What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy
Kerry says this side-by-side is slim enough to get through most doorways and can be used with two car seats or carrycots. It folds up self-standing and handy carry straps for easy schlepping.
It’s also very easy to move up/down stairs. The canopies are large enough to accommodate windows as well as peekaboo openings.
Size
A good-sized shopping basket and front and rear suspension are the most important aspects to look for in a double buggy. You may also want to think about whether it’s a travel system or the possibility of adding a carrycot or car seat. These are crucial considerations if you are required to take your children on public transport, or for long distance journeys.
Take a look at the Leclerc Kooper X2 if you are looking for a compact, double buggy you can use right from birth. This side-by-side model has a clever frame that can be expanded to to accommodate two children. The seats come with the option of recline and can be set up in a different way, which gives you the option of having one child leaning back and enjoying a nap while the other looks out at the surrounding. There is also a huge UPF 50+ canopy, as well as a peekaboo feature.
Mountain Buggy Duet is another excellent alternative for twins. This is the slimmest side-by-side twin buggy pushchair on the market and only 63cm wide so can fit through the majority of doors. It can also take two car seats or one carrycot, and comes with lie-flat seats that are suitable from birth.
Tandem double buggies are popular with parents of twins or parents who have a baby and toddler. They do have a larger 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’s been designed to adapt to your family. It comes with 30 different seating options. The iCandy Orange tandem buggy can be used for twins or a child and a toddler or even three kids when you include the iCandy PiggyBack board (available separately). It is equipped with a soft suspension system that makes kerbs simple to navigate. It is able to be used in mono or double mode. You can also connect a single stroller to the top of it for additional storage space.
Weight
A great double buggy should be light and easy to push. It should include a large shopping basket with front and back suspensions to aid the child to traverse rough terrain, and be suitable for twins and other siblings of different ages.
Many compact double buggies include frames that can be used to support infant car seats. They also have branded adaptors that match the popular models made by Cybex BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. They are a great choice for families with children with medical conditions and want to avoid the need to purchase separate strollers.
They are typically larger than buggies that are side-by-side and are difficult to fit into doorways and on public transportation. If this is important to you, look through the product details to see if there are any alternatives available.
Mountain Buggy Duet is the most compact double stroller on the market. It’s the slimmest side-by-side available with a 63cm width. It is able to transport twins or an infant and a toddler. It offers robust engineering and superior performance thanks to its large air-filled tyres that can be used on all terrains but also great for cruising around town.
Another option is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can hold twins with one toddler and one baby or two kids with piggy back boards (which you’ll need to purchase separately). It has a carry strap that is self-standing and can folds to make it simple to transport. It also has front and back suspension to help you deal with 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 children.
Folding
A great double buggy has to be slim for storage, and a suitable option is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This model is a side by side and has a smooth fold. The frame expands as you fold it, which means it’s narrower that one stroller. This makes it easier to get around doorways and on public transportation, and it also means you don’t need a second car for schlepping the buggy around.
It’s a great option for parents with twins since it can be used with two seats, and car seat adaptors. It can also accommodate an additional child on the ‘piggybackboard’ of the buggy. It also comes with an array of configurations, including elevated stadium-style seats to give both kids a view of their surroundings. The adjustable handlebar features an adjustable handbrake that allows you to push the buggy up and down hills.
Another good alternative is the Mountain Buggy Duet, which has the most compact side-by-side footprint on the market at 64cm. This makes it perfect for parents who are worried about fitting a double-doorway on public transport, while it can still be able to handle 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 make sure the kids are at ease.
One final good choice is the iCandy Peach, which can be used in tandem or mono mode, and can be used with a car seats or an infant seat and carrycot. It’s a little longer than other doubles but it offers excellent manoeuvrability, particularly on smooth surfaces and is an excellent option for those who are looking for a stylish but practical buggy.
There are a variety of inexpensive double buggies available, like the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This is a compact side-by-side that can fit a baby in a carrycot as well as the toddler in the seat, or three kids if you add the brand-new pizazz PiggyBack ride-on board. It has a simple self-standing fold and a nice big canopy that provides both kids some protection and a peek-a-boo window. It is also relatively lightweight for a double tandem pushchair stroller, and comes with a large undercarriage basket for storing things like shopping.
