What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy
Kerry says that the side-byside is small enough to fit through the majority of doors and accommodate two car seats or carrycots. It has a self-standing fold and a handy carry strap to make it easy to schlep.
It’s also extremely lightweight to carry and wheel up/down stairs. The canopies are large enough to accommodate windows and peekaboo openings.
Size
Double buggy features you should look for include the large shopping basket, front and rear suspension, and an incredibly sturdy frame. You may consider if it is a travel system or whether an infant car seat or a carrycot is possible to add. These are crucial considerations when you are required to take your children on public transport or on long journeys.
You should consider the Leclerc Kooper X2 if you are looking for a small double buggy that you can use right from birth. This innovative model is a side-by-side buggy with frames that can be expanded widthwise to accommodate two children. The seats have the option of recline and can be placed in a different way, which gives you the option of one child leaning back relaxing for a nap, while the other is looking out at the world around them. The seats also come with a large UPF 50+ canopy as well as an option to peek inside.
Another option for newborn twins is the Mountain Buggy Duet. It is the thinnest side-byside twin pushchair on the market and is only 63cm wide, so should fit through most doorways. It can also take two car seats or one carrycot and has lying-flat seats that can be used from birth.
My babiie mb33 tandem pushchair – Dani dyer double buggies, that have the children positioned on opposite sides is a popular option for twins or parents of a baby and a toddler. However, they do tend to have a larger footprint than single-seaters and can be difficult to maneuver on narrow streets or through doors.
The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is a popular tandem that can grow with your family. It has 30 different seating configurations. The iCandy Orange tandem buggy can be used for twins or a child and a toddler or even three children when you include the iCandy ‘PiggyBack board’ (available separately). It has a soft suspension that allows for easy work of kerbs. It can be used in mono or COSTWAY Double Seat Twin Tandem Pushchair Sale mode. You can also connect a single stroller to the top of the unit for additional storage space.
Weight
A great double buggy should be light and easy to push. It should have a large 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.
Many compact double buggies come with frames that can be used to hold infant car seats. They also come with brand-name adaptors that are compatible with popular models by Cybex BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are great options when you are looking to avoid having separate strollers for your smaller children who have medical needs.
They are typically larger than buggies with side-by-sides and are more difficult to fit in doorways or on public transportation. If this is important to you, check the product’s specifications to see what alternatives are available.
If you’re looking for the most compact double pushchair available, check out the Mountain Buggy Duet. This is the slimmest side-by-side available at 64cm wide. It is suitable for twins in the newborn stage or even one toddler and one baby. It is built to last and offers high-quality performance with air-filled tyres that are all-terrain but just as happy nipping around the city.
The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is another excellent option. It can accommodate twins, a baby and a toddler, or two children using piggyback boards (which is required to be purchased separately). It has a carry strap that is self-standing and can folds to make it simple to move around. It also has front and back suspensions to assist you in navigating rough terrain. It’s a bit heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo but still lighter than tri-fold buggies. It’s also an excellent value choice for older children.
Folding
The Baby Jogger City Select 2 is an excellent choice for storing the double buggy. This side-byside model has a smooth fold, and the clever frame expands widthways as you fold to make it smaller than a single stroller. This makes it easy to navigate doorways and on public transport. It also means that you don’t require a second car for schlepping the buggy around.
It’s a great choice for parents who have twins since it can be utilized in duo or mono mode with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can also hold a third passenger on the buggy’s “piggyback board. It also offers a great range of configurations with an elevated stadium-style seating to give the children both views of their surroundings. The adjustable handlebar features a handbrake, which allows you to push the buggy up and down hills.
Another alternative is the Mountain Buggy Duet, which has the most compact side-by-side footprint on the market at 63cm. This makes it a great choice for parents who are worried about fitting a double through doors and on public transport, and it is able to handle rough terrain like a true off-roader. It can carry twins or a toddler and baby or two children of the same age, and each seat can recline independently to keep the kids comfortable.
One final good choice is the iCandy Peach, which can be used in mono or tandem mode and can accommodate a car seats or a carrycot and a toddler seat. It’s slightly longer than other doubles but it offers excellent manoeuvrability, particularly on smooth surfaces. It’s a great option for those looking for an elegant but practical buggy.
If you’re looking for a budget there are plenty of budget double buggies such as the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This compact side-byside can fit a newborn in the carrycot, an infant in the seat, or three kids if you add the PiggyBack ride on board branded with pizazz. It comes with a self-standing fold, a huge canopy that provides protection for children and an option to peekaboo. It’s also fairly light for a double buggy, and comes with a larger undercarriage basket for shopping.
