Compact Double Buggy It's Not As Hard As You Think

What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy Kerry says this side-by-side is slim enough to get through the majority of doors and take two car seats or carrycots. It has a self-standing fold and a handy carry strap for easy schlepping. It's also very light to lift and wheel up/down stairs. The canopies are spaciously sized and have windows that peek out. Size double to single buggy must look for include the large shopping basket, rear and front suspension and strong frame. It is also advisable 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 need to take your children on public transport or longer journeys. If you're in search of a compact double buggy that can be used from birth, consider the Leclerc Kooper X2. This clever model is a side by side buggy that has a frame that can expand to accommodate two children. The seats have a recline option and can be placed independently, which gives you the choice of one child leaning back relaxing for a nap, while the other is looking out at the world around them. You also get a large UPF 50+ canopy as well as the ability to peek into the future. Mountain Buggy Duet is another excellent alternative for twins. This is the slimmest twin pushchair that is available on the market. It measures only 63cm in length, so it should be able to pass through most doors. It can also be used with two car seats or a carrycot, and comes with lying-flat seats that can be used from birth. Tandem double buggies, which feature the children sitting in a row is a popular option for twins or parents of a baby and a toddler. However, they do tend to have a larger 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 has been designed to adapt to your family, offering 30 different seating configurations. It can be used with twins or a baby and a toddler or three children if you add iCandy's 'PiggyBack' board (which you can purchase separately). It comes with an easy suspension system that makes kerbs easier to navigate. It is able to be used in mono or double mode. You can attach a single stroller on top for extra storage. Weight A good double buggy should be lightweight and easy to push. It should come with an ample shopping basket with front and back suspensions to make it easier for the child to traverse more difficult terrain, and also be suitable for twins and other siblings of different ages. Many compact double buggies come with frames designed to take infant car seats and come with branded adaptors to match popular models from Cybex, BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are great options when you are looking to avoid having separate strollers for your younger children with medical issues. They are generally larger than side-byside buggies and are more difficult to fit into doorways and on public transport. If this is important to you, make sure to check the product details to see what alternatives are available. If you're looking for the smallest double pushchair available, check out the Mountain Buggy Duet. This is the slimmest side-by-side available at 53cm in width 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 the town. Another great option is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can hold twins with one baby and one toddler or two kids, with a piggy back board (which you need to buy separately). It comes with a self-standing carry strap and fold to make it easy to transport. It also has front and back suspension to help you deal with rough terrain. It's heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo but still lighter than tri-fold buggies and is an excellent value choice for older children. Folding A good double buggy needs to be compact for storage. A ideal choice is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This side-by-side model features a smooth fold, and the clever frame expands in width when folded so that it's smaller than the standard stroller. This makes it easier to navigate through doorways and public transportation, and it also means that you don't require an additional car to push the buggy around. It's a great 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 hold another rider on the buggy's 'piggyback board, and provides a great range of configurations with an elevated stadium-style seating area that gives each child a view of their surroundings. There's even a handbrake on the handlebar that can be adjusted which makes it easier to push it up and down hills. Another option is the Mountain Buggy Duet, which has the smallest footprint side-by-side on the market at the smallest 63cm. It is perfect for parents who worry about fitting a double inside a door or on public transport. However it is still able to tackle rough terrain like an off-roader. It can accommodate twins or a toddler with one or two children with the same age. Each seat can recline independently, ensuring that the children are able to sit comfortably. The iCandy Peach is a good option. It can be utilized in a mono mode, and can be used with two car seats or a carrycot and the option of a toddler seat. It's slightly longer than some other doubles, but it has an excellent maneuverability, particularly on smooth surfaces and is an excellent option for those looking for an attractive but practical buggy. There are a variety of inexpensive double buggies available, like the UPPAbaby vista 2. It's a compact side-byside that can fit a baby in a carrycot and the toddler in a seat, or three kids when you add the pizazz-branded PiggyBack ride-on board. It has an auto-standing fold, a canopy that offers protection for both children and the ability to peek inside. It is also relatively lightweight for a double stroller, and comes with a large undercarriage basket to store shopping.