What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says this side-byside is small enough to fit through most doors and take two car seats or carrycots. It features a self-standing folding mechanism and convenient carry straps to make it easy to transport.

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

Size

Double buggy features you should consider include the large shopping basket, rear and front suspension and strong frame. You may also want to think about whether it's a travel system or the possibility of adding an infant car seat or carrycot. These are crucial considerations when you need to take your children on public transport or on long trips.

If you're looking for a compact double buggy that you can use from the beginning take a look at the Leclerc Kooper X2. This clever model is a side-by-side buggy with an adjustable frame that can expand widthways in order to accommodate two children. The seats can be reclined or positioned independently. This lets you have one child relax and nap while the other is observing the surrounding. You get a big UPF 50+ canopy that has the option of a peekaboo window as well.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another fantastic option for twins. It is the thinnest side-byside twin stroller pushchair available and is only 63cm wide, so can fit through the majority of doors. It can be used with two car seat or one carrycot and has lying-flat seats that can be used from birth.

Tandem double buggies, that feature the children sitting on opposite sides is a popular option for twins or for parents of a baby 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 an extremely popular tandem that can expand with your family. It comes with 30 different seating options. It can be used with twins, a baby and toddler or even three kids if you purchase iCandy's "PiggyBack" board (which you can buy separately). It comes with an easy suspension system that makes kerbs simple to navigate. It is able to be used in mono or double mode. It is possible to attach one stroller to the top for additional storage.

Weight

A good double pushchair with car seat buggy should be light and easy to push. It should also come with nice-sized shopping baskets, a rear and front suspensions to make it easier to get around rough terrains and, ideally it is suitable for twins or siblings of various age groups.

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

They are typically larger than buggies with side-by-sides, and are harder to fit in doorways or on public transportation. If this is important to you, check the product details to see whether there are alternatives available.

If you're looking for the most compact double pushchair available, check out the Mountain Buggy Duet. It's the slimmest side-byside on the market at just 63cm wide and can be used by twins who are just born or one toddler and one 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 zip around town.

Another great choice is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can carry twins, one baby and one toddler or two kids, with piggy backboards (which you'll need to purchase separately). It is equipped with a self-standing carry strap and fold to make it easy to move around. It also has front and back suspension to make it easier to navigate rougher terrain. It's heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo, but less heavy than trifold buggies. This is a great option for older children.

Folding

A great double buggy has to be slimline to store, and 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, so it's smaller than a single stroller. This makes it easier to maneuver through doorways and public transportation, as well as eliminating the need for a second vehicle.

It's a great choice for parents of twins because 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 offers many different configurations, including elevated stadium-style seats to give both children an overview 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 smallest footprint side-by-side available at 63cm. It is perfect for parents who worry about fitting a double pram buggy, www.question-ksa.com, in the doorway or on public transport. However it is still able to tackle rough terrain like an off-roader. It can accommodate twins, a toddler and one or two children with the same age. Each seat reclines independently, which ensures that the kids are comfortable.

The iCandy Peach is a good alternative. It can be used in mono or tandem mode, and it can fit two car seats, or a carrycot with an infant seat. It's slightly larger than other doubles but it offers excellent manoeuvrability, particularly on smooth surfaces and is an excellent option for those looking for an elegant but practical buggy.

If you're on a tight budget there are plenty of affordable double buggies to choose from like the UPPAbaby Vista 2. It's a compact side-byside that fits a newborn in a carrycot and a toddler in a seat, or three kids if you add the pizazz-branded PiggyBack ride-on board. It has a simple self-standing fold, and a big canopy that gives both kids some protection and a peek-a-boo window. It's also fairly light for a double twin stroller side by side, and features a large undercarriage storage basket to store shopping.