Compact Double Buggy The Process Isn t As Hard As You Think

What to Look For in a Compact nipper double buggy Buggy

Kerry says that this side-by-side is small enough to pass through the majority of doors. It can accommodate two car seats or carrycots. It comes with a self-standing fold and a handy carry strap for easy schlepping.

It's also very lightweight to carry and wheel up/down stairs. The canopies are spacious with windows and peekaboo openings.

Size

Double buggy features that you should consider include a large shopping basket, rear and front suspension, and a sturdy frame. You may be interested in knowing if it is a travel system, or whether the car seat or carrycot is possible to add. These are crucial considerations if you are required to take your children on public transport, or for long distance journeys.

If you're in search of a compact double buggy that you can use from birth, consider the Leclerc Kooper X2. This clever model is a side-byside buggy with a frame that can expand to accommodate two children. The seats can be reclined or positioned independently. This lets you allow one child to relax and sleep while the other observes the surrounding. You also get a large UPF 50+ canopy and a peekaboo feature.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another great option for twins. This is the slimmest twin pushchairs pushchair available on the market. It's only 63cm in width, so it should fit 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 for babies from birth.

Tandem double buggies, that have the children positioned on opposite sides they are a popular choice for twins or parents of a baby and a toddler. However, they do tend to have a wider space than single-seaters and may be difficult to maneuver on narrow pavements or through doors.

The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is an extremely popular tandem that can expand with your family. It has 30 different seating configurations. The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is suitable for twins or a child and a toddler or even three kids when you add the iCandy 'PiggyBack board' (available separately). It comes with an easy suspension system that makes kerbs easier to navigate. It can be used in either single or double buggy newborn mode. You can even attach a single stroller to the top of it to provide extra storage space.

Weight

A good double buggy is lightweight and easy-to-push. It should come with a large shopping basket with front and back suspensions that aid the child to maneuver through more difficult terrain, and also be suitable for twins as well as siblings of different ages.

A lot of compact double buggies have frames that are designed to fit infant car seats and come with adaptors with branded brands to match popular models from Cybex, BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are great choices when you are looking to stay clear of separate strollers for younger children who have medical needs.

However, they tend to have a larger space than side-byside buggies and can be harder to fit through doorways and on public transportation. Review the product's details for alternatives in case this is important to your family.

If you're looking to find the tiniest double pushchair on the market look into the Mountain Buggy Duet. This is the slimmest side by side on the market at just 63cm wide and is suitable for newborn twins or one baby and one toddler. It offers robust engineering and superior functionality with large air-filled tyres that can be used on all terrains but also great for cruising around the city.

Another great choice is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can carry twins or one baby and one toddler or two kids with piggy backboards (which you need to buy separately). It comes with a carry strap that is self-standing and can folds to make it simple to move around. It also has front and back suspensions to help you deal with rougher terrain. It's heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo, but less heavy than trifold buggies. This is a great option for older children.

Folding

The Baby Jogger City Select 2 is a fantastic choice for storing the double stroller with car seat buggy. This side-by-side model has a smooth fold, and the clever frame expands in width as you fold so that it's smaller than an individual stroller. This makes it much easier to get around doorways and on public transport. It also means you don't need an additional vehicle to transport the buggy around.

It's an excellent option for parents of twins as it can be used with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can also accommodate another rider on the buggy's 'piggyback board, and provides a great range of configurations that include an elevated stadium seating to give both children views of their surroundings. The adjustable handlebar has a handbrake that helps to push the buggy up and down hills.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another good alternative. It has the smallest footprint side-byside available with a footprint of 63cm. This makes it ideal for parents who are concerned about fitting a double through doors and on public transport, and it can also be able to handle rough terrain as a true off-roader. It can be used to carry twins or a toddler and a baby or two children with the same age, and each seat can recline independently to ensure that the children are comfortable.

One final good choice is the iCandy Peach, which can be used in tandem or mono mode, and can be used with a car seats/seats, or a carrycot and toddler seat. It's a bit longer than other doubles but it offers great maneuverability, especially on smooth surfaces and is an excellent option for those looking for an attractive but practical buggy.

If you're on a budget there are plenty of budget double buggies such as the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This compact side-by-side can hold babies in the carrycot and a toddler in the seat or even three children if you add the PiggyBack ride on board branded with the pizazz. It has an easy-to-stand fold, a canopy that protects both children and the ability to peek inside. It is also relatively lightweight for a double stroller and comes with a large undercarriage basket that can be used to store your shopping.