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What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

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

It's also very lightweight to carry and wheel up and down stairs. The canopies are large enough to accommodate windows and openings that peek out.

Size

A large shopping basket as well as front and rear suspensions are essential aspects to look for in a double buggy. You might also want to consider whether it's a traveler or the possibility of adding a 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 - sneak a peek here - that you can use from birth take a look at the Leclerc Kooper X2. This innovative model is a side-by-side buggy that has an adjustable frame that can expand widthways in order to accommodate two children. The seats can be reclined and placed independently. This lets you allow one child to relax and take a nap while the other observes the surrounding. You get a big UPF 50+ canopy with an open window.

Another great option for infant twins is the Mountain Buggy Duet. It is the tiniest twin buggy from birth pushchair that is available on the market. It's just 63cm wide which means it can fit through the majority of doors. It can accommodate two car seat or one carrycot and has lay-flat seats that are suitable from birth.

Tandem double buggies that have the children positioned in a row is a popular option for twins, or parents of a baby and a toddler. They have a bigger space than single double stroller-seaters, and are more difficult to maneuver through narrow doors or on pavements.

The iCandy Orange is a popular tandem buggy that's been designed to grow with your family. It comes with 30 different seating configurations. It can be used with twins, a baby and toddler or three children if you add iCandy's "PiggyBack" board (which you can purchase separately). It comes with an easy suspension system that makes kerbs easy to navigate. It can be used in either mono or double mode. You can also attach a single stroller on the top of it to provide additional storage space.

Weight

A great double buggy should be light and easy to push. It should also have nice-sized shopping baskets, rear and front suspension to allow it to maneuver over rough terrain and, in the ideal case it should be suitable for twins or siblings of various age groups.

Many compact double buggies have frames that can be used to store infant car seats. They also come with brand-name adaptors that match popular models by Cybex BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. They are a great choice for families with children with medical conditions and would prefer not having to use separate strollers.

They tend to be wider than buggies that are side-by-side, and are harder to fit in doorways or on public transport. Check the product details for alternatives in case this is important to your family.

If you're looking to find the tiniest double pushchair on the market, check out the Mountain Buggy Duet. This is the slimmest side-by-side on the market at just 64cm wide. It is suitable for twins in the newborn stage or even one baby and one toddler. It is built to last with a sturdy design and a superior function and large air-filled tires that can be used on all terrains but are also able to zip around town.

The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is another fantastic option. It can hold twins or a baby and toddler or two children with a piggyback board (which must be purchased separately). It has a self-standing fold and carry strap that makes it super-easy to schlep, and comes with rear and front suspension to help you cope with the rough terrain. It's heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo, but lighter than the majority of trifold buggies. This is a great choice for older children.

Folding

A good double stroller needs to be compact to store, and a ideal choice is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This side-by-side model features a smooth fold, and the frame's clever design expands widthways as you fold to make it smaller than a single stroller. This allows it to be more easily maneuvered through doorways and on public transportation, as well as eliminating 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 also hold another rider on the buggy's 'piggyback' board, and offers an array of configurations that include an elevated stadium seating area that gives both children views of their surroundings. There's even a brake on the adjustable handlebar that makes it easier to push it up and down hills.

Another good alternative is the Mountain Buggy Duet, which has the most compact side-by-side footprint on the market at 64cm. This makes it a great choice for parents who are worried about fitting a double-doorway on public transport, while it can also be able to handle rough terrain as an off-roader. It can carry twins or a toddler and baby or two children of the same age, and each seat can recline independently to ensure that the children are comfortable.

Another good option is the iCandy Peach, which can be utilized in tandem or mono mode and can take 2 car seat/seats or a carrycot and toddler seat. It's a little larger than other doubles, but it provides great maneuverability, especially on smooth surfaces and is an excellent choice for those looking for an elegant but practical buggy.

There are a variety of inexpensive double buggies available, like the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This is a small double stroller side-by-side that can fit a baby in a carrycot as well as an infant in a seat, or three kids if you add the brand-new pizazz PiggyBack ride-on board. It has an easy-to-stand fold, a huge canopy that protects both children and an option to peekaboo. It is also relatively lightweight for a double stroller, and features a large undercarriage storage basket that can be used to store your the shopping.