What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says this side-byside is small enough to fit through the majority of doors and be used with two car seats or carrycots. It has a self-standing fold and a handy carry strap for easy schlepping.

The canopies are also easy to move and lift up and down the stairs. The canopies are spaciously sized and have peekaboo windows.

Size

A good-sized shopping basket and rear and front suspension are key aspects to look for in a double buggy. You might be interested in knowing if it is a travel system, or if an infant car seat or a carrycot can be added. Those are important considerations if you need to take your little ones along in public transport or on longer journeys.

You should consider the Leclerc Kooper X2 if you are looking for a small, double buggy you can use from the time you are born. This side-by-side model has a clever frame that expands widthways so that it can accommodate two children. The seats can be reclined and placed independently. This lets you let one child unwind and nap while the other one is watching the surroundings. The seats also come with a large UPF 50+ canopy, as well as the ability to peek into the future.

Another great option for newborn twins is the Mountain Buggy Duet. This is the slimmest side-by-side twin pushchair available and only 63cm in width, it can fit through the majority of doors. It can take two car seats or a carrycot, and has lie-flat seats suitable from birth.

Tandem double buggies are popular among parents of twins, or parents who have a child and toddler. However, they generally have a bigger footprint than single-seaters and can be difficult to manoeuvre on narrow streets or through doors.

The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is a well-loved tandem that will grow with your family. It offers 30 different seating options. It can be used with twins or a baby and a toddler or three kids when you add iCandy's 'PiggyBack' board (which you can purchase separately). It has soft suspension that allows for easy work of kerbs. It can be used in mono or double mode. It is also possible to attach a single stroller to the top of it to provide extra storage space.

Weight

A quality double buggy must be light and easy to push. It should include an ample shopping basket, front and back suspension to aid the child to maneuver through rough terrain, and be suitable for twins and siblings of different age groups.

Many compact double buggies have frames that can be used to hold infant car seats. They also have branded adaptors that are compatible with the popular models made by Cybex BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are a great option for parents of children with medical conditions and would prefer not the need to purchase separate strollers.

They tend to be wider than buggies with side-by-sides, and are harder to squeeze into doorways and on public transport. If this is important to you, make sure to check the product's specifications to see what alternatives are available.

If you're looking for the most compact double car seat stroller pushchair on the market take a look at the Mountain Buggy Duet. This is the thinnest side-byside on the market, measuring only 63cm in width. It can be used to carry twins or a baby and a toddler. It has robust engineering and high-quality performance with air-filled tyres that can be used on all terrains but equally comfortable cruising around town.

The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is another excellent option. It can hold twins or a baby and toddler, or two children using the piggyback board (which must be purchased separately). It has a self-standing fold and carry strap, making it easy to transport and comes with rear and front suspension to help you deal with rough terrain. It's a little heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo but still lighter than most tri-fold buggies. It's also an excellent value choice for older kids.

Folding

A good double stroller needs to be slim for storage. A good choice is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This model is a side by side and has a very smooth fold. The frame expands as you fold it, making it more compact than a single stroller. This makes it easier to get around doorways and on public transportation, and it also means that you don't require an additional vehicle to transport the buggy around.

It's a great choice for parents with twins, because it can be used in a mono or duo mode with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can hold a third child on the 'piggyback board of the buggy. It also comes with an array of configurations, including elevated stadium-style seats to give both children the view of their surroundings. There's even a handbrake built into the adjustable handlebar which makes it easier to push up and down hills.

Another option is the Mountain Buggy Duet, which has the smallest footprint side-by-side on the market at 64cm. It is ideal for parents who are worried about fitting a double inside a door or on public transport. However, it can still handle rough terrain and be an off-roader. It can accommodate twins or a toddler and a baby or two children who are the same age and each seat can recline independently to make sure the kids are at ease.

Another good option is the iCandy Peach, which can be used in mono or tandem mode and can accommodate a car seats or an infant seat and carrycot. It's slightly longer than other doubles, however it has excellent maneuverability particularly on smooth surfaces. This is an excellent choice for those who want an attractive and practical buggy.

If you're on a budget, there are plenty of affordable double buggies available like the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This compact side-by-side can hold babies in the carrycot, even a toddler in the seat, or three kids if you add the PiggyBack ride on board branded with the pizazz. It features a simple, self-standing fold as well as a large canopy that offers both kids some protection and also has a peekaboo window. It's also relatively light for a double pushchairs buggy and has a larger undercarriage basket to store shopping.