A Productive Rant About Compact Double Buggy
What to Look For in a Compact stokke double stroller Buggy
Kerry says 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 light to lift and wheel up/down stairs. The canopies have generously sized windows and peekaboo openings.
Size
A large shopping basket as well as rear and front suspension are key aspects to look for in a double buggy. You may consider if it is an e-travel system, or whether an infant car seat or a carrycot can be added. Those are important considerations if you have to take your children on public transport or longer journeys.
If you're looking for a compact pushchairs double buggy that can be used from birth look into the Leclerc Kooper X2. This model is a side by side buggy with a frame that can expand to accommodate two children. The seats can be reclined or positioned independently. This lets you have one child relax and take a nap while the other observes the surrounding. You also get a large UPF 50+ canopy, as well as the ability to peek into the future.
Mountain Buggy Duet is another fantastic option 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 a carrycot, and has lying-flat seats that can be used from birth.
Tandem pushchairs double buggies are popular with parents of twins or with a baby and a toddler. However, they tend to have a larger footprint than single-seaters and can be difficult to manoeuvre on narrow roads or through doors.
The iCandy Orange is a popular tandem buggy and has been designed to adapt to your family, with 30 different seating configurations. The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is suitable for twins or a child, 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 is utilized in double or mono mode. You can even connect a single stroller to the top of the unit for additional storage space.
Weight
A quality double buggy is lightweight and easy-to-push. It should have a large shopping basket as well as front and rear suspensions that allow 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 come with frames specifically designed to accommodate infant car seats and come with adaptors branded to match the popular models from Cybex, BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. They are a great choice for families with children with medical needs and would prefer not the need to purchase separate strollers.
However, they generally have a bigger space than side-byside buggies and are more difficult to fit through doors and public transport. If this is important to you, check the product's specifications to see what alternatives are available.
If you're looking for the smallest double pushchair on the market look into the Mountain Buggy Duet. This is the slimmest side by side on the market at just 53cm in width and can be used for newborn twins or one baby and one toddler. It is built to last and offers high-quality performance with air-filled tyres that can be used on all terrains but also great for cruising around the city.
The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is another excellent alternative. It can carry twins as well as a baby and toddler or two children with piggyback boards (which is required to be purchased separately). It comes with a carry strap that is self-standing and can folds to make it simple to move around. It also comes with front and back suspension to assist you in navigating rough terrain. It's heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo, but less heavy than trifold buggies. This is a great option for older children.
Folding
The Baby Jogger City Select 2 is an excellent choice for storing a double buggy. This model is a side-by-side and features a very smooth fold. The frame expands as you fold, so it's smaller than one stroller. This makes it easier to maneuver through doorways and public transportation, while also reducing the need for an additional vehicle.
It's a great option for parents with twins, because it can be utilized in duo or mono mode with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can also accommodate another rider on the buggy's 'piggyback board, and provides a great range of configurations that include an elevated stadium seating option that allows both children views of their surroundings. The adjustable handlebar has an adjustable handbrake that allows you to push the buggy up and down hills.
Mountain Buggy Duet is another great option. It has the smallest footprint side-byside on the market measuring just 63cm. It is ideal for parents who fret about fitting a Double Prams With UV Protection Canopy in a door or on public transport. However it is able to handle rough terrain like an off-roader. It can accommodate twins or a toddler with an infant, or two children with similar age. Each seat can recline independently, ensuring that the children are able to sit comfortably.
Another good option is the iCandy Peach, which can be used in tandem or mono mode, and can be used with a car seat/seats or an infant seat and carrycot. It's a little larger than other doubles but it offers excellent manoeuvrability, particularly on smooth surfaces and is a great option for those who are looking for an attractive but practical buggy.
If you're on a budget, there are plenty of budget double buggies such as the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This compact side-by-side can hold babies in a carrycot and a toddler in the seat, or even three kids if you add the PiggyBack ride on board that is branded with some pizazz. It comes with an easy-to-stand fold, a large canopy that offers protection for children and a peekaboo feature. It is also relatively lightweight for a double stroller and comes with a large undercarriage basket to store shopping.
