Be On The Lookout For: How Compact Double Buggy Is Gaining Ground, And What You Can Do About It

What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy Kerry says this side-by-side is light enough to pass through most doors and be used with two car seats or carrycots. It has a self-standing fold and a handy carry strap for easy schlepping. The canopies are also easy to lift and move up/down the stairs. lightest double stroller are large enough to accommodate windows and openings that peek out. Size Double buggy features that you should look for include the large shopping basket, front and rear suspension and an incredibly sturdy frame. You may consider if it's a travel system or whether an infant car seat or a carrycot can be added. These are crucial considerations if you have to take your children on public transport or on long journeys. If you're looking for a compact double buggy that can be used from birth, consider the Leclerc Kooper X2. This side-by-side model features a clever frame that expands in width to allow it to accommodate two children. The seats can be reclined and placed independently. This lets you let one child unwind and nap while the other observes the surroundings. You get a big UPF 50+ canopy with an open window. Another option for newborn twins is the Mountain Buggy Duet. It is the thinnest twin pushchair on the market. It is only 63cm in width which means it can fit through the majority of doors. It can also accommodate two car seats or one carrycot. It also has lie-flat seats that are suitable from birth. Tandem double buggies that feature the children sitting on opposite sides, are a popular choice for twins or parents of a baby and a toddler. However, they tend to have a larger footprint than single-seaters and can be difficult to maneuver on narrow streets or through doors. The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is a well-loved tandem that will expand with your family. It has 30 different seating options. The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is suitable for twins or a child, toddler or even three kids when you add the iCandy PiggyBack board (available separately). It comes with an easy suspension system that makes kerbs easier to navigate. It can be used in mono or double mode. You can even connect a single stroller to the top of it for extra storage space. Weight A good double buggy should be lightweight and easy to push. It should also come with nice-sized shopping baskets, a rear and front suspension to allow it to maneuver over rough terrain and, in the ideal case it should be suitable for twins or siblings of various age groups. A lot of compact double buggies have frames that are specifically designed to accommodate infant car seats and come with adaptors branded to match the most popular models from Cybex, BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are a great option if you have younger children with medical needs and want to avoid the need to purchase separate strollers. They are generally larger than buggies with side-by-sides and are difficult to fit into doorways and on public transport. Review the product's details for alternatives if this is important to you and your family. Mountain Buggy Duet is the most compact double stroller on the market. It's the slimmest side-byside on the market at just 64cm wide. It can be used for twins in the newborn stage or even one toddler and one baby. It is built to last and offers superior functionality with large air-filled tyres that are all-terrain but just as happy nipping around town. The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is another excellent option. It can carry twins as well as a baby and toddler, or two children using a piggyback board (which is required to be purchased separately). It folds up with a self-standing design and carry strap to make it super-easy to schlep, and it has both rear and front suspensions to help you cope 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 compact for storage. A good choice is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This model is a side by side and features a very smooth fold. The frame expands as you fold it, which means it's narrower that one stroller. This allows it to be more easily maneuvered through doorways and on public transportation, while also eliminating the need for a second vehicle. It's a great option for parents with twins since it can be used with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can also accommodate an additional child on the buggy's “piggyback' board, and offers a great range of configurations, including an elevated stadium-style seating to give each child a view of their surroundings. There's even a handbrake on the adjustable handlebar which makes it easier to push up and down hills. Another alternative is the Mountain Buggy Duet, which has the smallest side-by-side footprint on the market at 64cm. This makes it perfect for parents who are concerned about fitting a double through doors and on public transport, while it is able to handle rough terrain like an off-roader. It can be used to carry twins, a baby and toddler or two children with the same age, and each seat reclines independently to keep the kids comfortable. One final good choice is the iCandy Peach, which can be utilized in tandem or mono mode and can accommodate a car seats or a carrycot and toddler seat. It's a bit longer than other doubles, but it provides an excellent maneuverability, particularly on smooth surfaces and is a great option for those who are looking for an elegant but practical buggy. If you're on a tight budget there are plenty affordable double buggies to choose from, such as the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This compact side-by-side can hold infants in the carrycot and a toddler in the seat, or three kids if you add a PiggyBack ride on board branded with pizazz. It has an easy-to-stand fold, a canopy that offers protection for children and an option to peekaboo. It's also fairly light for a double stroller, and has a large undercarriage basket to store shopping.