What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy
Kerry says that this side-byside is slim enough to fit through the majority of doors. It can accommodate two car seats or carrycots. It has a self-standing fold and a handy carry strap to make it easy to schlep.
It's also light to lift and wheel up/down stairs. The canopies are large and feature peekaboo windows.
Size
Double buggy features that you should consider include an enormous shopping basket, rear and front suspension and strong frame. You might consider if it is a travel system, or if the car seat or carrycot is possible to add. These are crucial considerations if you are required to take your children on public transport or for long distance journeys.
If double pushchair looking for a compact double buggy that you can use from birth take a look at the Leclerc Kooper X2. This side-by-side model features a clever frame that can be expanded so that it can accommodate two children. The seats can be reclined and placed independently. This lets you allow one child to relax and sleep while the other one is watching the surrounding. The seat comes with a large UPF 50+ canopy that has the option of a peekaboo window as well.
Another option for newborn twins is the Mountain Buggy Duet. This is the slimmest twin pushchair that is available on the market. It is only 63cm in width which means it can fit through most doors. It can also accommodate two car seats or one carrycot and has lying-flat seats that can be used from birth.
Tandem double buggies that feature the children sitting in a row is a popular option for twins or for parents of a baby and toddler. However, they do generally have a bigger footprint than single-seaters, and can be difficult to maneuver on narrow pavements or through doorways.
The iCandy Orange is a popular tandem buggy that's 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 include the iCandy PiggyBack board (available separately). It comes with a soft suspension system that makes kerbs easy to navigate. It can be used in either mono or double mode. It is possible to attach one stroller on top for extra storage.
Weight
A good double buggy should be lightweight and easy to push. It should come with a large shopping basket, front and back suspensions to aid the child to navigate more difficult terrain, and also be suitable for twins and other siblings of different age groups.
Many double buggies are compact and include frames that can be used to hold infant car seats. They also come with brand-name adaptors that are compatible with the most popular models from Cybex BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. They are a great choice for parents of children with medical issues and you want to avoid the need to purchase separate strollers.
However, they do tend to have a wider space than side-byside buggies and are more difficult to fit through doorways and on public transport. Check the product details for alternatives for this if it is important to you and your family.
Mountain Buggy Duet is the slimmest double stroller available on the market. This is the slimmest side-by-side available at 53cm in width and is suitable for newborn twins or one toddler and one baby. It has robust engineering and high-quality performance with air-filled tyres, which are all-terrain but equally comfortable cruising around town.
The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is another great option. double pram and pushchair can accommodate twins, a baby and a toddler, or two children using piggyback boards (which must be purchased separately). It has a self-standing fold and carry strap that makes it super-easy to schlep, and has front and rear suspension to help you cope with rough terrain. It's heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo, but less heavy than trifold buggies. This is a great option for older children.
Folding
The Baby Jogger City Select 2 is a great option to store a double buggy. This model is a side by side and features a very smooth fold. The frame expands when you fold, so it's more compact than a single stroller. This makes it much easier to get around doorways and on public transport, while it also means you don't need an additional vehicle to transport the buggy around.
It's a great choice for parents with twins, since it can be utilized in duo or mono mode with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can hold an additional child on the 'piggyback board that is part of the buggy. It also has many different configurations, including elevated stadium-style seats to give both kids a view of their surroundings. The adjustable handlebar comes with a handbrake that allows you to push the buggy up and down hills.
Mountain Buggy Duet is another good option. It has the smallest footprint side-byside on the market with a footprint of 63cm. This makes it perfect for parents who are concerned about fitting a double-doorway on public transport, while it can still be able to handle rough terrain as an off-roader. It can carry twins or a toddler and a baby or two children who are the same age and each seat reclines independently to ensure that the children are comfortable.
Another option is the iCandy Peach, which can be utilized in tandem or mono mode and can accommodate a car seats or an infant seat and carrycot. It's a bit longer than other doubles, but it has an excellent maneuverability, particularly on smooth surfaces and is a great option for those looking for an attractive but practical buggy.
If you're looking for a budget there are plenty affordable double buggies to choose from such as the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This compact side-by-side can hold babies in the carrycot and even a toddler in the seat, or three kids if you add a PiggyBack ride on board that is branded with some pizazz. It features a simple, self-standing fold as well as a big canopy that provides children some security and a peek-a-boo window. It's also fairly light for a double stroller and comes with a large undercarriage basket to store things like shopping.