5 People You Should Meet In The Compact Double Buggy Industry
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 self-standing folding mechanism, as well as easy carry straps to make it easy to carry.
It's also light to lift and wheel up and down stairs. The canopies are spacious with windows and openings that peek out.
Size
Double buggy features you must look for include the large shopping basket, rear and front suspension and a sturdy frame. You might also want to consider whether it's a travel system, or whether you can add an infant car seat or carrycot. These are important considerations when you're planning to bring your little ones along on public transport or on longer journeys.
Take a look at the Leclerc Kooper X2 if you are looking for a small double buggy that you can use right from birth. This clever model is a side by side buggy with frames that can be expanded to accommodate two children. The seats can be reclined and placed independently. This lets you have one child relax and take a nap while the other is observing the surrounding. There is also a huge UPF 50+ canopy, as well as an option to peek inside.
Mountain Buggy Duet is another fantastic alternative for twins. This is the slimmest side-by-side twin pushchair on the market and is only 63cm wide, so can fit through the majority of doors. It can be used with two car seats or a carrycot, and has lying-flat seats that can be used from birth.
Tandem lightweight double stroller buggies that feature the children sitting in a row, are a popular choice for twins, or parents of a baby and a 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 tandem buggy is a popular tandem that can grow with 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 children when you include the iCandy PiggyBack board (available separately). It features a soft suspension that can take care of kerbs and can be used in mono or double mode. It is possible to attach one stroller to the top to store additional items.
Weight
A good double buggy should be light and easy to push. It should also have spacious shopping baskets, rear and front suspensions to make it easier to navigate rougher surfaces and, in the ideal case, be suitable for twins or siblings of different ages.
Many compact double buggies have frames that can be used to support infant car seats. They also come with branded adaptors that are compatible with the popular models made by Cybex BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are excellent options when you are looking to avoid using separate strollers for your younger children with medical conditions.
However, they do generally have a bigger footprint than side-by-side buggies, and may be more difficult to maneuver through doors and public transportation. Check the product details for alternatives for this if it is important to your family.
Mountain Buggy Duet is the slimmest double pram stroller stroller available on the market. It is the tiniest side-by-side on the market that measures just 63cm in width. It can be used to carry twins, or one toddler and a baby. It has robust engineering and high-quality performance with air-filled tyres, which are all-terrain but equally comfortable cruising around town.
The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is another excellent option. It can carry twins as well as a baby and toddler or two children with a piggyback board (which is required to be purchased separately). It comes with a self-standing carry strap and fold to make it easy to move around. It also comes with front and back suspension to assist you in navigating rougher terrain. It's heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo but still lighter than most tri-fold buggies. It's also an excellent value for older children.
Folding
A good double buggy needs to be slimline to store, and a ideal choice is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This side-byside model has a smooth fold, and the frame's clever design expands in width when folded to make it smaller than the standard twin stroller side by side. This allows it to be more easily maneuvered through doors and on public transportation, while making it less necessary to have a second vehicle.
It's a great option for parents who have twins because it can be used in a mono or duo mode with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can also hold a third child 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 comes with a handbrake that helps to push the buggy up and down hills.
Mountain Buggy Duet is another great option. It has the most compact footprint side-by-side on the market measuring just 63cm. It is perfect for parents who fret about fitting a double running buggy in the doorway or on public transport. However, it can still handle rough terrain as an off-roader. It can accommodate twins or a toddler and one or two children with similar age. Each seat can recline independently, ensuring that the children are able to sit comfortably.
The iCandy Peach is a good option. It can be used in tandem or mono mode, and can accommodate two car seats or a carrycot that has an infant seat. It's a bit longer than some other doubles, but it provides an excellent maneuverability, particularly on smooth surfaces and is an excellent choice for those who are looking for a stylish but practical buggy.
There are many affordable double buggies, like the UPPAbaby vista 2. This compact side-byside can fit babies in the carrycot or an infant in the seat or even three kids if you add the PiggyBack ride on board with pizazz. It has a simple self-standing fold and a nice large canopy that offers both kids some protection and a peek-a-boo window. It's also fairly light for a double buggy, and comes with a larger undercarriage basket for shopping.
