What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

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

The canopies are also simple to lift and move up/down the stairs. The canopies are spacious with windows and peekaboo openings.

Size

A large shopping basket as well as rear and front suspension are essential elements to look for in a double buggy. You may be interested in knowing if it is a travel system or whether a car seat or carrycot can be added. These are important considerations when you are required 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 compact, double buggy you can use right from the beginning. This innovative 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 and positioned independently. This allows you to have one child relax and take a nap while the other one is watching the surroundings. The seat comes with a large UPF 50+ canopy with a peekaboo window too.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another fantastic alternative for twins. This is the slimmest Chicco OHlalà Twin Double Stroller: Lightweight Compact Versatile pushchair that is available on the market. It's only 63cm in length and should fit through the majority of doors. It can take two car seats or a carrycot and has lay-flat seats that are suitable from birth.

Tandem double buggies that feature the children sitting in a row is a popular option for twins, or parents of a baby and toddler. However, they do tend to have a wider footprint than single-seaters, and can be difficult to maneuver on narrow streets or through doorways.

The iCandy Orange is a popular tandem buggy and has been designed to adapt to your family, offering 30 different seating configurations. The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is suitable for twins or a child and a toddler or even three kids when you include the iCandy "PiggyBack" board (available separately). It has a soft suspension that makes light work of kerbs. It is used in a mono or double mode. It is possible to attach a single stroller on top to store additional items.

Weight

A good double buggy is lightweight and easy to push. It should include a large shopping basket with front and back suspensions that 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 branded adaptors that match the popular models made by Cybex BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are great options when you are looking to avoid having separate strollers for your younger children with medical issues.

However, they generally have a bigger footprint than side-by-side buggies, and can be harder to fit through doors and public transportation. If this is important to you, check the product's details to determine if there are any alternatives available.

Mountain Buggy Duet is the slimmest double stroller available on the market. This is the thinnest side-byside available with a 63cm width. It is able to transport twins or one toddler and a baby. It is built to last and offers superior performance thanks to its large air-filled tyres, which are all-terrain but also great for cruising around the town.

Another great option is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can accommodate twins, one toddler and one baby or two kids using piggy backboards (which you need to buy separately). It folds up with a self-standing design and carry strap, making it super-easy to schlep, and comes with rear and front suspension to help you cope with the rough terrain. It's a little heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo but still lighter than tri-fold buggies. It's an excellent value for older kids.

Folding

A great double buggy has to be slim to store, and a good choice is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This side-byside model has a smooth fold, and the frame's clever design expands in width when folded so that it's narrower than the standard stroller. This allows it to be more easily maneuvered through doorways and public transportation, while also reducing the need for a second vehicle.

It's an excellent option for parents of twins because it can be used with two seats, and car seat adaptors. It can hold a third child on the 'piggyback board' of the buggy. It also has an array of options, including seats that are elevated to give both children an overview of their surroundings. There's even a handbrake built into the handlebar that can be adjusted which makes it easier to push up and down hills.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another great alternative. It has the smallest footprint side-by-side on the market measuring just 63cm. This makes it a great choice for parents who are worried about fitting an extra door for a double on public transport, while it can still be able to handle rough terrain as a true off-roader. It can accommodate twins or a toddler with a baby, or two children of similar age. Each seat reclines independently, which ensures that the kids are comfortable.

One final good choice is the iCandy Peach, which can be used in mono or tandem mode, and can be used with a car seats/seats, or a carrycot and a toddler seat. It's a bit larger than other doubles, but it is extremely maneuverable, especially on smooth surfaces. This is a fantastic option for those looking for an elegant and practical buggy.

There are many inexpensive double buggies available, like the UPPAbaby vista 2. This compact side-byside can fit infants in the carrycot and a toddler in the seat or even three children if you add a PiggyBack ride on board that is branded with the pizazz. It has an auto-standing fold, a large canopy that protects both children and the ability to peek inside. It is also relatively lightweight for a double stroller, and has a large undercarriage basket for storing things like shopping.