The 10 Most Terrifying Things About Compact Double Buggy

What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says that this side-by-side is light enough to pass through most doors and accommodate two car seats or carrycots. It folds up self-standing and handy carry straps to make it easy to schlep.

It's also very easy to move up and down stairs. The canopies have generously sized windows as well as peekaboo openings.

Size

Double buggy features you should consider include an enormous shopping basket, front and rear suspension and strong frame. You may also want to think about whether it's a traveler or if you can add a carrycot or car seat. These are crucial considerations if you need to take your children on public transport or on long trips.

Take a look at the Leclerc Kooper X2 if you are looking for a compact, double buggy you can use from the time you are born. This clever model is a side-by-side buggy with an adjustable frame that can expand widthwise to accommodate two children. The seats can be reclined and positioned independently. This lets you have one child relax and nap while the other is observing the surrounding. The seats also come with a large UPF 50+ canopy and the ability to peek into the future.

Another great option for newborn twins is the Mountain Buggy Duet. This is the slimmest side-by-side twin pushchairs pushchair available and is only 63cm wide, so will fit through most doors. It can also be used with two car seats or a carrycot and has lying-flat seats that can be used from birth.

Tandem double buggies are popular with parents of twins or parents with a baby and a toddler. However, they generally have a bigger space than single-seaters and may be difficult to manoeuvre on narrow streets or through doors.

The iCandy Orange is a popular tandem buggy and has been designed to adapt to your family, with 30 different seating options. It can be used with twins, a baby and toddler or three children if you add iCandy's 'PiggyBack' board (which you can purchase separately). It is equipped with a soft suspension system that makes kerbs easy to navigate. It is able to be used in mono or double mode. You can even attach a single stroller to the top of the unit for additional storage space.

Weight

A good double buggy should be light and easy to push. It should also have nice-sized shopping baskets, a rear and front suspensions to make it easier to get around rough terrains and, ideally, be suitable for twins or siblings of various age.

Many compact double buggies have frames that can be used to hold infant car seats. They also come with branded adaptors that fit the most popular models from Cybex BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are a great option if you have younger children with medical conditions and would prefer not the need to purchase separate strollers.

However, they tend to have a wider footprint than side-by-side buggies and can be harder to fit through doors and public transport. If this is important to you, check the product's details to determine what alternatives are available.

Mountain Buggy Duet is the slimmest double pushchair sale stroller available on the market. It is the tiniest side-by-side available that measures just 63cm in width. It can be used to carry twins or a baby and a toddler. It is built to last and offers superior performance thanks to its large air-filled tyres, which are all-terrain but equally comfortable cruising around the town.

The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is another fantastic alternative. It can hold twins or a baby and toddler, or two children using piggyback boards (which must be purchased separately). It has a self-standing fold and carry strap that makes it a breeze to transport and comes with rear and front suspension to help you deal with the rough 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

A good best double strollers buggy needs to be compact for storage, and a ideal choice is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This model is a side-byside and has a very smooth fold. The frame expands as you fold it, which means it's smaller than a single stroller. This allows it to be more easily maneuvered through doorways and public transportation, as well as eliminating the need for a second vehicle.

It's a great choice for parents with twins since it can be used with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can hold an additional child on the 'piggybackboard' of the buggy. It also has an array of configurations, including elevated stadium-style seats to give both kids the view of their surroundings. The adjustable handlebar features an adjustable handbrake that makes it easier to push the buggy up and down hills.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another excellent option. It has the smallest footprint side-byside on the market, measuring 63cm. This makes it ideal for parents who are worried about fitting a double through doors and on public transport, and it can still be able to handle rough terrain as a true off-roader. It can be used for twins, a toddler and an infant, or two children with the same age. Each seat can recline independently, ensuring that the children are able to sit comfortably.

Another option is the iCandy Peach, which can be used in tandem or mono mode, and can be used with a car seat/seats or a carrycot and toddler seat. It's slightly longer than other doubles, however it offers excellent maneuverability particularly on smooth surfaces. This is a great choice for those who want an elegant and practical buggy.

If you're on a tight budget there are plenty of budget double buggies like the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This is a compact side-by-side that can fit a baby in a carrycot and the toddler in the seat, or three kids when you add the pizazz-branded PiggyBack ride-on board. It has a simple, self-standing fold and a nice large canopy that offers both kids some protection and includes a peekaboo window. It's also quite light for a double stroller and comes with a large undercarriage basket that can be used to store your the shopping.