What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy
Kerry says that this side-by-side is small enough to fit through most doors and be used with two car seats or carrycots. It has a self-standing fold and handy carry straps to make it easy to schlep.
It’s also extremely easy to move up/down stairs. The canopies are generously sized and have windows that peek out.
Size
Double buggy features that you should consider include a large shopping basket, rear and front suspension and an incredibly sturdy frame. You might want to look at whether it’s an e-travel system, or whether a car seat or carrycot is possible to add. These are crucial considerations when you have 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 small, double buggy you can use from birth. This clever model is a side-by-side buggy with frames that can be expanded widthways in order to accommodate two children. The seats can be reclined and placed independently. This lets you let one child unwind and double buggy for twins take a nap while the other is observing the surroundings. You will get a huge UPF 50+ canopy that has an open window.
Another great option for infant twins is the Mountain Buggy Duet. It is the thinnest side-byside twin pushchair on the market and only 63cm in width, it can fit through the majority of doors. It can also take two car seats or one carrycot. It also has lying-flat seats that can be used from birth.
Tandem double buggies are popular with parents of twins or who have a child and a toddler. They do have a larger footprint than single to double pushchair-seaters, and are more difficult to maneuver through narrow doorways or on pavements.
The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is a well-loved tandem that will expand with your family. It offers 30 different seating options. It can be used with twins, a baby and toddler or three kids when you add iCandy’s ‘PiggyBack’ board (which you can buy separately). It has soft suspension that can take care of kerbs and can be used in mono or double mode. You can even attach a single stroller on the top of it for extra storage space.
Weight
A good double buggy is lightweight and easy-to-push. It should also have nice-sized shopping baskets, a rear and front suspension to make it easier to get around rough terrains and, ideally, be suitable for twins or siblings of various ages.
A lot of compact double buggies have frames that are designed to take infant car seats and come with adaptors with branded brands to match the popular models from Cybex, BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are a great option for parents of children with medical needs and want to avoid having to use separate strollers.
They are typically larger than side-byside buggies and are difficult to fit in doorways or on public transportation. If this is important to you, look through the product’s specifications to see what alternatives are available.
Mountain Buggy Duet is the slimmest double stroller available on the market. This is the slimmest side-by-side on the market at just 53cm in width and is suitable for newborn twins or one baby and one toddler. It is built to last with a sturdy design and superior functionality and large air-filled tires that can be used on all terrains but are also able 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 with a piggyback board (which is required to be purchased separately). It has a self-standing fold and carry strap to make it easy to transport and comes with rear and front suspensions to help you cope with rougher terrain. It’s 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
The Baby Jogger City Select 2 is a fantastic option for storing two strollers. This model is a side by side and has a smooth fold. The frame expands when you fold it, making it more compact than a single stroller. This makes it easier to maneuver through doorways and on public transportation, as well as eliminating the need for a second vehicle.
It’s an excellent option for parents with twins since it can be used with two seats, and car seat adaptors. It can also hold an additional passenger on the buggy’s “piggyback board, and provides an array of configurations with an elevated stadium-style seating area that gives both children views of their surroundings. The adjustable handlebar features a handbrake, which makes it easier to push the buggy up and down hills.
Another alternative is the Mountain Buggy Duet, which has the most compact side-by-side footprint available at the smallest 63cm. This makes it perfect for parents who are concerned about fitting a double to single buggy through doors and on public transport. However, it is able to handle rough terrain like a true off-roader. It can be used for twins or a toddler with a baby, or two children of similar age. Each seat reclines independently, which ensures that children 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 the option of a toddler seat. It’s a bit longer than other doubles, but it offers 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 tight budget there are plenty of affordable lightest double stroller buggies available like the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This is a small side-by-side that fits a newborn in a carrycot as well as the toddler in a seat, or even three kids when you add the pizazz-branded PiggyBack ride-on board. It has a simple self-standing fold as well as a big canopy that gives the kids some protection and includes a peekaboo window. It’s also relatively light for a double buggy, and includes a larger undercarriage storage basket to store shopping.