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What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says that the side-byside is small enough to pass through most doors and can accommodate two car seats or carrycots. It has a self-standing fold and a handy carry strap for easy schlepping.

It's also very lightweight to carry and wheel up and down stairs. The canopies are spacious with windows and peekaboo openings.

Size

Double buggy features you should look for include a large shopping basket, rear and front suspension and strong frame. You might also want to consider whether it's a travel system or the possibility of adding an infant car seat or carrycot. These are crucial considerations if you need to take your kids in public transport or on longer journeys.

If you're looking for a compact double buggy (Christoffersen-jordan.thoughtlanes.Net) that can be used from birth take a look at the Leclerc Kooper X2. This side-by-side model has a clever frame that can be expanded to to accommodate two children. The seats can be reclined and positioned independently. This allows you to allow one child to relax and take a nap while the other one is watching the surroundings. There is also a huge UPF 50+ canopy as well as an option to peek inside.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another great alternative for twins. It is the thinnest twin pushchair double that is available on the market. It measures only 63cm in width and should be able to pass through most doors. It can be used with two car seat or one carrycot, and has lay-flat seats that are suitable from birth.

Tandem double buggies are popular among parents of twins or parents with a baby and toddler. They do have a larger space than single-seaters, and are more difficult to maneuver through narrow doors or on pavements.

The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is an extremely popular tandem that can expand 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 purchase iCandy's "PiggyBack" board (which you can buy separately). It features a soft suspension that makes light work of kerbs and can be used in mono or double mode. You can also attach one stroller to the top for extra storage.

Weight

A good double buggy should be lightweight double buggy and easy-to-push. It should include a large shopping basket, front and back suspensions that aid the child to navigate more difficult terrain, and also be suitable for twins and siblings of different age groups.

A majority of compact double stroller with car seat buggies come with frames designed to fit infant car seats and come with branded adaptors to match the popular models from Cybex, BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. They are a great choice for families with children with medical conditions and would prefer not the need to purchase separate strollers.

However, they tend to have a wider space than side-byside buggies and may be more difficult to maneuver through doorways and on public transport. Check the product details for alternatives if this is important to your family.

If you're looking for the most compact double pushchair available take a look at the Mountain Buggy Duet. This is the slimmest side-by-side available at 64cm wide. It can be used for twins who are just born or one toddler and one baby. It has a robust design and a superior function with big air-filled tires that are suitable for all terrains but also happy to zip around town.

The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is another fantastic option. It can hold twins or a baby and toddler or two children with piggyback boards (which is required to be purchased separately). It has a self-standing fold and carry strap to make it a breeze to transport and it has both rear and front suspension to help you deal with rough terrain. It's heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo, but lighter than most trifold buggies. This is a great option for older children.

Folding

A great double buggy has to be slim for storage. A suitable option is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This side-by-side model features an extremely smooth fold and the clever frame expands widthways as you fold so that it's narrower than the standard stroller. This makes it easy to navigate through doorways and public transportation, and it also means you don't need an additional car to push the buggy around.

It's a great option for parents with twins since it can be used with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can hold an additional child on the 'piggyback board' of the buggy. It also comes with many different options, including seats that are elevated to give both kids a view of their surroundings. The adjustable handlebar has a handbrake, which helps to push the buggy up and down hills.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another good option. It has the most compact footprint side-by-side available measuring just 63cm. It is ideal for parents who fret about fitting a double into the doorway or on public transport. However it is able to handle rough terrain and be a true off-roader. It can carry twins, a baby and toddler or two children who are the same age and each seat can recline independently to keep the kids at ease.

The iCandy Peach is a good alternative. It can be used in mono or tandem mode, and can be used with two car seats, or a carrycot and an infant seat. It's a little longer than some other doubles but it offers excellent manoeuvrability, particularly on smooth surfaces. It's a great option for those looking for an elegant but practical buggy.

There are numerous budget double buggies, such as the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This compact side-byside can fit infants in the carrycot, an infant in the seat, or three children if you add a PiggyBack ride on board with some pizazz. It has a self-standing fold, a huge canopy that protects both children and an option ready to grow double stroller peekaboo. It is also relatively lightweight for a double stroller and has a large undercarriage basket to store things like shopping.