What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

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

It's also extremely lightweight to carry and wheel up and down stairs. The canopies are large enough to accommodate windows and peekaboo openings.

Size

A large shopping basket as well as front and rear suspension are key aspects to look for in a double buggy. You may be interested in knowing if it's a travel system, or whether a car seat or carrycot can be added. These are crucial considerations if you need to take your children on public transport or on longer journeys.

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 intelligent frame that can be expanded so that it can accommodate two children. The seats come with an option to recline and can be placed in a different way, which gives you the option of having one child leaning back and taking a nap while the other is looking out at the world around them. You get a big UPF 50+ canopy with an open window.

Another option for newborn twins is the Mountain Buggy Duet. This is the slimmest twin pushchair that is available on the market. It measures only 63cm in length, so it should fit through most doors. It can be used with two car seat or one carrycot and has lying-flat seats that can be used from birth.

Tandem double buggies that feature the children sitting in a row they are a popular choice for twins, or parents of a baby and toddler. They have a bigger space than single-seaters, and are more difficult to maneuver through narrow doorways or on pavements.

The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is a popular tandem that can grow with your family. It offers 30 different seating options. The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is suitable for twins or a child and a toddler or even three children when you include the iCandy "PiggyBack" board (available separately). It is equipped with a soft suspension system that makes kerbs easier to navigate. It can be used in either single or double mode. You can even attach a single stroller to the top of the unit for extra storage space.

Weight

A good double buggy is lightweight and easy-to-push. It should also have nice-sized shopping baskets, front and rear suspensions to make it easier to navigate rougher surfaces and, in the ideal case it should be suitable for twins or siblings of different ages.

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

However, they tend to have a wider footprint than side-by-side buggies and are more difficult to fit through doors and on public transportation. Check the product details for alternatives for this if it is important to your family.

If you're looking for the smallest double pushchair available take a look at the Mountain Buggy Duet. This is the slimmest side-by-side available at 64cm wide. It can be used by twins in the newborn stage or even one toddler and one baby. It's a sturdy design and a superior function and large air-filled tires that are suitable for all terrains, but also happy to whizz around the city.

The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is another excellent option. It can accommodate twins, a baby and a toddler, or two children using a piggyback board (which must be purchased separately). It has an adjustable carry strap that can stand on its own and fold to make it easy to move around. It also comes with front and back suspension to assist you in navigating rough terrain. It's a bit heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo but still lighter than tri-fold buggies. It's also a great value option for older kids.

Folding

The Baby Jogger City Select 2 is an excellent option for storing the double buggy. This model is a side-byside and features a very smooth fold. The frame expands as you fold it, which means it's smaller than the standard stroller. This makes it easier to maneuver through doorways and on public transportation, while making it less necessary to have a second vehicle.


It's a good option for parents with twins as it can be used in mono or duo mode with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can also accommodate an additional child on the 'piggyback board' of the buggy. It also comes with a wide range of options, including seats that are elevated to give both children a view of their surroundings. There's even a handbrake built into the adjustable handlebar, making it easier to push it up and down hills.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another good option. It has the smallest footprint side-by-side on the market measuring just 63cm. This makes it ideal for parents who are concerned 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 who are the same age and each seat reclines independently to keep the kids comfortable.

One final good choice is the iCandy Peach, which can be used in mono or tandem mode, and can be used with a car seat/seats or an infant seat and carrycot. It's slightly longer than some other doubles, but it provides an excellent maneuverability, particularly on smooth surfaces. It's an excellent choice for those looking for an attractive but practical buggy.

If you're on a tight budget, there are plenty of affordable double buggies available, such as the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This small side-by-side can accommodate a newborn in the carrycot and a toddler in the seat, or even three kids if you add a PiggyBack ride on board with pizazz. It comes with an auto-standing fold, a huge canopy that provides protection for children as well as an option to peekaboo. It's also fairly light for a double stroller and comes with a large undercarriage basket to store shopping.