What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says that this side-by-side is small enough to fit through the majority of doors. It can accommodate two car seats or carrycots. It comes with a self-standing fold and handy carry straps for easy schlepping.

It's also lightweight to carry and wheel up and down stairs. The canopies are generously sized and have windows that peek out.

Size

Double buggy features you must look for include an enormous shopping basket, front and rear suspension, and a sturdy frame. You may consider if it's a travel system, or whether an infant car seat or a carrycot is possible to add. These are important considerations when you need to take your children on public transport or on longer journeys.

If you're looking for a compact double buggy that you can use from the beginning take a look at the Leclerc Kooper X2. This model is a side-byside buggy with an adjustable frame that can expand to accommodate two children. The seats can be reclined and positioned independently. This lets you have one child relax and take a nap while the other one is watching the surroundings. You will get a huge UPF 50+ canopy with a peekaboo window too.

Another great option for infant twins is the Mountain Buggy Duet. This is the slimmest twin pushchair available on the market. It is only 63cm in width which means it can fit through the majority of doors. It can take two car seats or one carrycot, and comes with lay-flat seats that are suitable from birth.

Tandem double buggies are very popular with parents of twins or parents with a baby and toddler. They have a bigger space than single-seaters, and are more difficult to maneuver through narrow doors or on pavements.

The iCandy Orange is a popular tandem buggy that has been designed to adapt to your family. It comes with 30 different seating options. The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is suitable for twins or a child, toddler or even three kids when you include the iCandy PiggyBack board (available separately). It has a soft suspension that can take care of kerbs and can be used in a mono or double mode. You can also attach one stroller to the top for additional storage.

Weight

A good double buggy should be lightweight double buggy and easy to push. It should also come with nice-sized shopping baskets, a rear and front suspension to make it easier to navigate rougher surfaces and, Compact Double Buggy in the ideal case it should be suitable for twins or siblings of various age.

Many compact double buggies have frames that can be used to store infant car seats. They also come with brand-name adaptors that match the most popular models from Cybex BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. They are a great choice if you have younger children with medical needs and you want to avoid having to use separate strollers.

However, they do tend to have a wider space than side-byside buggies and can be harder to fit through doors and public transportation. If this is important to you, make sure to check the product's specifications to see what alternatives are available.

If you're looking to find the tiniest double pushchair on the market, check out the Mountain Buggy Duet. This is the thinnest side-byside available, measuring only 63cm in width. It can be used to transport twins or one toddler and a baby. It is built to last and offers superior functionality with large air-filled tyres that are all-terrain but equally comfortable cruising around town.

The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is another great alternative. It can accommodate twins or a baby and toddler or two children with the piggyback board (which is required to be purchased separately). It comes with a self-standing fold and carry strap that makes it a breeze to transport and it has both rear and front suspensions to help you cope with rough terrain. It's a little heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo but still lighter than the majority of tri-fold buggies. It's also an excellent value for older kids.

Folding

A good double buggy needs to be slim to store, and a good choice is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This side-by-side model has a very slick fold and the clever frame expands in width when folded so that it's smaller than an individual stroller. This allows it to be more easily maneuvered through doorways and on public transportation, while making it less necessary to have a second vehicle.

It's a great option for parents with twins, as it can be used in a mono or duo mode with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can also accommodate an additional passenger on the buggy's "piggyback board, and provides an array of configurations, including an elevated stadium-style seating area that gives both children views of their surroundings. The adjustable handlebar comes with a handbrake, which makes it easier to push the buggy up and down hills.

Another good option is the Mountain Buggy Duet, which has the smallest side-by-side footprint available at the smallest 63cm. This makes it ideal for parents who are concerned about fitting a double through doors and on public transport. However, it is able to be able to handle rough terrain as a true off-roader. It can accommodate twins, a baby and toddler or two children who are the same age and each seat reclines independently to make sure the kids are comfortable.

Another good option is the iCandy Peach, which can be used in mono or tandem mode, and can be used with a car seats/seats, or an infant seat and carrycot. It's a bit larger than other doubles, however it is extremely maneuverable particularly on smooth surfaces. This is a fantastic option for those looking for an attractive and practical buggy.

If you're on a tight budget there are plenty budget double buggies such as the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This is a compact side-by-side that can accommodate a newborn in a carrycot and the toddler in a seat, or even three kids if you include the Pizazz-branded PiggyBack ride-on board. It comes with an auto-standing fold, a huge canopy that offers protection for children and the ability to peek inside. It's also quite light for a double stroller and features a large undercarriage storage basket for storing things like shopping.