What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy
Kerry says this side-byside is light enough to pass through the majority of doors and accommodate two car seats or carrycots. It folds up self-standing and handy carry straps for easy schlepping.
The canopies are also easy to move and lift up and down the stairs. The canopies are generously sized and feature peekaboo windows.
Size
A large shopping basket as well as front and rear suspension are essential elements to look for in a double buggy. You might consider if it's a travel system, or if the car seat or carrycot can be added. These are important considerations when you have to take your children on public transport or for long distance journeys.
Consider the Leclerc Kooper X2 if you are looking for a
compact twin stroller, double buggy you can use from birth. This side-by-side model features a clever frame that expands in width to allow it to accommodate two children. The seats can be reclined and placed independently. This allows you to allow one child to relax and nap while the other observes the surroundings. You also get a large UPF 50+ canopy and a peekaboo feature.
Mountain Buggy Duet is another excellent option for twins. It is the tiniest side-by-side
twin pushchair on the market and only 63cm in width, it should fit through most doorways. It can also take two car seats or a carrycot. It also has lay-flat seats that are suitable from birth.
Tandem double buggies are popular among parents of twins or with a baby and a toddler. However, they tend to have a wider space than single-seaters and may be difficult to maneuver on narrow streets or through doors.
The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is a popular tandem that can grow with your family. It has 30 different seating configurations. The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is suitable for twins or a child and a toddler, or even three children when you add the iCandy "PiggyBack" board (available separately). It comes with a soft suspension system that makes kerbs easy to navigate. It can be used in single or double mode. It is possible to attach one stroller to the top for extra storage.
Weight
A quality double buggy is lightweight and easy to push. It should come with an ample shopping basket as well as front and rear suspension to make it easier for the child to maneuver through rough terrain, and be suitable for twins and siblings of different ages.
Many double buggies are compact and have frames that can be used to support infant car seats. They also have branded adaptors that match the most popular models from Cybex BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. They are a great choice if you have younger children with medical needs and would prefer not having to use separate strollers.
However, they do tend to have a larger footprint than side-by-side buggies and are more difficult to fit through doors and on public transportation. If this is important to you, make sure to check the product's specifications to see what alternatives are available.
If you're looking for the smallest
double pushchair on the market look into the Mountain Buggy Duet. It's the slimmest side-by-side on the market, measuring only 63cm in width. It can be used to carry twins or an infant and a toddler. It has robust engineering and superior performance thanks to its large air-filled tyres that can be used on all terrains but just as happy nipping around the city.
Another great choice is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can carry twins with one baby and one toddler or two kids using piggy backboards (which you need to buy separately). It comes with a self-standing fold and carry strap to make it super-easy to schlep, and comes with rear and front suspension to help you cope with the rough terrain. It's a bit heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo but still lighter than most tri-fold buggies. It's also a great value option for older children.
Folding
The Baby Jogger City Select 2 is a great option for storing the double buggy. This side-by-side model features a very slick fold and the frame's clever design expands widthways as you fold to make it smaller than a single stroller. This allows it to be more easily maneuvered through doorways and on public transportation, while also reducing the need for an additional vehicle.
It's a great option for parents who have twins as it can be used in mono or duo mode with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can accommodate another child on the 'piggyback board' of the buggy. It also offers many different configurations including elevated stadium-style seats to give both kids the view of their surroundings. There's even a brake on the handlebar that can be adjusted that makes it easier to push it up and down hills.
Mountain Buggy Duet is another good alternative. It has the most compact footprint side-by-side on the market, measuring 63cm. This makes it ideal for parents who are worried about fitting a double through doors and on public transport. However, it is able to take on rough terrain like a true off-roader. It can accommodate twins or a toddler and an infant, or two children with similar age. Each seat can recline independently, ensuring 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 seat/seats or a carrycot and a toddler seat. It's slightly longer than other doubles, but it offers excellent maneuverability particularly on smooth surfaces. This is a fantastic option for those who want an elegant and practical buggy.
If you're looking for a budget, there are plenty of affordable double buggies to choose from such as the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This is a compact side-by-side that can fit a baby in a carrycot as well as an infant in a seat, or three kids if you include the brand-new pizazz PiggyBack ride-on board. It comes with an easy-to-stand fold, a huge canopy that offers protection for children as well as an option to peekaboo. It's also quite light for a double stroller and comes with a large undercarriage basket for storing shopping.