What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy
Kerry says that this side-byside is slim enough to fit through the majority of doors and accommodate two car seats or carrycots. It has self-standing folding mechanism, as well as convenient carry straps to make it easy to carry.
The canopies are also simple to lift and move up/down the stairs. The canopies are large enough to accommodate windows and peekaboo openings.
Size
A good-sized shopping basket and rear and front suspension are key features to look out for in a double buggy. You might consider if it is an e-travel system, or whether a car seat or carrycot is possible to add. These are important considerations when you're planning to bring your kids in 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 side-byside model comes with an innovative frame that can be expanded to allow it to accommodate two children. The seats have an option to recline and can be set up in a different way, which gives you the option of having one child leaning back taking a nap while the other looks out at the world around them. You get a big UPF 50+ canopy, with an open window.
Mountain Buggy Duet is another excellent alternative for twins. This is the slimmest side-by-side twin pushchair on the market and only 63cm in width, it can fit through the majority of doors. It can also be used with two car seats or one carrycot and has lie-flat seats that are suitable for babies from birth.
Tandem double buggies are popular among parents of twins, or parents with a baby and a toddler. They do have a larger space than single-seaters, and are more difficult to maneuver through narrow doorways or on pavements.
The iCandy Orange is a popular tandem buggy that has been designed to adapt to your family. It comes with 30 different seating configurations. The iCandy Orange tandem buggy can be used for twins, a child and a toddler or even three kids when you include the iCandy PiggyBack board (available separately). It is equipped with an easy suspension system that makes kerbs simple to navigate. It can be used in single or double mode. You can also attach a single stroller on top for additional storage.
Weight
A good double buggy is lightweight and easy to push. It should also come with nice-sized 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 age groups.
A majority 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. These are great options for those who want to avoid using separate strollers for your younger children who have medical needs.
They tend to be wider than side-byside buggies, and are harder to fit into doorways and on public transport. If this is important to you, make sure to check the product's details to determine whether there are alternatives available.
If you're looking to find the tiniest double pushchair on the market, check out the Mountain Buggy Duet. This is the slimmest side-by-side available at 53cm in width and is suitable for twins in the newborn stage or even one toddler and one baby. It offers robust engineering and superior performance thanks to its large air-filled tyres, which are all-terrain but just as happy nipping around town.
Another option is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can carry twins, one baby and one toddler or two kids using piggy backboards (which you need to buy separately). It comes with a carry strap that is self-standing and can folds to make it simple to transport. It also has front and back suspension to help you deal with rougher terrain. It's heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo, but lighter than the majority of trifold buggies. This is a great option for older children.
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 has an extremely smooth fold and the clever frame expands in width as you fold to make it smaller than a single stroller. This makes it easier to get around doorways and on public transport. It also means that you don't require an additional vehicle to transport the buggy around.
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 a third rider on the buggy's 'piggyback board, and provides an array of configurations, including an elevated stadium-style seating option that allows both children views of their surroundings. There's even a handbrake built into the handlebar that can be adjusted, making it easier to push up and down hills.
Mountain Buggy Duet is another excellent option. It has the most compact footprint side-by-side on the market, measuring 63cm. It is perfect for parents who are worried about fitting a double inside a door or on public transport. However it is able to handle rough terrain and be a true off-roader. It can be used for twins or a toddler with a baby, or two children who are the same age. Each seat reclines independently, so the kids are comfortable.
The iCandy Peach is a good alternative. It can be used in tandem or mono mode, and can accommodate 2 car seats/seats, or a carrycot that has the option of a toddler seat. It's slightly longer than other doubles, but it has excellent maneuverability especially on smooth surfaces. This is an excellent choice for those looking for an elegant and practical buggy.
If you're on a tight budget, there are plenty of budget double buggies like the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This small side-by-side can accommodate a newborn in a carrycot and an infant in the seat, or even three children if you add the PiggyBack ride on board with pizazz. It features a self-standing fold, a canopy that protects both children and a peekaboo feature. It's also light for a double buggy, and comes with a larger undercarriage basket to store shopping.