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What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy
Kerry says that this side-byside is slim enough to fit through most doors and can accommodate two car seats or carrycots. It folds up self-standing and a handy carry strap to make it easy to schlep.
It's also extremely light to lift and wheel up and down stairs. The canopies are spacious with windows and openings that peek out.
Size
A large shopping basket as well as front and rear suspension are the most important features to look out for in a double buggy. It is also advisable to consider whether it's a travel system, or whether you can add a carrycot or car seat. These are important 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 small double buggy that you can use from birth. This side-by-side model has a clever frame that can be expanded to allow it to accommodate two children. The seats come with an option to recline and can be placed in a different way, which gives you the option of one child leaning back and enjoying a nap while the other is looking out at the surrounding. The seats also come with a large UPF 50+ canopy and the ability to peek into the future.
Another option for newborn twins is the Mountain Buggy Duet. It is the thinnest side-byside twin pushchair double available and only 63cm in width, it should fit through most doorways. It can also accommodate two car seats or one carrycot, and comes with lay-flat seats that are suitable from birth.
Tandem double pram buggy buggies are very popular with parents of twins, or parents who have a baby and a toddler. They do have a larger space than single-seaters, and are more difficult to maneuver through narrow doors or on pavements.
The iCandy Orange is a popular tandem buggy that's been designed to grow with your family, with 30 different seating options. The iCandy Orange tandem buggy can be used for twins or a child, toddler or even three kids when you add the iCandy 'PiggyBack board' (available separately). It has a soft suspension that allows for easy work of kerbs and can be used in mono or double mode. It is possible to attach a single stroller on top to store additional items.
Weight
A quality double buggy must be lightweight and easy to push. It should also have nice-sized shopping baskets, a rear and front suspension to allow it to maneuver over rough terrain and, most importantly it should be suitable for twins or siblings of various ages.
Many compact double buggies come with frames designed to take 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 if you have younger children with medical needs and want to avoid the need to purchase separate strollers.
They are generally larger than side-byside buggies and are more difficult to squeeze into 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 most compact double stroller on the market. It's the slimmest side-byside available at 63cm wide and is suitable for twins in the newborn stage or even one toddler and one baby. It's a sturdy design and superior functionality with big air-filled tires that can be used on all terrains, but also happy to go about town.
The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is another fantastic option. It can carry twins or a baby and toddler, or two kids with a piggyback board (which must be purchased separately). It folds up with a self-standing design and carry strap, making it easy to transport and comes with rear and front suspension to help you deal with the rough terrain. It's heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo, but less heavy than trifold buggies. This is a great option for older children.
Folding
A great double buggy has to be slimline for storage. A ideal choice is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This side-by-side model has a smooth fold, and the frame's clever design expands widthways as you fold so that it's smaller than a single stroller. This makes it easier to navigate doorways and on public transportation, and it also means that you don't require a second car for schlepping the buggy around.
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 'piggyback board of the buggy. It also has a wide range of configurations, including elevated stadium-style seats that give both kids a view of their surroundings. There's even a handbrake built into the adjustable handlebar that makes it easier to push up and down hills.
Another good alternative is the Mountain Buggy Duet, which has the smallest double buggy footprint side-by-side available at the smallest 63cm. It is perfect for parents who fret about fitting a double in the doorway or on public transport. However it is able to handle rough terrain as a true off-roader. It can accommodate twins or a toddler with an infant, or two children of similar age. Each seat reclines independently, so the kids are comfortable.
One final good choice is the iCandy Peach, which can be used in mono or tandem mode and can accommodate a car seat/seats or a carrycot and toddler seat. It's a bit larger than other doubles but it has excellent maneuverability particularly on smooth surfaces. This is an excellent choice for those looking for an attractive and practical buggy.
There are many budget double buggy travel system buggies, such as the UPPAbaby vista 2. This compact side-by-side can hold a newborn in the carrycot and a toddler in the seat or even three kids if you add a PiggyBack ride on board with pizazz. It has an auto-standing fold, a canopy that offers protection for children and the ability to peek inside. It's also quite light for a double stroller, and comes with a large undercarriage basket for storing the shopping.