What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy
Kerry says this side-byside is slim enough to get through most doorways and can be used with two car seats or carrycots. It comes with a self-standing folding mechanism and easy carry straps to make it easy to transport.
It's also very easy to move up/down stairs. The canopies are spaciously sized and feature peekaboo windows.
Size
Double buggy features you should consider include a large shopping basket, rear and front suspension and a sturdy frame. You may also want to think about whether it's a travel system or the possibility of adding a car seat or carrycot. These are crucial considerations if you have to take your children on public transport, or on long trips.
If you're looking for a small double buggy that can be used from birth, consider the Leclerc Kooper X2. This clever model is a side-byside buggy with frames that can be expanded widthwise to accommodate two children. The seats can be reclined and placed independently. This allows you to have one child relax and nap while the other is observing the surrounding. The seats also come with a large UPF 50+ canopy, as well as the ability to peek into the future.
Another option for newborn twins is the Mountain Buggy Duet. It is the thinnest side-byside twin pushchair available and only 63cm wide so can fit through the majority of doors. double pram and pushchair can also take two car seats or one carrycot, and comes with lay-flat seats that are suitable from birth.
Tandem double buggies are very popular with parents of twins, or parents who have a baby and a toddler. However, they do tend to have a wider footprint than single-seaters and can be difficult to manoeuvre on narrow pavements or through doors.
The iCandy Orange is a popular tandem buggy that has been designed to adapt to your family, with 30 different seating options. The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is suitable for twins, a child and a toddler, or even three children when you add the iCandy PiggyBack board (available separately). It has a soft suspension that allows for easy work of kerbs. It is used in mono or double mode. It is possible to attach one stroller on top to store additional items.
Weight
A good double buggy is light and easy to push. It should also have spacious shopping baskets, front and rear suspension to make it easier to get around rough terrains and, most importantly it is suitable for twins or siblings of various age groups.
Many compact double buggies come with frames that can be used to store infant car seats. They also come with brand-name adaptors that fit popular models by Cybex BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are great options when you are looking to stay clear of separate strollers for younger children with medical conditions.
They tend to be wider than buggies that are side-by-side, and are harder to squeeze into doorways and on public transport. If this is important to you, check the product details to see what alternatives are available.
If you're looking for the most compact double pushchair on the market, check out the Mountain Buggy Duet. It's the slimmest side-by-side available, measuring only 63cm in width. It is able to carry twins, or one toddler and a baby. It is built to last with a sturdy design and a superior function with big air-filled tires that can be used on all terrains but are also able to whizz around the city.
Another great option is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can carry twins, one toddler and one baby or two kids using piggy back boards (which you must purchase separately). It comes with an adjustable carry strap that can stand on its own and folds down to make it easy to move around. It also comes with front and back suspensions 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
The Baby Jogger City Select 2 is a fantastic option to store the double buggy. This side-byside model has a smooth fold, and the clever frame expands in width as you fold so that it's smaller than an individual stroller. This makes it much easier to navigate through doorways and public transportation, and it also means you don't need a second car for schlepping the buggy around.
It's a good option for parents with twins as it can be utilized in duo or mono mode with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can also accommodate a third rider on the buggy's 'piggyback' board, and offers a great range of configurations, including an elevated stadium-style seating to give both children views of their surroundings. There's even a handbrake on the adjustable handlebar which makes it easier to push up and down hills.
Mountain Buggy Duet is another excellent alternative. It has the smallest footprint side-byside available measuring just 63cm. It is ideal for parents who are worried about fitting a double into the doorway or on public transport. However it is still able to tackle rough terrain and be an off-roader. It can accommodate twins or a toddler and baby or two children with the same age, and each seat reclines independently to keep the kids at ease.
Another option is the iCandy Peach, which can be utilized in tandem or mono mode, and can be used with a car seats/seats, or a carrycot and a toddler seat. It's a little longer than other doubles, but it provides an excellent maneuverability, particularly on smooth surfaces and is an excellent choice for those who are looking for an attractive but practical buggy.
There are many inexpensive double buggies available, like the UPPAbaby vista 2. This is a small side-by-side that can fit a baby in a carrycot and a toddler in the seat, or three kids if you add the brand-new pizazz PiggyBack ride-on board. It comes with an auto-standing fold, a huge canopy that protects children and an option to peekaboo. It's also quite light for a double stroller and comes with a large undercarriage basket for storing the shopping.