Etta Margolin asked 2 hafta ago
What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy
Kerry says that this side-by-side is small enough to fit through the majority of doors and accommodate two car seats or carrycots. It comes with a self-standing fold and handy carry straps to make it easy to schlep.
It’s also very light to lift and wheel up/down stairs. The canopies are large enough to accommodate windows sit and stand double stroller openings that peek out.
Size
A spacious shopping basket as well as rear and front suspension are key aspects to look for in a double buggy. You might also want to think about whether it’s a travel system or the possibility of adding an infant car seat or carrycot. These are crucial considerations if you need to take your children on public transport or longer journeys.
Take a look at the Leclerc Kooper X2 if you are looking for a compact double buggy that you can use from birth. This side-by-side model features an intelligent frame that expands widthways to allow it to accommodate two children. The seats can be reclined and placed independently. This allows you to let one child unwind and nap while the other observes the surrounding. You will get a huge UPF 50+ canopy with an open window.
Mountain Buggy Duet is another excellent alternative for twins. It is the tiniest side-by-side Twin Buggy pushchair available and is only 63cm wide, so should fit through most doorways. It can accommodate two car seat or one carrycot, and has lay-flat seats that are suitable from birth.
Tandem double buggies that feature the children sitting side by side is a popular option for twins or for parents of a baby and a toddler. They have a bigger footprint than single-seaters and are more difficult to maneuver through narrow doorways or on pavements.
The iCandy Orange is a popular tandem buggy that has been designed to grow with your family, with 30 different seating options. It can be used with twins, a baby and a toddler or three children if you purchase iCandy’s “PiggyBack” board (which you can buy separately). It is equipped with a soft suspension system that makes kerbs easy to navigate. It can be used in mono or double mode. You can even connect a single double stroller 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 spacious shopping baskets, front and rear suspension to make it easier to maneuver over rough terrain and, ideally it is suitable for twins or siblings of various age groups.
Many compact lightest double stroller buggies have frames that can be used to hold infant car seats. They also come with branded adaptors that match the most popular models from Cybex BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are great choices if you want to stay clear of separate strollers for your younger children with medical conditions.
They are typically larger than buggies with side-by-sides and are more difficult to fit in doorways or on public transportation. Check the product details for alternatives in case this is important to your family.
Mountain Buggy Duet is the most compact double stroller on the market. It is the tiniest side-by-side available, measuring only 63cm in width. It can be used to carry twins or a baby and a toddler. It’s a sturdy design and a superior function with big air-filled tires that can be used on all terrains but are also able to zip around the city.
The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is another fantastic option. It can accommodate twins, a baby and a toddler, or two kids with the piggyback board (which is required to be purchased separately). It comes with a self-standing carry strap and folds to make it simple to transport. It also has front and back suspension to assist you in navigating rough terrain. It’s heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo, but lighter than most trifold buggies. This is a great option for older children.
Folding
A good double buggy needs to be slim for storage. A ideal choice is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This side-by-side model has an extremely smooth fold and the frame’s clever design expands widthways as you fold so that it’s smaller than the standard stroller. This makes it easy to navigate through doorways and public transport, while it also means that you don’t require a second car for schlepping the buggy around.
It’s a great choice for parents with twins because it can be used in mono or duo mode with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can accommodate another child on the ‘piggyback board’ of the buggy. It also offers a wide range of configurations including elevated stadium-style seats to give both children an overview of their surroundings. The adjustable handlebar features a handbrake, which helps to push the buggy up and down hills.
Another good option is the Mountain Buggy Duet, which has the smallest side-by-side footprint available at 63cm. It is ideal for parents who are worried 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 accommodate twins or a toddler with one or two children who are similar age. Each seat reclines independently, so the kids are comfortable.
The iCandy Peach is a good option. It can be used in mono or tandem mode, and it can fit two car seats or a carrycot with the option of a toddler seat. It’s slightly longer than other doubles but it offers great maneuverability, especially on smooth surfaces and is a great option for those who want an attractive but practical buggy.
There are a variety of affordable double buggies, like the UPPAbaby vista 2. This is a small side-by-side that fits a newborn in a carrycot as well as the toddler in a seat, or even three kids if you add the Pizazz-branded PiggyBack ride-on board. It features a simple, self-standing fold as well as a big canopy that gives both kids some protection sit and stand double stroller also has a peekaboo window. It is also relatively lightweight for a double stroller, and features a large undercarriage storage basket to store shopping.