Compact Double Buggy: It s Not As Difficult As You Think

What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says that this side-by-side is small enough to pass through the majority of doors and accommodate two car seats or carrycots. It features self-standing folding mechanism, as well as convenient carry straps to make it easy to transport.

It's also extremely easy to move up and down stairs. The canopies are generously sized and have peekaboo windows.

Size

A large shopping basket as well as front and rear suspension are key aspects to look for in a double buggy. You may be interested in knowing if it's a travel system, or whether a car seat or carrycot is possible to add. These are important considerations when you are required to take your children on public transport, or for long distance journeys.

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 features a clever frame that expands in width so that it can accommodate two children. The seats come with the option of recline and can be set up independently, giving you the option of having one child leaning back and enjoying a nap while the other is looking out at the world around them. There is also a huge UPF 50+ canopy as well as an option to peek inside.

Another option for newborn twins is the Mountain Buggy Duet. It is the tiniest side-by-side twin pushchair on the market and only 63cm in width, it can fit through the majority of doors. It can also be used with two car seats or a carrycot. It also has lay-flat seats that are suitable from birth.

Tandem double buggies, which have the children positioned on opposite sides, are a popular choice for twins or parents of a baby and a toddler. They do have a larger footprint than single-seaters and are more difficult to maneuver through narrow doors or on pavements.

The iCandy Orange is a popular tandem buggy that has been designed to adapt to your family, offering 30 different seating options. It can be used with twins or a baby and a toddler or even three kids if you add iCandy's "PiggyBack" board (which you can buy separately). It comes with a soft suspension system that makes kerbs easy to navigate. It can be used in mono or double mode. You can even attach a single stroller to the top of it to provide extra storage space.

Weight

A great double buggy should be lightweight and easy to push. It should also have nice-sized shopping baskets, rear and front suspension to allow it to get around rough terrains and, ideally it is suitable for twins or siblings of different age.

Many compact double buggies include frames that can be used to support infant car seats. They also come with brand-name adaptors that fit the most popular models from Cybex BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are excellent options for those who want to stay clear of separate strollers for younger children who have medical needs.

They are typically larger than buggies with side-by-sides, and are harder to fit into doorways and on public transport. Check the product details for alternatives for this if it is important to your family.

Mountain Buggy Duet is the most compact double stroller on the market. This is the thinnest side-byside available, measuring only 63cm in width. It can be used to carry twins or an infant and a toddler. It offers robust engineering and high-quality performance with air-filled tyres that can be used on all terrains but equally comfortable cruising around the city.

The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is another excellent alternative. It can hold twins as well as a baby and toddler or two children with a piggyback board (which is required to be purchased separately). It folds up with a self-standing design and carry strap that makes it easy to transport and comes with rear and front suspension to help you cope with rougher terrain. It's heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo, but lighter than most trifold buggies. This is a great choice for older children.

Folding

A good double stroller sale stroller needs to be slimline for storage. A good choice is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This model is a side by side and features a very smooth fold. The frame expands as you fold, so it's smaller than a single stroller. This makes it easy to navigate through doorways and public transportation, and it also means that you don't require an additional car to push the buggy around.

It's a great option for parents who have twins because it can be used in a mono or duo mode with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can also hold an additional child on the buggy's "piggyback' board, and offers a great range of configurations, including an elevated stadium-style seating area that gives the children both views of their surroundings. The adjustable handlebar has a handbrake, which makes it easier to push the buggy up and down hills.

Another alternative is the Mountain Buggy Duet, which has the most compact side-by-side footprint available at 63cm. It is ideal for parents who fret about fitting a double into the doorway or on public transport. However it is still able to tackle rough terrain as an off-roader. It can accommodate twins, a toddler and an infant, or two children with similar age. Each seat reclines independently, so the kids are comfortable.

Another good option is the iCandy Peach, which can be utilized in tandem or mono mode, and can be used with a car seats/seats, or an infant seat and carrycot. It's a bit longer than other doubles but it offers excellent maneuverability particularly on smooth surfaces. This is a fantastic option for those looking for a stylish and practical buggy.

If you're on a tight budget there are plenty affordable double buggies available such as the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This small side-by-side can accommodate infants in a carrycot or an infant in the seat, or even three children if you include a PiggyBack ride on board with the pizazz. It has a simple self-standing fold, and a big canopy that gives children some security and also has a peekaboo window. It's also relatively light for a double buggy and includes a larger undercarriage storage basket to store shopping.