A Small Double Buggy That's Easy to Push One-Handed and Carry Up and Down Stairs
If you're looking for a light double stroller that's easy to push one-handed and take up and down steps this is the model for you.
It has two fixed seats and can be configured with up to 30 seating options (including a triple!). Both seats come with UPF 50+ canopies and peekaboo windows.
Size
The Joovy Kooper X2 double stroller is a side by side double stroller. It can be used by two children up to 50lbs. The seats are bigger than the other double strollers with lightweights and the canopy is fitted with large SPF 50 sunshades with peekaboo windows. Other notable features include a self-standing basket that has a the capacity of 25lbs cup holders for one parent, and swing-away bars to help kids get in and out of their seats. This is a great choice for urban and suburban families. It is also newborn-ready with a double set that includes an infant wedgie that can be used to lie flat in a position.
Weight
The weight of double buggies will determine the ability to push. Typically, a light buggy is easier to lift and transport however, it may not have enough suspension to handle bumps and uneven terrain.
Check the specifications of each model before purchasing. Some double buggies have an upper limit on the weight of the seats, while others have an overall frame limit. double pushchairs can be folded with seats removed, making them smaller and lighter. This is a great option when you're limited on storage space.
The tri-fold doubles are generally the lightest, since only one hand is required to lift the bottom and back sections. They are also smaller than side-by-side buggies, making them ideal for fitting through doors. The iCandy Geo 3 is one of the lightest tri-fold doubles on the market. It can comfortably hold twins or a toddler and a baby.
Tandem buggies are initially one pushchair, but they come with adapters that allow you to add a second seat, carrycot or car seat they are an ideal choice for growing families. Some, such as the iCandy Orange offer over 30 different seating options, so they can expand with your family as high as a 3rd child. They are generally heavier than tri-fold doubles. However, they're often easier to maneuver up and down kerbs thanks to the weight being distributed more evenly.
Folding
The best small double buggies fold easily and can be folded in just a few seconds. Our Lab experts appreciate this feature as it helps them fit the buggies in the back of their car and free up storage space when they are not in use. For example the Joovy Kooper X2 has straps on each seat that can be pulled up, and the entire thing folds down. it's a trifold, which even our most experienced testers can accomplish with just one hand.
The light Delta Children LX side by side is another excellent option for a double buggies. Its light weight is a plus however, so are its key features including large pop-out canopy with SPF 50 and peekaboo windows, swing-away bars to help youngsters climb in and out of the seats; and reclined seating and leg rests for younger children.
Manoeuvrability
One of the most important things to take into consideration when selecting the right size double buggy is its manoeuvrability and how it is simple to move around with both children in the. Some pushchairs, such as the iCandy Orange with its 'cinema seating' (where the back seat is elevated) are better than others.
Buggies with narrow tandems can be good at this as can side-byside designs. These buggies can be a little longer and can be difficult to maneuver through doors.
The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is an excellent example, because it's a comparatively narrow pushchair that still allows for two seats to be added as well as the most important thing is an 'piggyback'-style board that can carry the third child.
Other smaller, three-wheeled models such as the phil&teds Dot are also incredibly agile, especially thanks to its clever 'dot kit' that turns it into an inline buggie. It offers two seating arrangements for children of various age groups and the front seat can be turned so that it faces the parents for a more intimate bonding experience. It comes with a large storage basket and is easy to fold. It is an excellent choice for families that are growing!
Comfort
With compact tandem strollers or flexible side-by-side buggies, parents can keep an eye on both kids while at the grocery store, park or any other place. These lightweight doubles can carry two children as much as 50 pounds per seat and come with generous pop-out canopy that extends enough to provide real shade with windows that peek out and padded leg rests for the little ones to relax and kick back. The doubles come with a single parent cupholder and an adjustable cupholder on the seatback. They also include an enormous underseat storage basket.
Add the phil&teds Double Kit to your dot buggy if you are just beginning to build an expanding family. It transforms it into a double inline stroller, which is great for toddlers and infants alike. The innovative 3-wheel design allows for easy kerb popping as well as superior maneuverability, and the sling seat offers a great option for newborns to bond with their parents. When your little ones grow older just swap the sling for an infant car seat adapter and you're good to go. With a premium rain cover and travel bag you're set for the next adventure!