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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 and accommodate two car seats or carrycots. It has a self-standing fold and handy carry straps to make it easy to schlep.

It's also extremely lightweight to carry and wheel up/down stairs. The canopies are spacious with windows as well as peekaboo openings.

Size

A spacious shopping basket as well as front and rear suspension are key features to look out for in a double buggy. It is also advisable to consider whether it's a travel system or the possibility of adding an infant car seat or carrycot. These are crucial considerations if you need to take your little ones along in public transport or on longer journeys.

You should consider the Leclerc Kooper X2 if you are looking for a small, double buggy you can use right from the beginning. This innovative model is a side by side buggy that has frames that can be expanded widthways in order to accommodate two children. The seats have a recline option and can be set up in a different way, which gives you the choice of one child leaning back and enjoying a nap while the other looks out at the surrounding. The seat comes with a large UPF 50+ canopy with an open window.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another great alternative for twins. This is the slimmest side-by-side twin pushchair on the market and only 63cm wide so can fit through the majority of doors. It can also be used with two car seats or a carrycot and has lying-flat seats that can be used for babies from birth.

Tandem double umbrella stroller buggies are popular among parents of twins, or parents with a baby and a toddler. They have a bigger footprint than single-seaters and are more difficult to maneuver through narrow doorways 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 even three kids if you add iCandy's 'PiggyBack' board (which you can purchase separately). It has a soft suspension that can take care of kerbs. It is used in mono or double buggy travel system mode. You can also attach a single stroller to the top of it to provide extra storage space.

Weight

A quality double buggy must be light and easy to push. It should also have spacious shopping baskets, rear and front suspension to allow it to get around rough terrains and, most importantly, be suitable for twins or siblings of different age groups.

Many compact double buggies include frames that can be used to hold infant car seats. They also come with brand-name adaptors that are compatible with the popular models made by Cybex BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. They are a great choice if you have younger children with medical needs and want to avoid having to use separate strollers.

However, they do generally have a bigger space than side-byside buggies and are more difficult to fit through doors and on public transportation. If this is important to you, look through the product details to see if there are any alternatives available.

Mountain Buggy Duet is the slimmest double stroller available on the market. This is the slimmest side-by-side on the market at just 63cm wide and is suitable for twins who are just born or one baby and one toddler. It's a sturdy design and a superior function with big air-filled tires that can be used on all terrains but are also able to zip around town.

The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is another fantastic alternative. It can hold twins as well as a baby and toddler, or two children using the piggyback board (which must be purchased separately). It folds up with a self-standing design and carry strap that makes it easy to transport and comes with rear and front suspension to help you deal with the rough terrain. It's heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo but still lighter than the majority of tri-fold buggies and is an excellent value for older kids.

Folding

The Baby Jogger City Select 2 is a fantastic option for storing two strollers. This model is a side by side and features a very smooth fold. The frame expands as you fold it, which means it's more compact than the standard stroller. This makes it much easier to navigate through doorways and public transport, while it also means you don't need an additional vehicle to transport the buggy around.

It's a great choice for parents of twins as it can be used with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can accommodate an additional child on the 'piggybackboard of the buggy. It also has many different configurations, including elevated stadium-style seats to give both children an overview of their surroundings. The adjustable handlebar has a handbrake that makes it easier to push the buggy up and down hills.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another great option. It has the smallest footprint side-by-side available with a footprint of 63cm. This makes it ideal for parents who are worried about fitting a double through doors and on public transport, and it can also take on rough terrain like a true off-roader. It can be used to carry twins or a toddler and a baby or two children with the same age, and each seat reclines independently to ensure that the children are at ease.

One final good choice is the iCandy Peach, which can be used in mono or tandem mode, and can be used with a car seat/seats or a carrycot and toddler seat. It's a bit larger than other doubles, however it has excellent maneuverability especially on smooth surfaces. This is a great choice for those who want an attractive and practical buggy.

If you're looking for a budget there are plenty budget double buggy converts to single buggies like the UPPAbaby Vista 2. It's a compact side-byside that fits a newborn in a carrycot, a toddler in the seat, or three kids if you add the pizazz-branded PiggyBack ride-on board. It comes with an auto-standing fold, a large canopy that offers protection for children and an option to peekaboo. It is also relatively lightweight for a double stroller, and features a large undercarriage storage basket that can be used to store your things like shopping.