A Small Double Buggy That's Easy to Push One-Handed and Carry Up and Down Stairs
This is the double stroller you need if you want a lightweight, easy-to-push one-handed stroller. It's also easy to carry up and down the stairs.
It comes with two fixed seats that can provide up to 30 seating options (including three!). Both seats have UPF 50+ canopies with peekaboo windows.
Size
The Joovy Kooper X2 double stroller is a side by side double stroller. It can be used by two children weighing up to 50 pounds. The seats are bigger than similar strollers that are lightweight and the canopies feature large sunshades with SPF 50 with peekaboo windows. Other features that are important include a self-standing basket that has a capacity of 25 pounds and cup holders for one parent and bars that swing away to help children get in and out of their seats. It's a great choice for suburban and urban families. It is also baby-friendly with a double set that includes a wedgie for a lie-flat position.
Weight
The weight of a double buggy is one of the most important factors that determine its ease to push. Typically, a light buggy is more easy to lift and carry however, it may not have the suspension to handle bumps and uneven terrain.
Most double buggies come with a maximum weight per seat and some have total frame limits, so it's important to know the specifics of each model prior to making a buy. Some double buggies can be folded with the seats removed, which makes them lighter and more compact. This is a great option when you're limited on storage space.
Tri-fold doubles are generally the lightest models, as they only require one hand to lift the back and bottom sections. They are also narrower than buggies that are side by side and are able to fit through most doors. The iCandy Geo 3 tri-fold double is among the most lightweight on the market. It can comfortably accommodate twins or a toddler baby.
Tandem buggies begin as a single pushchair but come with adapters that allow you to add a second seat, carrycot or car seat they are a great option for growing families. Some, like the iCandy Orange offer over 30 different seating configurations, so they can adapt to your family up to a 3rd child. They tend to weigh more than tri-fold doubles. However, they're usually easier to move up and down kerbs thanks to the weight being more evenly distributed.
Folding
double pushchair from birth for small children can fold up in just a few minutes. This feature is well-loved by our Lab experts since they can put the buggies inside the back of their cars and conserve space when not being used. The Joovy Kooper X2 for example comes with straps that can be pulled up on the seats and the entire thing folds down. Even our most experienced testers were able to fold this tri-fold in just one hand.
The lightweight Delta Children LX side by side is another great choice for a double buggie. Its lightness is an advantage but so are the features it comes with large pop-out canopy which come with SPF 50 protection as well as a peekaboo window and swing-away bars that help children get into and out of seats and reclined chair and leg rests for little ones.
Manoeuvrability
One of the most important factors to consider when choosing a compact double buggy is its maneuverability and how it is simple to move around with two children in the. Some pushchairs, for instance the iCandy Orange with its 'cinema seating' (where the back seat is elevated) are better than others.
This is where narrow tandem buggies as well as side-by-side designs can be useful. However, double travel buggy are slightly longer overall, and therefore could be difficult to navigate through doorways.
The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is an excellent example of this because it's a comparatively small pushchair that allows two seats to be added, and an important feature - a 'piggyback' board that can be used to carry a third child.
Other smaller, three wheeled models, like the phil&teds Dot, are also incredibly flexible. This is particularly evident with its innovative "dot kit" that transforms it into an inline buggie. It offers two seating options for children of various age groups, and the front seat can be rotated so that it faces parents to provide more intimate bonding. It comes with an ample storage basket and is easy to fold. This is a great solution for families with growing children.
Comfort
With narrow tandem strollers, or flexible side-by-side buggies parents can watch both kids while at the park, grocery store or any other place. These lightweight doubles can carry two children up to 50 pounds each and come with generous pop-out canopy, which extends far enough to offer real shade, with peekaboo windows and padded leg rests for the little ones to relax and kick back. The doubles come with cups for both parents and a an reversible cupholder that is located on the seatback. They also have a large underseat storage basket.
If you're just beginning to build a growing family, add the phil&teds double kit your dot buggy to transform it into an inline double, ideal for toddlers and newborns alike. The clever 3-wheel design allows for simple kerb popping and excellent maneuverability, while the sling seat provides an excellent opportunity for infants to bond with their parents. As your children grow older you can simply swap the sling for an infant car seat adapter and you're ready to go. With a stylish rain cover and travel bag and ready for the next adventure!