What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy
Kerry says this side-byside is small enough to fit through most doorways and can be used with two car seats or carrycots. It has a self-standing fold and a handy carry strap to make it easy to schlep.
It's also extremely easy to move up/down stairs. The canopies are spaciously sized and have peekaboo windows.
Size
A spacious shopping basket as well as front and rear suspension are essential aspects to look for in a double strollers buggy. It is also advisable to think about whether it's a traveler or the possibility of adding an infant car seat or carrycot. These are important considerations when you need to take your kids on public transport or longer journeys.
You should consider the Leclerc Kooper X2 if you are looking for a compact, double buggy you can use right from the beginning. This innovative model is a side-by-side buggy with frames that can be expanded widthwise to accommodate two children. The seats can be reclined or positioned independently. This lets you have one child relax and nap while the other is observing the surroundings. The seat comes with a large UPF 50+ canopy, with a peekaboo window too.
Another option for newborn twins is the Mountain Buggy Duet. This is the slimmest twin pushchair on the market. It measures only 63cm in length which means it can be able to pass through most doors. It can take two car seats or a carrycot and has lay-flat seats that are suitable from birth.
Tandem double buggies, that feature the children sitting on opposite sides they are a popular choice for twins or for parents of a baby and toddler. However, they do 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 well-loved tandem that will expand with your family. It offers 30 different seating configurations. It can be used with twins, a baby and 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 and can be used in mono or double mode. You can also attach a single stroller on top for extra storage.
Weight
A good double buggy should be lightweight and easy to push. It should also have spacious shopping baskets, a rear and front suspensions to make it easier to maneuver over rough terrain and, most importantly it should be suitable for twins or siblings of various age.
A lot of compact double buggies have frames specifically designed to accommodate infant car seats and come with adaptors with branded brands to match the popular models from Cybex, BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are a great option for families with children with medical needs and would prefer not the need to purchase separate strollers.
However, they do tend to have a larger space than side-byside buggies and can be harder 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.
Mountain Buggy Duet is the smallest double stroller with car seat stroller on the market. This is the slimmest side by side available at 64cm wide. It can be used by twins who are just born or one toddler and one baby. It is built to last with a sturdy design and superior functionality and large air-filled tires that can be used on all terrains, but also happy to go about the city.
Another option is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can hold twins, one baby and one toddler or two kids using a piggy back board (which you need to buy separately). It has a self-standing fold and carry strap to make it super-easy to schlep, and it has both rear and front suspension to help you cope with rougher terrain. It's heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo, but lighter than the majority of trifold buggies. This is a great choice for older children.
Folding
The Baby Jogger City Select 2 is a fantastic option to store the double buggy. This model is a side-byside and has a smooth fold. The frame expands when you fold it, which means it's narrower that a single stroller. This allows it to be more easily maneuvered through doorways and on public transportation, while also making it less necessary to have a second vehicle.
It's an excellent option for parents with twins since it can be used with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can also accommodate an additional child on the buggy's "piggyback board, and provides a great range of configurations with an elevated stadium-style seating area that gives both children views of their surroundings. There's even a handbrake built into the handlebar that can be adjusted that makes it easier to push 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, and it can also handle rough terrain like a true off-roader. It can be used for twins or a toddler with a baby, or two children with similar age. Each seat reclines independently, which ensures that the kids are comfortable.
Another good option is the iCandy Peach, which can be utilized in tandem or mono mode and can accommodate a car seat/seats or a carrycot and toddler seat. It's a little larger than other doubles, but it has an excellent maneuverability, particularly on smooth surfaces. It's a great option for those looking for an elegant but practical buggy.
If you're on a tight budget, there are plenty of budget double tandem pushchair buggies, such as the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This is a small side-by-side that can accommodate a newborn in a carrycot, an infant in the seat, or three kids if you add the pizazz-branded PiggyBack ride-on board. It comes with a self-standing fold, a huge canopy that protects both children and a peekaboo feature. It is also relatively lightweight for a double stroller, and comes with a large undercarriage basket for storing the shopping.
