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Kerry says that this side-byside is slim enough to fit through most doors and can accommodate two car seats or carrycots. It features a self-standing folding mechanism and convenient carry straps to make it easy to transport.
The canopies are also easy to lift and move up/down the stairs. The canopies are spaciously sized and have peekaboo windows.
Size
A large shopping basket as well as rear and front suspension are essential features to look out for in a double buggy. You might consider if it is a travel system, or if the car seat or carrycot is possible to add. These are crucial considerations when you have to take your children on public transport or on long trips.
Consider the Leclerc Kooper X2 if you are looking for a compact, double buggy you can use from the time you are born. This model is a side-by-side buggy with an adjustable frame that can expand widthwise to accommodate two children. The seats can be reclined and positioned independently. This lets you allow one child to relax and sleep while the other one is watching the surrounding. You get a big UPF 50+ canopy with the option of a peekaboo window as well.
Another great option for infant twins is the Mountain Buggy Duet. It is the thinnest twin buggy pushchair that is available on the market. It is just 63cm wide and should be able to pass through most doors. It can also take two car seats or one carrycot and has lie-flat seats that are suitable from birth.
Tandem double buggies, which feature the children sitting on opposite sides, are a popular choice for twins or for parents of a baby and toddler. They have a bigger footprint 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 grow with your family, with 30 different seating configurations. It can be used with twins, a baby and a toddler or three children if you add iCandy's 'PiggyBack' board (which is available separately). It comes with a soft suspension system that makes kerbs easier to navigate. It is able to be used in single or double pram and pushchair mode. It is possible to attach a single stroller on top to store additional items.
Weight
A quality double buggy is lightweight and easy-to-push. It should also come with nice-sized shopping baskets, a rear and front suspension to make it easier to navigate rougher surfaces and, ideally, be suitable for twins or siblings of different age.
Many compact double buggies include frames that can be used to hold infant car seats. They also come with branded adaptors that match the popular models made by Cybex BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are a great option if you have younger children with medical conditions and want to avoid having to use separate strollers.
However, they do tend to have a wider 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's details to determine if there are any alternatives available.
Mountain Buggy Duet is the slimmest double stroller available on the market. It's the slimmest side-by-side on the market, measuring only 63cm in width. It can be used to transport twins or a baby and a toddler. It has a robust design and superior functionality with big air-filled tires that can be used on all terrains but also happy to zip around the city.
Another great choice is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can hold twins, one baby and one toddler or two kids, with piggy back boards (which you must purchase separately). It comes with a self-standing carry strap and folds down to make it easy to move around. It also comes with front and back suspensions to make it easier to navigate rough 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 for storing the double buggy. This model is a side by side and has a very smooth fold. The frame expands as you fold it, making it more compact than a single stroller. This makes it easy to navigate doorways and on public transport, while it also means that you don't require a second hand double buggy car for schlepping the buggy around.
It's a great choice for parents of twins because it can be used with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can accommodate another child on the 'piggybackboard that is part of the buggy. It also comes with an array of configurations including elevated stadium-style seats that give both kids the view of their surroundings. There's even a brake on the adjustable handlebar, making it easier to push up and down hills.
Another good alternative is the Mountain Buggy Duet, which has the smallest footprint side-by-side available at 63cm. It is perfect for parents who worry about fitting a double into a door or on public transport. However it is still able to tackle rough terrain like a true off-roader. It can be used to carry twins or a toddler and a baby or two children with the same age, and each seat reclines independently to keep the kids comfortable.
The iCandy Peach is a good alternative. It can be used in mono or tandem mode, and can accommodate 2 car seats/seats, or a carrycot and the option of a toddler seat. It's a bit longer than other doubles, however it has excellent maneuverability particularly on smooth surfaces. This is a fantastic option for those who want an attractive and practical buggy.
There are a variety of affordable double buggies, like the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This small side-by-side can accommodate a newborn in a carrycot or even a toddler in the seat, or three children if you add a PiggyBack ride on board that is branded with pizazz. It features a self-standing fold, a canopy that provides protection for children as well as a peekaboo feature. It is also relatively lightweight double stroller for a double stroller, and has a large undercarriage basket for storing things like shopping.