What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says this side-byside is small enough to fit through most doorways and can be used with two car seats or carrycots. It has a self-standing fold and a handy carry strap for easy schlepping.

The canopies are also easy to lift and move up and down the stairs. The canopies are large and have peekaboo windows.

Size

Double buggy features that you should consider include a large shopping basket, front and rear suspension and strong frame. You might also want to think about whether it's a travel system or the possibility of adding an infant car seat or carrycot. These are crucial considerations if you have to take your kids on public transport or on longer journeys.

If you're looking for a compact double buggy that you can use from birth look into the Leclerc Kooper X2. This side-by-side model features a clever frame that expands widthways to to accommodate two children. The seats can be reclined and positioned independently. This lets you let one child unwind and nap while the other one is watching the surrounding. You will get a huge UPF 50+ canopy with the option of a peekaboo window as well.

Another great option for newborn twins is the Mountain Buggy Duet. It is the tiniest side-by-side twin pushchair from birth pushchair available and is only 63cm wide, so will fit through most doors. It can also be used with two car seats or one carrycot. It also has lay-flat seats that are suitable from birth.

Tandem double buggies are very popular with parents of twins or parents who have a baby and a toddler. However, they generally have a bigger space than single-seaters and may be difficult to maneuver on narrow streets or through doorways.

The iCandy Orange is a popular tandem buggy and has been designed to grow with your family, offering 30 different seating configurations. It can be used with twins or a baby and a toddler or three kids when you add iCandy's 'PiggyBack' board (which you can purchase separately). It comes with a soft suspension system that makes kerbs simple to navigate. It is able to be used in mono or double car seat stroller mode. You can also attach one stroller on top for extra storage.

Weight

A great double buggy should be light and easy to push. It should come with a large shopping basket as well as front and rear suspensions to aid the child to navigate rough terrain, and be suitable for twins and other siblings of different age groups.

Many double buggies are compact and include frames that can be used to store infant car seats. They also come with brand-name adaptors that fit popular models by Cybex BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. They are a great choice if you have younger children with medical issues and want to avoid having to use separate strollers.

However, they tend to have a wider space than side-byside buggies and may be more difficult to maneuver through doorways and on public transport. If this is important to you, make sure to check the product's specifications to see whether there are alternatives available.

Mountain Buggy Duet is the smallest double stroller on the market. It is the tiniest side-by-side available with a 63cm width. It can be used to transport twins or a baby and a toddler. It is built to last with a sturdy design and superior functionality and large air-filled tires that are suitable for all terrain double Stroller terrains but are also able to go about town.

Another great choice is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can hold twins with one baby and one toddler or two kids using a piggy back board (which you must purchase separately). It is equipped with 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 suspension to assist you in navigating 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 option for storing two strollers. This side-by-side model features a very slick fold and the clever frame expands widthways as you fold so that it's smaller than an individual stroller. This makes it easier to maneuver through doorways and public transportation, while eliminating the need for an additional vehicle.

It's a great option for parents with twins since it can be used with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can also accommodate a third passenger on the buggy's "piggyback' board, and offers a great range of configurations with an elevated stadium-style seating option that allows the children both views of their surroundings. The adjustable handlebar features a handbrake, which helps to push the buggy up and down hills.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another excellent alternative. It has the smallest footprint side-by-side available, measuring 63cm. This makes it a great choice for parents who are worried about fitting an extra door for a double on public transport. However, it can also take on rough terrain like a true off-roader. It can carry twins or a toddler and a baby or two children with the same age, and each seat reclines independently to ensure that the children are at ease.

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 that has a toddler seat. It's a bit longer than other doubles but it offers great maneuverability, especially on smooth surfaces and is an excellent option for those who are looking for a stylish but practical buggy.

If you're on a budget there are plenty affordable double buggies available like the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This is a small side-by-side that can fit a baby in a carrycot and an infant in a seat, or three kids if you include the pizazz-branded PiggyBack ride-on board. It features a simple, self-standing fold as well as 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 for shopping.