What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says this side-byside is small enough to fit through most doorways and can take two car seats or carrycots. It comes with an auto-standing folding mechanism as well as handy carry straps that make it easy to carry.

The canopies are also easy to lift and move up and down the stairs. The canopies are generously sized and have windows that peek out.

Size

Double buggy features that you should consider include an enormous shopping basket, front and rear suspension, and a sturdy frame. You may consider if it is a travel system or whether an infant car seat or a carrycot can be added. These are crucial considerations if you're planning to bring your kids on public transport or longer journeys.

If you're looking for a small double buggy that can be used from birth take a look at the Leclerc Kooper X2. This side-byside model comes with an intelligent frame that expands widthways so that it can accommodate two children. The seats can be reclined and positioned independently. This lets you allow one child to relax and take a nap while the other is observing the surroundings. The seats also come with a large UPF 50+ canopy and a peekaboo feature.

Another great option for infant twins is the Mountain Buggy Duet. This is the slimmest twin pushchair on the market. It's just 63cm wide, so it should be able to pass through most doors. It can also accommodate two car seats or a carrycot and has lie-flat seats that are suitable for babies from birth.

Tandem double buggies that feature the children sitting side by side, are a popular choice for twins or for parents of a baby and toddler. They have a bigger footprint than single-seaters, and are more difficult to maneuver through narrow doorways or on pavements.

The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is an extremely popular tandem that can grow with your family. It comes with 30 different seating options. The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is suitable for twins or a child and a toddler, or even three children when you add the iCandy PiggyBack board (available separately). It features a soft suspension that can take care of kerbs. It is used in mono or double mode. You can also attach a single stroller to the top of it for extra storage space.

Weight

A quality double buggy is lightweight and easy to push. It should include an ample shopping basket as well as front and rear suspensions that allow the child to maneuver through rough terrain, and be suitable for twins and siblings of different age groups.

Many compact double buggies include frames that can be used to store infant car seats. They also come with brand-name adaptors that fit popular models by Cybex BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are great options if you want to avoid having separate strollers for your smaller children with medical issues.

They are typically larger than buggies with side-by-sides and are difficult to fit into doorways and on public transportation. Check the product details for alternatives in case this is important to your family.

If you're looking for the smallest Cosatto Woosh Double Stroller for Twins - Lightweight pushchair available take a look at the Mountain Buggy Duet. It is the tiniest side-by-side on the market, measuring only 63cm in width. It can be used to carry twins or one toddler and a baby. It has a robust design and a superior function with big air-filled tires that can be used on all terrains but also happy to go about the city.

Another great option is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can carry twins or one toddler and one baby or two kids with piggy backboards (which you must purchase separately). It has a self-standing carry strap and folds down to make it easy to move around. It also comes with front and back suspension to assist you in navigating rough terrain. It's a bit heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo but still lighter than the majority of tri-fold buggies. It's an excellent value for older kids.

Folding

The Baby Jogger City Select 2 is a great choice for storing the double buggy. This side-by-side model has a very slick fold and the clever frame expands in width as you fold to make it smaller than a single stroller. This makes it much easier to navigate doorways and on public transport. It also means you don't need a second car for schlepping the buggy around.

It's a good option 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 another child on the 'piggybackboard that is part of the buggy. It also has many different configurations, including elevated stadium-style seats that give both kids an overview of their surroundings. There's even a brake on the handlebar that can be adjusted which makes it easier to push up and down hills.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another great option. It has the most compact footprint side-by-side on the market measuring just 63cm. It is ideal for parents who fret about fitting a double inside the doorway or on public transport. However it is able to handle rough terrain like an off-roader. It can accommodate twins or a toddler and a baby or two kids with the same age, and each seat reclines independently to make sure the kids are at ease.

The iCandy Peach is a good alternative. It can be used in mono or tandem mode, and pushchairsandprams can accommodate two car seats, or a carrycot that has an infant seat. It's slightly longer than other doubles, but it has excellent maneuverability especially on smooth surfaces. This is a great choice for those who want a stylish and practical buggy.

If you're on a tight budget there are plenty of budget double buggies like the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This is a small side-by-side that can accommodate a newborn in a carrycot and the toddler in a seat, or even three kids when you add the Pizazz-branded PiggyBack ride-on board. It has a self-standing fold, a large canopy that offers protection for children as well as a peekaboo feature. It is also relatively lightweight for a double stroller, and features a large undercarriage storage basket for storing shopping.