What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says that the side-byside is small enough to pass through most doors and can accommodate two car seats or carrycots. It has a self-standing folding mechanism and convenient carry straps to make it easy to move.

It's also extremely lightweight to carry and wheel up and down stairs. The canopies are large enough to accommodate windows and openings that peek out.

Size

A good-sized shopping basket and front and rear suspension are key elements to look for in a double buggy. You may be interested in knowing if it's a travel system, or if a car seat or carrycot can be added. These are important considerations when you are required to take your children on public transport or on long journeys.

If you're in search of a compact double buggy that you can use from the beginning, consider the Leclerc Kooper X2. This clever model is a side by side buggy with frames that can be expanded to accommodate two children. The seats can be reclined and placed independently. This allows you to let one child unwind and take a nap while the other one is watching the surroundings. You also get a large UPF 50+ canopy and an option to peek inside.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another great alternative for twins. This is the slimmest twin pushchair on the market. It measures only 63cm in length, so it should fit through most doors. It can take two car seat or one carrycot, and has lying-flat seats that can be used from birth.

Tandem double buggies that have the children positioned side by side is a popular option for twins, or parents of a baby and a toddler. However, they tend to have a wider footprint than single-seaters, and can be difficult to maneuver on narrow streets or through doorways.

The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is a popular tandem that can grow with your family. It has 30 different seating configurations. It can be used with twins or a baby and a toddler or three kids when you purchase iCandy's "PiggyBack" board (which you can purchase separately). It has a soft suspension that makes light work of kerbs and can be used in a mono or double mode. You can also attach a single stroller on the top of it for additional storage space.

Weight

A good double buggy is lightweight and easy to push. It should come with an ample shopping basket as well as front and rear suspension to allow the child to traverse more difficult terrain, and also be suitable for twins and other siblings of different age groups.

Many compact double buggies have frames designed to fit infant car seats and come with branded adaptors to match popular models from Cybex, BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are great choices if you want to avoid using separate strollers for your smaller children who have medical needs.

However, they do generally have a bigger space than side-byside buggies and are more difficult to fit through doors and public transport. If this is important to you, check the product's details to determine whether there are alternatives available.

If you're looking to find the tiniest double pushchair available, check out the Mountain Buggy Duet. This is the slimmest side-by-side on the market at just 53cm in width and is suitable for twins in the newborn stage or even one baby and one toddler. It has robust engineering and superior functionality with large air-filled tyres that are all-terrain but also great for cruising around the town.

The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is another excellent option. It can hold twins as well as a baby and toddler, or two kids with piggyback boards (which is required to be purchased separately). It has an adjustable carry strap that can stand on its own and folds to make it simple to move around. It also comes with front and back suspension to help you deal with rough terrain. It's heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo but still lighter than the majority of tri-fold buggies. It's also an excellent value for older children.

Folding

A good double stroller needs to be slimline to store, and a suitable option is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This side-byside model has an extremely smooth fold and the frame's clever design expands widthways as you fold so that it's narrower than the standard stroller. This makes it easier to maneuver through doors and on public transportation, while also reducing the need for a second vehicle.

It's a great option for parents of twins as it can be used with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can accommodate another child on the 'piggyback board of the buggy. It also comes with a wide range of configurations, including elevated Graco Stadium Duo Tandem Double Pushchair - Black/Grey-style seats that give both kids a view of their surroundings. There's even a brake on the adjustable handlebar which makes it easier to push it up and down hills.

Another option is the Mountain Buggy Duet, which has the most compact side-by-side footprint on the market at 63cm. It is perfect for parents who are worried about fitting a Double Buggy With Car Seat into a door or on public transport. However it is still able to tackle rough terrain and be an off-roader. It can be used for twins or a toddler and one or two children who are the same age. Each seat can recline independently, ensuring that children are comfortable.

The iCandy Peach is a good option. It can be utilized in a mono mode, and can be used with two car seats or a carrycot with a toddler seat. It's a bit larger than other doubles but it offers great maneuverability, especially on smooth surfaces and is an excellent option for those who are looking for a stylish but practical buggy.

If you're looking for a budget, there are plenty of affordable double buggies to choose from such as the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This small side-by-side can accommodate infants in the carrycot and even a toddler in the seat or even three children if you add a PiggyBack ride on board with some pizazz. It comes with an auto-standing fold, a canopy that protects children and the ability to peek inside. It's also relatively light for a double buggy, and comes with a larger undercarriage basket to store shopping.