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 one-hand twin stroller side by side that is easy to push. It's also simple to carry up and down the stairs.

It comes with two fixed seats that can provide up to 30 seating options (including a triple!). Both seats come with UPF 50+ canopies with windows that peek out.

Size

The Joovy Kooper X2 double stroller is a side-by-side double stroller. It can accommodate two children up to 50 pounds. Its seats are more generously large than other strollers with lightweight designs and the canopy comes with spacious SPF 50 sunshades, with windows that are peekaboo. Other features that are important include a self-standing basket with a capacity of 25 lbs, 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 suburban and urban families. It also comes with two kits that include a newborn wedgie for an optimum lie-flat position.

Weight

The weight of a double buggy is one the key factors that will determine its ease to push. A lighter buggy is easier to lift and transport, but might not have enough suspension to deal with bumps and uneven all terrain double stroller.

Be sure to check the specifications of each model before purchasing. Certain double buggies have a maximum seat weight and others have a frame limit. Some also fold with seats removed to make them even lighter and more compact, which can be useful when storage space is at the limit.

The tri-fold doubles are generally the lightest models as only one hand is required to lift the lower and back sections. They are also a bit smaller than buggies with side-by-side sides and can be accessed through the majority of doorways. The iCandy Geo 3 tri-fold cheap double stroller is among the lighter models available. It can comfortably accommodate twins, or a toddler and baby.

Tandem buggies are ideal 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 models, like the iCandy Orange, offer over 30 seating options, so they can grow with your family up to a third child. They are heavier than tri-folds, however, because the weight is evenly distributed, they are easier to maneuver.

Folding

The most compact double buggies fold up easily, in a matter of seconds. This feature is well-loved by our Lab experts since they can put the buggies into the back of their vehicles and save space when they are not in use. For example the Joovy Kooper X2 has straps on each seat that pull up and the whole thing folds down -- it's a trifold, which even our oldest testers could accomplish with just one hand.

The lightweight Delta Children LX Side by Side is another good choice for a compact double buggie. Its light weight is a plus, but its main features are: nice-sized pop-out canopies with SPF 50 and peekaboo windows; swing-away bars that help little ones to climb into and out of the seats; and reclined seating and leg rests for smaller children.

Manoeuvrability

One of the most important things to think about when selecting a compact double buggy is its manoeuvrability, particularly how it is simple to move around with both children on board. Some pushchairs, such as the iCandy Orange with its 'cinema seating' (where the back seat is elevated) are more efficient at this than others.

This is where narrow tandem buggies as well as side-by-side designs can be useful. These buggies can be a bit longer and may be difficult to navigate through doors.

The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is an excellent example of this, because it's a comparatively small pushchair that allows for two seats to be added and an important feature - an 'piggyback'-style 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 the case with its clever "dot kit" that transforms it into an inline buggie. This has a couple of different seating options for children of varying ages and even allows the front seat to be turned to face parents for ultimate face-to-face time. It has a large storage basket and is easy to fold. It is an excellent choice for growing families!

Comfort

Parents can keep both children safe at the park, grocery store or anywhere else with narrow tandem buggies or side-byside buggies. These lightweight doubles can accommodate two children up to 50 pounds per seat and come with large pop-out canopy that extends far enough to offer real shade, with windows that peek out and padded leg rests for little ones to relax and kick back. They also come with convenient cup holders that can be reversible and placed on the seatback. They also have one cup holder for parents and a large underseat basket.

If you're beginning with a growing family, you can add the double kit from phil&teds to your dot buggy, transforming it into an inline double, ideal for toddlers and newborns alike. The clever 3-wheel design allows for easy kerb popping as well as superior mobility, while the sling seat is an excellent opportunity for infants to bond with their parents. If your kids grow older, simply swap the sling for an infant car seat adapter and you're set to go. You're now ready for your next adventure, with a luxurious travel bag and rain cover included!