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 features a self-standing folding mechanism and convenient carry straps to make it easy to carry.

It's also very easy to move up and down stairs. The canopies have generously sized windows and peekaboo openings.

Size

Double buggy features that you should look for include a large shopping basket, rear and front suspension, and strong frame. You may be interested in knowing if it is an e-travel system, or whether the car seat or carrycot can be added. Those are important considerations if you're planning to bring your kids on public transport or longer journeys.

If you're looking for a compact double buggy that you can use from the beginning look into the Leclerc Kooper X2. This side-byside model comes with an intelligent frame that expands in width to allow it to accommodate two children. The seats can be reclined and positioned independently. This allows you to have one child relax and nap while the other one is watching the surroundings. The seats also come with a large UPF 50+ canopy and a peekaboo feature.

Another great option for infant 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 also take two car seats or a carrycot, and comes with 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 for parents of a baby and a toddler. They do have a larger footprint than single-seaters, and are more difficult to maneuver through narrow doorways or on pavements.

The iCandy Orange is a popular tandem buggy that's been designed to grow with your family, with 30 different seating configurations. The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is suitable for twins, a child and a toddler or even three children when you include the iCandy "PiggyBack" board (available separately). It has a soft suspension that allows for easy work of kerbs. It can be used in mono or double buggy with carrycot mode. You can even attach a single stroller on the top of it to provide additional storage space.

Weight

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

A lot of compact double running buggy buggies come with frames designed to fit infant car seats and come with branded adaptors to match the most popular models from Cybex, BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. They are a great choice for families with children with medical needs and would prefer not the need to purchase separate strollers.

They tend to be wider than side-byside buggies and are more difficult to squeeze into doorways and on public transportation. Check the product details for alternatives if this is important to your family.

Mountain Buggy Duet is the most compact double stroller on the market. This is the thinnest side-byside on the market with a 63cm width. It is able to carry twins, or an infant and a toddler. It has robust engineering and superior performance thanks to its large air-filled tyres that are all-terrain but just as happy nipping around town.

The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is another excellent option. It can carry twins, a baby and a toddler, or two children using a piggyback board (which must be purchased separately). It has a self-standing fold and carry strap to make it easy 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 choice for older children.

Folding

A good double pram pushchair buggy needs to be slim for storage. A good choice is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This side-byside model has a smooth fold, and the frame's clever design expands widthways as you fold so that it's narrower than an individual stroller. This allows it to be more easily maneuvered through doors and on public transportation, as well as making it less necessary to have an additional vehicle.

It's a great choice for parents who have twins as it can be utilized in duo or mono mode with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can also hold a third child on the buggy's "piggyback board. It also offers an array of configurations, including an elevated stadium-style seating to give the children both views of their surroundings. There's even a brake on the adjustable handlebar, making it easier to push it up and down hills.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another excellent option. It has the smallest footprint side-by-side available with a footprint of 63cm. This makes it a great choice for parents who are concerned about fitting an extra door for a Amazon double stroller on public transport, while it can still handle rough terrain like an off-roader. It can be used to carry twins or a toddler and a baby or two children of the same age, and each seat reclines independently to make sure the kids are at ease.

The iCandy Peach is a good option. It can be used in mono or tandem mode, and it can fit two car seats or a carrycot with a toddler seat. It's slightly longer than other doubles, but it offers excellent maneuverability, especially on smooth surfaces. This is an excellent choice for those looking for an elegant and practical buggy.

If you're on a budget there are plenty of budget double buggies like the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This small side-by-side can accommodate a newborn in a carrycot, an infant in the seat, or three children if you add a PiggyBack ride on board with pizazz. It has an easy-to-stand fold, a large canopy that protects children as well as a peekaboo feature. It's also quite light for a double stroller, and has a large undercarriage basket to store the shopping.