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What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says that this side-by-side is slim enough to fit through the majority of doors. It can accommodate two car seats or carrycots. It features an auto-standing folding mechanism as well as handy carry straps that make it easy to carry.

The canopies are also simple to move and lift up and down the stairs. The canopies are spacious with windows and openings that peek out.

Size

A large shopping basket as well as rear and front suspension are essential aspects to look for in a double buggy. You may want to look at whether it is an e-travel system, or whether the car seat or carrycot is possible to add. These are crucial considerations if you're planning to bring your little ones along on public transport or on longer journeys.

If you're looking for a small double buggy that you can use from birth take a look at the Leclerc Kooper X2. This clever model is a side-by-side buggy with frames that can be expanded widthwise to accommodate two children. The seats have the option of recline and can be positioned independently, giving you the choice of one child leaning back and enjoying a nap while the other is looking out at the world around them. The seat comes with a large UPF 50+ canopy that has the option of a peekaboo window as well.

Another option for newborn twins is the Mountain Buggy Duet. This is the slimmest twin pushchair available on the market. It's only 63cm in length, so it should be able to pass through most doors. It can also be used with two car seats or a carrycot and has lying-flat seats that can be used from birth.

Tandem double buggies are popular with parents of twins or with a baby and a toddler. However, they tend to have a larger footprint than single-seaters and can be difficult to manoeuvre on narrow streets or through doorways.

The iCandy Orange is a popular tandem buggy that's been designed to grow with your family. It comes with 30 different seating options. 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 comes with an easy suspension system that makes kerbs easier to navigate. It can be used in either mono or double mode. You can even attach a single stroller to the top of it for extra storage space.

Weight

A good double buggy should be light and easy to push. It should also have spacious shopping baskets, a rear and front suspension to allow it to navigate rougher surfaces and, in the ideal case it should be suitable for twins or siblings of various age groups.

A majority of compact double buggies have frames designed to take infant car seats and come with adaptors with branded brands to match the popular models from Cybex, BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are great options if you want to avoid having separate strollers for younger children with medical conditions.

However, they do generally have a bigger footprint than side-by-side buggies, and may be more difficult to maneuver through doors and on public transport. Check the product details for alternatives in case this is important to your family.

If you're looking for the most compact double strollers pushchair on the market take a look at the Mountain Buggy Duet. This is the slimmest side by side on the market at just 53cm in width and 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, with large air-filled tires that are suitable for all terrains but also happy to zip around town.

The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is another great alternative. It can carry twins or a baby and toddler, or two children using piggyback boards (which is required to be purchased separately). It folds up with a self-standing design and carry strap to make it super-easy to schlep, and comes with rear and front suspensions to help you cope with the rough terrain. It's a little heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo but still lighter than most tri-fold buggies. It's a great value option for older kids.

Folding

The Baby Jogger City Select 2 is a fantastic option to store two strollers. This side-by-side model has 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 makes it easier to maneuver through doors and on public transportation, while also reducing the need for an additional vehicle.

It's a great option for parents with twins since it can be utilized in duo or mono mode with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can hold a third child on the 'piggyback board that is part of the buggy. It also offers an array of configurations, including elevated stadium-style seats to give both children an overview of their surroundings. The adjustable handlebar features an adjustable handbrake that helps to push the buggy up and down hills.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another excellent option. It has the most compact double buggy footprint side-by-side on the market, measuring 63cm. It is ideal for parents who worry about fitting a double into the doorway or on public transport. However it is still able to tackle rough terrain as a true off-roader. It can be used for twins or a toddler with an infant, or two children who are similar age. Each seat can recline independently, ensuring that the children are able to sit comfortably.

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

There are many budget double buggies, such as the UPPAbaby vista 2. It's a compact side-byside that fits a newborn in a carrycot, an infant in a seat, or three kids when you add the Pizazz-branded PiggyBack ride-on board. It features a simple, self-standing fold as well as a big canopy that gives both kids some protection and also has a peekaboo window. It is also relatively lightweight double stroller for a double stroller, and has a large undercarriage basket for storing things like shopping.