A Small Double Buggy That's Easy to Push One-Handed and Carry Up and Down Stairs
This is the double stroller that you need if you want a lightweight stroller that is easy to push with one hand. It's also simple to transport up and down the stairs.
It comes with two fixed seats with up to 30 different seating configurations are possible (including a triangular one!). Both seats have UPF 50+ canopy that has peekaboo windows.
Size
The Joovy Kooper X2 is a side-by-side double stroller which can hold two children with a weight of up to 50 pounds each. Its seats are larger large than other strollers with lightweight designs and the canopy has spacious SPF 50 sunshades, with peekaboo windows. Other features that are important include cup holders with one parent and an enormous, self-standing basket that can hold up 25 pounds; swing-away bar for children to climb into and out of their seats and swivel lock front wheels for better manoeuvrability on tough terrain. It is a great option for urban and suburban families. It is also newborn-ready with a double set that includes a wedgie for a lie-flat position.
Weight
The weight of a double buggies will determine the ability to push. Typically, a light buggy will be easier to lift and transport, but may not have the suspension to withstand bumps and uneven terrain.
Check the specifications of each model before you purchase. Certain double buggies come with an upper limit on the weight of the seats and others have an overall frame limit. pushchair twin are able to be folded with the seats removed, which makes them lighter and more compact. This is useful when you're limited on storage space.
The tri-fold doubles tend to be the lightest models as only one hand is needed to lift the front and back sections. They are also smaller than buggies with side-by-side sides and can fit through most doorways. The iCandy Geo 3 tri-fold double is one of lighter models available. It is able to comfortably accommodate twins, or a toddler and baby.
pushchair twin begin as a single pushchair and have adapters to accommodate an additional seat, carrycot or car seat they are a great option for growing families. Some models, such as the iCandy Orange, offer over 30 seating configurations so they can adapt to your family up to three children. These doubles are heavier than trifolds, however, because the weight is evenly distributed, they are much easier to maneuver.
Folding
The most compact double buggies fold up easily, in just a few seconds. Our Lab experts love this feature because it lets them squeeze the buggies into the back of their cars and also save storage space when they are not in use. The Joovy Kooper X2 for example comes with straps that can be pulled up on the seats and the whole thing folds down. Even our most experienced testers were able to do the tri-fold with only one hand.
The light Delta Children LX side by side is a great option for double buggies. Its light weight is a plus, but so are its key features: nice-sized pop-out canopies with SPF 50 and peekaboo windows, swing-away bars that aid little ones get in and out of the seats and reclined seats and leg rests for younger children.
Manoeuvrability
When picking a compact double stroller, you need to take into account its maneuverability. This includes how easy it is for both children to ride in the buggy. Certain pushchairs, like the iCandy Orange with its 'cinema seating' (where the back seat is elevated) are more efficient at this than other models.
Narrow tandem buggies can be excellent at this as can side-byside designs. These buggies can be a bit larger and may be difficult to navigate through doors.
The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is an excellent example, because it's a comparatively small pushchair that allows two seats to be added as well as - importantly - the 'piggyback' board which can carry a third child.
Other models with three wheels like the phil&teds dot also incredibly agile, especially with its clever 'dot kits' that turns it into an inline buggie. This has a couple of different seating options for children of different ages. It also allows the front seat to rotate to face parents, allowing for the ultimate face-to-face time. It has an enormous storage basket that is easy to fold. This is a great solution for families with growing children.
Comfort
With narrow tandem strollers or versatile side-by-side buggies parents can watch both kids while at the grocery store, park or any other place. These lightweight doubles can hold two children of up to 50 pounds per seat and come with generous pop-out canopy, which extends enough to provide real shade with peekaboo windows and padded leg rests for little ones to sit back and relax. The doubles also feature one cupholder for each parent and an adjustable cupholder on the seatback. They also include an ample underseat storage basket.
If you're beginning with a growing family, add the double kit from phil&teds to your dot buggy to transform it into an inline double, ideal for toddlers and infants alike. The clever 3-wheel design allows for easy kerb popping and superior mobility, while the sling seat provides a great option for newborns to connect with their parents. If your kids get older just switch the sling to an infant car seat adapter and you're set to go. With a premium rain cover and travel bag and ready to go on your next adventure!