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What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

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

It's also extremely lightweight to carry and wheel up/down stairs. The canopies have generously sized windows and peekaboo openings.

Size

Double buggy features that you should look for include a large shopping basket, rear and front suspension, and strong frame. It is also advisable to consider whether it's a travel system, or if you can add an infant car seat or carrycot. These are crucial considerations if you need to take your little ones along on public transport or on longer journeys.

If you're in search of a compact double buggy that you can use from birth take a look at the Leclerc Kooper X2. This side-by-side model has a clever frame that expands in width so that it can accommodate two children. The seats can be reclined or positioned independently. This lets you allow one child to relax and sleep while the other observes the surroundings. There is also a huge UPF 50+ canopy, as well as a peekaboo feature.

Another great option for infant twins is the Mountain Buggy Duet. It is the tiniest twin pushchair that is available on the market. It measures only 63cm in length which means it can fit through the majority of doors. It can accommodate two car seat or one carrycot, and has lie-flat seats suitable from birth.

Tandem double buggies that feature the children sitting in a row, are a popular choice for twins or for parents of a baby and 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 and has been designed to grow with your family, with 30 different seating options. It can be used with twins or a baby and a toddler or three children if you purchase iCandy's "PiggyBack" board (which you can purchase separately). It is equipped with a soft suspension system that makes kerbs simple to navigate. It can be used in either mono or double mode. It is also possible to connect a single stroller to the top of the unit for extra 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 navigate rougher surfaces and, in the ideal case it is suitable for twins or siblings of different age groups.

Many double buggies are compact and include frames that can be used to hold infant car seats. They also come with brand-name adaptors that are compatible with popular models by Cybex BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. They are a great choice for families with children with medical needs and would prefer not the need to purchase separate strollers double strollers.

However, they tend to have a wider footprint than side-by-side buggies, and are more difficult to fit through doors and on public transportation. Check the product details for alternatives if this is important to your family.

If you're looking for the most compact double buggy that converts to single 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 toddler and one baby. It is built to last with a sturdy design and superior functionality and large air-filled tires that are suitable for all terrain double stroller terrains but are also able to whizz around the city.

Another great choice is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can hold twins with one baby and one toddler or two kids, with piggy back boards (which you must purchase separately). It comes with a self-standing carry strap and fold to make it easy to move around. It also has front and back suspensions to assist you in navigating rougher terrain. It's heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo, but less heavy than trifold buggies. This is a great choice for older children.

Folding

A good double stroller needs to be slim for storage, and a suitable option is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This model is a side by side and has a very smooth fold. The frame expands as you fold it, which means it's smaller than a single to double buggy stroller. This allows it to be more easily maneuvered through doorways and public transportation, while eliminating the need for an additional vehicle.

It's a great option for parents of twins because it can be used with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can also accommodate another passenger on the buggy's "piggyback board, and provides many different configurations with an elevated stadium-style seating area that gives each child a view of their surroundings. The adjustable handlebar has a handbrake, which helps to push the buggy up and down hills.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another good option. It has the smallest footprint side-byside available, measuring 63cm. It is ideal for parents who worry about fitting a double tandem pushchair in a door or on public transport. However it is still able to tackle rough terrain and be a true off-roader. It can carry twins or a toddler and baby or two children of the same age, and each seat reclines independently to make sure the kids are comfortable.

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 a carrycot and a toddler seat. It's a bit longer than other doubles, however it is extremely maneuverable, especially on smooth surfaces. This is a great choice for those who want an elegant and practical buggy.

There are many affordable double buggies, like the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This is a compact side-by-side that can accommodate a newborn in a carrycot, a toddler in a seat, or even three kids if you include the pizazz-branded PiggyBack ride-on board. It has a self-standing fold, a canopy that offers protection for children as well as a peekaboo feature. It's also fairly light for a double stroller, and features a large undercarriage storage basket for storing shopping.