Kerry says this side-byside is small enough to fit through most doorways and can be used with two car seats or carrycots. It has a self-standing fold and a handy carry strap to make it easy to schlep.It's also extremely easy to move up/down stairs. The canopies are spaciously sized and have peekaboo windows.
Size
A spacious shopping basket as well as front and rear suspension are essential aspects to look for in a double strollers buggy. It is also advisable to think about whether it's a traveler or the possibility of adding an infant car seat or carrycot. These are important considerations when you need to take your kids on public transport or longer journeys.
You should consider the Leclerc Kooper X2 if you are looking for a compact, double buggy you can use right from the beginning. This innovative model is a side-by-side buggy with frames that can be expanded widthwise to accommodate two children. The seats can be reclined or positioned independently. This lets you have one child relax and nap while the other is observing the surroundings. The seat comes with a large UPF 50+ canopy, with a peekaboo window too.
Another option for newborn twins is the Mountain Buggy Duet. This is the slimmest twin pushchair on the market. It measures only 63cm in length which means it can be able to pass through most doors. It can take two car seats or a carrycot and has lay-flat seats that are suitable from birth.
Tandem double buggies, that feature the children sitting on opposite sides they are a popular choice for twins or for parents of a baby and toddler. However, they do 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 well-loved tandem that will expand with your family. It offers 30 different seating configurations. It can be used with twins, a baby and 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 and can be used in mono or double mode. You can also attach a single stroller on top for extra storage.
Weight
A good double buggy should be lightweight and easy to push. It should also have spacious shopping baskets, a rear and front suspensions to make it easier to maneuver over rough terrain and, most importantly it should be suitable for twins or siblings of various age.
A lot of compact double buggies have frames specifically designed to accommodate infant car seats and come with adaptors with branded brands to match the popular models from Cybex, BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are a great option for families with children with medical needs and would prefer not the need to purchase separate strollers.
However, they do tend to have a larger space than side-byside buggies and can be harder 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.
Mountain Buggy Duet is the smallest double stroller with car seat stroller on the market. This is the slimmest side by side available at 64cm wide. It can be used by twins who are just born or one toddler and one baby. It is built to last with a sturdy design and superior functionality and large air-filled tires that can be used on all terrains, but also happy to go about the city.
Another option is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can hold twins, one baby and one toddler or two kids using a piggy back board (which you need to buy separately). It has a self-standing fold and carry strap to make it super-easy to schlep, and it has both rear and front suspension to help you cope with rougher terrain. It's heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo, but lighter than the majority of trifold buggies. This is a great choice for older children.
Folding
The Baby Jogger City Select 2 is a fantastic option to store the double buggy. This model is a side-byside and has a smooth fold. The frame expands when you fold it, which means it's narrower that a single stroller. This allows it to be more easily maneuvered through doorways and on public transportation, while also making it less necessary to have a second vehicle.
It's an excellent option for parents with twins since it can be used with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can also accommodate an additional child on the buggy's "piggyback board, and provides a great range of configurations with an elevated stadium-style seating area that gives both children views of their surroundings. There's even a handbrake built into the handlebar that can be adjusted that makes it easier to push 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, and it can also handle rough terrain like a true off-roader. It can be used for twins or a toddler with a baby, or two children with similar age. Each seat reclines independently, which ensures that the kids are comfortable.
Another good option is the iCandy Peach, which can be utilized in tandem or mono mode and can accommodate a car seat/seats or a carrycot and toddler seat. It's a little larger than other doubles, but it has an excellent maneuverability, particularly on smooth surfaces. It's a great option for those looking for an elegant but practical buggy.
If you're on a tight budget, there are plenty of budget double tandem pushchair buggies, such as the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This is a small side-by-side that can accommodate a newborn in a carrycot, an infant in the seat, or three kids if you add the pizazz-branded PiggyBack ride-on board. It comes with a self-standing fold, a huge canopy that protects both children and a peekaboo feature. It is also relatively lightweight for a double stroller, and comes with a large undercarriage basket for storing the shopping.