What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says this side-byside is light enough to pass through most doorways and can take two car seats or carrycots. It folds up self-standing and handy carry straps to make it easy to schlep.

It's also very lightweight to carry and wheel up and down stairs. The canopies are large enough to accommodate windows and peekaboo openings.

Size

Double buggy features you must look for include the large shopping basket, front and rear suspension and strong frame. You may also want to think about whether it's a travel system, or the possibility of adding an infant car seat or carrycot. These are important considerations when you need to take your kids on public transport or on longer journeys.

If you're looking for a small double buggy that you can use from the beginning look into the Leclerc Kooper X2. This side-by-side model features a clever frame that can be expanded to to accommodate two children. The seats have a recline option and can be positioned independently, which gives you the choice of one child leaning back relaxing for a nap, while the other is looking out at their surroundings. You also get a large UPF 50+ canopy and an option to peek inside.

Another great option for infant twins is the Mountain Buggy Duet. This is the slimmest side-by-side twin pushchair available and only 63cm wide so can fit through the majority of doors. It can take two car seats or a carrycot, and has lying-flat seats that can be used from birth.

Tandem double buggies are popular among parents of twins, or parents who have a baby and toddler. However, they tend to have a wider space than single-seaters and may be difficult to maneuver on narrow roads or through doors.

The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is an extremely popular tandem that can expand with your family. It comes with 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 an easy suspension system that makes kerbs easy to navigate. It is able to be used in mono or double mode. You can attach one stroller to the top to store additional items.

Weight

A quality double buggy is lightweight and easy-to-push. It should also have spacious shopping baskets, a rear and front suspensions to make it easier to navigate rougher surfaces and, most importantly, be suitable for twins or siblings of various age groups.

Many double buggies are compact Pushchairs And Prams have frames that can be used to store infant car seats. They also come with brand-name adaptors that fit the popular models made by Cybex BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are a great option if you have younger children with medical conditions and want to avoid the need to purchase separate strollers.

They are generally larger than buggies with side-by-sides, and are harder to fit into doorways and on public transport. If this is important to you, check the product's specifications to see whether there are alternatives available.

If you're looking for the smallest double pushchair available take a look at the Mountain Buggy Duet. It's the slimmest side-by-side available, measuring only 63cm in width. It can be used to transport twins or one toddler and a baby. It has a robust design and superior functionality with big air-filled tires that are suitable for all terrains but are also able to whizz around town.

The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is another fantastic alternative. It can hold twins, a baby and a toddler, or two children using piggyback boards (which is required to be purchased separately). It is equipped with a carry strap that is self-standing and can fold to make it easy to transport. It also has front and back suspensions to make it easier to navigate rougher terrain. It's heavier than the Joie Evalite Hauck Uptown Duo Twin Pram - Melange Black but still lighter than tri-fold buggies. It's an excellent value choice for older kids.

Folding

A good double stroller needs to be slim for storage. A good choice is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This side-by-side model has an extremely smooth fold and the clever frame expands in width when folded so that it's smaller than the standard stroller. This allows it to be more easily maneuvered through doorways and on public transportation, while making it less necessary to have a second vehicle.

It's a great choice for parents of twins because 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 with an elevated stadium-style seating to give both children views of their surroundings. The adjustable handlebar comes with an adjustable handbrake that allows you to push the buggy up and down hills.

Another alternative is the Mountain Buggy Duet, which has the smallest footprint side-by-side on the market at 63cm. It is ideal for parents who are worried about fitting a double in a door or on public transport. However, it can still handle rough terrain like a true off-roader. It can accommodate twins, a toddler and one or two children of similar age. Each seat can recline independently, ensuring that children are comfortable.

The iCandy Peach is a good alternative. It can be used in mono or tandem mode, and it can fit two car seats, or a carrycot that has the option of a toddler seat. It's slightly longer than other doubles but it has excellent maneuverability particularly on smooth surfaces. This is a great choice for those looking for a stylish and practical buggy.

There are many budget lightest double stroller buggies, such as the UPPAbaby vista 2. This compact side-by-side can hold a newborn in a carrycot or even a toddler in the seat or even three kids if you add the PiggyBack ride on board branded with the pizazz. It features a simple, self-standing fold, and a large canopy that offers the kids some protection and a peek-a-boo window. It's also relatively light for a double buggy and comes with a larger undercarriage basket to store shopping.