What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says that the side-byside is slim enough to fit through the majority of doors. It can accommodate two car seats or carrycots. It features self-standing folding mechanism, as well as convenient carry straps to make it easy to move.

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

Size

A spacious shopping basket as well as front and rear suspension are essential aspects to look for in a double buggy. You may also want to consider whether it's a travel system or the possibility of adding an infant car seat or carrycot. These are important considerations when you need to take your children on public transport, or on long journeys.

If you're looking for a small double buggy that you can use from birth look into the Leclerc Kooper X2. This model is a side-byside buggy that has frames that can be expanded widthways in order to accommodate two children. The seats can be reclined and placed independently. This lets you let one child unwind and nap while the other is observing the surrounding. The seats also come with a large UPF 50+ canopy as well as an option to peek inside.

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

Tandem double push chair buggies, which have the children positioned on opposite sides they are a popular choice for twins, or parents of a baby and a toddler. However, they do tend to have a larger footprint than single-seaters and can be difficult to manoeuvre on narrow streets or through doors.

The iCandy Orange is a popular tandem buggy that's been designed to grow with your family, offering 30 different seating configurations. The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is suitable for twins, a child and a toddler, or even three children when you add the iCandy "PiggyBack" board (available separately). It has soft suspension that can take care of kerbs. It can be used in mono or double mode. You can also attach one stroller on top for extra storage.

Weight

A good double pushchair with car seat buggy is lightweight and easy-to-push. It should also have nice-sized shopping baskets, front and rear suspension to allow it to navigate rougher surfaces and, most importantly it should be suitable for twins or siblings of different age.

A lot of compact double push chair buggies come with frames that are designed to take infant car seats and come with adaptors branded to match popular models from Cybex, BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are a great option for parents of children with medical issues and would prefer not having to use separate strollers.

However, they do tend to have a wider footprint than side-by-side buggies and are more difficult to fit through doors and public transport. If this is important to you, make sure to check the product's details to determine if there are any alternatives available.

If you're looking to find the tiniest double pushchair available, check out the Mountain Buggy Duet. It's the slimmest side-by-side available, measuring only 63cm in width. It is able to carry twins or one toddler and a baby. It has robust engineering and high-quality performance with air-filled tyres that can be used on all terrains but also great for cruising around the town.

Another great choice is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can carry twins with one baby and one toddler or two kids using a piggy back board (which you need to buy separately). It folds up with a self-standing design and carry strap to make it a breeze to transport and comes with rear and front suspension to help you cope 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 an excellent choice for storing a double buggy. This model is a side-by-side and features a very smooth fold. The frame expands when you fold it, making it smaller than one stroller. This makes it easy to navigate doorways and on public transport. It also means you don't need an additional vehicle to transport the buggy around.

It's a great option for parents with twins since it can be used with two seats, and car seat adaptors. It can accommodate another child on the 'piggyback board of the buggy. It also offers an array of options, including seats that are elevated to give both children the view of their surroundings. There's even a brake on the adjustable handlebar that makes it easier to push up and down hills.

Another option is the Mountain Buggy Duet, which has the Smallest double Buggy side-by-side footprint available at 64cm. This makes it ideal for parents who are concerned about fitting an extra door for a double on public transport, while it can also be able to handle rough terrain as an off-roader. It can accommodate twins or a toddler and baby or two kids with the same age, and each seat reclines independently to make sure the kids are comfortable.

The iCandy Peach is a good option. It can be used in mono or tandem mode, and can be used with 2 car seats/seats, or a carrycot that has the option of a toddler seat. It's a bit longer than other doubles, but it has 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 inexpensive double running stroller buggies available, like the UPPAbaby Vista 2. It's a compact side-byside that fits a newborn in a carrycot and a toddler in a seat, or three kids when you add the pizazz-branded PiggyBack ride-on board. It has a simple, self-standing fold, and a big canopy that gives the kids some protection and includes a peekaboo window. It's also light for a double buggy, and includes a larger undercarriage storage basket to store shopping.