What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says this side-byside is light enough to pass 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/down the stairs. The canopies are generously sized and have peekaboo windows.

Size

A good-sized shopping basket and front and rear suspensions are the most important elements to look for in a double buggy. It is also advisable 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.

If you're looking for a small double buggy that you can use from the beginning take a look at the Leclerc Kooper X2. This model is a side by side buggy that has frames that can be expanded to accommodate two children. The seats come with a recline option and can be set up independently, which gives you the option of having one child leaning back and enjoying a nap while the other looks out at their surroundings. You will get a huge UPF 50+ canopy with an open window.

Another option for newborn twins is the Mountain Buggy Duet. It is the thinnest side-byside twin pushchair available and only 63cm in width, it can fit through the majority of doors. It can be used with two car seats or a carrycot, and has lying-flat seats that can be used from birth.

Tandem double buggies are very popular with parents of twins or with a baby and toddler. They have a bigger footprint than single-seaters, and are more difficult to maneuver through narrow doors or on pavements.

The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is a well-loved tandem that will grow with your family. It has 30 different seating configurations. The iCandy Orange tandem buggy can be used for twins or a child, toddler or even three children when you add the iCandy 'PiggyBack board' (available 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 stroller to the top of it for additional storage space.

Weight


A good double buggy should be lightweight and easy to push. It should also come with nice-sized shopping baskets, rear and front suspension to make it easier to maneuver over rough terrain and, in the ideal case it should be suitable for twins or siblings of various age.

Many double buggies are compact and include frames that can be used to support infant car seats. They also come with branded adaptors that fit popular models by Cybex BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. They are a great choice for families with children with medical conditions and want to avoid having to use separate strollers.

However, they do generally have a bigger space than side-byside buggies and may be more difficult to maneuver through doorways and on public transport. If this is important to you, check the product details to see what alternatives are available.

If you're looking for the most compact double pushchair available take a look at the Mountain Buggy Duet. It's the slimmest side-byside on the market at just 53cm in width and is suitable for twins in the newborn stage or even one baby and one toddler. It's a sturdy design and a superior function with big air-filled tires that are suitable for all terrains, but also happy to go about the city.

The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is another fantastic alternative. It can accommodate twins, a baby and a toddler or two children with a piggyback board (which is required to be purchased separately). It folds up with a self-standing design and carry strap that makes it super-easy to schlep, and comes with rear and front suspension to help you deal with the rough terrain. It's heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo, but less heavy than trifold buggies. This is a great option for older children.

Folding

A good double stroller needs to be slimline to store, and a ideal choice is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This side-byside model has an extremely smooth fold and the clever frame expands in width when folded to make it smaller than a single stroller. This makes it easier to navigate through doorways and public transportation, and it also means you don't need an additional car to push the buggy around.

It's a great option for parents of twins as it can be used with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can hold another child on the 'piggyback board that is part of the buggy. It also comes with a wide range of configurations including elevated stadium-style seats to give both kids an overview of their surroundings. The adjustable handlebar features an adjustable handbrake that makes it easier to push the buggy up and down hills.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another good alternative. It has the smallest footprint side-by-side on the market measuring just 63cm. It is perfect for parents who fret about fitting a double into a door or on public transport. However it is able to handle rough terrain like an off-roader. It can accommodate twins or a toddler and baby or two kids who are the same age and each seat can recline independently to make sure the kids are at ease.

The iCandy Peach is a good alternative. It can be utilized in a mono mode, and can accommodate two car seats or a carrycot and an infant seat. It's a bit longer than some other doubles, but it provides excellent manoeuvrability, particularly on smooth surfaces and is an excellent choice for those looking for an elegant but practical buggy.

There are numerous budget double buggies, such as the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This compact side-by-side can hold infants in a carrycot, even a toddler in the seat, or three kids if you add the PiggyBack ride on board branded with the pizazz. It features a simple, self-standing fold and a nice big canopy that gives the kids some protection and a peek-a-boo window. It's also light for a double buggy, and comes with a larger undercarriage basket for shopping.