What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says that this side-by-side is small enough to fit through most doorways and can accommodate two car seats or carrycots. It features a self-standing folding mechanism and convenient carry straps to make it easy to carry.

It's also very lightweight to carry and wheel up and down stairs. The canopies are generously sized and have windows that peek out.

Size

A good-sized shopping basket and front and rear suspensions are key aspects to look for in a double buggy. You might want to look at whether it's an e-travel system, or if the car seat or carrycot can be added. Those are important considerations if you need to take your little ones along in public transport or on longer journeys.

If you're looking for a compact double buggy from birth buggy; www.Hondacityclub.com, that you can use from birth, consider the Leclerc Kooper X2. This side-by-side model has a clever frame that expands widthways to to accommodate two children. The seats come with an option to recline and can be set up independently, which gives you the option of having one child leaning back enjoying a nap while the other looks out at the surrounding. There is also a huge UPF 50+ canopy, as well as an option to peek inside.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another fantastic alternative for twins. This is the slimmest side-by-side twin pushchair on the market and is only 63cm wide, so can fit through the majority of doors. It can accommodate two car seats or one carrycot, and has lying-flat seats that can be used from birth.

Tandem stokke double stroller buggies are very popular with parents of twins, or parents who have a baby and a toddler. However, they do tend to have a wider footprint than single-seaters and can be difficult to maneuver on narrow roads or through doorways.

The iCandy Orange is a popular tandem buggy that's been designed to grow with your family. It comes with 30 different seating options. The iCandy Orange tandem buggy can be used for twins or a child and a toddler or even three kids when you include the iCandy PiggyBack board (available separately). It has a soft suspension that allows for easy work of kerbs and can be used in mono or double mode. You can also attach one stroller to the top to store additional items.

Weight

A great double buggy should be lightweight and easy to push. It should have an ample shopping basket with front and back suspensions that allow the child to traverse rough terrain, and be suitable for twins and other siblings of different ages.

A majority of compact twin stroller double buggies come with frames specifically designed to accommodate infant car seats and come with branded adaptors to match the popular models from Cybex, BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are excellent options for those who want to avoid using separate strollers for your younger children who have medical needs.

However, they tend to have a wider footprint than side-by-side buggies, and may be more difficult to maneuver through doors and public transportation. If this is important to you, check the product's details to determine what alternatives are available.

If you're looking for the most compact lightest double stroller pushchair on the market, check out the Mountain Buggy Duet. This is the thinnest side-byside available, measuring only 63cm in width. It is able to carry twins, or a baby and a toddler. It's a sturdy design and superior functionality with big air-filled tires that are suitable for all terrains, but also happy to whizz around town.

Another great choice is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can hold twins with one toddler and one baby or two kids using piggy back boards (which you'll need to purchase separately). It has an adjustable carry strap that can stand on its own and folds down to make it easy to transport. It also comes with front and back suspensions to make it easier to navigate rough 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 great option to store the double buggy. This model is a side-byside and features a very smooth fold. The frame expands as you fold it, making it narrower that the standard stroller. This allows it to be more easily maneuvered through doorways and on public transportation, while reducing the need for a second vehicle.

It's an excellent option for parents of twins as it can be used with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can also hold a third child on the buggy's "piggyback board, and provides many different configurations that include an elevated stadium seating option that allows the children both views of their surroundings. There's even a brake on the adjustable handlebar, making it easier to push it up and down hills.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another excellent alternative. It has the smallest footprint side-by-side on the market with a footprint of 63cm. This makes it ideal for parents who are concerned about fitting a double through doors and on public transport, and it can still be able to handle rough terrain as an off-roader. It can accommodate twins, a baby and toddler or two kids who are the same age and each seat can recline independently to keep the kids comfortable.

The iCandy Peach is a good alternative. It can be used in tandem or mono mode, and it can fit 2 car seats/seats, or a carrycot that has a toddler seat. It's a little larger than other doubles but it offers excellent manoeuvrability, particularly on smooth surfaces and is an excellent option for those who want an elegant but practical buggy.

There are many inexpensive double buggies available, like the UPPAbaby Vista 2. It's a compact side-byside that can accommodate a newborn in a carrycot, a toddler in the seat, or three kids if you include the pizazz-branded PiggyBack ride-on board. It has an easy-to-stand fold, a large canopy that offers protection for children and a peekaboo feature. It is also relatively lightweight for a double stroller and features a large undercarriage storage basket for storing the shopping.