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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 buggy newborn stroller that you need if you want a lightweight stroller that is easy to push with one hand. It's also simple to transport up and down the stairs.

It features a pair of fixed seats and can be configured with up to 30 seating configurations (including a triple!). Both seats feature UPF 50+ canopy and peekaboo windows.

Size

The Joovy Kooper X2 double stroller is a side by side double stroller. It can be used by two children who weigh up to 50lbs. Its seats are larger large than other lightweight double strollers and the canopy comes with spacious SPF 50 sunshades, with windows that are peekaboo. Other features that are important include a self-standing basket that has a capacity of 25 pounds, cup holders for one parent and swing-away bars that help children get in and out of their seats. It's a great choice for urban and suburban families. It also comes with the double kit which includes the newborn's wedgie to ensure an optimum lie-flat position.

Weight

The weight of a double buggy is one of the main factors that determine the ease to push. A lighter buggy is simpler to lift sit and stand double stroller transport, but might not have enough suspension to deal with bumps and uneven terrain.

Be sure to check the specifications of each model before you purchase. Some double buggies come with the capacity to hold a maximum weight of a person, while others have a frame limit. Certain double buggies can fold with the seats removed, making them lighter and smaller. This is helpful in cases where you have limited storage space.

The tri-fold doubles are typically the lightest, since only one hand is required to lift the lower and back sections. They're also a bit smaller than side-byside buggies, which makes them ideal for fitting through doorways. The iCandy Geo 3 tri-fold double pram and pushchair is among the lighter models available. It can comfortably accommodate twins, or a toddler and baby.

Tandem buggies start out as one pushchair, but they come with adapters to add a carrycot, a second seat or car seat, making them the ideal choice for expanding families. Some, like the iCandy Orange offer over 30 different seating configurations, so they can grow along with your family with a third child. These doubles are heavier than tri-folds however, because the weight is more evenly distributed, they are much easier to maneuver.

Folding

The most compact double buggy newborn buggies fold easily and can be folded in a matter of seconds. Our Lab experts appreciate this feature since it helps them squeeze the buggies in the back of their cars and save storage space when they are not in use. The Joovy Kooper X2 for example has straps that can be pulled up on each seat and the whole thing folds down. Even our oldest testers could do this tri-fold with just one hand.

The lightweight Delta Children LX side by side is another excellent option for a double buggie. Its light weight is a plus but so are the features it has: large pop-out canopies that come with SPF 50 protection as well as a the peek-a-boo window and swing-away bars that help youngsters get in and out of seats; and reclining chairs and leg rests for toddlers.

Manoeuvrability

One of the most important aspects to consider when choosing the right size double buggy is its manoeuvrability and how it is easy to move around with two children on board. Certain pushchairs are more efficient than others, including the iCandy Orange's "cinema chair" (where the back is elevated).

Narrow tandem buggies can be excellent at this and so can side-by-side designs. However, they are more substantial overall and can be difficult to navigate through doorways.

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

Other smaller, three-wheeled models like the phil&teds dot are also incredibly agile, especially thanks to its clever 'dot kit which transforms it into an inline buggy. This has a couple of different seating configurations for kids of different ages. It also allows the front seat to be rotated to face the parents for optimum face-to-face bonding. It also comes with a storage basket and is easy to fold. This is a great choice for families with growing children.

Comfort

Parents can keep both children in sight at the park, in the grocery store, or any other place with narrow tandem buggies or side-by-side buggies. These lightweight doubles can carry two children as much as 50 pounds each and come with large, pop-out canopies that extend enough to provide real shade, with windows that peek out and padded leg rests for the little ones to relax and kick back. They also have convenient reversible seatback cup holders and one cup holder for parents and a large underseat basket.

If you're just beginning to build a growing family, you can add the phil&teds double kit to your dot buggy, transforming it into an inline double ideal for toddlers and infants alike. The clever 3-wheel design makes for easy kerb popping as well as superior maneuverability, while the sling seat provides a great option for newborns to connect with their parents. If your kids get older, simply change the sling out for an infant car seat adapter and you're ready to go. With a premium rain cover and travel bag, you're ready to go on your next adventure!