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What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says that the side-byside is small enough to pass through the majority of doors and accommodate two car seats or carrycots. It comes with self-standing folding mechanism, as well as convenient carry straps to make it easy to transport.

The canopies are also simple to move and lift up and down the stairs. The canopies are large and have peekaboo windows.

Size

A good-sized shopping basket and front and rear suspensions are key features to look out for in a double buggy. You may consider if it is a travel system or if the car seat or carrycot is possible to add. These are crucial considerations when you have 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, consider the Leclerc Kooper X2. This clever model is a side-byside buggy that has an adjustable frame that can expand to accommodate two children. The seats have an option to recline and can be set up independently, which gives you the option of having one child leaning back taking a nap while the other is looking out at the surrounding. You get a big UPF 50+ canopy with an open window.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another great option for twins. It is the thinnest side-byside twin umbrella stroller pushchair available and only 63cm in width, it can fit through the majority of doors. It can take two car seat or one carrycot, and has lying-flat seats that can be used from birth.

Tandem double buggies are popular among parents of twins, or parents who have a child and a toddler. However, they tend to have a wider 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 has been designed to grow with your family, with 30 different seating options. The iCandy Orange tandem buggy can be used for twins or a child, toddler or even three kids when you add the iCandy "PiggyBack" board (available separately). It features a soft suspension that makes light work of kerbs. It is used in mono or double mode. You can also attach a single twin umbrella stroller on the top of the unit for extra storage space.

Weight

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

A lot of compact double buggies have frames that are designed to take infant car seats and come with branded adaptors to match popular models from Cybex, BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are great choices if you want to stay clear of separate strollers for younger children who have medical needs.

They are typically larger than buggies with side-by-sides and are difficult to fit in doorways or on public transportation. If this is important to you, check the product's specifications to see what alternatives are available.

Mountain Buggy Duet is the most compact double stroller on the market. It's the slimmest side-by-side available that measures just 63cm in width. It can be used to carry twins, or one toddler and a baby. It's a sturdy design and superior functionality with big air-filled tires that can be used on all terrains, but also happy to whizz around the city.

The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is another excellent option. It can accommodate twins as well as a baby and toddler, or two kids with a piggyback board (which is required to be purchased separately). It has a self-standing fold and carry strap, making it easy to transport and it has both rear and front suspensions to help you cope with 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

The Baby Jogger City Select 2 is an excellent option for storing a cheap double buggy buggy. This side-byside model has a very slick fold and the clever frame expands widthways as you fold so that it's narrower than a single stroller. This makes it easy to navigate through doorways and public transportation, and it also means that you don't require a second car for schlepping the buggy around.

It's a great option for parents with twins since it can be used with two seats, and car seat adaptors. It can also hold an additional rider on the buggy's 'piggyback' board, and offers many different configurations with an elevated stadium-style seating option that allows the children both views of their surroundings. There's even a brake on the handlebar that can be adjusted that makes it easier to push it up and down hills.

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

The iCandy Peach is a good alternative. It can be used in tandem or mono mode, and can be used with two car seats, or a carrycot with the option of a toddler seat. It's slightly longer than other doubles, but it provides an excellent maneuverability, particularly on smooth surfaces and is an excellent choice for those who are looking for a stylish but practical buggy.

There are many budget double buggies, such as the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This small side-by-side can accommodate infants in a carrycot or a toddler in the seat, or even three kids if you add the PiggyBack ride on board branded with pizazz. It features an easy-to-stand fold, a huge canopy that protects both children and a peekaboo feature. It's also fairly light for a double buggy, and has a larger undercarriage basket to store shopping.