What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says this side-by-side is light enough to pass through the majority of doors and take two car seats or carrycots. It comes with a self-standing fold and handy carry straps to make it easy to schlep.

It's also extremely light to lift and wheel up/down stairs. The canopies are large enough to accommodate windows and peekaboo openings.

Size

A large shopping basket as well as front and rear suspensions are essential elements to look for in a double buggy. You may want to look at whether it's an e-travel system, or whether an infant car seat or a carrycot can be added. These are important considerations when you have to take your children on public transport, or for long distance journeys.

Consider the Leclerc Kooper X2 if you are looking for a small, double buggy travel system buggy you can use right from the beginning. This side-by-side model features a clever frame that expands in width so that it can accommodate two children. The seats come with the option of recline and can be placed in a different way, which gives you the choice of one child leaning back taking a nap while the other is looking out at the world around them. You also get a large UPF 50+ canopy, as well as a peekaboo feature.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another fantastic alternative for twins. It is the tiniest twin pushchair that is available on the market. It measures just 63cm wide, so it should be able to pass through most doors. It can also take two car seats or a carrycot. It also has lay-flat seats that are suitable for babies from birth.

Tandem double buggies that have the children positioned on opposite sides they are a popular choice for twins or parents of a baby and toddler. However, they do tend to have a wider footprint than single-seaters, and can be difficult to maneuver on narrow pavements or through doorways.

The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is a popular tandem that can grow with your family. It offers 30 different seating options. The iCandy Orange tandem buggy can be used for twins or a child and a toddler or even three children when you add the iCandy "PiggyBack" board (available separately). It is equipped with a soft suspension system that makes kerbs easier to navigate. It is able to be used in single or double mode. You can attach one stroller on top to store additional items.

Weight

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

Many compact twin stroller double buggies come with frames that can be used to support infant car seats. They also come with branded adaptors that match the most popular models from Cybex BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are great options for those who want to avoid having separate strollers for your younger children with medical conditions.

They are typically larger than buggies that are side-by-side, and are harder to fit in doorways or on public transport. If this is important to you, look through the product details to see if there are any alternatives available.

Mountain Buggy Duet is the most compact double stroller on the market. This is the slimmest side by side available at 63cm wide and is suitable for newborn twins or one toddler and one baby. It's a sturdy design and a superior function with big air-filled tires that can be used on all terrains but also happy to go about town.

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

Folding

A great double buggy has to be slim to store, and a ideal choice is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This model is a side-byside and features a very smooth fold. The frame expands when you fold it, which means it's more compact than one stroller. This makes it much easier to navigate doorways and on public transport, while it also means you don't need a second car for schlepping the buggy around.

It's a great option for parents of twins as it can be used with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can also hold another rider on the buggy's 'piggyback board. It also offers an array of configurations, including an elevated stadium-style seating option that allows each child a view of their surroundings. The adjustable handlebar comes with a handbrake that helps to push the buggy up and down hills.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another great alternative. It has the smallest footprint side-by-side available measuring just 63cm. This makes it ideal for parents who are worried about fitting an extra door for a double on public transport, and it is able to be able to handle rough terrain as an off-roader. It can accommodate twins or a toddler and a baby or two children who are the same age and each seat reclines independently to keep the kids at ease.

Another good option is the iCandy Peach, which can be utilized in tandem or mono mode and can take 2 car seat/seats or a carrycot and toddler seat. It's slightly larger than other doubles, but it has excellent manoeuvrability, particularly on smooth surfaces. It's an excellent option for those looking for a stylish but practical buggy.

If you're on a budget there are plenty affordable double buggies to choose from such as the UPPAbaby Vista 2. It's a compact twin stroller side-byside that can accommodate a newborn in a carrycot and a toddler in a seat, or three kids if you include the brand-new pizazz PiggyBack ride-on board. It comes with an auto-standing fold, a huge canopy that provides protection for children as well as an option to peekaboo. It's also relatively light for a double buggy and has a larger undercarriage basket for shopping.