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What to Look For in a compact double buggy (click this)
Kerry says that this side-byside is small enough to pass through most doors and can accommodate two car seats or carrycots. It comes with a self-standing folding mechanism and easy carry straps to make it easy to move.
The canopies are also easy to move and lift up and down the stairs. The canopies have generously sized windows and openings that peek out.
Size
A good-sized shopping basket and front and rear suspensions are essential features to look out for in a double buggy. You might want to look at whether it is a travel system or if an infant car seat or a carrycot can be added. These are important considerations when you're planning to bring your children on public transport or longer journeys.
If you're looking for a small double buggy that can be used from birth, consider the Leclerc Kooper X2. This model is a side-byside buggy that has an adjustable frame that can expand widthwise to accommodate two children. The seats come with a recline option and can be placed independently, which gives you the option of one child leaning back enjoying a nap while the other one gazes out at their surroundings. You will get a huge UPF 50+ canopy with an open window.
Another option for newborn twins is the Mountain Buggy Duet. It is the tiniest side-by-side twin umbrella stroller pushchair on the market and only 63cm in width, it should fit through most doorways. It can be used with two car seats or one carrycot and has lying-flat seats that can be used from birth.
Tandem double buggies, that feature the children sitting in a row 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 doors.
The iCandy Orange is a popular tandem buggy that has been designed to adapt to your family. It comes with 30 different seating configurations. It can be used with twins, a baby and a toddler or three kids when you add iCandy's 'PiggyBack' board (which you can buy separately). It comes with an easy suspension system that makes kerbs easy to navigate. It is able to be used in mono or double mode. You can also attach one stroller on top to store additional items.
Weight
A good double buggy is lightweight and easy to push. It should include an ample shopping basket as well as front and rear suspensions that aid the child to maneuver through rough terrain, and be suitable for twins as well as siblings of different age groups.
Many compact double buggies come with frames that can be used to store infant car seats. They also come with brand-name adaptors that fit the most popular models from Cybex BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. They are a great choice if you have younger children with medical issues and would prefer not having to use separate strollers.
However, they tend to have a larger footprint than side-by-side buggies and are more difficult to fit through doorways and on public transport. If this is important to you, check the product details to see whether there are alternatives available.
If you're looking to find the tiniest double pushchair on the market look into the Mountain Buggy Duet. This is the slimmest side by side on the market at just 64cm wide. It can be used for twins in the newborn stage or even one toddler and one baby. It offers robust engineering and high-quality performance with air-filled tyres that are all terrain double stroller-terrain but just as happy nipping around town.
Another option is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can hold twins or one toddler and one baby or two kids with piggy back boards (which you'll need to purchase separately). It comes with a self-standing fold and carry strap to make it a breeze to transport and has front and rear suspension to help you cope with rough terrain. It's heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo but still lighter than the majority of tri-fold buggies. It's also an excellent value for older kids.
Folding
A good double stroller needs to be slim for storage. A good choice is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This side-by-side model features a very slick fold and the clever frame expands widthways as you fold so that it's narrower than the standard stroller. This makes it easier to maneuver through doors and on public transportation, while also eliminating the need for an additional vehicle.
It's an excellent option for parents of twins because it can be used with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can also accommodate a third child on the 'piggyback board of the buggy. It also has an array of configurations including elevated stadium-style seats to give both kids the view of their surroundings. The adjustable handlebar comes with a handbrake, which makes it easier to push the buggy up and down hills.
Mountain Buggy Duet is another great option. It has the most compact footprint side-by-side available with a footprint of 63cm. This makes it a great choice for parents who are worried about fitting an extra door for a double on public transport, while it can still take on rough terrain like a true off-roader. It can accommodate twins or a toddler and baby or two kids of the same age, and each seat can recline independently to keep the kids at ease.
Another option is the iCandy Peach, which can be used in tandem or mono mode and can accommodate a car seats or a carrycot and toddler seat. It's a little longer than other doubles, but it provides excellent manoeuvrability, particularly on smooth surfaces and is an excellent option for those who are looking for a stylish but practical buggy.
If you're on a tight budget there are plenty affordable double buggies to choose from like the UPPAbaby Vista 2. It's a compact side-byside that fits a newborn in a carrycot and an infant in a seat, or three kids if you add the pizazz-branded PiggyBack ride-on board. It features a simple, self-standing fold, and a big canopy that gives both kids some protection and a peek-a-boo window. It's also light for a double buggy, and includes a larger undercarriage storage basket for shopping.