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 accommodate two car seats or carrycots. It features an auto-standing folding mechanism as well as easy carry straps to make it easy to move.

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

Size

A spacious shopping basket as well as front and rear suspension are the most important elements to look for in a double buggy. You may consider if it is a travel system or whether an infant car seat or a carrycot is possible to add. These are crucial considerations if you are required to take your children on public transport, or on long trips.

Consider the Leclerc Kooper X2 if you are looking for a small, double buggy you can use from the beginning. This side-byside model comes with an innovative frame that can be expanded so that it can accommodate two children. The seats have an option to recline and can be placed independently, giving you the option of having one child leaning back relaxing for a nap, while the other looks out at the world around them. You also get a large UPF 50+ canopy as well as an option to peek inside.

Another option for newborn twins is the Mountain Buggy Duet. This is the slimmest side-by-side lightweight twin stroller pushchair on the market and only 63cm wide so will fit through most doors. It can also take two car seats or one carrycot, and comes with lay-flat seats that are suitable from birth.

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

The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is a well-loved tandem that will expand with your family. It comes with 30 different seating configurations. The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is suitable for twins or a child, toddler or even three children when you add the iCandy 'PiggyBack board' (available separately). It comes with an easy suspension system that makes kerbs easy to navigate. It can be used in mono or double mode. You can even connect a single stroller to the top of the unit for additional storage space.

Weight

A quality double buggy is light and easy to push. It should have a large shopping basket with front and back suspension to allow the child to navigate more difficult terrain, and also be suitable for twins as well as siblings of different age groups.

Many compact double buggies come with frames that can be used to support infant car seats. They also come with brand-name adaptors that match the most popular models from Cybex BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are great choices if you want to stay clear of separate strollers for your smaller children with medical issues.

However, they do tend to have a larger space than side-byside buggies and are more difficult to fit through doorways and on public transportation. Review the product's details for alternatives in case this is important to your family.

If you're looking for the most compact double pushchair available, check out the Mountain Buggy Duet. It's the slimmest side-by-side on the market with a 63cm width. It can be used to carry twins or one toddler and a baby. It has a robust design and superior functionality with big air-filled tires that can be used on all terrains but are also able to whizz around town.

Another great choice is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can hold twins or one toddler and one baby or two kids using piggy back boards (which you need to buy double Pushchairs separately). It folds up with a self-standing design and carry strap to make it easy to transport and it has both rear and front suspensions to help you cope with rough 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 a fantastic choice for storing the double buggy. This model is a side by side and has a smooth fold. The frame expands as you fold, so it's narrower that the standard twin stroller with car seats. This makes it easier to get around doorways and on public transportation, and it also means you don't need an additional vehicle to transport the buggy around.

It's a great choice for parents who have twins as it can be used in mono or duo mode with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can accommodate another child on the 'piggyback board that is part of the buggy. It also offers an array of options, including seats that are elevated to give both children a view of their surroundings. There's even a handbrake on the adjustable handlebar that makes it easier to push up and down hills.

Another good alternative is the Mountain Buggy Duet, which has the smallest footprint side-by-side on the market at 63cm. This makes it a great choice for parents who are worried about fitting an extra door for a double on public transport. However, it can also handle rough terrain like an off-roader. It can 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 comfortable.

Another option is the iCandy Peach, which can be used in mono or tandem mode and can accommodate a car seats/seats, or a carrycot and a toddler seat. It's slightly longer than other doubles, but it is extremely maneuverable especially on smooth surfaces. This is a fantastic option for those looking for a stylish and practical buggy.

There are a variety of budget double buggy that converts to single buggies, such as the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This is a small side-by-side that can fit a baby in a carrycot, an infant in a seat, or three kids when you add the Pizazz-branded 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 quite light for a double push chair stroller and features a large undercarriage storage basket that can be used to store your shopping.