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 and accommodate two car seats or carrycots. It comes with a self-standing folding mechanism and easy carry straps to make it easy to carry.

It's also extremely lightweight to carry and wheel up/down stairs. The canopies have generously sized windows and peekaboo openings.

Size

A good-sized shopping basket and front and rear suspensions are essential elements 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 is possible to add. These are important considerations when you're planning to bring your little ones along on public transport or on longer journeys.

You should consider the Leclerc Kooper X2 if you are looking for a compact, double buggy you can use from the time you are born. This clever model is a side-byside buggy that has frames that can be expanded widthways in order to accommodate two children. The seats come with an option to recline and can be positioned independently, giving you the option of having one child leaning back and enjoying a nap while the other one gazes out at their surroundings. The seat comes with a large UPF 50+ canopy, with a peekaboo window too.

Another great option for infant twins is the Mountain Buggy Duet. It is the tiniest side-by-side twin pushchair on the market and only 63cm wide so can fit through the majority of doors. It can also accommodate two car seats or one carrycot. It also has lay-flat seats that are suitable from birth.

Tandem double buggies are very popular with parents of twins or who have a child and toddler. However, they do generally have a bigger footprint than single-seaters and can be difficult to manoeuvre on narrow streets or through doors.

The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is an extremely popular tandem that can grow with your family. It offers 30 different seating configurations. The iCandy Orange tandem buggy can be used for twins or a child and a toddler or even three children when you include the iCandy "PiggyBack" board (available separately). It comes with an easy suspension system that makes kerbs easy to navigate. It can be used in single or double mode. You can attach a single stroller on top to store additional items.

Weight

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

Many compact double buggies have frames designed to fit infant car seats and come with adaptors with branded brands to match the most popular models from Cybex, BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are a great option for families with children with medical conditions and you want to avoid having to use separate strollers.

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. Look over the product's specifications for alternatives for this if it is important to you and your family.

Mountain Buggy Duet is the smallest double stroller on the market. This is the slimmest side by side available at 64cm wide. It is suitable for twins in the newborn stage or even one toddler and one baby. It's a sturdy design and superior functionality with big air-filled tires that can be used on all terrains but also happy to zip around town.

Another great option is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can carry twins with one toddler and one baby or two kids using piggy backboards (which you need to buy separately). It comes with a carry strap that is self-standing and can fold to make it easy to transport. It also comes with front and back suspension to assist you in navigating rougher terrain. It's heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo, but lighter than the majority of trifold buggies. This is a great choice for older children.


Folding

The Baby Jogger City Select 2 is an excellent option to store a double buggy. This model is a side-by-side and has a smooth fold. The frame expands when you fold it, making it narrower that one stroller. This allows it to be more easily maneuvered through doorways and public transportation, as well as reducing the need for 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 hold another child on the buggy's "piggyback' board, and offers an array of configurations with an elevated stadium-style seating option that allows the children both views of their surroundings. There's even a handbrake built into the handlebar that can be adjusted that makes it easier to push up and down hills.

Another alternative is the Mountain Buggy Duet, which has the most compact side-by-side footprint on the market at the smallest 63cm. This makes it perfect for parents who are concerned about fitting a double through doors and on public transport, while it is able to take on rough terrain like a true off-roader. It can accommodate twins or a toddler and an infant, or two children of the same age. Each seat reclines independently, which ensures that the children are able to sit comfortably.

The iCandy Peach is a good alternative. double pram pushchair can be used in tandem or mono mode, and can be used with two car seats or a carrycot with a toddler seat. It's a little longer than other doubles but it offers great maneuverability, especially 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 budget double buggies such as the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This is a small side-by-side that can fit a baby in a carrycot and a toddler in a seat, or even three kids if you add the brand-new pizazz PiggyBack ride-on board. It features a simple, self-standing fold as well as a big canopy that provides the kids some protection and a peek-a-boo window. It's also quite light for a double stroller and features a large undercarriage storage basket that can be used to store your the shopping.