What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says this side-by-side is small enough to fit through most doors and accommodate two car seats or carrycots. It features an auto-standing folding mechanism as well as handy carry straps that make it easy to carry.

It's also very light to lift and wheel up and down stairs. The canopies are spaciously sized and have peekaboo windows.

Size

A spacious shopping basket as well as front and rear suspension are essential aspects to look for in a double buggy. You may also want to consider whether it's a travel system or the possibility of adding a car seat or carrycot. These are crucial considerations when you are required to take your children on public transport or on long trips.

You should consider the Leclerc Kooper X2 if you are looking for a small, double travel stroller buggy you can use right from the time you are born. This side-by-side model features an innovative frame that expands in width to to accommodate two children. The seats come with a recline option and can be placed independently, giving you the choice of one child leaning back taking a nap while the other is looking out at the world around them. The seats also come with a large UPF 50+ canopy as well as an option to peek inside.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another excellent option for twins. It is the tiniest side-by-side twin pushchair available and is only 63cm wide, so should fit through most doorways. It can also be used with two car seats or a carrycot and has lying-flat seats that can be used for babies from birth.

Tandem double buggies, which feature the children sitting in a row, are a popular choice for twins or for parents of a baby and toddler. However, they do tend to have a wider footprint than single-seaters and can be difficult to maneuver on narrow streets or through doors.

The iCandy Orange is a popular tandem buggy that's been designed to grow with your family, with 30 different seating configurations. The iCandy Orange tandem buggy can be used for twins or a child and a toddler or even three children when you include the iCandy 'PiggyBack board' (available separately). It has a soft suspension that makes light work of kerbs and can be used in mono or double mode. You can even connect a single stroller to the top of the unit for extra storage space.

Weight

A good double buggy should be light and easy to push. It should come with a large shopping basket as well as front and rear suspensions to aid the child to traverse more difficult terrain, and also be suitable for twins and siblings of different ages.

A lot of compact double buggies come with frames that are specifically designed to accommodate infant car seats and come with branded adaptors to match popular models from Cybex, BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. They are a great choice for parents of children with medical issues and you want to avoid having to use separate strollers.

They are generally larger than buggies with side-by-sides and are more difficult to squeeze into doorways and on public transportation. If this is important to you, make sure to check the product's specifications to see if there are any alternatives available.

Mountain Buggy Duet is the most compact double stroller on the market. It's the slimmest side-byside available at 53cm in width and can be used for twins who are just born or one toddler and one baby. It has a robust design and a superior function and large air-filled tires that are suitable for all terrains but are also able to whizz around the city.

Another great option is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can hold twins or one baby and one toddler or two kids using piggy back boards (which you must purchase separately). It folds up with a self-standing design and carry strap that makes it easy to transport and has front and rear suspension 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

A good double seat stroller buggy needs to be compact to store, and a suitable option is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This side-by-side model features a smooth fold, and the clever frame expands in width as you fold so that it's narrower than a single stroller double. This makes it much easier to navigate doorways and on public transportation, and it also means that you don't require an additional vehicle to transport the buggy around.

It's an excellent option for parents with twins since it can be used with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can also accommodate a third child on the 'piggybackboard that is part of the buggy. It also offers many different options, including seats that are elevated to give both children an overview of their surroundings. There's even a handbrake built into the adjustable handlebar which makes it easier to push it up and down hills.

Another good option is the Mountain Buggy Duet, which has the most compact side-by-side footprint available at 63cm. This makes it a great choice for parents who are worried about fitting a double through doors and on public transport, while it can still take on rough terrain like an off-roader. It can be used to carry twins, a baby and toddler or two kids who are the same age and each seat reclines independently to keep the kids at ease.

The iCandy Peach is a good option. It can be used in tandem or mono mode, and it can fit 2 car seats/seats, or a carrycot that has an infant seat. It's slightly longer than other doubles but it is extremely maneuverable, especially on smooth surfaces. This is a fantastic option for those who want an attractive and practical buggy.