What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says that this side-by-side is slim enough to get through most doors and take two car seats or carrycots. It comes with a self-standing fold and a handy carry strap to make it easy to schlep.

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

Size

Double buggy features you must look for include the large shopping basket, rear and front suspension, and a sturdy frame. You may consider if it's a travel system or if a car seat or carrycot is possible to add. These are important considerations when you have to take your children in public transport or on longer journeys.

If you're looking for a small double buggy that can be used from birth, consider the Leclerc Kooper X2. This side-byside model comes with an intelligent frame that expands widthways to to accommodate two children. The seats can be reclined and placed independently. This allows you to let one child unwind and sleep while the other is observing the surroundings. You will get a huge UPF 50+ canopy with the option of a peekaboo window as well.

Another option for newborn twins is the Mountain Buggy Duet. It is the thinnest side-byside twin pushchair available and is only 63cm wide, so can fit through the majority of doors. It can also be used with two car seats or a carrycot. It also has lie-flat seats that are suitable from birth.

Tandem best double buggy buggies are very popular with parents of twins or who have a baby and a toddler. They have a bigger footprint than single-seaters and are more difficult to maneuver through narrow doors or on pavements.

The iCandy Orange is a popular tandem buggy that has been designed to grow with your family, with 30 different seating configurations. It can be used with twins, a baby and a toddler or three kids when you add iCandy's "PiggyBack" board (which you can purchase separately). It has soft suspension that allows for easy work of kerbs and can be used in mono or double mode. You can even attach a Single Double Stroller stroller to the top of the unit for additional storage space.

Weight

A quality double buggy is lightweight and easy-to-push. It should have a large shopping basket with front and back suspensions that allow the child to navigate rough terrain, and be suitable for twins as well as siblings of different age groups.

Many compact double buggies come with frames that can be used to support infant car seats. They also come with branded adaptors that match the popular models made by Cybex BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. They are a great choice if you have younger children with medical issues and you want to avoid having to use separate strollers.

They tend to be wider than side-byside buggies, and are harder to fit in doorways or on public transport. If this is important to you, make sure to check the product's specifications to see if there are any alternatives available.

Mountain Buggy Duet is the smallest double stroller on the market. It is the tiniest side-by-side on the market, measuring only 63cm in width. It is able to transport twins or an infant and a toddler. It's a sturdy design and a superior function, with large air-filled tires that are suitable for all terrains, but also happy to go about town.

Another great option is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can carry twins or one baby and one toddler or two kids, with piggy back boards (which you must purchase separately). It is equipped with a carry strap that is self-standing and can folds down to make it easy to transport. It also comes with front and back suspension to make it easier to navigate rough terrain. It's heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo, but less heavy than trifold buggies. This is a great option for older children.

Folding

The Baby Jogger City Select 2 is an excellent option for storing a double buggy. This side-by-side model features a very slick fold and the frame's clever design expands in width when folded to make it smaller than the standard stroller. This makes it easier to maneuver through doorways and on public transportation, while also reducing the need for a second vehicle.

It's a great option for parents with twins, since it can be used in a mono or duo mode with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can also accommodate a third child on the 'piggyback board' of the buggy. It also has a wide range of options, including seats that are elevated that give both kids the view of their surroundings. The adjustable handlebar has a handbrake, which allows you to push the buggy up and down hills.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another excellent alternative. It has the most compact footprint side-by-side on the market measuring just 63cm. It is perfect for parents who worry about fitting a double into the doorway or on public transport. However it is still able to tackle rough terrain like an off-roader. It can accommodate twins or a toddler and a baby, or two children with the same age. Each seat can recline independently, ensuring that children are comfortable.

The iCandy Peach is a good alternative. It can be used in tandem or mono mode, and it can fit 2 car seats/seats, or a carrycot with the option of a toddler seat. It's a bit longer than other doubles but it has excellent maneuverability, especially on smooth surfaces. This is an excellent choice for those who want an attractive and practical buggy.

There are a variety of budget double buggies, such as the UPPAbaby vista 2. This compact side-by-side can hold a newborn in a carrycot and even a toddler in the seat or even three kids if you add the PiggyBack ride on board branded with some pizazz. It features a simple, self-standing fold, and a big canopy that provides children some security and also has a peekaboo window. It's also quite light for a double stroller and has a large undercarriage basket for storing the shopping.