What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says this side-byside is slim enough to get through most doors and take two car seats or carrycots. It has self-standing folding mechanism, as well as easy carry straps to make it easy to transport.

It's also easy to move up and down stairs. The canopies are spacious with windows and peekaboo openings.

Size

A good-sized shopping basket and rear and front suspension are the most important elements to look for in a double buggy. It is also advisable to consider whether it's a traveler or the possibility of adding a car seat or carrycot. These are important considerations when you're planning to bring your children on public transport or longer journeys.

You should consider the Leclerc Kooper X2 if you are looking for a compact, double buggy you can use from the time you are born. This side-byside model comes with an innovative frame that can be expanded to to accommodate two children. The seats have a recline option and can be positioned independently, giving you the choice of one child leaning back and enjoying a nap while the other is looking out at the surrounding. You will get a huge UPF 50+ canopy that has an open window.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another great option for twins. This is the slimmest twin pushchairs pushchair on the market. It measures only 63cm in width which means it can fit through the majority of doors. It can be used with two car seats or one carrycot and has lie-flat seats suitable from birth.

Tandem double buggies are very popular with parents of twins or who have a child and toddler. They do have a larger space than single-seaters, and are more difficult to maneuver through narrow doors or on pavements.

The iCandy Orange is a popular tandem buggy that has been designed to adapt to your family, with 30 different seating options. The iCandy Orange tandem buggy can be used for twins or a child and a toddler or even three children when you add the iCandy 'PiggyBack board' (available separately). It is equipped with an easy suspension system that makes kerbs simple to navigate. It can be used in single or double mode. It is also possible to connect a single and double stroller stroller to the top of the unit for additional storage space.

Weight

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

Many compact double buggies come with frames that can be used to support infant car seats. They also have branded adaptors that match the popular models made by Cybex BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are great choices when you are looking to stay clear of separate strollers for your younger children with medical issues.

However, they do generally have a bigger space than side-byside buggies and can be harder to fit through doors 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. This is the thinnest side-byside available that measures just 63cm in width. It is able to carry twins, or an infant and a toddler. It has a robust design and superior functionality and large air-filled tires that can be used on all terrain double stroller terrains but are also able to whizz around town.

Another great option is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can carry twins or one toddler and one baby or two kids using a piggy back board (which you'll need to purchase separately). It folds up with a self-standing design and carry strap that makes it a breeze to transport and it has both rear and front suspension to help you deal with rougher terrain. It's heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo but still lighter than most tri-fold buggies. It's also an excellent value choice for older kids.

Folding

The Baby Jogger City Select 2 is an excellent choice for storing the double buggy. This side-byside model has a smooth fold, and the frame's clever design expands widthways as you fold to make it smaller than a single stroller. This makes it easier to maneuver through doors and on public transportation, as well as eliminating the need for a second 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 an additional rider on the buggy's 'piggyback board. It also offers many different configurations that include an elevated stadium seating option that allows both children views of their surroundings. There's even a handbrake built into the handlebar that can be adjusted which makes it easier to push it up and down hills.

Another good alternative is the Mountain Buggy Duet, which has the smallest side-by-side footprint available at 63cm. It is ideal for parents who are worried about fitting a double into a door or on public transport. However it is still able to tackle rough terrain and be a true off-roader. It can accommodate twins or a toddler and a baby, or two children of the same age. Each seat can recline independently, ensuring that children are comfortable.

The iCandy Peach is a good alternative. It can be used in tandem or mono mode, and can be used with two car seats, or a carrycot that has a toddler seat. It's slightly longer than other doubles, however it has excellent maneuverability particularly on smooth surfaces. This is a great choice for those looking for a stylish and practical buggy.

There are a variety of inexpensive double buggies available, like the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This is a compact side-by-side that fits a newborn in a carrycot and the toddler in a seat, or even three kids if you add the Pizazz-branded PiggyBack ride-on board. It has a simple, self-standing fold as well as a big canopy that provides children some security and includes a peekaboo window. It's also relatively light for a double buggy, and includes a larger undercarriage storage basket for shopping.