What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy


Kerry says that this side-by-side is light enough to pass through the majority of doors and take two car seats or carrycots. It folds up self-standing and handy carry straps for easy schlepping.

It's also very lightweight to carry and wheel up/down stairs. The canopies are spacious with windows as well as peekaboo openings.

Size

A good-sized shopping basket and rear and front suspension are the most important aspects to look for in a double buggy. You may want to look at whether it is an e-travel system, or whether a car seat or carrycot can be added. These are crucial considerations when you have to take your children on public transport or on long journeys.

You should consider the Leclerc Kooper X2 if you are looking for a compact double buggy that you can use right from the beginning. This side-by-side model features a clever frame that can be expanded so that it can accommodate two children. The seats come with an option to recline and can be placed independently, giving you the option of having one child leaning back relaxing for a nap, while the other is looking out at the world around them. The seat comes with a large UPF 50+ canopy that has a peekaboo window too.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another excellent alternative for twins. It is the tiniest side-by-side twin pushchair on the market and only 63cm wide so can fit through the majority of doors. It can also be used with two car seats or a carrycot, and comes with lying-flat seats that can be used for babies from birth.

Tandem double buggies, that feature the children sitting side by side is a popular option for twins or parents of a baby and a toddler. However, they do generally have a bigger footprint than single-seaters and can be difficult to manoeuvre on narrow pavements or through doorways.

The iCandy Orange is a popular tandem buggy and 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 is available separately). It has soft suspension that allows for easy work of kerbs. It is utilized in double or mono mode. You can attach one stroller on top for extra storage.

Weight

A quality double buggy must be lightweight and easy to push. It should also have spacious shopping baskets, rear and front suspension to allow it to maneuver over rough terrain and, in the ideal case it should be suitable for twins or siblings of different age groups.

Many compact double buggies have frames that can be used to support infant car seats. They also come with branded adaptors that match the popular models made by Cybex BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are a great option if you have younger children with medical conditions and would prefer not having to use separate strollers.

However, they generally have a bigger space than side-byside buggies and may be more difficult to maneuver through doors and public transportation. If this is important to you, make sure to check the product's details to determine what alternatives are available.

Mountain Buggy Duet is the most compact double stroller on the market. It's the slimmest side-byside available at 64cm wide. It is suitable for twins in the newborn stage or even one baby and one toddler. It is built to last and offers superior performance thanks to its large air-filled tyres that can be used on all terrains but also great for cruising around town.

The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is another great option. It can hold twins or a baby and toddler, or two children using the piggyback board (which must be purchased separately). It comes with an adjustable carry strap that can stand on its own and folds to make it simple to move around. It also has front and back suspensions to make it easier to navigate rougher terrain. It's a little heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo but still lighter than the majority of tri-fold buggies. It's an excellent value for older kids.

Folding

A great double buggy has to be slimline for storage. A good choice is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This side-by-side model features a smooth fold, and the clever frame expands widthways as you fold to make it smaller than an individual stroller. This allows it to be more easily maneuvered through doors and on 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 another child on the buggy's "piggyback board. It also offers a great range of configurations that include an elevated stadium seating option that allows the children both views of their surroundings. The adjustable handlebar has an adjustable handbrake that helps to push the buggy up and down hills.

Another option is the Mountain Buggy Duet, which has the smallest side-by-side footprint on the market at 64cm. It is ideal for parents who are worried about fitting a double into a door or on public transport. However it is still able to tackle rough terrain and be a true off-roader. It can accommodate twins or a toddler and one or two children of the same age. Each seat reclines independently, which ensures that the kids are comfortable.

One final good choice is the iCandy Peach, which can be used in tandem or mono mode and can take 2 car seats or a carrycot and a toddler seat. It's a bit longer than other doubles but it is extremely maneuverable, especially on smooth surfaces. double pram and pushchair is an excellent choice for those who want an elegant and practical buggy.

If you're on a budget there are plenty of affordable double buggies available like the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This is a small side-by-side that can accommodate a newborn in a carrycot as well as a toddler in a seat, or three kids when you add the pizazz-branded PiggyBack ride-on board. It features an easy-to-stand fold, a large canopy that offers protection for both children and an option to peekaboo. It's also fairly light for a double stroller , and has a large undercarriage basket that can be used to store your the shopping.