What to Look For in a Compact double stroller for twins Buggy

Kerry says that this side-by-side is slim enough to fit through the majority of doors and accommodate two car seats or carrycots. It has an auto-standing folding mechanism as well as easy carry straps to make it easy to transport.

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

Size

A good-sized shopping basket and front and rear suspensions are the most important elements to look for in a double buggy. You may want to look at whether it's a travel system, or if an infant car seat or a carrycot can be added. These are important considerations when you are required to take your children on public transport, or on long trips.

If you're looking for a small double buggy that you can use from the beginning, consider the Leclerc Kooper X2. This innovative model is a side-byside buggy that has an adjustable frame that can expand widthwise to accommodate two children. The seats can be reclined or positioned independently. This lets you let one child unwind and nap while the other one is watching the surroundings. The seat comes with a large UPF 50+ canopy, with the option of a peekaboo window as well.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another excellent option for twins. It is the tiniest twin pushchair available on the market. It measures only 63cm in length and should fit through most doors. It can take two car seats or a carrycot and has lie-flat seats suitable from birth.

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

The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is a popular tandem that can grow with your family. It comes with 30 different seating options. The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is suitable for twins or a child and a toddler or even three kids when you include the iCandy 'PiggyBack board' (available separately). It has soft suspension that makes light work of kerbs. It can be used in mono or double mode. You can attach a single stroller on top for extra storage.

Weight

A quality double buggy is light and easy to push. It should also have spacious shopping baskets, front and rear suspensions to make it easier to get around rough terrains and, in the ideal case, be suitable for twins or siblings of various age.

Many compact double buggies have frames that can be used to hold infant car seats. They also have branded adaptors that are compatible with the popular models made by Cybex BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are a great option for families with children with medical conditions and you want to avoid the need to purchase separate strollers.

They are generally larger than buggies with side-by-sides, and are harder to fit in doorways or on public transportation. Check the product details for alternatives in case this is important to your family.

Mountain Buggy Duet is the most compact double buggy that converts to single stroller on the market. It is the tiniest side-by-side available with a 63cm width. It is able to carry twins, or an infant and a toddler. It is built to last and offers high-quality performance with air-filled tyres that are all-terrain but also great for cruising around the town.

Another option is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can hold twins, one toddler and one baby or two kids using piggy back boards (which you'll need to purchase separately). It folds up with a self-standing design and carry strap that makes it easy to transport and comes with rear and front suspension to help you cope with rough terrain. It's a bit heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo but still lighter than the majority of tri-fold buggies. It's a great value option for older kids.

Folding

The Baby Jogger City Select 2 is a fantastic option for storing a double buggy. This side-byside model has a very slick fold and the frame's clever design expands in width when folded so that it's narrower than an individual stroller. This makes it easier to get around doorways and on public transport. It also means you don't need a second car for schlepping the buggy around.

It's a great option for parents who have twins as it can be used in mono or duo mode with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can also hold an additional rider on the buggy's 'piggyback' board, and offers an array of configurations, including an elevated stadium-style seating to give the children both views of their surroundings. There's even a handbrake built into the adjustable handlebar which makes it easier to push up and down hills.

Another alternative is the Mountain Buggy Duet, which has the smallest side-by-side footprint available at the smallest 63cm. It is perfect for parents who are worried about fitting a double stroller for twins into a door or on public transport. However it is able to handle rough terrain as a true off-roader. It can accommodate twins or a toddler and a baby or two kids with the same age, and each seat can recline 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 accommodate two car seats or a carrycot with a toddler seat. It's a bit larger than other doubles but it offers excellent maneuverability especially on smooth surfaces. This is a fantastic option for those who want an attractive and practical buggy.

There are numerous budget double pram stroller buggies, such as the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This is a small side-by-side that can accommodate a newborn in a carrycot as well as a toddler in the seat, or three kids if you include the pizazz-branded PiggyBack ride-on board. It features a simple, self-standing fold and a nice large canopy that offers both kids some protection and a peek-a-boo window. It's also fairly light for a double buggy from birth stroller, and features a large undercarriage storage basket for storing the shopping.