What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says that this side-by-side is small enough to pass through most doors and can accommodate two car seats or carrycots. It has a self-standing fold and a handy carry strap to make it easy to schlep.

The canopies are also easy to lift and move up/down the stairs. The canopies are large and have peekaboo windows.

Size

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

Consider the Leclerc Kooper X2 if you are looking for a compact, double buggy you can use right from the time you are born. This side-by-side model features an innovative frame that expands in width to to accommodate two children. The seats have an option to recline and can be placed independently, which gives you the option of one child leaning back taking a nap while the other looks out at their surroundings. There is also a huge UPF 50+ canopy and the ability to peek into the future.

Another option for newborn twins is the Mountain Buggy Duet. It is the thinnest side-byside twin pushchair twin on the market and only 63cm wide so should fit through most doorways. It can be used with two car seat or one carrycot and has lay-flat seats that are suitable from birth.

Tandem double buggies, that feature the children sitting side by side is a popular option for twins, or parents of a baby and toddler. They have a bigger footprint than single-seaters, and are more difficult to maneuver through narrow doorways or on pavements.

The iCandy Orange is a popular tandem buggy that's been designed to grow with your family. It comes with 30 different seating configurations. The iCandy Orange tandem buggy can be used for twins or a child, toddler or even three kids when you add the iCandy PiggyBack board (available separately). It is equipped with a soft suspension system that makes kerbs easier to navigate. It can be used in either mono or nipper double buggy mode. You can attach a single stroller on top for extra storage.

Weight

A quality double buggy is lightweight twin stroller and easy-to-push. It should have a large shopping basket as well as front and rear suspensions to make it easier for the child to traverse more difficult terrain, and also be suitable for twins and other siblings of different age groups.

Many compact double buggies have frames specifically designed to accommodate infant car seats and come with branded adaptors to match the most popular models from Cybex, BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are a great option for parents of children with medical conditions and want to avoid having to use separate strollers.

They are generally larger than buggies with side-by-sides, and are harder to squeeze into doorways and on public transportation. If this is important to you, make sure to check the product details to see what alternatives are available.

Mountain Buggy Duet is the most compact double stroller on the market. It's the slimmest side-byside available at 53cm in width and can be used for newborn twins or one baby and one toddler. It offers robust engineering and high-quality performance with air-filled tyres that can be used on all terrains but just as happy nipping around town.

Another option is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can accommodate twins, one baby and one toddler or two kids with a piggy back board (which you'll need to purchase separately). It folds up with a self-standing design and carry strap to make it a breeze to transport and it has both rear and front suspensions 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

The Baby Jogger City Select 2 is an excellent option to store the double buggy. This side-by-side model features a very slick fold and the clever frame expands in width when folded to make it smaller than an individual stroller. This makes it easier to maneuver through doors and on public transportation, while eliminating the need for an additional vehicle.

It's a great choice for parents of twins as it can be used with two seats, and car seat adaptors. It can also hold a third rider on the buggy's 'piggyback board. It also offers a great range of configurations with an elevated stadium-style seating area that gives both children views of their surroundings. There's even a brake on the handlebar that can be adjusted 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 just 63cm. It is perfect for parents who fret about fitting a double in the doorway or on public transport. However it is able to handle rough terrain as a true off-roader. It can carry twins or a toddler and a baby or two kids with the same age, and each seat can recline independently to make sure 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 two car seats, or a carrycot with a toddler seat. It's a bit longer than some other doubles but it offers excellent manoeuvrability, particularly on smooth surfaces and is an excellent option for those looking for a stylish but practical buggy.

If you're on a budget there are plenty budget double buggies, such as the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This is a small side-by-side that fits a newborn in a carrycot and a toddler in the seat, or three kids when you add the brand-new pizazz PiggyBack ride-on board. It comes with an auto-standing fold, a large canopy that provides protection for children as well as the ability to peek inside. It's also fairly light for a double stroller, and features a large undercarriage storage basket that can be used to store your things like shopping.