What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says this side-byside is slim enough to get through most doorways and can take two car seats or carrycots. It folds up self-standing and handy carry straps to make it easy to schlep.

The canopies are also easy to lift and move up/down the stairs. The canopies are large enough to accommodate windows and peekaboo openings.

Size

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

If you're in search of a compact double buggy that can be used from birth take a look at the Leclerc Kooper X2. This innovative model is a side-by-side buggy that has an adjustable frame that can expand widthwise to accommodate two children. The seats have an option to recline and can be positioned in a different way, which gives you the option of having one child leaning back and taking a nap while the other looks out at their surroundings. You will get a huge UPF 50+ canopy, with a peekaboo window too.

Another great option for infant twins is the Mountain Buggy Duet. It is the thinnest twin pushchair from birth pushchair that is available on the market. It measures just 63cm wide, so it should fit through most doors. It can also accommodate two car seats or a carrycot and has lay-flat seats that are suitable for babies from birth.

Tandem double buggies are popular with parents of twins or who have a child and a 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 and has been designed to adapt to your family, offering 30 different seating configurations. It can be used with twins, a baby and toddler or three children if you add iCandy's "PiggyBack" board (which you can buy separately). It features a soft suspension that allows for easy work of kerbs and can be used in mono or double mode. You can attach one stroller to the top to store additional items.

Weight

A quality double buggy must be lightweight and easy to push. It should have an ample shopping basket with front and back suspension to allow the child to maneuver through more difficult terrain, and also be suitable for twins and other siblings of different ages.

Many compact double buggies come with frames designed to take infant car seats and come with adaptors branded to match popular models from Cybex, BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are excellent options for those who want to avoid having separate strollers for younger children with medical conditions.

They tend to be wider than side-byside buggies, and are harder to fit in doorways or on public transportation. Review the product's details for alternatives in case this is important to you and your family.

Mountain Buggy Duet is the most compact double stroller on the market. It is the tiniest side-by-side available, measuring only 63cm in width. It can be used to transport twins or one toddler and a baby. It offers robust engineering and high-quality performance with air-filled tyres that are all-terrain but just as happy nipping around the town.

The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is another excellent alternative. It can hold twins or a baby and toddler or two children with a piggyback board (which must be purchased separately). It has a self-standing fold and carry strap that makes it super-easy to schlep, and it has both rear and front suspension to help you cope with the rough terrain. It's a bit heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo but still lighter than the majority of tri-fold buggies and is an excellent value choice for older kids.

Folding

A good double buggy needs to be slim to store, and a good choice is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This model is a side by side and has a very smooth fold. The frame expands when you fold it, which means it's more compact than one stroller. This allows it to be more easily maneuvered through doors and on public transportation, while making it less necessary to have an additional vehicle.

It's a great choice for parents who have twins because it can be utilized in duo or mono mode 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 has many different configurations including elevated stadium-style seats to give both kids the view of their surroundings. The adjustable handlebar comes with an adjustable handbrake that allows you to push the buggy up and down hills.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another good alternative. It has the smallest footprint side-byside available, measuring 63cm. This makes it a great choice for parents who are worried about fitting an extra door for a nipper double buggy on public transport, and it is able to handle rough terrain like a true off-roader. It can accommodate twins or a toddler and one or two children with similar age. Each seat reclines independently, which ensures that the kids are comfortable.

Another option is the iCandy Peach, which can be used in tandem or mono mode and can accommodate a car seats/seats, or a carrycot and a toddler seat. It's a bit larger than other doubles, however it offers excellent maneuverability particularly on smooth surfaces. This is a great choice for those who want an elegant and practical buggy.

There are numerous inexpensive double tandem pushchair buggies available, like the UPPAbaby Vista 2. It's a compact side-byside that can accommodate a newborn in a carrycot and an infant in the seat, or three kids if you include the Pizazz-branded PiggyBack ride-on board. It has an easy-to-stand fold, a large canopy that provides protection for both children and the ability to peek inside. It is also relatively lightweight for a double stroller and has a large undercarriage basket that can be used to store your the shopping.