What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says that this side-byside is small enough to pass through the majority of doors. It can accommodate two car seats or carrycots. It comes with a self-standing fold and a handy carry strap to make it easy to schlep.

The canopies are also easy to lift and move up and down the stairs. The canopies are spacious with windows and peekaboo openings.

Size

A good-sized shopping basket and front and rear suspension are the most important aspects to look for in a double buggy. It is also advisable to consider whether it's a travel system or if you can add a car seat or carrycot. These are crucial considerations when you are required to take your children on public transport, or on long trips.

Take a look at the Leclerc Kooper X2 if you are looking for a compact, double umbrella stroller buggy you can use right from the beginning. This innovative model is a side-byside buggy that has a frame that can expand to accommodate two children. The seats have the option of recline and can be positioned in a different way, which gives you the choice of one child leaning back taking a nap while the other is looking out at the surrounding. You get a big UPF 50+ canopy that has the option of a peekaboo window as well.

Another great option for newborn twins is the Mountain Buggy Duet. It is the thinnest side-byside twin pushchair available and is only 63cm wide, so will fit through most doors. It can also take two car seats or a carrycot and has lying-flat seats that can be used from birth.

Tandem lightweight double buggy buggies are popular among parents of twins or parents who have a child and a toddler. They do have a larger space than single double stroller-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 has 30 different seating configurations. It can be used with twins, a baby and toddler or three kids when you add iCandy's 'PiggyBack' board (which is available separately). It is equipped with an easy suspension system that makes kerbs easier to navigate. It is able to be used in mono or double mode. You can also attach one stroller on top for extra storage.

Weight

A good double buggy is light and easy to push. It should also have nice-sized shopping baskets, rear and front suspension to make it easier to navigate rougher surfaces and, most importantly it is suitable for twins or siblings of various age groups.

Many compact double buggies come with frames that can be used to store infant car seats. They also come with brand-name adaptors that are compatible with the most popular models from Cybex BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are great options when you are looking to avoid having separate strollers for your younger children with medical conditions.

However, they generally have a bigger footprint than side-by-side buggies, and can be harder to fit through doors and public transportation. Review the product's details for alternatives if this is important to you and your family.

If you're looking for the smallest double pushchair available look into the Mountain Buggy Duet. It's the slimmest side-by-side available, measuring only 63cm in width. It is able to carry twins, or an infant and a toddler. It has robust engineering and superior performance thanks to its large air-filled tyres that are all-terrain but also great for cruising around the town.

Another option is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can accommodate twins with one baby and one toddler or two kids using a piggy back board (which you'll need to purchase separately). It comes with a self-standing fold and carry strap to make it a breeze to transport and comes with rear and front suspension to help you deal with rough terrain. It's a little heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo but still lighter than the majority of tri-fold buggies. It's also a great value option for older children.

Folding

A good double buggy needs to be slimline to store, and a good choice is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This side-by-side model has a smooth fold, and the clever frame expands widthways as you fold so that it's smaller than a single stroller. This makes it easier to maneuver through doors and on public transportation, as well as making it less necessary to have a second vehicle.

It's a good option for parents with twins, as it can be utilized in duo or mono mode with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can also accommodate a third passenger on the buggy's "piggyback' board, and offers many different configurations that include an elevated stadium seating option that allows both children views of their surroundings. The adjustable handlebar features a handbrake that helps to push the buggy up and down hills.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another great alternative. It has the smallest footprint side-by-side on the market, measuring 63cm. This makes it perfect for parents who are worried about fitting a double-doorway on public transport, while it can still handle rough terrain like a true off-roader. It can carry twins or a toddler and baby or two kids of the same age, and each seat can recline independently to ensure that the children are comfortable.

The iCandy Peach is a good alternative. It can be utilized in a mono mode, and it can fit two car seats or a carrycot that has a toddler seat. It's a little longer than some other doubles but it offers great maneuverability, especially on smooth surfaces. It's an excellent choice for those who are looking for an elegant but practical buggy.

There are many budget double buggies, such as the UPPAbaby vista 2. This compact side-by-side can hold a newborn in a carrycot and an infant in the seat, or three kids if you add a PiggyBack ride on board that is branded with the pizazz. It has an easy-to-stand fold, a large canopy that protects children as well as the ability to peek inside. It's also fairly light for a double buggy and includes a larger undercarriage storage basket for shopping.