What to Look For in a compact double buggy (Read Much more)

Kerry says that this side-byside is small enough to fit through the majority of doors and accommodate two car seats or carrycots. It has a self-standing fold and handy carry straps for easy schlepping.

The canopies are also easy to lift and move up and down the stairs. The canopies are generously sized and have windows that peek out.

Size

Double buggy features that you must look for include a large shopping basket, front and rear suspension and a sturdy frame. You may also want to think about whether it's a traveler or the possibility of adding a carrycot or car seat. These are crucial considerations when you have to take your children on public transport, or on long journeys.

You should consider the Leclerc Kooper X2 if you are looking for a small double buggy that you can use from birth. This side-by-side model has an innovative frame that expands widthways to to accommodate two children. The seats have the option of recline and can be set up independently, giving you the option of having one child leaning back and relaxing for a nap, while the other one gazes 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 alternative for twins. This is the slimmest side-by-side twin pushchair available and only 63cm in width, it will fit through most doors. It can take two car seats or a carrycot and has lay-flat seats that are suitable from birth.

Tandem double buggies, that feature the children sitting in a row they are a popular choice for twins or for parents of a baby and toddler. However, they do tend to have a wider space than single and double stroller-seaters and may be difficult to manoeuvre on narrow roads or through doorways.

The iCandy Orange is a popular tandem buggy that has been designed to adapt to your family, with 30 different seating configurations. It can be used with twins, a baby and a toddler or even three kids if you add iCandy's "PiggyBack" board (which you can buy separately). It is equipped with an easy suspension system that makes kerbs easier to navigate. It is able to be used in single or double mode. You can even connect a single double stroller stroller to the top of it for additional storage space.

Weight

A great double buggy should be lightweight and easy to push. It should also have spacious shopping baskets, a rear and front suspension to allow it to get around rough terrains and, most importantly it should be suitable for twins or siblings of different age.

A majority of compact double buggies come with frames that are designed to take infant car seats and come with branded adaptors to match the most popular models from Cybex, BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are great choices for those who want to avoid using separate strollers for your younger children with medical issues.

However, they tend to have a larger space than side-byside buggies and can be harder to fit through doorways and on public transportation. If this is important to you, check the product's specifications to see what alternatives are available.

Mountain Buggy Duet is the smallest double stroller on the market. This is the slimmest side by side on the market at just 63cm wide and can be used for twins in the newborn stage or even one baby and one toddler. It is built to last and offers superior performance thanks to its large air-filled tyres that are all terrain double buggy-terrain but equally comfortable cruising around the town.

The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is another fantastic option. It can accommodate twins as well as a baby and toddler or two children with piggyback boards (which is required to be purchased separately). It comes with a carry strap that is self-standing and can fold to make it easy to move around. It also comes with front and back suspension to help you deal with rough terrain. It's heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo, but lighter than the majority of trifold buggies. This is a great option for older children.

Folding

The Baby Jogger City Select 2 is a great choice for storing the double buggy. This side-byside model has a very slick fold and the clever frame expands widthways as you fold so that it's narrower than a single stroller. This makes it easy to navigate doorways and on public transport. It also means that you don't require an additional vehicle to transport the buggy around.

It's a great choice for parents with twins since it can be used with two seats, and car seat adaptors. It can hold an additional child on the 'piggyback board' of the buggy. It also offers many different options, including seats that are elevated to give both kids an overview of their surroundings. There's even a brake on the handlebar that can be adjusted which makes it easier to push up and down hills.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another great alternative. It has the smallest footprint side-by-side available, measuring 63cm. This makes it a great choice for parents who are concerned about fitting a double-doorway on public transport, and it can also be able to handle rough terrain as a true off-roader. It can accommodate twins, a baby and toddler or two kids of the same age, and each seat reclines independently to ensure that the children are comfortable.

Another option is the iCandy Peach, which can be utilized in tandem or mono mode, and can be used with a car seats/seats, or a carrycot and toddler seat. It's a bit longer than other doubles, but it provides an excellent maneuverability, particularly on smooth surfaces and is an excellent choice for those looking for a stylish but practical buggy.

There are many budget double buggies, such as the UPPAbaby vista 2. It's a compact side-byside that can fit a baby in a carrycot as well as a toddler in the seat, or three kids if you add the Pizazz-branded PiggyBack ride-on board. It comes with an easy-to-stand fold, a huge canopy that offers protection for children and a peekaboo feature. It's also fairly light for a double stroller, and features a large undercarriage storage basket for storing shopping.