What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says that this side-by-side is small enough to fit through the majority of doors and take two car seats or carrycots. It features a self-standing folding mechanism and convenient carry straps to make it easy to carry.

The canopies are also easy to lift and move up and down the stairs. The canopies are spacious with windows as well as peekaboo openings.

Size

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

If you're in search of a compact double buggy that you can use from the beginning take a look at the Leclerc Kooper X2. This side-by-side model features a clever frame that expands in width to to accommodate two children. The seats can be reclined or positioned independently. This allows you to allow one child to relax and sleep while the other is observing the surroundings. You get a big UPF 50+ canopy that has a peekaboo window too.

Another great option for newborn twins is the Mountain Buggy Duet. It is the tiniest side-by-side twin pushchair on the market and is only 63cm wide, so should fit through most doorways. It can also accommodate two car seats or one carrycot. It also has lying-flat seats that can be used from birth.

Tandem double buggies are very popular with parents of twins or who have a child and a toddler. They have a bigger space than single to double stroller-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. It can be used with twins, a baby and a toddler or three children if you add iCandy's 'PiggyBack' board (which is available separately). It is equipped with a soft suspension system that makes kerbs easy to navigate. It can be used in mono or double mode. It is possible to attach one best twin stroller to the top for extra storage.

Weight

A great double buggy should be light and easy to push. It should also have nice-sized shopping baskets, a rear sit and stand double stroller front suspensions to make it easier to get around rough terrains and, in the ideal case it is suitable for twins or siblings of various age groups.

Many double buggies are compact and have frames that can be used to store infant car seats. They also have branded adaptors that fit the popular models made by Cybex BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. They are a great choice if you have younger children with medical needs and would prefer not the need to purchase separate strollers.

However, they generally have a bigger footprint than side-by-side buggies, and may be more difficult to maneuver through doorways and on public transportation. If this is important to you, check the product's details to determine whether there are alternatives available.

Mountain Buggy Duet is the smallest double infant strollers stroller on the market. It's the slimmest side-byside available at 63cm wide and can be used for twins who are just born or one toddler and one baby. It is built to last with a sturdy design and a superior function with big air-filled tires that can be used on all terrains but also happy to whizz around town.

The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is another excellent option. It can accommodate twins, a baby and a toddler or two children with a piggyback board (which is required to be purchased separately). It has a self-standing fold and carry strap, making it super-easy to schlep, and has front and rear suspensions to help you cope with the 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 stroller needs to be compact for storage, and a suitable option is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This side-by-side model has a very slick fold and the frame's clever design expands widthways as you fold so that it's narrower than the standard stroller. This makes it much easier to get around doorways and on public transport, while it also means you don't need an additional car to push the buggy around.

It's a great choice for parents with twins, because it can be used in mono or duo mode with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can also accommodate another child on the 'piggybackboard that is part of the buggy. It also has many different configurations including elevated stadium-style seats to give both kids the view of their surroundings. The adjustable handlebar has a handbrake, which allows you to push the buggy up and down hills.

Another option is the Mountain Buggy Duet, which has the most compact side-by-side footprint available at 64cm. It is perfect for parents who are worried about fitting a double into the doorway or on public transport. However it is still able to tackle rough terrain and be an off-roader. It can accommodate twins or a toddler and a baby or two kids who are the same age and each seat can recline independently to make sure the kids are at ease.

Another option is the iCandy Peach, which can be used in tandem or mono mode and can take 2 car seat/seats or a carrycot and toddler seat. It's a bit larger than other doubles but it offers great maneuverability, especially on smooth surfaces and is a great option for those looking for a stylish but practical buggy.

There are a variety of affordable double buggies, like the UPPAbaby vista 2. This compact side-by-side can hold babies in a carrycot, a toddler in the seat or even three children if you add a PiggyBack ride on board branded with pizazz. It has an auto-standing fold, a huge canopy that protects both children and the ability to peek inside. It is also relatively lightweight for a double stroller, and features a large undercarriage storage basket that can be used to store your things like shopping.