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A Small Double Buggy That's Easy to Push One-Handed and Carry Up and Down Stairs

This is the double stroller that you need If you're looking for a light one-hand stroller that is easy to push. It's also easy to transport up and down the stairs.

It comes with two fixed seats that can provide up to 30 seating options (including triple!). Both seats feature UPF 50+ canopy and peekaboo windows.

Size

The Joovy Kooper X2 double stroller is a side by side double running buggy stroller. It can accommodate two children up to 50 lbs. The seats are bigger than other lightweight double strollers and the canopy has large sunshades with SPF 50 that have peekaboo windows. Other features that are important include cup holders for one parent and a large, self-standing bin that can hold up to 25 pounds; swing-away bar for children to get in and out of their seats; and the front wheels that swivel lock for better manoeuvrability on tough terrain. It is a great choice for suburban and urban families. It also comes with two kits that include the newborn's wedgie to ensure the best position to lie flat.

Weight

The weight of a double buggy is among the key factors that will determine its ease to push. A lighter buggy is more easy to lift and carry but it might not have enough suspension to deal with bumps and uneven terrain.

Most double buggies have an upper limit on the weight of each seat and some have overall frame weight limits, so it's important to know the specifics of each model prior to you buy. Certain double buggies can be folded with the seats removed, which makes them lighter and more compact. This is useful if you are limited on storage space.

The tri-fold doubles tend to be the lightest, since only one hand is needed to lift the lower and back sections. They're also narrower than side-by-side buggies, which makes them an ideal choice to fit through doors. The iCandy Geo 3 tri-fold double is among the lightest double stroller on the market. It can comfortably accommodate twins or a toddler baby.

Tandem buggies start out as a single To double Pushchair pushchair and have adapters to accommodate a second seat, carrycot or car seat, making them an ideal choice for growing families. Some, such as the iCandy Orange offer over 30 different seating configurations, so they can adapt to your family as high as a 3rd child. They are generally heavier than tri-fold doubles. However, they're generally easier to move across kerbs due to the weight being evenly distributed.

Folding

The best double buggies for small children fold in a matter of minutes. Our Lab experts love this feature as it helps them squeeze the buggies in the back of their cars and save storage space when not in use. The Joovy Kooper X2 for example includes straps that can be pulled up on the seats and the whole thing folds down. Even our most experienced testers were able to fold this tri-fold in just one hand.

The light Delta Children LX Side by Side is another good choice for a small double buggie. Its lightweight weight is an advantage, but its main features are: nice-sized pop-out canopies with SPF 50 and peekaboo windows swing-away bars to help children climb in and out of the seats and reclining seats and leg rests for smaller children.

Manoeuvrability

When choosing a small double stroller, it is important to take into account its maneuverability. This includes the ease for both children to travel in the buggy. Certain pushchairs are better than others, including the iCandy Orange's 'cinema seat' (where the back is elevated).

The narrow tandem buggies are effective in this regard as can side-byside designs. These buggies may be a bit larger and could be difficult to maneuver through doors.

The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is an excellent example of this, as it's a relatively compact pushchair that allows two seats to be added, and an important feature - an 'piggyback'-style board that can be used to carry the third child.

Other smaller, three-wheeled models, like the phil&teds Dot, are also extremely flexible. This is particularly evident with its innovative "dot kit" that transforms it into an inline buggie. It has two different seating arrangements for children of different ages, and the front seat can be rotated so that it faces parents for more intimate bonding. It comes with a large storage basket and is easy to fold. It is an excellent choice for growing families!

Comfort

Parents can keep both children in sight at the park, grocery store or anywhere else with narrow tandem buggies or side-by-side buggies. These lightweight doubles can accommodate two children up to 50 lbs each. They also come with pop-out canopy that can be extended enough to give shade. The doubles also feature one cupholder for each parent and an adjustable cupholder on the seat back. They also include an enormous underseat storage basket.

If you're just beginning to build an expanding family, consider adding the double kit from phil&teds to your dot buggy to turn it into an inline double ideal for toddlers and newborns alike. The clever 3-wheel design provides the best maneuverability and a simple kerb pop. The Sling seat is a fantastic newborn-friendly option that will allow for a perfect face-single to double buggy-face bonding time. You can easily swap out the sling seat with an infant car adapter as your children get older. You're now ready for your next adventure, with a luxurious travel bag and rain cover!