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A Small Double Buggy That's Easy to Push One-Handed and Carry Up and Down Stairs
This is the double stroller that you need if you want a lightweight stroller that is easy to push with one hand. It's also easy to carry up and down the stairs.
It has two fixed seats and offers up to 30 seating options (including a triple!). Both seats have UPF 50+ canopies and peekaboo windows.
Size
The Joovy Kooper X2 is a side-by-side double car seat stroller stroller that can accommodate two children of with a weight of up to 50 pounds each. Its seats are more generously bigger than those of other strollers with lightweight designs, and the canopies have spacious SPF 50 sunshades, with peekaboo windows. Other important features include cup holders for one parent and an enormous, self-standing basket that can hold up to 25 pounds; swing-away bar for children to climb out and in their seats and the wheels can be locked with swivels for better manoeuvrability on tough terrain. This is a great choice for urban and suburban families. It is also newborn ready with a double kit that includes a newborn wedgie that allows for the best position to lie flat.
Weight
The weight of a double seat stroller buggies will determine the ease of pushing. A lighter buggy is easier to lift and transport but it might not have the suspension to deal with bumps and uneven terrain.
Make sure to read the specifications of each model carefully before buying. Certain double buggies have an upper limit on the weight of the seats while others have an overall frame limit. Some also fold with seats removed, making them even smaller and lighter and compact, which is a great option when storage space is at an all-time low.
The tri-fold doubles are typically the lightest models as only one hand is needed to lift the front and back sections. They're also a bit smaller than side-byside buggies, making them an ideal choice to fit through doorways. The iCandy Geo 3 is one of the lightest tri-fold doubles on the market and can comfortably hold twins or a toddler and baby.
Tandem buggies begin as a single pushchair but come with adapters to accommodate a carrycot, a second seat or car seat they are the ideal choice for expanding families. Some, like the iCandy Orange offer over 30 different seating configurations, so they can grow along with your family, as high as a 3rd child. They are heavier than tri-folds, however, because the weight is more evenly distributed, they are much easier to maneuver.
Folding
The most compact double buggies fold easily and can be folded in just a few seconds. Our Lab experts appreciate this feature as it helps them squeeze the buggies in the back of their car and save storage space when not in use. For example, the Joovy Kooper X2 has straps on each seat that can be pulled up, and the entire thing folds down -- it's a tri-fold that even our oldest testers could do with one hand.
The lightweight Delta Children LX Side by Side is a good alternative for a small double travel stroller buggies. Its lightness is an advantage but also the features it has large pop-out canopy which come with SPF 50 protection as well as a peekaboo window; swing-away bars to help little ones to get into and out of seats and reclined chairs and leg rests for little ones.
Manoeuvrability
When picking a compact double stroller, it is important to think about its maneuverability. This is a good indicator of how easy it is for both children to ride in the buggy. Some pushchairs, for instance the iCandy Orange with its 'cinema seating' (where the back seat is elevated) are better at this than other models.
This is where narrow tandem buggies as well as side-by-side designs can be handy. However, these can be more substantial overall and so may be difficult to maneuver through doorways.
The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is an excellent example of this as it's a relatively small pushchair that allows two seats to be added and - importantly - the 'piggyback' board which can carry the third child.
Other three-wheeled models like the phil&teds dot are extremely agile, particularly thanks to its clever 'dot kit which transforms into an inline buggy. It offers two seating arrangements for children of different ages and the front seat can be turned to face the parents to provide an intimate bonding experience. It also comes with a fantastic storage basket and is super-easy to fold. This is a great choice for families with growing children.
Comfort
Parents can keep both children safe at the park, grocery store or wherever else using narrow tandem buggies or side-by-side buggies. These lightweight doubles can carry two children up to 50 pounds per seat and come with large pop-out canopy that extends enough to provide real shade with peekaboo windows and padded leg rests for children to kick back and relax. The doubles also feature one cupholder for each parent and an adjustable cupholder on the seat back. They also have an enormous underseat storage basket.
If you're just beginning to build an expanding family, consider adding the phil&teds double kit your dot buggy to turn it into an inline double, ideal for toddlers and infants alike. The innovative 3-wheel design offers the best maneuverability and a simple kerb pop. The Sling seat is a fantastic newborn-ready choice for ultimate face-to-face bonding. If your kids become older just swap the sling for an infant car seat adapter and you're good to go. You're now ready for your next adventure, with a luxury travel bag and rain cover!