10 No-Fuss Methods To Figuring Out Your Compact Double Buggy

What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says that the side-byside is small enough to pass through the majority of doors and accommodate two car seats or carrycots. It comes with a self-standing folding mechanism and convenient carry straps to make it easy to carry.

It's also light to lift and wheel up/down stairs. The canopies are spaciously sized and have peekaboo windows.

Size

A good-sized shopping basket and front and rear suspensions are the most compact double stroller important elements to look for in a double pram and pushchair buggy. You may also want to think about whether it's a travel system or if you can add an infant car seat or carrycot. These are important considerations when you have to take your children on public transport, or for long distance journeys.

You should consider the Leclerc Kooper X2 if you are looking for a small, double buggy you can use from birth. This clever model is a side-by-side buggy that has a frame that can expand widthwise to accommodate two children. The seats come with a recline option and can be positioned independently, giving you the option of having one child leaning back enjoying a nap while the other one gazes out at the surrounding. You get a big UPF 50+ canopy, with an open window.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another great option for twins. This is the slimmest side-by-side twin pushchair on the market and only 63cm wide so will fit through most doors. It can accommodate 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 who have a baby and toddler. However, they do tend to have a larger space than single to double buggy-seaters and may be difficult to maneuver on narrow streets or through doorways.

The iCandy Orange is a popular tandem buggy that has been designed to adapt to your family, with 30 different seating configurations. The iCandy Orange tandem buggy can be used for twins, a child and a toddler or even three kids when you include the iCandy PiggyBack board (available separately). It has soft suspension that makes light 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 great double buggy should be light and easy to push. It should include a large shopping basket, front and back suspension to aid the child to navigate rougher terrain, and be suitable for twins as well as siblings of different ages.

Many compact double buggies have frames specifically designed to accommodate infant car seats and come with adaptors with branded brands to match the most popular models from Cybex, BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are a great option for parents of children with medical needs and want to avoid the need to purchase separate strollers.

They tend to be wider than buggies that are side-by-side and are difficult to fit into doorways and on public transport. If this is important to you, make sure to check the product's specifications to see if there are any alternatives available.

Mountain Buggy Duet is the most compact double stroller on the market. It's the slimmest side-byside on the market at just 63cm wide and is suitable for twins in the newborn stage or even one baby and one toddler. It offers robust engineering and high-quality performance with air-filled tyres that can be used on all terrains but just as happy nipping around town.

The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is another great option. It can hold twins or a baby and toddler or two children with a piggyback board (which is required to be purchased separately). It has a carry strap that is self-standing and can fold to make it easy to move around. It also has front and back suspensions to assist you in navigating rougher terrain. It's heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo but still lighter than the majority of tri-fold buggies. It's an excellent value choice for older children.

Folding

A good double single pushchair buggy needs to be compact to store, and a ideal choice is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. 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 the standard stroller. This makes it easy to navigate doorways and on public transport. It also means you don't need a second car for schlepping the buggy around.

It's a great choice for parents who have twins since it can be used in a mono or duo mode with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can also accommodate a third child on the 'piggybackboard of the buggy. It also offers many different configurations including elevated stadium-style seats to give both children the view of their surroundings. There's even a handbrake on the adjustable handlebar which makes it easier to push it up and down hills.

Another good alternative is the Mountain Buggy Duet, which has the smallest footprint side-by-side on the market at 64cm. It is perfect for parents who worry about fitting a double into a door or on public transport. However it is still able to tackle rough terrain as an off-roader. It can be used for twins or a toddler with one or two children who are the same age. Each seat reclines independently, so children are comfortable.

The iCandy Peach is a good alternative. It can be used in tandem or mono mode, and it can fit two car seats or a carrycot and a toddler seat. It's slightly larger than other doubles but it offers an excellent maneuverability, particularly on smooth surfaces and is an excellent option for those who want an attractive but practical buggy.

If you're looking for a budget there are plenty of affordable double buggies to choose from such as the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This is a compact side-by-side that can fit a baby in a carrycot and a toddler in a seat, or three kids if you include the pizazz-branded PiggyBack ride-on board. It comes with an easy-to-stand fold, a huge canopy that protects both children and the ability to peek inside. It's also relatively light for a double buggy, and has a larger undercarriage basket for shopping.