What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says this side-byside is slim enough to get through most doors and accommodate two car seats or carrycots. It features self-standing folding mechanism, as well as easy carry straps to make it easy to move.

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

Size

Double buggy features you should look for include a large shopping basket, rear and front suspension, and a sturdy frame. You might want to look at whether it's an e-travel system, or whether an infant car seat or a carrycot is possible to add. These are important considerations when you need to take your little ones along on public transport or on longer journeys.

If you're looking for a small double buggy that you can use from the beginning look into the Leclerc Kooper X2. This side-by-side model features an innovative frame that expands widthways so that it can accommodate two children. The seats can be reclined and positioned independently. This allows you to allow one child to relax and nap while the other one is watching the surrounding. You get a big UPF 50+ canopy, with a peekaboo window too.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another excellent alternative for twins. It is the tiniest twin pushchair available on the market. It's only 63cm in width, so it should be able to pass through most doors. It can also take two car seats or one carrycot. It also has lay-flat seats that are suitable for babies from birth.

Tandem double buggies are very popular with parents of twins, or parents who have a child and a toddler. They have a bigger space than single to double pushchair-seaters, and are more difficult to maneuver through narrow doorways or on pavements.

The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is a well-loved tandem double stroller that will grow with your family. It offers 30 different seating options. It can be used with twins, a baby and a toddler or three kids when you purchase iCandy's "PiggyBack" board (which you can buy separately). It comes 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 on the top of the unit for additional storage space.

Weight

A good double buggy should be lightweight and easy-to-push. It should also have nice-sized shopping baskets, rear and front suspensions to make it easier to get around rough terrains and, in the ideal case it should be suitable for twins or siblings of various ages.

A majority of compact double buggies have frames specifically designed to accommodate infant car seats and come with branded adaptors to match popular models from Cybex, BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are excellent options if you want to stay clear of separate strollers double for your smaller children with medical issues.

They tend to be wider than buggies that are side-by-side and are difficult to squeeze into doorways and on public transport. Review the product's details for alternatives for this if it is important to you and your family.

Mountain Buggy Duet is the most compact double stroller on the market. It's the slimmest side-by-side available, measuring only 63cm in width. It is able to carry twins, or an infant and a toddler. It has a robust design and superior functionality and large air-filled tires that can be used on all terrains, but also happy to whizz around the city.

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

Folding

The Baby Jogger City Select 2 is a fantastic option to store the double buggy. This side-by-side model features an extremely smooth fold and the clever frame expands in width when folded so that it's narrower than the standard stroller. This makes it easier to maneuver through doors and on public transportation, as well as reducing the need for a second vehicle.

It's a good option for parents with twins, because it can be used in a mono or duo mode with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can also accommodate an additional passenger on the buggy's "piggyback' board, and offers many different configurations, including an elevated stadium-style seating to give the children both views of their surroundings. There's even a handbrake on the adjustable handlebar that makes it easier to push it up and down hills.

Another option is the Mountain Buggy Duet, which has the smallest footprint side-by-side available at 63cm. This makes it a great choice for parents who are concerned about fitting a double tandem pushchair-doorway on public transport, and it is able to be able to handle rough terrain as an off road double buggy-roader. It can be used for twins or a toddler with an infant, or two children of the same age. Each seat reclines independently, which ensures that children are comfortable.

One final good choice is the iCandy Peach, which can be used in tandem or mono mode and can take 2 car seat/seats or a carrycot and a toddler seat. It's a little longer than other doubles but it offers an excellent maneuverability, particularly on smooth surfaces. It's a great option for those who are looking for an attractive but practical buggy.

There are many affordable double buggies, like the UPPAbaby Vista 2. It's a compact side-byside that can fit a baby in a carrycot, an infant in a seat, or three kids when you add the pizazz-branded PiggyBack ride-on board. It features a self-standing fold, a large canopy that provides protection for children and the ability to peek inside. It's also quite light for a double stroller, and features a large undercarriage storage basket for storing shopping.