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What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says this side-by-side is slim enough to get through most doorways and can take two car seats or carrycots. It comes with a self-standing fold and a handy carry strap for easy schlepping.

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

Size

Double buggy features you should look for include an enormous shopping basket, front and rear suspension, and an incredibly sturdy frame. You might be interested in knowing if it's a travel system or whether the car seat or carrycot is possible to add. Those are important considerations if you're planning to bring your little ones along on public transport or on longer journeys.

Take a look at the Leclerc Kooper X2 if you are looking for a small, double buggy you can use from the time you are born. This side-by-side model has a clever frame that expands in width so that it can accommodate two children. The seats have a recline option and can be set up independently, which gives you the option of having one child leaning back and enjoying a nap while the other looks out at their surroundings. There is also a huge UPF 50+ canopy and the ability to peek into the future.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another great option for twins. It is the thinnest twin buggy pushchair available on the market. It is only 63cm in width which means it can fit through the majority of doors. It can accommodate two car seats or one carrycot and has lie-flat seats suitable from birth.

Tandem double travel stroller buggies that have the children positioned side by side is a popular option for twins or parents of a baby and toddler. They have a bigger space than single-seaters, and are more difficult to maneuver through narrow doors or on pavements.

The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is an extremely popular tandem that can expand with your family. It comes with 30 different seating configurations. The iCandy Orange tandem buggy can be used for twins or a child and a toddler or even three children when you add the iCandy "PiggyBack" board (available separately). It comes with a soft suspension system that makes kerbs easier to navigate. It can be used in either single or double pram pushchair mode. You can attach a single stroller on top for additional storage.

Weight

A good double buggy should be lightweight and easy to push. It should also have spacious shopping baskets, a rear and front suspension to make it easier to maneuver over rough terrain and, most importantly it should be suitable for twins or siblings of various age.

Many compact double buggies include frames that can be used to support infant car seats. They also come with branded adaptors that fit the most popular models from Cybex BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are great choices if you want to stay clear of separate strollers for your younger children with medical issues.

However, they do tend to have a larger space than side-byside buggies and may be more difficult to maneuver through doors and on public transportation. If this is important to you, check the product's details to determine if there are any alternatives available.

Mountain Buggy Duet is the most compact double stroller on the market. It's the slimmest side-by-side on the market, measuring only 63cm in width. It can be used to transport twins or an infant and a toddler. It has robust engineering and high-quality performance with air-filled tyres that can be used on all terrains but also great for cruising around the town.

Another option is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can hold twins, one toddler and one baby or two kids using a piggy back board (which you'll need to purchase separately). It is equipped with an adjustable carry strap that can stand on its own and folds down to make it easy to transport. It also comes with front and back suspension to help you deal 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

A good double stroller needs to be compact for storage, and a suitable option is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This side-by-side model has a smooth fold, and the frame's clever design expands in width when folded so that it's smaller than an individual stroller. This allows it to be more easily maneuvered through doorways and public transportation, while also reducing the need for an additional vehicle.

It's an excellent option for parents with twins since it can be used with two seats, and car seat adaptors. It can also hold another passenger on the buggy's "piggyback board, and provides an array of configurations, including an elevated stadium-style seating to give the children both views of their surroundings. There's even a brake on the handlebar that can be adjusted which makes it easier to push it up and down hills.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another good option. It has the smallest footprint side-byside on the market, measuring 63cm. This makes it a great choice for parents who are worried about fitting an extra door for a double on public transport, while it is able to be able to handle rough terrain as a true off-roader. It can accommodate twins or a toddler with an infant, or two children with similar age. Each seat reclines independently, so the children are able to sit comfortably.

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

There are a variety of inexpensive double pram stroller buggies available, like the UPPAbaby vista 2. This compact side-byside can fit infants in a carrycot and even a toddler in the seat or even three children if you include a PiggyBack ride on board with the pizazz. It comes with an auto-standing fold, a huge canopy that protects children and a peekaboo feature. It's also fairly light for a double buggy and comes with a larger undercarriage basket to store shopping.