15 Gifts For The Compact Double Buggy Lover In Your Life
What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy
Kerry says this side-byside is small enough to fit through the majority of doors and be used with two car seats or carrycots. It features a self-standing folding mechanism and convenient carry straps to make it easy to transport.
It's also lightweight to carry and wheel up/down stairs. The canopies are spacious with windows as well as peekaboo openings.
Size
Double buggy features you should consider include the large shopping basket, rear and front suspension and a sturdy frame. You might want to look at whether it is a travel system, or if an infant car seat or a carrycot is possible to add. These are important considerations when you need to take your kids on public transport or longer journeys.
You should consider the Leclerc Kooper X2 if you are looking for a small double buggy that you can use right from the time you are born. This side-by-side model features an innovative frame that can be expanded to to accommodate two children. The seats have an option to recline and can be placed independently, giving you the choice of one child leaning back taking a nap while the other one gazes out at the world around them. The seat comes with a large UPF 50+ canopy that has a peekaboo window too.
Pushchairs And Prams is another excellent alternative for twins. It is the tiniest twin pushchair available on the market. It measures only 63cm in length, so it should fit through the majority of doors. It can accommodate two car seats or a carrycot, and has lie-flat seats suitable from birth.
Tandem double buggies are popular with parents of twins or parents with a baby and toddler. They do have a larger footprint than single-seaters and are more difficult to maneuver through narrow doors or on pavements.
The iCandy Orange is a popular tandem buggy that's been designed to grow with your family. It comes with 30 different seating options. The iCandy Orange tandem buggy can be used for twins, a child and a toddler or even three children when you include the iCandy PiggyBack board (available separately). It comes with an easy suspension system that makes kerbs simple to navigate. It can be used in either mono or double mode. It is possible to attach one stroller to the top to store additional items.
Weight
A good double buggy should be light and easy to push. It should have an ample shopping basket with front and back suspensions to aid the child to navigate rough terrain, and be suitable for twins and other siblings of different age groups.
Many double buggies are compact and come with frames that can be used to support infant car seats. They also come with branded adaptors that match the popular models made by Cybex BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are excellent options when you are looking to stay clear of separate strollers for younger children with medical conditions.
However, they do tend to have a larger space than side-byside buggies and can be harder to fit through doors and 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 smallest double stroller on the market. This is the slimmest side by side available at 63cm wide and is suitable for twins who are just born or one baby and one toddler. It's a sturdy design and a superior function with big air-filled tires that are suitable for all terrains but also happy to go about the city.
Another option is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can hold twins, one baby and one toddler or two kids using piggy back boards (which you'll need to purchase separately). It comes with a self-standing fold and carry strap, making it super-easy to schlep, and has front and rear suspension to help you deal with the rough terrain. It's a bit heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo but still lighter than most tri-fold buggies and is a great value option for older children.
Folding
A good double stroller needs to be slim for storage, 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 as you fold it, which means it's smaller than a single stroller. This makes it easier to maneuver through doors and on public transportation, while also reducing the need for an additional vehicle.
It's a great option for parents who have twins as it can be used in mono or duo mode with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can hold another child on the 'piggybackboard that is part of the buggy. It also has an array of configurations, including elevated stadium-style seats to give both children an overview of their surroundings. The adjustable handlebar comes with a handbrake, which helps to push the buggy up and down hills.
Another good alternative is the Mountain Buggy Duet, which has the most compact side-by-side footprint available at the smallest 63cm. It is ideal for parents who fret about fitting a double inside the doorway or on public transport. However, it can still handle rough terrain like a true off-roader. It can be used for twins or a toddler and a baby, or two children who are the same age. Each seat can recline independently, ensuring that the kids are comfortable.
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 a toddler seat. It's a bit larger than other doubles, but it provides an excellent maneuverability, particularly on smooth surfaces and is a great option for those who want an elegant but practical buggy.
There are a variety of budget double buggies, such as the UPPAbaby vista 2. This compact side-by-side can hold a newborn in the carrycot, an infant in the seat, or even three kids if you add the PiggyBack ride on board with the pizazz. It has a simple self-standing fold, and a big canopy that gives both kids some protection and also has a peekaboo window. It's also fairly light for a double buggy, and has a larger undercarriage basket to store shopping.