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What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says that this side-by-side is small enough to fit through the majority of doors and accommodate two car seats or carrycots. It has a self-standing fold and a handy carry strap for easy schlepping.

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

Size

A good-sized shopping basket and front and rear suspensions are key aspects to look for in a double buggy. It is also advisable to think about whether it's a travel system or if you can add an infant car seat or carrycot. These are important considerations when you need to take your little ones along on public transport or on longer journeys.

If you're looking for a compact double buggy that you can use from the beginning, consider the Leclerc Kooper X2. This side-byside model comes with a clever frame that expands widthways so that it can accommodate two children. The seats come with an option to recline and can be placed in a different way, which gives you the choice of one child leaning back enjoying a nap while the other looks out at the world around them. The seat comes with a large UPF 50+ canopy that has a peekaboo window too.

Another great option for infant twins is the Mountain Buggy Duet. It is the thinnest side-byside twin pushchair double on the market and only 63cm in width, it should fit through most doorways. It can accommodate two car seats or one carrycot and has lying-flat seats that can be used from birth.

Tandem double buggies are very popular with parents of twins or parents who have a child and a toddler. They do have a larger space than single double stroller-seaters, and are more difficult to maneuver through narrow doorways or on pavements.

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

Weight

A good double buggy should be light and easy to push. It should also come with nice-sized shopping baskets, front and rear suspension to make it easier to navigate rougher surfaces and, in the ideal case it is suitable for twins or siblings of different age groups.

Many compact double buggies have frames that can be used to hold infant car seats. They also come with brand-name adaptors that are compatible with the popular models made by Cybex BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are excellent options when you are looking to avoid having separate strollers for your smaller children with medical conditions.

They are typically larger than buggies that are side-by-side by side double stroller and are more difficult to fit into doorways and on public transportation. If this is important to you, look through the product details to see if there are any alternatives available.

If you're looking to find the tiniest double pushchair available take a look at the Mountain Buggy Duet. It is the tiniest side-by-side on the market, measuring only 63cm in width. It is able to transport twins or one toddler and a baby. It is built to last and offers superior functionality with large air-filled tyres that can be used on all terrains but just as happy nipping around the town.

The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is another great option. It can accommodate twins, a baby and a toddler, or two children using the piggyback board (which must be purchased separately). It folds up with a self-standing design and carry strap, making it easy to transport and comes with rear and front suspension to help you deal with rougher terrain. It's heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo but still lighter than the majority of tri-fold buggies and is a great value option for older kids.

Folding

A good double buggy needs to be compact to store, and a good choice is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This side-by-side model features a very slick fold and the frame's clever design expands in width as you fold to make it smaller than an individual stroller. This allows it to be more easily maneuvered through doorways and public transportation, while also making it less necessary to have an additional vehicle.

It's an excellent option for parents with twins since it can be used with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can hold a third child on the 'piggybackboard that is part of the buggy. It also has a wide range of configurations, including elevated stadium-style seats to give both kids a view of their surroundings. The adjustable handlebar has a handbrake, which makes it easier to push the buggy up and down hills.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another excellent option. It has the smallest footprint side-byside on the market with a footprint of 63cm. This makes it a great choice for parents who are worried about fitting an extra door for a double on public transport. However, it can still be able to handle rough terrain as an off-roader. It can accommodate twins, a toddler and one or two children who are similar age. Each seat reclines independently, which ensures 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 a toddler seat. It's slightly larger than other doubles but it offers excellent manoeuvrability, particularly on smooth surfaces and is a great option for those who want an elegant but practical buggy.

If you're on a budget, there are plenty of affordable cheap double stroller buggies to choose from, such as the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This is a small side-by-side that fits a newborn in a carrycot, a toddler in the seat, or three kids if you add the Pizazz-branded PiggyBack ride-on board. It features an easy-to-stand fold, a canopy that provides protection for children as well as the ability to peek inside. It's also relatively light for a double buggy, and includes a larger undercarriage storage basket for shopping.