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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. It can accommodate two car seats or carrycots. It features self-standing folding mechanism, as well as easy carry straps to make it easy to carry.

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

Size

Double buggy features you should consider include the large shopping basket, rear and front suspension and an incredibly sturdy frame. You may also want to consider whether it's a travel system, or the possibility of adding an infant car seat or carrycot. These are crucial considerations when you need to take your children on public transport or for long distance journeys.

You should consider the Leclerc Kooper X2 if you are looking for a small double buggy, double buggy you can use from birth. This side-by-side model has an intelligent frame that expands widthways to allow it to accommodate two children. The seats can be reclined and positioned independently. This lets you allow one child to relax and take a nap while the other is observing the surrounding. You get a big UPF 50+ canopy with a peekaboo window too.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another great alternative for twins. This is the slimmest twin pushchair that is available on the market. It measures only 63cm in length, so it should be able to pass through most doors. It can also take two car seats or a carrycot. It also has lie-flat seats that are suitable from birth.

Tandem double infant stroller buggies that feature the children sitting on opposite sides, are a popular choice for twins or for parents of a baby and toddler. However, they do tend to have a wider footprint than single-seaters and can be difficult to manoeuvre on narrow pavements or through doors.

The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is an extremely popular tandem that can expand with your family. It has 30 different seating configurations. The iCandy Orange tandem buggy can be used for twins, a child and a toddler or even three children when you add the iCandy 'PiggyBack board' (available separately). It is equipped with a soft suspension system that makes kerbs easy to navigate. It is able to be used in single or double mode. You can even attach a single stroller to the top of it for additional storage space.

Weight

A good double buggy should be lightweight and easy to push. It should come with a large shopping basket as well as front and rear suspension to allow the child to navigate rough terrain, and be suitable for twins and siblings of different age groups.

A majority of compact double umbrella stroller buggies come with frames that are specifically designed to accommodate infant car seats and come with adaptors with branded brands to match the popular models from Cybex, BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. They are a great choice if you have younger children with medical needs and you want to avoid having to use separate strollers.

However, they tend to have a wider space than side-byside buggies and can be harder to fit through doorways and on public transportation. If this is important to you, look through the product's specifications to see whether there are alternatives available.

If you're looking to find the tiniest double pushchair on the market, check out the Mountain Buggy Duet. It is the tiniest side-by-side available with a 63cm width. It is able to carry twins or one toddler and a baby. It offers robust engineering and superior performance thanks to its large air-filled tyres that can be used on all terrains but equally comfortable cruising around the city.

Another great choice is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can carry twins or one toddler and one baby or two kids with a piggy back board (which you must purchase separately). It comes with a self-standing fold and carry strap, making it a breeze to transport and has front and rear suspension to help you cope with rough terrain. It's heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo, but lighter than most trifold buggies. This is a great choice for older children.

Folding

The Baby Jogger City Select 2 is a fantastic option to store the double buggy. This model is a side by side and has a very smooth fold. The frame expands when you fold it, making it narrower that the standard stroller. This makes it easier to navigate doorways and on public transport, while it also means that you don't require an additional vehicle to transport the buggy around.

It's a great choice for parents of twins because it can be used with two seats, and car seat adaptors. It can accommodate an additional child on the 'piggyback board that is part of the buggy. It also has an array of options, including seats that are elevated that give both kids the view of their surroundings. The adjustable handlebar comes with a handbrake that allows you to push the buggy up and down hills.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another good alternative. It has the smallest footprint side-by-side available measuring just 63cm. This makes it a great choice for parents who are concerned about fitting a double-doorway on public transport, while it is able to take on rough terrain like an off-roader. It can accommodate twins or a toddler and one or two children of the same age. Each seat reclines independently, which ensures that the kids are comfortable.

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

If you're looking for a budget, there are plenty of affordable double buggies available such as the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This is a compact side-by-side that can accommodate a newborn in a carrycot as well as an infant in a seat, or three kids if you include the pizazz-branded PiggyBack ride-on board. It has a simple, self-standing fold as well as a big canopy that gives both kids some protection and also has a peekaboo window. It's also light for a double buggy and comes with a larger undercarriage basket for shopping.