A Small Double Buggy That's Easy to Push One-Handed and Carry Up and Down Stairs

If you're looking for a lightweight double stroller that's easy to push with one hand, and then take up and down stairs This is the perfect model.

It has two fixed seats and can be configured with up to 30 seating options (including triple!). Both seats have UPF 50+ canopies and peekaboo windows.

Size

The Joovy Kooper X2 is a double stroller that is side-by-side and can hold two children with a weight of up to 50 pounds each. Its seats are more generously sized than those of other strollers with lightweight designs and the canopy comes with spacious SPF 50 sunshades, with windows that peek out. Other key features include a self-standing basket that has a a capacity of 25 lbs cup holders for one parent and swing-away bars that help children get into and out their seats. It's a great choice for suburban and urban families. It also comes with two kits that include the newborn's wedgie to ensure an optimum lie-flat position.

Weight

The weight of double buggie will determine its ease of pushing. A lighter buggy is easier to lift and carry but may not have enough suspension to withstand bumps and uneven terrain.

Check the specifications of each model carefully before buying. Certain double buggies have an upper limit on the weight of the seats and others have a frame limit. Certain double buggies can be folded with seats removed, which makes them smaller and lighter. This is a great option in cases where you have limited storage space.

The tri-fold doubles are generally the lightest models as only one hand is needed to lift the bottom and back sections. They are also a bit smaller than buggies that are side by side and can be accessed through the majority of doors. The iCandy Geo 3 tri-fold double is among the lightest on the market. It can comfortably accommodate twins or a toddler baby.

Tandem buggies are great for families with growing children since they begin as a single stroller but can be modified to accommodate a second seat such as a car seat or carrycot. Some, like the iCandy Orange, offer over 30 seating configurations so they can grow with your family to accommodate three children. They tend to be heavier than tri-fold doubles, but they're usually easier to move between kerbs due to the weight being distributed more evenly.

Folding

The most compact double buggies fold up easily in just a few seconds. This feature is appreciated by our Lab experts as it allows them to fit the buggies in the back of their vehicles and save space when they are not in use. The Joovy Kooper X2 for example comes with straps that can be pulled up over each seat and the entire thing folds down. Even our most experienced testers could do this tri-fold in just one hand.

The lightweight Delta Children LX Side by Side is another good choice for a small double buggie. Its lightweight weight is an advantage however, so are its key features including large pop-out canopy with SPF 50 and peekaboo windows; swing-away bars that aid little ones get in and out of the seats and reclining seats and leg rests designed for younger kids.

Manoeuvrability

One of the most important things to think about when selecting the right size double buggy is its maneuverability and how easy it is to get around with two children aboard. Some pushchairs, for instance the iCandy Orange with its 'cinema seating' (where the back seat is elevated) are better at this than other models.

This is where narrow tandem buggies as well as side-by-side designs can be useful. However, they can be slightly longer overall and so may be difficult to navigate through doorways.

The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is an excellent example, because it's a comparatively compact pushchair that allows for two seats to be added as well as an important feature - an 'piggyback'-style board that can accommodate an additional child.

Other smaller, three wheeled models, like the phil&teds Dot are also extremely flexible. This is especially true with its clever "dot kit" which transforms it into an inline buggie. It has two different seating arrangements for children of various ages, and the front seat can be turned so that it faces the parents for an intimate bonding experience. It also has a great storage basket and is super-easy to fold. It is an excellent choice for growing families!

Comfort

With narrow tandem strollers, or flexible 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, up to 50 lbs each. They also come with pop-out canopy that can be extended far enough to offer real shade. They also have convenient cup holders for the seatback that are reversible, as well as a single parent cup holder, plus a large underseat basket.

Add the phil&teds double buggy that converts to single Kit to your dot buggy when you are just beginning to build a growing household. It transforms it into a double pram buggy-inline stroller that is ideal for both newborns and toddlers. The innovative 3-wheel design gives superior manoeuvrability and easy kerb pop. The Sling seat is a fantastic newborn-friendly option that will allow for a perfect face-to-face bonding. When your little ones get older, simply change the sling out for an infant car seat adapter and you're good to go. With a premium rain cover and travel bag you're set to go on your next adventure!