What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says that the side-byside is slim enough to fit through the majority of doors and accommodate two car seats or carrycots. It comes with an auto-standing folding mechanism as well as convenient carry straps to make it easy to carry.

It’s also easy to move up/down stairs. The canopies are generously sized and feature peekaboo windows.

Size

Double buggy features you must look for include a large shopping basket, rear and front suspension, and strong frame. You may be interested in knowing if it’s an e-travel system, or whether the car seat or 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.

If you’re looking for a small double buggy that you can use from birth look into the Leclerc Kooper X2. This side-byside model comes with an innovative frame that expands widthways to to accommodate two children. The seats have the option of recline and can be positioned independently, giving you the choice of one child leaning back relaxing for a nap, while the other is looking out at their surroundings. You also get a large UPF 50+ canopy as well as a peekaboo feature.

Another option for newborn twins is the Mountain Buggy Duet. This is the slimmest side-by-side twin pushchair on the market and only 63cm in width, it will fit through most doors. It can also accommodate two car seats or a carrycot, and comes with lie-flat seats that are suitable for babies from birth.

Tandem double buggies, which feature the children sitting in a row is a popular option for twins, or parents of a baby and toddler. They do have a larger footprint than single-seaters, and are more difficult to maneuver through narrow doors or on pavements.

The iCandy Orange is a popular tandem buggy that 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 children when you include the iCandy “PiggyBack” board (available separately). It has a soft suspension that can take care of kerbs. It can be used in a mono or double mode. It is also possible to attach a single stroller on the top of it for extra storage space.

Weight

A good double buggy should be light and easy to push. single to double pushchair should also have spacious shopping baskets, rear and front suspensions to make it easier to navigate rougher surfaces and, ideally it is suitable for twins or siblings of various age.

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

However, they do tend to have a larger footprint than side-by-side buggies, and are more difficult to fit through doors and on public transportation. Review the product’s details for alternatives if this is important to your family.

If you’re looking to find the tiniest double pushchair on the market look into the Mountain Buggy Duet. It’s the slimmest side-by-side available with a 63cm width. It is able to carry twins, or a baby and a toddler. It is built to last with a sturdy design and superior functionality with big air-filled tires that can be used on all terrains but also happy to whizz around the city.

Another option is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can accommodate twins with one toddler and one baby or two kids using a piggy back board (which you must purchase separately). It has a self-standing carry strap and folds to make it simple to move around. It also has front and back suspension to make it easier to navigate rougher terrain. It’s heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo, but lighter than the majority of trifold buggies. This is a great choice for older children.

Folding

The Baby Jogger City Select 2 is an excellent option to store a double buggy. This side-by-side model features a 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 doorways and on public transport, while it also means that you don’t require an additional vehicle to transport the buggy around.

It’s a good option for parents with twins since it can be used in mono or duo mode with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can also accommodate an additional rider on the buggy’s ‘piggyback’ board, and offers an array of configurations that include an elevated stadium seating option that allows the children both views of their surroundings. There’s even a handbrake built into the handlebar that can be adjusted that makes it easier to push up and down hills.

Another alternative is the Mountain Buggy Duet, which has the most compact side-by-side footprint available at 63cm. It is perfect for parents who worry about fitting a double inside a door or on public transport. However it is able to handle rough terrain and be a true off-roader. It can accommodate twins, a toddler and an infant, or two children who are the same age. Each seat can recline independently, ensuring that the kids are comfortable.

One final good choice is the iCandy Peach, which can be used in mono or tandem mode, and can be used with a car seat/seats or an infant seat and carrycot. It’s slightly larger than other doubles but it offers excellent manoeuvrability, particularly on smooth surfaces and is an excellent choice for those looking for an elegant but practical buggy.

There are a variety of affordable double buggies, like the UPPAbaby vista 2. This small side-by-side can accommodate a newborn in a carrycot or a toddler in the seat or even three children if you include the PiggyBack ride on board branded with some pizazz. It features a simple, self-standing fold as well as a big canopy that provides the kids some protection and includes a peekaboo window. It’s also fairly light for a double buggy and includes a larger undercarriage storage basket for shopping.