What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says that this side-by-side is slim enough to get through most doors and be used with two car seats or carrycots. It comes with a self-standing fold and a handy carry strap for easy schlepping.

It's also extremely lightweight to carry and wheel up/down stairs. The canopies are spaciously sized and have peekaboo windows.

Size

Double buggy features that you should look for include a large shopping basket, front and rear suspension, and an incredibly sturdy frame. You might consider if it is an e-travel system, or whether the car seat or carrycot is possible to add. These are crucial considerations when you are required to take your children on public transport, or on long journeys.

If you're looking for a compact double buggy that you can use from the beginning, consider the Leclerc Kooper X2. This side-byside model comes with a clever frame that expands widthways to to accommodate two children. The seats can be reclined or positioned independently. This lets you allow one child to relax and nap while the other one is watching the surrounding. The seat comes with a large UPF 50+ canopy with the option of a peekaboo window as well.

Another great option for infant twins is the Mountain Buggy Duet. It is the thinnest side-byside twin pushchair on the market and only 63cm in width, it can fit through the majority of doors. It can also be used with two car seats or a carrycot. It also has lay-flat seats that are suitable from birth.

Tandem double umbrella stroller buggies, that feature the children sitting on opposite sides, are a popular choice for twins, or parents of a baby and toddler. However, they generally have a bigger footprint than single double stroller-seaters, and can be difficult to manoeuvre on narrow roads or through doors.

The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is a popular tandem that can expand with your family. It offers 30 different seating options. It can be used with twins or a baby and a toddler or even three kids if you add iCandy's 'PiggyBack' board (which you can buy separately). It comes with a soft suspension system that makes kerbs simple to navigate. It can be used in mono or double mode. You can also attach a single double stroller stroller on top for additional storage.

Weight

A good double buggy is lightweight and easy to push. It should also have nice-sized shopping baskets, rear and front suspension to make it easier to maneuver over rough terrain and, most importantly it should be suitable for twins or siblings of various ages.

A lot of compact double buggies come with frames that are specifically designed to accommodate infant car seats and come with adaptors branded to match the most popular models from Cybex, BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. They are a great choice for parents of children with medical needs and want to avoid having to use separate strollers.

They are typically larger than buggies that are side-by-side and are more difficult 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. It is the tiniest side-by-side available, measuring only 63cm in width. It can be used to carry twins or one toddler and a baby. It's a sturdy design and a superior function and large air-filled tires that are suitable for all terrains, but also happy to zip around the city.

The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is another fantastic option. It can hold twins, a baby and a toddler, or two children using piggyback boards (which is required to be purchased separately). It has a self-standing fold and carry strap, making it super-easy to schlep, and it has both rear and front suspension to help you deal with rougher terrain. It's heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo but still lighter than most tri-fold buggies and is an excellent value choice for older children.

Folding

The Baby Jogger City Select 2 is a fantastic option to store two strollers. This model is a side-byside and has a very smooth fold. The frame expands when you fold it, making it smaller than one stroller. This allows it to be more easily maneuvered through doorways and public transportation, while making it less necessary to have an additional vehicle.

It's a great choice for parents with twins since it can be used with two seats, and car seat adaptors. It can also hold a third passenger on the buggy's "piggyback board, and provides an array of 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 which makes it easier to push it up and down hills.

Another good alternative is the Mountain Buggy Duet, which has the smallest footprint side-by-side on the market at 64cm. This makes it a great choice for parents who are worried about fitting an extra door for a double on public transport, and it can also handle rough terrain like a true off-roader. It can be used to carry twins, a baby and toddler or two kids of the same age, and each seat reclines independently to keep the kids comfortable.

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

If you're on a budget there are plenty affordable double jogging stroller buggies available, such as the UPPAbaby Vista 2. It's a compact side-byside that fits a newborn in a carrycot as well as a toddler in a seat, or three kids if you add the Pizazz-branded PiggyBack ride-on board. It features an easy-to-stand fold, a huge canopy that provides protection for children as well as an option to peekaboo. It's also fairly light for a double buggy, and comes with a larger undercarriage basket for shopping.