What to Look For in a compact double buggy [visit my home page]

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

The canopies are also simple to lift and move up and down the stairs. The canopies are generously sized and have peekaboo windows.

Size

A good-sized shopping basket and rear and front suspension are the most important elements to look for in a double buggy. You may also want to think about whether it's a traveler or whether you can add an infant car seat or carrycot. These are crucial considerations if you have to take your children on public transport, or on long journeys.

Take a look at the Leclerc Kooper X2 if you are looking for a small double buggy that you can use from birth. This clever model is a side by side buggy that has frames that can be expanded widthwise to accommodate two children. The seats have an option to recline and can be positioned independently, giving you the choice of one child leaning back enjoying a nap while the other one gazes out at their surroundings. The seats also come with a large UPF 50+ canopy, as well as an option to peek inside.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another excellent alternative for twins. It is the thinnest twin pushchair that is available on the market. It is just 63cm wide and should be able to pass through most doors. It can accommodate two car seat or one carrycot, and comes with lie-flat seats suitable from birth.

Tandem double buggies are very 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 doorways or on pavements.

The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is a well-loved tandem that will expand with your family. It offers 30 different seating options. The iCandy Orange tandem buggy can be used for twins or a child, toddler or even three kids when you include the iCandy "PiggyBack" board (available separately). It is equipped with an easy suspension system that makes kerbs simple to navigate. It is able to be used in single or double mode. You can even connect a single stroller to the top of it to provide extra storage space.

Weight

A quality double pram stroller buggy must be light and easy to push. It should also have spacious shopping baskets, rear and front suspension to make it easier to maneuver over rough terrain and, ideally it is suitable for twins or siblings of different age groups.

A majority of compact double buggies come with frames designed to take infant car seats and come with adaptors with branded brands to match popular models from Cybex, BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. They are a great choice for parents of children with medical conditions and you want to avoid having to use separate strollers.

However, they tend to have a wider footprint than side-by-side buggies, and may be more difficult to maneuver through doors and public transportation. Look over the product's specifications for alternatives if this is important to your family.

If you're looking to find the tiniest double pushchair on the market, check out the Mountain Buggy Duet. This is the slimmest side by side available at 63cm wide and can be used by newborn twins or one baby and one toddler. It is built to last and offers superior functionality with large air-filled tyres that are all-terrain but equally comfortable cruising around the town.

The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is another excellent alternative. It can carry twins or a baby and toddler, or two kids with a piggyback board (which must be purchased separately). It comes with a self-standing fold and carry strap, making it super-easy to schlep, and comes with rear and front suspensions to help you cope with rougher terrain. It's heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo but still lighter than tri-fold buggies. It's also an excellent value for older children.

Folding

The Baby Jogger City Select 2 is a great option for storing two strollers. This model is a side by side and features a very smooth fold. The frame expands when you fold, so it's more compact than one stroller. This makes it easy to navigate through doorways and public transport. It also means that you don't require an additional car to push the buggy around.

It's an excellent option for parents of twins as it can be used with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can also accommodate another rider on the buggy's 'piggyback' board, and offers an array of configurations that include an elevated stadium seating to give both children views of their surroundings. There's even a handbrake built into the adjustable handlebar which makes it easier to push it up and down hills.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another excellent alternative. It has the smallest footprint side-by-side available, measuring 63cm. It is perfect for parents who are worried about fitting a double inside the doorway 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 children with the same age, and each seat can recline independently to make sure the kids are comfortable.

Another good option is the iCandy Peach, which can be used in tandem or mono mode and can take 2 car seats/seats, or a carrycot and toddler seat. It's slightly longer than other doubles, however it has excellent maneuverability, especially on smooth surfaces. This is a fantastic option for those looking for a stylish and practical buggy.

If you're on a tight budget there are plenty affordable double buggies available such as the UPPAbaby Vista 2. It's a compact side-byside that can fit a baby in a carrycot and the toddler in the seat, or three kids if you add the Pizazz-branded PiggyBack ride-on board. It features an auto-standing fold, a large canopy that protects children and a peekaboo feature. It's also fairly light for a double stroller, and comes with a large undercarriage basket that can be used to store your the shopping.