What to Look For in a compact double buggy (written by Elearnportal)

Kerry says this side-by-side is slim enough to get through most doors and be used with two car seats or carrycots. It features self-standing folding mechanism, as well as handy carry straps that make it easy to carry.

It's also easy to move up/down stairs. The canopies are large and have peekaboo windows.

Size

Double buggy features that you should consider include the large shopping basket, rear and front suspension, and a sturdy frame. You may want to look at whether it is an e-travel system, or whether a car seat or carrycot is possible to add. These are important considerations when you need to take your children on public transport or for long distance journeys.

If you're in search of a compact double buggy that you can use from the beginning take a look at the Leclerc Kooper X2. This clever model is a side by side buggy that has a frame that can expand widthways in order to accommodate two children. The seats can be reclined or positioned independently. This lets you allow one child to relax and nap while the other one is watching the surrounding. There is also a huge UPF 50+ canopy, as well as the ability to peek into the future.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another great option for twins. It is the thinnest twin pushchair that is available on the market. It measures just 63cm wide, so it should fit through the majority of doors. It can also be used with two car seats or a carrycot, and comes with lying-flat seats that can be used for babies from birth.

Tandem double buggies, which have the children positioned side by side is a popular option for twins, or parents of a baby and toddler. However, they generally have a bigger footprint than single-seaters, and can 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 options. 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 features a soft suspension that allows for easy work of kerbs and can be used in mono or stokke double stroller mode. You can even attach a single stroller on the top of it for extra storage space.

Weight

A good double buggy is lightweight and easy-to-push. It should also have nice-sized shopping baskets, rear and front suspension to allow it to get around rough terrains and, ideally, be suitable for twins or siblings of various age groups.

A majority of compact double buggies have frames that are specifically designed to accommodate infant car seats and come with branded adaptors to match the most popular models from Cybex, BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. They are a great choice for families with 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 more difficult to fit in doorways or on public transportation. Review the product's details for alternatives in case this is important to you and your family.

Mountain Buggy Duet is the smallest double stroller on the market. It is the tiniest side-by-side available that measures just 63cm in width. It can be used to transport twins or a baby and a toddler. It has robust engineering and superior functionality with large air-filled tyres, which are all-terrain but equally comfortable cruising around the town.

Another great option is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can accommodate twins with one toddler and one baby or two kids with piggy backboards (which you'll need to purchase separately). It is equipped with a carry strap that is self-standing and can folds to make it simple to transport. It also has front and back suspensions to help you deal with rougher terrain. It's a little heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo but still lighter than tri-fold buggies. It's also an excellent value choice for older children.

Folding

A great double buggy has to be slim for storage. A suitable option is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This model is a side by side and has a smooth fold. The frame expands as you fold it, which means it's narrower that one stroller. This makes it easy to navigate through doorways and public transport, while it also means you don't need an additional vehicle to transport the buggy around.

It's a great choice for parents of twins as it can be used with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can also hold an additional rider on the buggy's 'piggyback board. It also offers a great range of configurations, including an elevated stadium-style seating to give both children views of their surroundings. The adjustable handlebar features a handbrake that makes it easier to push the buggy up and down hills.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another great option. It has the smallest footprint side-byside available measuring just 63cm. This makes it perfect for parents who are concerned about fitting an extra door for a double on public transport. However, it can still handle rough terrain like a true off-roader. It can be used to carry twins, a baby and toddler or two kids who are the same age and each seat reclines independently to ensure that the children are comfortable.

One final good choice is the iCandy Peach, which can be used in tandem or mono mode and can accommodate a car seat/seats or a carrycot and toddler seat. It's a little larger than other doubles, but it provides an excellent maneuverability, particularly on smooth surfaces. It's a great option for those who are looking for an elegant but practical buggy.

There are many affordable double buggies, like the UPPAbaby Vista 2. It's a compact side-byside that can accommodate a newborn in a carrycot as well as the toddler in the seat, or three kids when you add the pizazz-branded PiggyBack ride-on board. It features a self-standing fold, a canopy that provides protection for both children and a peekaboo feature. It's also quite light for a sit n stand double stroller stroller and features a large undercarriage storage basket for storing shopping.