What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy
Kerry says this side-byside is slim enough to get through the majority of doors and take two car seats or carrycots. It features a self-standing folding mechanism and handy carry straps that make it easy to transport.
It's also light to lift and wheel up/down stairs. The canopies are large enough to accommodate windows as well as peekaboo openings.
Size
Double buggy features you must look for include the large shopping basket, front and rear suspension and strong frame. It is also advisable to think about whether it's a travel system or the possibility of adding a car seat or carrycot. These are crucial considerations if you're planning to bring your children on public transport or on longer journeys.
If you're looking for a compact double buggy that can be used from birth, consider the Leclerc Kooper X2. This innovative model is a side-by-side buggy with a frame that can expand widthwise to accommodate two children. The seats have a recline option and can be placed independently, giving you the option of one child leaning back and relaxing for a nap, while the other is looking out at the world around them. You will get a huge UPF 50+ canopy that has a peekaboo window too.
Mountain Buggy Duet is another fantastic option for twins. It is the tiniest side-by-side twin pushchair available and only 63cm wide so can fit through the majority of doors. It can take two car seats or one carrycot and has lie-flat seats 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 a toddler. However, they tend to have a wider space than single-seaters and may be difficult to manoeuvre on narrow streets or through doorways.
The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is an extremely popular tandem that can grow with your family. It has 30 different seating configurations. It can be used with twins, a baby and toddler or three children if you add iCandy's "PiggyBack" board (which you can purchase separately). It features a soft suspension that can take care of kerbs and can be used in a mono or double mode. It is also possible to attach a single stroller to the top of the unit for extra storage space.
Weight
A good double buggy is light and easy to push. It should come with an ample shopping basket, front and back suspensions to allow the child to navigate more difficult terrain, and also be suitable for twins and siblings of different ages.
A lot of compact double buggies have frames specifically designed to accommodate infant car seats and come with branded adaptors to match popular models from Cybex, BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. They are a great choice for families with children with medical issues and you want to avoid the need to purchase separate strollers.
However, they do tend to have a wider footprint than side-by-side buggies and are more difficult to fit through doorways and on public transportation. Review the product's details for alternatives if this is important to your family.
If double tandem pushchair looking to find the tiniest double pushchair on the market look into the Mountain Buggy Duet. It's the slimmest side-byside available at 53cm in width and is suitable for twins who are just born or one toddler and one baby. It offers robust engineering and high-quality performance with air-filled tyres, which are all-terrain but also great for cruising around the city.
The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is another excellent alternative. double tandem pushchair can carry twins, a baby and a toddler, or two children using a piggyback board (which must be purchased separately). It has a carry strap that is self-standing and can folds down to make it easy to move around. It also has 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
A good double buggy needs to be slim for storage, and a ideal choice is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This model is a side-byside and has a smooth fold. The frame expands as you fold, so it's smaller than one stroller. This allows it to be more easily maneuvered through doorways and on public transportation, while also eliminating the need for a second vehicle.
It's a great option for parents of twins as it can be used with two seats, and car seat adaptors. It can also hold a third passenger on the buggy's "piggyback board. It also offers many different configurations with an elevated stadium-style seating option that allows each child a view of their surroundings. The adjustable handlebar has an adjustable handbrake that helps to push the buggy up and down hills.
Another good option is the Mountain Buggy Duet, which has the most compact side-by-side footprint on the market at the smallest 63cm. This makes it a great choice for parents who are worried about fitting a double-doorway on public transport, while it can also take on rough terrain like a true off-roader. It can accommodate twins, a toddler and a baby, or two children of the same age. Each seat reclines independently, so the kids are comfortable.
Another option is the iCandy Peach, which can be used in mono or tandem mode, and can be used with a car seats or a carrycot and toddler seat. It's slightly longer than other doubles but it offers an excellent maneuverability, particularly on smooth surfaces. It's a great option for those who want a stylish but practical buggy.
If you're looking for a budget there are plenty of affordable double buggies to choose from like the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This compact side-by-side can hold babies in a carrycot or even a toddler in the seat, or three children if you add a PiggyBack ride on board with pizazz. It features a simple, self-standing fold as well as a big canopy that gives both kids some protection and includes a peekaboo window. It's also light for a double buggy, and includes a larger undercarriage storage basket for shopping.