It surprised me how helpful my Pushchair Ponderings post was in collecting my thoughts for what I most needed from a double pushchair and what type of pushchair most suited that. I originally assumed I wanted a tandem pushchair as I needed something narrow enough to fit on the pavements along the country roads where I live. However the impractical arrangements of the front and back seats for a newborn and a toddler meant that I could not find a solution that really worked for me.
I therefore concluded that a narrow, all terrain, side by side like the Bugaboo Donkey was the best
solution. However
at over £1000 new, I had huge concerns about the price and whether I would get
my money’s worth.
It was then I came across a post on a pushchair forum where
someone posted asking what double pushchair was most suitable for getting on and off
public transport. The first response was
from a mum highly recommending a Mountain Buggy Duet. I had never heard of this brand before and
went off to do some research.
On the 20th May 2013 the Mountain Buggy Duet was
awarded a Which? Best Buy.
The Mountain Buggy Duet is only 63cm (25in) wide and
therefore the same size as many single pushchairs. It is also, importantly, suitable for
newborns, even without purchasing the additional carrycot attachment. Additional key points for me are it is
suitable for multiple terrains and it is compatible with Maxi Cosi car seats,
our car seat of choice. Surprisingly, it
retails for approximately half the price of the Bugaboo Donkey... A huge consideration when you have 2 small
children!
I am hugely impressed by what I have seen of this pushchair on paper. I now intend to visit our local retailer to look at it in more detail, test the weight, how easy it is to put up and down, and finally (and probably most importantly) whether once folded it fits in the back of our
Kia Sportage.
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