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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 the majority of doors and take two car seats or carrycots. It comes with self-standing folding mechanism, as well as easy carry straps to make it easy to move.

It's also extremely lightweight to carry and wheel up/down stairs. The canopies are spacious with windows and openings that peek out.

Size

A spacious shopping basket as well as rear and front suspension are essential elements to look for in a double buggy. You might consider if it is a travel system, or whether an infant car seat or a carrycot can be added. These are important considerations when you need to take your children on public transport or on long journeys.

If you're in search of a compact double buggy that you can use from the beginning take a look at the Leclerc Kooper X2. This side-by-side model features an innovative frame that expands in width to allow it to accommodate two children. The seats can be reclined or positioned independently. This lets you allow one child to relax and nap while the other one is watching the surrounding. The seats also come with a large UPF 50+ canopy and an option to peek inside.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another fantastic option for twins. It is the thinnest side-byside twin pushchair on the market and is only 63cm wide, so will fit through most doors. It can also take two car seats or a carrycot, and comes with lay-flat seats that are suitable from birth.

Tandem double travel buggy buggies, that have the children positioned on opposite sides, are a popular choice for twins or parents of a baby and toddler. However, they tend to have a larger footprint than single-seaters and can be difficult to manoeuvre on narrow pavements or through doorways.

The iCandy Orange is a popular tandem buggy and has been designed to adapt to your family, with 30 different seating configurations. The iCandy Orange tandem buggy can be used for twins or a child and a toddler or even three kids when you add the iCandy "PiggyBack" board (available separately). It has a soft suspension that allows for easy work of kerbs. It is used in mono or double mode. You can attach a single stroller on top for extra storage.

Weight

A great double pushchairs buggy should be lightweight and easy to push. It should include a large shopping basket, front and back suspensions to aid the child to maneuver through rougher terrain, and be suitable for twins as well as siblings of different ages.

Many double buggies are compact and come with frames that can be used to hold infant car seats. They also come with brand-name adaptors that fit the popular models made by Cybex BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are great choices for those who want to avoid using separate strollers for younger children who have medical needs.

However, they generally have a bigger space than side-byside buggies and may be more difficult to maneuver through doors and public transport. Look over the product's specifications for alternatives if this is important to your family.

If you're looking for the most compact double pushchair available, check out the Mountain Buggy Duet. It is the tiniest side-by-side on the market that measures just 63cm in width. It is able to carry twins or one toddler and a baby. It is built to last with a sturdy design and superior functionality and large air-filled tires that are suitable for all terrains but are also able to whizz around town.

Another option is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can carry twins, one baby and one toddler or two kids using piggy back boards (which you need to buy separately). It is equipped with a self-standing carry strap and fold to make it easy to move around. It also comes with front and back suspension to help you deal with rougher terrain. It's heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo, but lighter than most trifold buggies. This is a great option for older children.

Folding

The Baby Jogger City Select 2 is a fantastic choice for storing the double buggy. This side-by-side model has a smooth fold, and the clever frame 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 a second vehicle.

It's a great choice for parents of twins because it can be used with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can hold another child on the 'piggybackboard that is part of the buggy. It also has many different configurations including elevated stadium-style seats 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.

Another option is the Mountain Buggy Duet, which has the most compact side-by-side footprint on the market at the smallest 63cm. It is perfect for parents who fret about fitting a double into a door or on public transport. However, it can still handle rough terrain as an off-roader. It can be used for twins or a toddler with a baby, or two children who are similar age. Each seat can recline independently, ensuring that the kids are comfortable.

The iCandy Peach is a good option. It can be used in tandem double buggy or mono mode, and can be used with 2 car seats/seats, or a carrycot and a toddler seat. It's a bit longer than some other doubles, but it has excellent manoeuvrability, particularly on smooth surfaces and is an excellent option for those looking for an elegant but practical buggy.

If you're on a budget there are plenty budget double buggies such as the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This is a compact side-by-side that fits a newborn in a carrycot, an infant in a seat, or three kids if you include the brand-new pizazz PiggyBack ride-on board. It has a simple, self-standing fold and a nice big canopy that provides both kids some protection and a peek-a-boo window. It is also relatively lightweight for a double pram stroller stroller and features a large undercarriage storage basket that can be used to store your the shopping.