What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says that this side-by-side is small enough to fit through the majority of doors and accommodate two car seats or carrycots. It folds up self-standing and a handy carry strap for easy schlepping.

The canopies are also simple to move and lift up and down the stairs. The canopies are spacious with windows and peekaboo openings.

Size

double travel buggy buggy features you must look for include the large shopping basket, rear and front suspension, and a sturdy frame. You may be interested in knowing if it is an e-travel system, or whether a car seat or carrycot can be added. These are crucial considerations when you are required to take your children on public transport or for long distance journeys.

Take a look at the Leclerc Kooper X2 if you are looking for a compact double buggy that you can use from the time you are born. This model is a side-by-side buggy with a frame that can expand widthways in order to accommodate two children. The seats come with an option to recline and can be positioned in a different way, which gives you the option of having one child leaning back enjoying a nap while the other is looking out at their surroundings. There is also a huge UPF 50+ canopy and the ability to peek into the future.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another great alternative for twins. It is the thinnest side-byside twin pushchair available and only 63cm wide so will fit through most doors. It can also accommodate two car seats or a carrycot. It also has lying-flat seats that can be used from birth.

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

The iCandy Orange is a popular tandem buggy that has been designed to adapt to your family. It comes with 30 different seating configurations. It can be used with twins, a baby and a toddler or three kids when you add iCandy's "PiggyBack" board (which is available separately). It is equipped with an easy suspension system that makes kerbs simple to navigate. It is able to be used in single or double mode. You can also attach one stroller on top for extra storage.

Weight

A good double buggy is lightweight and easy-to-push. It should include a large shopping basket with front and back suspension to make it easier for the child to traverse more difficult terrain, and also be suitable for twins and siblings of different age groups.

A lot of compact double buggies have frames that are specifically designed to accommodate infant car seats and come with adaptors branded to match the popular models from Cybex, BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are great choices when you are looking to stay clear of separate strollers double for your smaller children who have medical needs.

However, they do generally have a bigger space than side-byside buggies and may be more difficult to maneuver through doorways and on public transport. If this is important to you, make sure to check the product's details to determine whether there are alternatives available.

Mountain Buggy Duet is the most compact double stroller on the market. This is the slimmest side by side on the market at just 64cm wide. It is suitable for twins who are just born or one baby and one toddler. It is built to last with a sturdy design and a superior function and large air-filled tires that can be used on all terrains, but also happy to whizz around the city.

Another great option is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can carry twins or one toddler and one baby or two kids using piggy backboards (which you'll need to purchase separately). It has a self-standing fold and carry strap to make it easy to transport and comes with rear and front suspensions to help you cope with rougher terrain. It's heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo, but less heavy than trifold buggies. This is a great choice for older children.

Folding

The Baby Jogger City Select 2 is a fantastic choice for storing the double buggy. This model is a side by side and has a very smooth fold. The frame expands as you fold it, making it more compact than the standard stroller. This makes it easier to navigate through doorways and public transport. It also means that you don't require an additional car to push the buggy around.

It's a good option for parents who have twins since it can be used in a mono or duo mode with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can also accommodate an additional child on the buggy's "piggyback board. It also offers many different configurations with an elevated stadium-style seating to give each child a view of their surroundings. There's even a brake on the adjustable handlebar, making it easier to push it up and down hills.

Another option is the Mountain Buggy Duet, which has the most compact side-by-side footprint available at 64cm. It is perfect for parents who worry about fitting a double buggy with carrycot into a door or on public transport. However it is able to handle rough terrain and be a true off-roader. It can be used for twins, a toddler and a baby, or two children with similar age. Each seat can recline independently, ensuring that the children are able to sit comfortably.

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

There are a variety of budget double buggies, such as the UPPAbaby vista 2. This compact side-byside can fit babies in a carrycot or even a toddler in the seat or even three children if you add a PiggyBack ride on board that is branded with some pizazz. It has a simple self-standing fold, and a big canopy that provides both kids some protection and a peek-a-boo window. It is also relatively lightweight for a double stroller and comes with a large undercarriage basket to store the shopping.