What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

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

It's also extremely light to lift and wheel up and down stairs. The canopies are large enough to accommodate windows as well as peekaboo openings.

Size

Double buggy features that you should consider include the large shopping basket, rear and front suspension and an incredibly sturdy frame. It is also advisable to consider whether it's a travel system or if you can add an infant car seat or carrycot. These are crucial considerations if you need to take your children on public transport, or for long distance journeys.

Consider the Leclerc Kooper X2 if you are looking for a small double buggy that you can use right from the beginning. This innovative model is a side by side buggy with an adjustable frame that can expand widthwise to accommodate two children. The seats come with an option to recline and can be positioned independently, which gives you the option of having one child leaning back enjoying a nap while the other looks out at their surroundings. The seats also come with a large UPF 50+ canopy, as well as a peekaboo feature.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another excellent alternative for twins. This is the slimmest side-by-side Hauck Atlantic Twin Double Buggy in Grey pushchair on the market and is only 63cm wide, so can fit through the majority of doors. It can also accommodate two car seats or a carrycot and has lie-flat seats that are suitable from birth.

Tandem double buggies are very popular with parents of twins, or parents who have a child 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 tandem buggy is an extremely popular tandem that can grow with your family. It comes with 30 different seating options. The iCandy Orange tandem buggy can be used for twins or a child and a toddler or even three kids when you add the iCandy 'PiggyBack board' (available separately). It is equipped with an easy suspension system that makes kerbs simple to navigate. It can be used in either mono or double mode. It is possible to attach one stroller to the top to store additional items.

Weight

A good double buggy should be lightweight and easy to push. It should also have nice-sized shopping baskets, front and rear suspensions to make it easier to navigate rougher surfaces and, in the ideal case, be suitable for twins or siblings of various age.

A lot of compact double buggies come with frames that are specifically designed to accommodate infant car seats and come with branded adaptors to match the popular models from Cybex, BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. They are a great choice if you have younger children with medical conditions and you want to avoid the need to purchase separate strollers.

However, they do generally have a bigger footprint than side-by-side buggies, and can be harder to fit through doors and public transport. Check the product details for alternatives for this if it is important to your family.

Mountain Buggy Duet is the smallest double stroller on the market. It's the slimmest side-by-side on the market that measures just 63cm in width. It is able to transport twins or a baby and a toddler. It is built to last and offers superior functionality with large air-filled tyres, which are all-terrain but just as happy nipping around the city.

Another option is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can accommodate twins, one toddler and one baby or two kids, with piggy backboards (which you'll need to purchase separately). It comes with an adjustable carry strap that can stand on its own and folds to make it simple to move around. It also has front and back suspension to help you deal with rougher 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 slim for storage, and a good choice is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This side-byside model has a very slick fold and the frame's clever design expands widthways as you fold so that it's smaller than a single stroller. This makes it much easier to get around doorways and on public transport. It also means you don't need an additional vehicle to transport the buggy around.

It's a great choice for parents with twins as it can be utilized in duo or mono mode with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can also accommodate a third child on the 'piggyback board' of the buggy. It also offers a wide range of configurations including elevated stadium-style seats to give both children a view of their surroundings. There's even a handbrake built into the handlebar that can be adjusted which makes it easier to push it up and down hills.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another excellent alternative. It has the smallest footprint side-byside on the market with a footprint of 63cm. This makes it ideal for parents who are concerned about fitting a double-doorway on public transport, while it is able to be able to handle rough terrain as an off-roader. It can accommodate twins, a toddler and one or two children with similar age. Each seat reclines independently, which ensures that children are comfortable.

Another option is the iCandy Peach, which can be used in mono or My Babiie MB33 Tandem Pushchair - Dani Dyer mode, and can be used with a car seats or an infant seat and carrycot. It's a bit larger than other doubles, but it provides an excellent maneuverability, particularly on smooth surfaces. It's an excellent option for those who are looking for an attractive but practical buggy.