough to fit through the majority of doors. It can accommodate two car seats or carrycots. It folds up self-standing and handy carry straps to make it easy to schlep.
The canopies are also easy to lift and move up/down the stairs. The canopies are large and have peekaboo windows.
Size
Double buggy features that you should consider include a large shopping basket, front and rear suspension, and a sturdy frame. You may be interested in knowing if it's a travel system, or if a car seat or carrycot can be added. These are crucial considerations if you're planning to bring your kids on public transport or on longer journeys.
If you're looking for a small double buggy that can be used from birth, consider the Leclerc Kooper X2. This model is a side-byside buggy that has a frame that can expand widthwise to accommodate two children. The seats can be reclined or positioned independently. This allows you to let one child unwind and nap while the other is observing the surrounding. The seat comes with a large UPF 50+ canopy, with the option of a peekaboo window as well.
Another great option for infant twins is the Mountain Buggy Duet. It is the tiniest twin pushchair available on the market. It measures only 63cm in length and should be able to pass through most doors. It can take two car seats or one carrycot and has lie-flat seats suitable from birth.
Tandem double buggies are very popular with parents of twins or who have a child and toddler. However, they tend to have a wider space than single-seaters and may be difficult to maneuver on narrow pavements or through doors.
The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is an extremely popular tandem that can grow with your family. It offers 30 different seating options. It can be used with twins, a baby and a toddler or three children if you add iCandy's 'PiggyBack' board (which you can buy separately). It comes with a soft suspension system that makes kerbs simple to navigate. It is able to be used in mono or double mode. You can even attach a single stroller to the top of it to provide additional storage space.
Weight
A good double buggy is lightweight and easy to push. It should include an ample shopping basket as well as front and rear suspension to aid the child to traverse more difficult terrain, and also be suitable for twins as well as siblings of different age groups.
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 if you have younger children with medical issues and would prefer not having to use separate strollers.
However, they do tend to have a larger space than side-byside buggies and can be harder to fit through doors and public transport. If this is important to you, check the product's specifications to see what alternatives are available.
Mountain Buggy Duet is the most compact double stroller on the market. It's the slimmest side-byside available at 63cm wide and can be used by twins who are just born or one toddler and one baby. It's a sturdy design and superior functionality, with large air-filled tires that are suitable for all terrains but are also able to zip around town.
Another option is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can carry twins or one baby and one toddler or two kids, with a piggy back board (which you need to buy separately). It comes with a self-standing fold and carry strap to make it a breeze to transport and has front and rear suspension to help you cope with rougher terrain. It's a bit heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo but still lighter than most tri-fold buggies. It's an excellent value choice for older kids.
Folding
A good double buggy needs to be slim for storage, and a suitable option is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This model is a side by side and features a very smooth fold. The frame expands when you fold, so it's smaller than a single stroller. This makes it easy to get around doorways and on public transport. 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 also accommodate an additional rider on the buggy's 'piggyback board. It also offers a great range of configurations that include an elevated stadium seating option that allows both children views of their surroundings. The adjustable handlebar has a handbrake that allows you to push the buggy up and down hills.
Mountain Buggy Duet is another great option. It has the most compact footprint side-by-side on the market, measuring 63cm. It is ideal for parents who worry about fitting a double in a door or on public transport. However it is still able to tackle rough terrain as an off-roader. It can accommodate twins or a toddler and a baby or two children who are the same age and each seat reclines independently to ensure that the children are at ease.
Another option is the iCandy Peach, which can be used in mono or tandem mode, and can be used with a car seat/seats or a carrycot and toddler seat. It's a bit longer than other doubles, but it is extremely maneuverable, especially on smooth surfaces. double pram and pushchair is a great choice for those who want an elegant and practical buggy.
If you're looking for a budget there are plenty affordable double buggies to choose from such as the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This is a small side-by-side that can fit a baby in a carrycot and the toddler in the seat, or three kids if you include the brand-new pizazz PiggyBack ride-on board. It has a simple self-standing fold and a nice big canopy that gives children some security and also has a peekaboo window. It's also fairly light for a double stroller, and features a large undercarriage storage basket for storing shopping.
