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What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy
Kerry says that this side-by-side is small enough to fit through most doorways and can take two car seats or carrycots. It comes with a self-standing fold and handy carry straps to make it easy to schlep.
It's also very easy to move up/down stairs. The canopies are generously sized and feature peekaboo windows.
Size
A good-sized shopping basket and rear and front suspension are essential aspects to look for in a double buggy. You might consider if it is a travel system, or whether the car seat or carrycot can be added. Those are important considerations if you need to take your kids in public transport or on longer journeys.
Consider the Leclerc Kooper X2 if you are looking for a compact double buggy that you can use from the time you are born. This innovative model is a side by side buggy that has frames that can be expanded widthwise to accommodate two children. The seats can be reclined and placed independently. This allows you to allow one child to relax and take a nap while the other one is watching the surrounding. The seat comes with a large UPF 50+ canopy with an open window.
Mountain Buggy Duet is another fantastic alternative for twins. It is the thinnest side-byside twin pushchair on the market and only 63cm wide so will fit through most doors. It can accommodate two car seats or one carrycot and has lay-flat seats that are suitable from birth.
Tandem double buggies, which feature the children sitting side by side they are a popular choice for twins or parents of a baby and toddler. However, they generally have a bigger footprint than single-seaters and can be difficult to maneuver on narrow streets or through doorways.
The iCandy Orange is a popular tandem buggy that has been designed to grow with your family, offering 30 different seating options. It can be used with twins or a baby and a toddler or even three kids if you add iCandy's 'PiggyBack' board (which you can buy separately). It has a soft suspension that can take care of kerbs. It is used in mono or double mode. You can also attach one stroller to the top for additional storage.
Weight
A good double buggy is light and easy to push. It should also have spacious shopping baskets, a rear and front suspension to make it easier to maneuver over rough terrain and, most importantly it should be suitable for twins or siblings of different age groups.
Many double buggies are compact and have frames that can be used to store infant car seats. They also come with brand-name adaptors that are compatible with the popular models made by Cybex BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are great options when you are looking to stay clear of separate strollers for younger children who have medical needs.
They are typically larger than side-byside buggies, and are harder to fit into doorways and on public transport. If this is important to you, check the product's details to determine if there are any alternatives available.
Mountain Buggy Duet is the smallest double stroller on the market. This is the slimmest side-by-side available at 53cm in width and can be used for twins in the newborn stage or even one toddler and one baby. It has a robust design and superior functionality and large air-filled tires that are suitable for all terrain double buggy terrains but are also able to go about the city.
Another option is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can carry twins, one toddler and one baby or two kids with piggy backboards (which you'll need to purchase separately). It has a carry strap that is self-standing and can folds down to make it easy to transport. It also comes with front and back suspensions to assist you in navigating rough terrain. It's heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo but still lighter than most tri-fold buggies. It's a great value option for older kids.
Folding
A great double pram and pushchair buggy has to be slim for storage. A good choice is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This side-by-side model has an extremely smooth fold and the clever frame expands widthways as you fold so that it's smaller than an individual stroller. This makes it easier to maneuver through doorways and public transportation, as well as making it less necessary to have an additional vehicle.
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 that is part of the buggy. It also offers many different configurations including elevated stadium-style seats to give both kids the view of their surroundings. The adjustable handlebar has a handbrake that helps to push the buggy up and down hills.
Another option is the Mountain Buggy Duet, which has the most compact side-by-side footprint on the market at 64cm. It is ideal for parents who worry about fitting a double in the doorway or on public transport. However it is able to handle rough terrain and be a true off-roader. It can accommodate twins or a toddler with one or two children who are similar age. Each seat reclines independently, so children are comfortable.
One final good choice is the iCandy Peach, which can be used in mono or tandem mode and can accommodate a car seats/seats, or a carrycot and toddler seat. It's a bit longer than other doubles, but it offers excellent maneuverability particularly on smooth surfaces. This is a fantastic option for those who want a stylish and practical buggy.
There are many affordable cheap double pushchair buggies, like the UPPAbaby vista 2. This compact side-by-side can hold infants in the carrycot, even a toddler in the seat, or three children if you add the PiggyBack ride on board that is branded with pizazz. It has an easy-to-stand fold, a canopy that provides protection for both children and an option to peekaboo. It's also fairly light for a double stroller and features a large undercarriage storage basket that can be used to store your the shopping.
