What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

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

It's also extremely easy to move up/down stairs. The canopies have generously sized windows and peekaboo openings.

Size

A good-sized shopping basket and rear and front suspension are key aspects to look for in a double buggy. You may want to look at whether it's a travel system or if the car seat or carrycot can be added. These are crucial considerations if you have to take your kids in public transport or on longer journeys.

Take a look at the Leclerc Kooper X2 if you are looking for a compact double buggy that you can use right from the beginning. This side-by-side model has an intelligent frame that expands in width to to accommodate two children. The seats can be reclined and placed independently. This allows you to allow one child to relax and sleep while the other is observing the surrounding. There is also a huge UPF 50+ canopy, as well as an option to peek inside.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another great alternative for twins. This is the slimmest twin pushchair on the market. It's just 63cm wide and should fit through the majority of doors. It can also take two car seats or a carrycot. It also has lie-flat seats that are suitable from birth.

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

The iCandy Orange is a popular tandem buggy that has been designed to grow with your family. It comes with 30 different seating configurations. The iCandy Orange tandem buggy can be used for twins or a child, toddler or even three kids when you include the iCandy "PiggyBack" board (available separately). It has soft suspension that makes light work of kerbs. It is used in mono or double mode. You can attach one stroller to the top for extra storage.

Weight

A great double buggy should be light and easy to push. It should also come with nice-sized shopping baskets, rear and front suspension to allow it to maneuver over rough terrain and, most importantly, be suitable for twins or siblings of various ages.

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

They are generally larger than side-byside buggies, and are harder to fit into doorways and on public transport. Review the product's details for alternatives for this if it is important to your family.

Mountain Buggy Duet is the smallest double stroller on the market. It is the tiniest side-by-side available with a 63cm width. It is able to carry twins, or an infant and a toddler. It is built to last with a sturdy design and superior functionality and large air-filled tires that can be used on all terrains but are also able to whizz around the city.

The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is another excellent alternative. It can accommodate twins, a baby and a toddler, or two children using the piggyback board (which must 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 suspension to help you cope with rougher terrain. It's heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo but still lighter than tri-fold buggies and is an excellent value choice for older kids.

Folding

The Baby Jogger City Select 2 is a great option for storing two strollers. This model is a side-byside and has a very smooth fold. The frame expands when you fold it, which means it's smaller than one stroller. This makes it easier to navigate doorways and on public transport. It also means you don't need an additional car to push the buggy around.

It's a great option for parents with twins since it can be used with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can also accommodate a third child on the buggy's "piggyback' board, and offers a great range of configurations with an elevated stadium-style seating option that allows both children views of their surroundings. The adjustable handlebar features an adjustable handbrake that makes it easier to push the buggy up and down hills.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another good alternative. It has the most compact footprint side-by-side on the market measuring just 63cm. This makes it ideal for parents who are concerned about fitting a double through doors and on public transport, while it can also handle rough terrain like an off-roader. It can carry twins, a baby and toddler or two kids who are the same age and each seat reclines independently to make sure the kids are at ease.

One final good choice is the iCandy Peach, which can be utilized in tandem or mono mode and can accommodate a car seats/seats, or a carrycot and a toddler seat. It's a little longer than other doubles, but it has excellent manoeuvrability, particularly on smooth surfaces and is a great option for those who want a stylish but practical buggy.

If you're looking for a budget there are plenty of budget double buggies, such as the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This compact side-by-side by side double stroller can hold babies in the carrycot, a toddler in the seat, or three children if you include the PiggyBack ride on board that is branded with pizazz. It has a simple self-standing fold as well as a large canopy that offers children some security and includes a peekaboo window. It's also relatively light for a second hand double buggy buggy and comes with a larger undercarriage basket to store shopping.