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What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy
Kerry says this side-by-side is slim enough to get through most doorways and can be used with two car seats or carrycots. It folds up self-standing and a handy carry strap for easy schlepping.
It's also extremely lightweight to carry and wheel up and down stairs. The canopies are generously sized and have peekaboo windows.
Size
A spacious shopping basket as well as front and rear suspension are essential features to look out for in a double tandem pushchair buggy. You may want to look at whether it's a travel system, or whether an infant car seat or a carrycot can be added. These are important considerations when you need to take your little ones along on public transport or longer journeys.
If you're looking for a small double buggy that you can use from the beginning look into the Leclerc Kooper X2. This side-by-side model features an innovative frame that expands widthways so that it can accommodate two children. The seats can be reclined and positioned independently. This allows you to allow one child to relax and nap while the other is observing the surroundings. The seats also come with a large UPF 50+ canopy and an option to peek inside.
Mountain Buggy Duet is another great alternative for twins. It is the tiniest side-by-side twin stroller with car seats pushchair available and is only 63cm wide, so can fit through the majority of doors. It can also be used with two car seats or a carrycot. It also has lie-flat seats that are suitable from birth.
Tandem double buggies that have the children positioned side by side, are a popular choice for twins, or parents of a baby and toddler. However, they tend to have a larger space than single-seaters and may be difficult to manoeuvre on narrow streets or through doorways.
The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is an extremely popular tandem that can grow with your family. It has 30 different seating options. It can be used with twins, a baby and a toddler or even three kids if you add iCandy's "PiggyBack" board (which you can purchase separately). It has soft suspension that allows for easy work of kerbs. It can be utilized in double buggy converts to single or mono mode. It is also possible to attach a single to double stroller stroller to the top of it for additional storage space.
Weight
A good double buggy should be lightweight and easy to push. It should also come with nice-sized shopping baskets, front and rear suspensions to make it easier to maneuver over rough terrain and, ideally it is suitable for twins or siblings of various age groups.
Many compact double buggies come with frames that are designed to take infant car seats and come with adaptors with branded brands to match popular models from Cybex, BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. They are a great choice for families with children with medical issues and would prefer not the need to purchase separate strollers.
However, they do tend to have a wider space than side-byside buggies and are more difficult to fit through doors and public transport. Review the product's details for alternatives for this if it is important to you and your family.
If you're looking for the smallest double pushchair available look into the Mountain Buggy Duet. It's the slimmest side-by-side available with a 63cm width. It can be used to transport twins or a baby and a toddler. It is built to last with a sturdy design and a superior function and large air-filled tires that are suitable for all terrains but are also able to go about town.
The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is another excellent option. It can carry twins as well as a baby and toddler, or two kids with the piggyback board (which must be purchased separately). It has a self-standing fold and carry strap to make it a breeze to transport and comes with rear and front suspensions to help you cope 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 good double buggy needs to be compact for storage. A suitable option is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This model is a side by side and has a smooth fold. The frame expands when you fold, so it's narrower that the standard stroller. This allows it to be more easily maneuvered through doors and on public transportation, while also reducing the need for an additional vehicle.
It's a great option for parents of twins as it can be used with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can also accommodate an additional rider on the buggy's 'piggyback board. It also offers a great range of configurations that include an elevated stadium seating area that gives the children both views of their surroundings. There's even a brake on the handlebar that can be adjusted that makes it easier to push up and down hills.
Mountain Buggy Duet is another great alternative. It has the smallest footprint side-byside available, measuring 63cm. It is perfect for parents who worry about fitting a double in a door or on public transport. However, it can still handle rough terrain as 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 ensure that the children are at ease.
One final good choice is the iCandy Peach, which can be used in tandem or mono mode, and can be used with a car seats/seats, or a carrycot and a 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 inexpensive double buggies available, like the UPPAbaby vista 2. This is a compact side-by-side that can fit a baby in a carrycot and the toddler in a seat, or even three kids if you include the brand-new pizazz PiggyBack ride-on board. It has a simple, self-standing fold as well as a big canopy that provides children some security and includes a peekaboo window. It's also light for a double buggy, and comes with a larger undercarriage basket to store shopping.