What to Look For in a Compact double running stroller Buggy

Kerry says that this side-byside 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 easy to move up and down stairs. The canopies have generously sized windows and openings that peek out.

Size

A large shopping basket as well as rear and front suspension are the most important features to look out for in a double buggy. You might consider if it's an e-travel system, or whether an infant car seat or a carrycot is possible to add. These are crucial considerations if you need to take your children on public transport or on long journeys.

You should consider the Leclerc Kooper X2 if you are looking for a compact, double buggy you can use from the beginning. This side-by-side model has an innovative frame that can be expanded to allow it to accommodate two children. The seats have a recline option and can be placed independently, giving you the option of having one child leaning back and taking a nap while the other one gazes out at their surroundings. You also get a large UPF 50+ canopy as well as an option to peek inside.

Another great option for infant twins is the Mountain Buggy Duet. It is the thinnest side-byside twin Pushchair Double on the market and only 63cm in width, it will fit through most doors. It can take two car seat or one carrycot, and has lie-flat seats suitable from birth.

Tandem double buggies are very popular with parents of twins, or parents who have a baby and a 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's been designed to adapt to your family. It comes with 30 different seating configurations. The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is suitable for twins, a child and a toddler or even three children when you add the iCandy "PiggyBack" board (available separately). It has soft suspension that can take care of kerbs and can be used in a mono or double mode. You can attach one stroller on top for extra storage.

Weight

A great double buggy should be lightweight and easy to push. It should also have nice-sized shopping baskets, a rear and front suspension to allow it to get around rough terrains and, most importantly it is suitable for twins or siblings of various age groups.

A majority of compact double buggies come with frames designed to fit infant car seats and come with adaptors branded to match the popular models from Cybex, BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are a great option if you have younger children with medical issues and would prefer not having to use separate strollers double.

They are generally larger than side-byside buggies and are more difficult to squeeze into doorways and on public transportation. If this is important to you, make sure to check the product details to see whether there are alternatives available.

Mountain Buggy Duet is the most compact double stroller on the market. This is the slimmest side-by-side on the market at just 63cm wide and is suitable for newborn twins or one toddler and one baby. It has a robust design and superior functionality, with large air-filled tires that are suitable for all terrains, but also happy to zip around town.

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

Folding

A great double buggy has to be slimline for storage. A suitable option is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This model is a side-byside and features a very smooth fold. The frame expands as you fold it, making it smaller than a single stroller. This makes it much easier to get around doorways and on public transport, while it also means you don't need a second car for schlepping the buggy around.

It's an excellent option for parents with twins since it can be used with two seats, and car seat adaptors. It can also accommodate a third rider on the buggy's 'piggyback' board, and offers many different configurations with an elevated stadium-style seating option that allows each child a view of their surroundings. There's even a brake on the adjustable handlebar that makes it easier to push up and down hills.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another excellent option. It has the smallest footprint side-byside on the market measuring just 63cm. This makes it a great choice for parents who are worried about fitting an extra door for a double on public transport. However, it can still take on rough terrain like a true off-roader. It can be used for twins or a toddler with an infant, or two children of the same age. Each seat reclines independently, so the children are able to sit comfortably.

Another option is the iCandy Peach, which can be used in mono or tandem mode and can accommodate a car seat/seats or a carrycot and a toddler seat. It's a bit larger than other doubles, but it provides an excellent maneuverability, particularly on smooth surfaces and is a great option for those who are looking for an attractive but practical buggy.

If you're looking for a budget, there are plenty of affordable double buggy with carrycot buggies available, such as the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This compact side-by-side can hold a newborn in the carrycot or even a toddler in the seat, or even three children if you include a PiggyBack ride on board with the pizazz. It has a simple self-standing fold as well as a big canopy that gives the kids some protection and also has a peekaboo window. It's also fairly light for a double buggy and includes a larger undercarriage storage basket to store shopping.