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 features a self-standing folding mechanism and convenient carry straps to make it easy to transport.

The canopies are also simple to move and lift up and down the stairs. The canopies are large and feature peekaboo windows.

Size

A spacious shopping basket as well as rear and front suspension are the most important aspects to look for in a double buggy. You might want to look at whether it is a travel system or if the car seat or carrycot is possible to add. Those are important considerations if you have to take your children on public transport or on longer journeys.

If you're looking for a small double buggy that can be used from birth take a look at the Leclerc Kooper X2. This innovative model is a side-byside buggy that has frames that can be expanded to accommodate two children. The seats have an option to recline and can be positioned independently, giving you the option of having one child leaning back enjoying a nap while the other is looking out at the surrounding. You get a big UPF 50+ canopy that has a peekaboo window too.

Another option for newborn twins is the Mountain Buggy Duet. It is the thinnest twin strollers for newborns pushchair twin on the market. It is just 63cm wide and should fit through most doors. It can also accommodate two car seats or a carrycot and has lay-flat seats that are suitable for babies from birth.

Tandem double buggies, that have the children positioned in a row, are a popular choice for twins or for parents of a baby and toddler. However, they generally have a bigger space than single-seaters and may be difficult to maneuver on narrow streets or through doorways.

The iCandy Orange is a popular tandem buggy that's been designed to grow with your family, offering 30 different seating configurations. It can be used with twins, a baby and toddler or even three kids if you purchase iCandy's "PiggyBack" board (which you can buy separately). It is equipped with a soft suspension system that makes kerbs simple to navigate. It can be used in either single to double pushchair or double mode. You can even connect a single stroller to the top of the unit for extra storage space.

Weight

A good double pram stroller buggy should be lightweight and easy to push. It should have a large shopping basket, front and back suspension to aid the child to maneuver through more difficult terrain, and also be suitable for twins and other siblings of different age groups.

A majority of compact double buggies have frames that are designed to fit infant car seats and come with adaptors with branded brands to match popular models from Cybex, BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are great choices for those who want to avoid using separate strollers for your younger children with medical issues.

However, they tend to have a larger footprint than side-by-side buggies, and are more difficult to fit through doors and on public transport. Look over the product's specifications for alternatives if this is important to you and your family.

If you're looking for the most compact Double pushchairs For twins pushchair available, check out the Mountain Buggy Duet. It's the slimmest side-byside on the market at just 63cm wide and can be used for newborn twins or one toddler and one baby. It offers robust engineering and superior performance thanks to its large air-filled tyres that are all-terrain but equally comfortable cruising around the city.

The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is another great option. It can carry twins as well as a baby and toddler or two children with a piggyback board (which is required to be purchased separately). It comes with a self-standing fold and carry strap that makes it easy to transport and it has both rear and front suspensions to help you cope with rough terrain. It's a little heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo but still lighter than the majority of tri-fold buggies and is an excellent value for older children.

Folding

A good double buggy with carrycot buggy needs to be slim for storage, and a suitable option is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This model is a side by side and has a very smooth fold. The frame expands as you fold, so it's narrower that the standard stroller. This makes it easier to maneuver through doors and on public transportation, as well as reducing the need for a second vehicle.

It's a great option for parents with twins, because it can be used in a mono or duo mode with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can also accommodate a third child on the buggy's "piggyback' board, and offers many different configurations that include an elevated stadium seating to give each child a view of their surroundings. The adjustable handlebar has a handbrake that helps to push the buggy up and down hills.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another good option. It has the smallest footprint side-byside on the market with a footprint of 63cm. This makes it perfect for parents who are concerned about fitting a double through doors and on public transport, while it is able to handle rough terrain like a true off-roader. It can be used to carry twins, a baby and toddler or two children of the same age, and each seat can recline independently to make sure the kids are at ease.

The iCandy Peach is a good option. It can be used in mono or tandem mode, and it can fit two car seats or a carrycot and a toddler seat. It's slightly longer than other doubles, but it is extremely maneuverable particularly on smooth surfaces. This is a fantastic option for those who want a stylish and practical buggy.

If you're on a tight budget there are plenty of affordable double buggies available like the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This is a small side-by-side that fits a newborn in a carrycot, the toddler in a seat, or three kids when you add the brand-new pizazz PiggyBack ride-on board. It has an easy-to-stand fold, a huge canopy that provides protection for children and the ability to peek inside. It's also light for a double buggy, and includes a larger undercarriage storage basket to store shopping.