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 and accommodate two car seats or carrycots. It features a self-standing folding mechanism and handy carry straps that make it easy to transport.

It's also very easy to move up/down stairs. The canopies are spaciously sized and have peekaboo windows.

Size

A good-sized shopping basket and front and rear suspension are key aspects to look for in a double buggy. It is also advisable to think about whether it's a best travel double stroller system, or whether you can add a carrycot or car seat. These are important considerations when you need to take your little ones along on public transport or on longer journeys.

If you're looking for a small double buggy that you can use from the beginning look into the Leclerc Kooper X2. This innovative model is a side by side buggy with a frame that can expand widthwise to accommodate two children. The seats have an option to recline and can be set up in a different way, which gives you the option of having one child leaning back and relaxing for a nap, while the other one gazes out at the surrounding. You will get a huge UPF 50+ canopy, with a peekaboo window too.

Another great option for infant twins is the Mountain Buggy Duet. This is the slimmest twin buggy pushchair available on the market. It's just 63cm wide and should fit through most doors. It can also accommodate two car seats or one carrycot, and comes with lie-flat seats that are suitable from birth.

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

The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is an extremely popular tandem that can expand with your family. It offers 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 comes with a soft suspension system that makes kerbs simple to navigate. It is able to be used in mono or double mode. You can also connect a single stroller to the top of it to provide extra storage space.

Weight

A good double buggy should be lightweight and easy to push. It should have a large shopping basket as well as front and rear suspensions to aid the child to navigate rougher terrain, and be suitable for twins as well as siblings of different ages.

Many double buggies are compact and come with frames that can be used to hold infant car seats. They also come with brand-name adaptors that are compatible with the most popular models from Cybex BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are great choices if you want to avoid using 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 what alternatives are available.

Mountain Buggy Duet is the smallest double stroller on the market. This is the slimmest side-by-side on the market at just 63cm wide and can be used by twins in the newborn stage or even one baby and one toddler. It has a robust design and a superior function with big air-filled tires that are suitable for all terrain double stroller terrains, but also happy to go about town.

The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is another great alternative. It can carry twins or a baby and toddler or two children with piggyback boards (which is required to be purchased separately). It comes with a self-standing fold and carry strap, making it super-easy to schlep, and has front and rear suspension to help you cope with rougher terrain. It's heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo, but lighter than the majority of trifold buggies. This is a great choice for older children.

Folding

A good double stroller needs to be slimline to store, and a ideal choice is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This side-by-side model has a smooth fold, and the frame's clever design expands in width as you fold so that it's smaller than a single stroller. This makes it much easier to get around doorways and on public transport. It also means you don't need a second car for schlepping the buggy around.

It's a great choice for parents who have twins as it can be used in mono or duo mode with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can hold an additional child on the 'piggybackboard' of the buggy. It also offers an array of options, including seats that are elevated that give both kids the view of their surroundings. There's even a brake on the adjustable handlebar which makes it easier to push up and down hills.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another great alternative. It has the smallest footprint side-byside on the market, measuring 63cm. It is perfect for parents who fret about fitting a double inside the doorway or on public transport. However it is still able to tackle rough terrain and be an off-roader. It can accommodate twins or a toddler and a baby, or two children with the same age. Each seat reclines independently, so the kids are comfortable.

The iCandy Peach is a good option. It can be used in tandem or mono mode, and can be used with 2 car seats/seats, or a carrycot with the option of a toddler seat. It's slightly longer than other doubles but it offers excellent maneuverability especially on smooth surfaces. This is an excellent choice for those looking for an attractive and practical buggy.

If you're looking for a budget there are plenty affordable double buggies available such as the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This compact side-byside can fit infants in the carrycot and even a toddler in the seat, or three children if you add the PiggyBack ride on board branded with the pizazz. It comes with a self-standing fold, a large canopy that provides protection for children as well as an option to peekaboo. It's also quite light for a nipper double buggy stroller and features a large undercarriage storage basket for storing the shopping.