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What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

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

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

Size

A large shopping basket as well as rear and front suspension are key aspects to look for in a double buggy. You might also want to consider whether it's a traveler or whether you can add an infant car seat or carrycot. These are important considerations when you are required 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 look into the Leclerc Kooper X2. This side-byside model comes with an intelligent frame that expands widthways to to accommodate two children. The seats come with the option of recline and can be placed independently, giving you the choice of one child leaning back and taking a nap while the other is looking out at their surroundings. You get a big UPF 50+ canopy, with the option of a peekaboo window as well.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another great alternative for twins. It is the thinnest twin buggy from birth pushchair twin available on the market. It is just 63cm wide and should fit through most doors. It can also take two car seats or one carrycot, and comes with lay-flat seats that are suitable from birth.

Tandem double buggies, which have the children positioned in a row, are a popular choice for twins or parents of a baby and a toddler. However, they do tend to have a larger footprint than single-seaters, and can be difficult to manoeuvre on narrow roads or through doorways.

The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is an extremely popular tandem that can expand with your family. It has 30 different seating configurations. It can be used with twins, a baby and toddler or three kids when you add iCandy's 'PiggyBack' board (which you can purchase separately). It comes with a soft suspension system that makes kerbs simple to navigate. It can be used in either single to double pushchair or double mode. It is possible to attach a single stroller on top for extra storage.

Weight

A good double buggy should be lightweight and easy to push. It should have a large shopping basket as well as front and rear suspension to allow the child to traverse more difficult terrain, and also be suitable for twins and other siblings of different age groups.

Many compact double buggies include frames that can be used to store infant car seats. They also come with branded adaptors that fit the popular models made by Cybex BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are a great option for parents of children with medical issues and would prefer not the need to purchase separate strollers.

However, they do generally have a bigger footprint than side-by-side buggies and are more difficult to fit through doorways and on public transport. If this is important to you, look through the product's specifications to see whether there are alternatives available.

Mountain Buggy Duet is the smallest double stroller on the market. It's the slimmest side-byside on the market at just 63cm wide and can be used for twins in the newborn stage or even one baby and one toddler. 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 town.

The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is another fantastic alternative. It can carry twins or a baby and toddler or two children with a piggyback board (which must be purchased separately). It has a self-standing fold and carry strap that makes it super-easy to schlep, and has front and rear suspension to help you cope with rougher terrain. It's a bit heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo but still lighter than tri-fold buggies. It's also an excellent value choice for older kids.

Folding

A good double buggy needs to be slim for storage. A suitable option is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This side-by-side model features an extremely smooth fold and the clever frame expands in width as you fold to make it smaller than the standard stroller. This makes it easy to navigate through doorways and public transport, while it also means you don't need an additional car to push the buggy around.

It's a great option for parents who have twins because it can be used in a mono or duo mode with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can also accommodate an additional child on the 'piggybackboard of the buggy. It also has many different options, including seats that are elevated to give both children a view of their surroundings. There's even a brake on the handlebar that can be adjusted, making it easier to push it up and down hills.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another good alternative. It has the smallest footprint side-byside on the market with a footprint of 63cm. This makes it a great choice for parents who are worried about fitting a double-doorway on public transport. However, it is able to take on rough terrain like a true off-roader. It can be used to carry twins or a toddler and baby or two children with the same age, and each seat can recline independently to make sure the kids are comfortable.

The iCandy Peach is a good option. It can be utilized in a mono mode, and can accommodate 2 car seats/seats, or a carrycot that has the option of a toddler seat. It's slightly larger than other doubles, but it has an excellent maneuverability, particularly on smooth surfaces and is an excellent option for those who want an elegant but practical buggy.

If you're on a budget there are plenty budget double buggies, such as the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This compact side-by-side can hold a newborn in the carrycot and even a toddler in the seat, or three kids if you add the PiggyBack ride on board branded with some pizazz. It features an auto-standing fold, a canopy that offers protection for children and the ability to peek inside. It's also light for a double buggy and comes with a larger undercarriage basket for shopping.