So You ve Bought Small Double Buggy ... Now What

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

If you're looking for a light double stroller that you can push with one hand, and then carry up and down stairs this is the model for you.

It comes with two fixed seats with up to 30 different seating configurations are possible (including a triangular one!). Both seats have UPF 50+ canopies and peekaboo windows.

Size

The Joovy Kooper X2 is a side-by-side double stroller which can hold two children up to 50 lbs each. Its seats are more generously bigger than those of other lightweight double strollers, and the canopies have spacious SPF 50 sunshades, with windows that are peekaboo. Other important features include cup holders with one parent and an enormous, self-standing basket that can hold up 25 lbs; swing-away bars for children to get in and out of their seats; and swivel lock front wheels to allow for better maneuverability on rough terrain. This is a great choice for urban and suburban families. It is also newborn ready with a double kit that includes a newborn wedgie for an optimum lie-flat position.

Weight

The weight of a double buggie will determine the ability to push. In general, a buggy that is light will be easier to lift and carry, but may not have enough suspension to deal with bumps and uneven terrain.

Check the specifications of each model before buying. Some double buggies come with an upper limit on the weight of the seats, while others have a frame limit. Some double buggies can be folded with the seats removed, which makes them lighter and smaller. This is helpful when you're limited on storage space.

The tri-fold doubles are typically the lightest models as only one hand is required to lift the lower and back sections. They're also a bit smaller than side-byside buggies, making them an ideal choice to fit through doorways. The iCandy Geo 3 is one of the lightest tri-fold doubles on the market and can comfortably accommodate twins or a toddler and a baby.

Tandem buggies are ideal for families that are growing since they begin as a single double stroller stroller, but can be adapted to include a second child, car seat or carrycot. Some models, like the iCandy Orange, offer over 30 seating configurations, meaning they can adapt to your family to accommodate a third child. They tend to be heavier than tri-fold doubles, but they're often easier to maneuver up and down kerbs thanks to the weight being distributed more evenly.

Folding

The best travel double stroller small double buggies fold up easily in just a few seconds. This feature is adored by our Lab experts since they can put the buggies in the back of their vehicles and save space when they are not in use. For instance, the Joovy Kooper X2 has straps on each seat that pull up and the whole thing folds down -- it's a trifold, which even our oldest testers could do with one hand.

The light Delta Children LX Side by Side is another great option for a small double travel buggy buggie. Its light weight is a plus however, its main features are: nice-sized pop-out canopies with SPF 50 and peekaboo windows, swing-away bars to help children to climb into and out of the seats; and reclined seats and leg rests for younger kids.

Manoeuvrability

One of the most important things to take into consideration when selecting a compact double buggy is its maneuverability especially how easy it is to get around with two children on board. Some pushchairs, such as the iCandy Orange with its 'cinema seating' (where the back seat is elevated) are better than other models.

Buggies with narrow tandems can be good at this as can side-byside designs. Buggies with this type of design can be a bit longer and may be difficult to maneuver through doorways.

The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is an excellent example of this, because it's a comparatively compact pushchair that allows two seats to be added as well as an important feature - the 'piggyback' board which can accommodate an additional child.

Other models with three wheels like the phil&teds dot also incredibly agile, especially thanks to its clever 'dot kit that transforms into an inline buggy. It has different seating options for children of varying ages and even allows the front seat to rotate to face the parents for optimum face-to-face bonding time. It also comes with a fantastic storage basket and is super-easy to fold. This is a great choice for growing families.

Comfort

Parents can keep both children in sight at the park, grocery store or wherever else using narrow tandem buggies or side-by-side buggies. These lightweight doubles can hold two children of up to 50 pounds each and come with generous, pop-out canopies that extend far enough to offer real shade with peekaboo windows and padded leg rests for children to relax and kick back. They also come with convenient reversible seatback cup holders and a single parent cup holder, plus a large underseat basket.

Add the phil&teds Double Single Pushchair Kit to your dot buggy if you are starting out with a growing family. It transforms it into a double stroller with car seat-inline stroller that is ideal for both newborns and toddlers. The innovative 3-wheel design gives superior manoeuvrability and easy kerb pop, while the sling seat is a fab newborn-ready choice for ultimate face-to-face bonding time. When your little ones get older you can simply swap the sling for an infant car seat adapter and you're good to go. You're now ready for your next adventure with deluxe travel bag and rain cover!