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What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says this side-by-side is slim enough to get through most doors and accommodate 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 generously sized and have windows that peek out.

Size

Double buggy features that you should consider include the large shopping basket, rear and front suspension, and strong frame. You might also want to consider whether it's a travel system, or the possibility of adding a car seat or carrycot. Those are important considerations if you're planning to bring your little ones along in public transport or on longer journeys.

If you're looking for a small double buggy that you can use from birth look into the Leclerc Kooper X2. This innovative model is a side-byside buggy with frames that can be expanded widthwise to accommodate two children. The seats can be reclined or positioned independently. This allows you to let one child unwind and nap while the other one is watching the surrounding. There is also a huge UPF 50+ canopy and the ability to peek into the future.

Another great option for infant twins is the Mountain Buggy Duet. This is the slimmest side-by-side twin pushchair available and only 63cm in width, it should fit through most doorways. It can also take two car seats or one carrycot. It also has lay-flat seats that are suitable from birth.

Tandem double buggy sale buggies are popular with parents of twins or who have a child and a toddler. They do have a larger 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 options. It can be used with twins, a baby and toddler or three kids when you add iCandy's "PiggyBack" board (which you can purchase separately). It is equipped with an easy suspension system that makes kerbs easier to navigate. It is able to be used in single or double mode. You can also attach one stroller to the top for extra storage.

Weight

A great double pram pushchair buggy should be lightweight and easy to push. It should also have nice-sized shopping baskets, front and rear suspension to make it easier to maneuver over rough terrain and, ideally, be suitable for twins or siblings of various ages.

Many compact double buggy travel system buggies have frames designed to take infant car seats and come with adaptors branded to match popular models from Cybex, BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are excellent options when you are looking to avoid using separate strollers double for your younger children who have medical needs.

They tend to be wider than side-byside buggies and are more difficult to squeeze into doorways and on public transportation. If this is important to you, check the product's details to determine if there are any alternatives available.

If you're looking for the smallest double pushchair available look into the Mountain Buggy Duet. This is the slimmest side by side on the market at just 63cm wide and can be used by newborn twins or one toddler and one baby. It offers robust engineering and superior functionality with large air-filled tyres, which are all-terrain but just as happy nipping around the town.

The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is another fantastic alternative. It can hold twins as well as a baby and toddler, or two kids with the piggyback board (which must be purchased separately). It has a self-standing carry strap and folds to make it simple to transport. It also has front and back suspensions to make it easier to navigate rough terrain. It's heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo but still lighter than tri-fold buggies and is an excellent value choice for older kids.

Folding

The Baby Jogger City Select 2 is an excellent choice for storing a double buggy. This side-by-side model features an extremely smooth fold and the clever frame expands widthways as you fold so that it's smaller than an individual stroller. This makes it easier to navigate doorways and on public transportation, and it also means you don't need an additional car to push 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 accommodate a third child on the buggy's "piggyback' board, and offers many different configurations that include an elevated stadium seating to give the children both views of their surroundings. There's even a handbrake built into the handlebar that can be adjusted that makes it easier to push it up and down hills.

Another alternative is the Mountain Buggy Duet, which has the most compact side-by-side footprint on the market at the smallest 63cm. This makes it perfect for parents who are worried about fitting a double-doorway on public transport, while it is able to handle rough terrain like a true off-roader. It can be used for twins or a toddler with one or two children who are the same age. Each seat reclines independently, so children are comfortable.

Another option is the iCandy Peach, which can be used in tandem or mono mode and can take 2 car seat/seats or a carrycot and toddler seat. It's a little longer than some other doubles, but it provides an excellent maneuverability, particularly on smooth surfaces. It's a great option for those who want a stylish but practical buggy.

There are numerous inexpensive double buggies available, like the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This is a small side-by-side that can fit a baby in a carrycot and the toddler in the seat, or three kids if you include the brand-new pizazz PiggyBack ride-on board. It has a simple self-standing fold, and a large canopy that offers both kids some protection and includes a peekaboo window. It's also relatively light for a double buggy and includes a larger undercarriage storage basket to store shopping.