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What to Look For in a compact double buggy (Full File)

Kerry says that this side-byside is small enough to pass through most doors and can accommodate two car seats or carrycots. It features an auto-standing folding mechanism as well as easy carry straps to make it easy to move.

The canopies are also simple to move and lift up and down the stairs. The canopies are spaciously sized and have windows that peek out.

Size

Double buggy features you must look for include a large shopping basket, front and rear suspension, and an incredibly sturdy frame. You might be interested in knowing if it's an e-travel system, or whether an infant car seat or a carrycot can be added. These are important considerations when you're planning to bring your little ones along in public transport or on longer journeys.

You should consider the Leclerc Kooper X2 if you are looking for a small double buggy that you can use right from the beginning. This side-byside model comes with an innovative frame that expands widthways so that it can accommodate two children. The seats come with the option of recline and can be positioned in a different way, which gives you the choice of one child leaning back and relaxing for a nap, while the other looks out at the surrounding. You also get a large UPF 50+ canopy and the ability to peek into the future.

Another option for newborn twins is the Mountain Buggy Duet. It is the thinnest best twin stroller pushchair on the market. It measures just 63cm wide, so it should fit through most doors. It can also be used with two car seats or one carrycot, and comes with lying-flat seats that can be used for babies from birth.

Tandem double buggies that have the children positioned on opposite sides they are a popular choice for twins or parents of a baby and a toddler. However, they do generally have a bigger space than single-seaters and may be difficult to maneuver on narrow roads or through doors.

The iCandy Orange is a popular tandem double stroller buggy and has been designed to adapt to your family, offering 30 different seating configurations. The iCandy Orange tandem buggy can be used for twins or a child, toddler or even three kids when you add the iCandy "PiggyBack" board (available separately). It is equipped with a soft suspension system that makes kerbs simple to navigate. It is able to be used in single or double mode. You can also attach a single stroller on top for extra storage.

Weight

A quality double buggy is lightweight and easy-to-push. It should also have spacious 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 groups.

A majority of compact double car seat stroller 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. These are great choices if you want to avoid using separate strollers for your younger children with medical conditions.

They are generally larger than side-byside buggies and are more difficult to fit in doorways or on public transportation. Look over the product's specifications for alternatives in case this is important to you and your family.

If you're looking to find the tiniest double pushchair available take a look at the Mountain Buggy Duet. It's the slimmest side-byside on the market at just 53cm in width and is suitable for twins in the newborn stage or even one toddler and one baby. It has a robust design and a superior function, with large air-filled tires that are suitable for all terrains, but also happy to go about the city.

The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is another excellent alternative. It can carry twins as well as a baby and toddler, or two kids with a piggyback board (which must be purchased separately). It has a carry strap that is self-standing and can folds to make it simple to transport. It also has front and back suspension to assist you in navigating rough terrain. It's a little heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo but still lighter than the majority of tri-fold buggies and is an excellent value choice for older kids.

Folding

A good double buggy needs to be compact to store, and a suitable option is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This model is a side by side and has a very smooth fold. The frame expands as you fold, so it's narrower that one stroller. This makes it easy to navigate doorways and on public transportation, and it also means you don't need a second car for schlepping the buggy around.

It's a great choice for parents who have twins as it can be used in mono or duo mode with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can hold an additional child on the 'piggybackboard that is part of the buggy. It also has a wide range of configurations including elevated stadium-style seats that give both kids a view of their surroundings. There's even a handbrake on the adjustable handlebar which makes it easier to push it up and down hills.

Another alternative is the Mountain Buggy Duet, which has the smallest footprint side-by-side on the market at 64cm. It is ideal for parents who are worried about fitting a double into a door or on public transport. However, it can still handle rough terrain like an off-roader. It can carry twins or a toddler and baby or two kids who are the same age and each seat reclines independently to ensure that the children are comfortable.

Another option is the iCandy Peach, which can be used in tandem or mono mode, and can be used with a car seat/seats or a carrycot and toddler seat. It's slightly longer than other doubles, but it is extremely maneuverable especially on smooth surfaces. This is an excellent choice for those who want a stylish and practical buggy.

There are numerous budget double buggies, such as the UPPAbaby vista 2. This small side-by-side can accommodate a newborn in the carrycot and a toddler in the seat or even three children if you add the PiggyBack ride on board with the pizazz. It features a simple, self-standing fold and a nice big canopy that provides both kids some protection and includes a peekaboo window. It's also fairly light for a double stroller, and has a large undercarriage basket for storing shopping.