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What to Look For in a compact double pushchair with car seat buggy (link homepage)
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 an auto-standing folding mechanism as well as convenient carry straps to make it easy to move.
The canopies are also simple to move and lift up and down the stairs. The canopies have generously sized windows and openings that peek out.
Size
Double buggy features that you must look for include an enormous shopping basket, front and rear suspension, and a sturdy frame. You may want to look at whether it is a travel system or whether a car seat or carrycot is possible to add. These are crucial considerations if you need to take your kids in public transport or on longer journeys.
If you're looking for a compact double buggy that can be used from birth look into the Leclerc Kooper X2. This clever model is a side-by-side buggy that has frames that can be expanded widthways in order to accommodate two children. The seats can be reclined and placed independently. This allows you to have one child relax and take a nap while the other observes the surrounding. There is also a huge UPF 50+ canopy and an option to peek inside.
Mountain Buggy Duet is another great option 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 accommodate two car seats or one carrycot, and comes with lay-flat seats that are suitable from birth.
Tandem double buggies that have the children positioned in a row is a popular option for twins or parents of a baby and a toddler. They have a bigger footprint than single to double pushchair-seaters, and are more difficult to maneuver through narrow doorways or on pavements.
The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is an extremely popular tandem that can grow with your family. It has 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 you can buy separately). It is equipped with a soft suspension system that makes kerbs easier to navigate. It can be used in either single or double mode. You can also attach a single stroller to the top of the unit for extra storage space.
Weight
A quality double buggy is lightweight and easy-to-push. It should also have nice-sized shopping baskets, 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 ages.
Many double buggies are compact and include frames that can be used to support infant car seats. They also come with branded adaptors that fit the popular models made by Cybex BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are great options when you are looking to avoid having separate strollers for your smaller children who have medical needs.
However, they do tend to have a wider space than side-byside buggies and may be more difficult to maneuver through doorways and on public transport. If this is important to you, make sure to check the product's specifications to see what alternatives are available.
Mountain Buggy Duet is the most compact double stroller on the market. It's the slimmest side-by-side available, measuring only 63cm in width. It can be used to carry twins, or an infant and a toddler. It has a robust design and a superior function with big air-filled tires that are suitable for all terrains but also happy to whizz around town.
Another great choice is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can carry twins, one baby and one toddler or two kids using piggy backboards (which you'll need to purchase separately). It folds up with a self-standing design and carry strap to make it a breeze to transport and has front and rear suspensions to help you cope with rough terrain. It's a little heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo but still lighter than tri-fold buggies. It's an excellent value choice for older kids.
Folding
The Baby Jogger City Select 2 is a fantastic choice for storing two strollers. This side-by-side model has a very slick fold and the frame's clever design expands widthways as you fold to make it smaller than the standard stroller. This makes it easier to maneuver through doorways and on public transportation, while reducing the need for an additional vehicle.
It's a good option for parents with twins as it can be used in a mono or duo mode with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can accommodate an additional child on the 'piggyback board of the buggy. It also comes with many different configurations including elevated stadium-style seats to give both kids a view of their surroundings. The adjustable handlebar comes with a handbrake, which makes it easier to push the buggy up and down hills.
Another alternative is the Mountain Buggy Duet, which has the smallest side-by-side footprint available at 64cm. This makes it ideal for parents who are concerned about fitting an extra door for a double on public transport. However, it is able to take on rough terrain like a true off-roader. It can carry twins or a toddler and a baby or two kids of the same age, and each seat reclines independently to ensure that the children are at ease.
The iCandy Peach is a good option. It can be used in tandem or mono mode, and can be used with two car seats, or a carrycot and an infant seat. It's a little longer than some other doubles, but it provides great maneuverability, especially on smooth surfaces. It's an excellent choice for those looking for a stylish but practical buggy.
If you're looking for a budget there are plenty of affordable double umbrella stroller buggies available like the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This compact side-byside can fit a newborn in a carrycot or a toddler in the seat or even three children if you add the PiggyBack ride on board with pizazz. It features an easy-to-stand fold, a large canopy that protects both children and an option to peekaboo. It's also fairly light for a double buggy, and comes with a larger undercarriage basket to store shopping.