What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says this side-byside is slim enough to get through most doorways and can be used with two car seats or carrycots. It has a self-standing fold and a handy carry strap for easy schlepping.

It's also lightweight twin buggy to carry and wheel up/down stairs. The canopies are large and have peekaboo windows.

Size

Double buggy features that you should consider include an enormous shopping basket, rear and front suspension, and a sturdy frame. You may be interested in knowing if it's a travel system, or whether the car seat or carrycot can be added. These are crucial considerations if you have to take your children on public transport, or for long distance journeys.

If you're looking for a compact double buggy that you can use from birth look into the Leclerc Kooper X2. This side-by-side model features a clever frame that expands widthways to allow it to accommodate two children. The seats can be reclined or positioned independently. This lets you allow one child to relax and sleep while the other one is watching the surroundings. The seats also come with a large UPF 50+ canopy as well as the ability to peek into the future.

Another great option for newborn twins is the Mountain Buggy Duet. This is the slimmest twin pushchair available on the market. It is just 63cm wide and should fit through the majority of doors. It can also be used with two car seats or a carrycot and has lay-flat seats that are suitable from birth.

Tandem double buggies are popular among parents of twins or parents who have a child and a toddler. They do have a larger footprint than single-seaters and are more difficult to maneuver through narrow doorways or on pavements.

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

Weight

A good double buggy should be light and easy to push. It should include an ample shopping basket, front and back suspensions to aid the child to navigate rough terrain, and be suitable for twins as well as siblings of different ages.

Many compact double seat stroller buggies come with frames designed to fit infant car seats and come with adaptors branded to match the popular models from Cybex, BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are great options when you are looking to avoid using separate strollers for your younger children with medical conditions.

They are generally larger than side-byside buggies and are more difficult to fit into doorways and on public transport. Look over the product's specifications for alternatives in case this is important to you and your family.

Mountain Buggy Duet is the smallest double stroller on the market. This is the slimmest side by side available at 64cm wide. It can be used by newborn twins or one toddler and one baby. It offers robust engineering and superior functionality with large air-filled tyres, which are all-terrain but equally comfortable cruising around town.

The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is another great alternative. It can accommodate twins or a baby and toddler, or two children using the piggyback board (which must be purchased separately). It is equipped with a carry strap that is self-standing and can folds to make it simple to move around. It also comes with front and back suspensions to assist you in navigating 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 an excellent option for storing two strollers. This side-by-side model has a smooth fold, and the frame's clever design expands in width when folded to make it smaller than a single to double stroller stroller. This allows it to be more easily maneuvered through doorways and on public transportation, while making it less necessary to have a second vehicle.

It's a great option for parents with twins since it can be used with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can also hold a third passenger 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. The adjustable handlebar has a handbrake, which allows you to push the buggy up and down hills.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another great alternative. It has the most compact footprint side-by-side available with a footprint of 63cm. It is ideal for parents who fret about fitting a double into a door or on public transport. However it is able to handle rough terrain and be a true off-roader. It can accommodate twins or a toddler with one or two children with similar age. Each seat reclines independently, which ensures that children are comfortable.

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 with a toddler seat. It's a bit larger than other doubles but it is extremely maneuverable particularly on smooth surfaces. This is a great choice for those who want a stylish and practical buggy.

If you're on a budget, there are plenty of budget double strollers buggies such as the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This compact side-by-side can hold a newborn in a carrycot, a toddler in the seat, or three kids if you add a PiggyBack ride on board branded with some pizazz. It features an easy-to-stand fold, a large canopy that protects children and an option to peekaboo. It's also light for a double buggy, and comes with a larger undercarriage basket to store shopping.