Compact Double Buggy Isn t As Tough As You Think

What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

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

The canopies are also simple to move and lift up and down the stairs. The canopies are spacious with windows and openings that peek out.

Size

A large shopping basket as well as front and rear suspensions are key elements to look for in a double buggy. You might want to look at whether it's a travel system, or whether a car seat or carrycot can be added. These are important considerations when you have to take your children on public transport, or on long trips.

If you're in search of a compact double Buggy with carrycot buggy that you can use from birth, consider the Leclerc Kooper X2. This clever model is a side-byside buggy that has a frame that can expand widthwise to accommodate two children. The seats come with 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 is looking out at the surrounding. You will get a huge UPF 50+ canopy that has the option of a peekaboo window as well.

Another option for newborn twins is the Mountain Buggy Duet. This is the slimmest twin pushchair from birth pushchair on the market. It is just 63cm wide, so it should fit through the majority of doors. It can be used with two car seats or one carrycot and has lay-flat seats that are suitable from birth.

Tandem double buggy converts to single buggies, which have the children positioned side by side, are a popular choice for twins or for parents of a baby and a toddler. However, they generally have a bigger footprint than single-seaters and can be difficult to manoeuvre on narrow pavements or through doorways.

The iCandy Orange is a popular tandem buggy and has been designed to grow with your family, with 30 different seating configurations. It can be used with twins, a baby and a toddler or even three kids if you purchase iCandy's "PiggyBack" board (which you can buy separately). It comes with a soft suspension system that makes kerbs easy to navigate. It is able to be used in single or double mode. You can attach one stroller to the top for additional storage.

Weight

A good double buggy is lightweight and easy to push. It should also have nice-sized shopping baskets, rear and front suspension to allow it to get around rough terrains and, ideally it is suitable for twins or siblings of different age.

A lot of compact double buggies have frames that are designed to fit infant car seats and come with adaptors branded to match the popular models from Cybex, BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. They are a great choice if you have younger children with medical issues and you want to avoid the need to purchase separate strollers.

They tend to be wider than side-byside buggies and are more difficult to fit into doorways and on public transportation. If this is important to you, check the product's details to determine whether there are alternatives available.

Mountain Buggy Duet is the most compact double stroller on the market. This is the slimmest side-by-side available at 53cm in width and can be used for twins who are just born or one baby and one toddler. It offers robust engineering and high-quality performance with air-filled tyres that can be used on all terrains but also great for cruising around town.

Another great option is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can accommodate twins or one baby and one toddler or two kids using a piggy back board (which you need to buy separately). It comes with a self-standing fold and carry strap that makes it super-easy to schlep, and it has both rear and front suspension to help you cope with rough terrain. It's heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo, but lighter than the majority of trifold buggies. This is a great choice for older children.

Folding

A great double buggy has to be slim for storage. A ideal choice 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 makes it much easier to navigate through doorways and 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 with twins since it can be used with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can hold a third child on the 'piggybackboard that is part of the buggy. It also offers a wide range of configurations, including elevated stadium-style seats to give both kids an overview of their surroundings. There's even a brake on the adjustable handlebar that makes it easier to push it up and down hills.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another good option. It has the most compact footprint side-by-side on the market measuring just 63cm. This makes it ideal for parents who are worried about fitting an extra door for a double on public transport, and it is able to take on rough terrain like an off road double buggy-roader. It can carry twins, a baby and toddler or two children with the same age, and each seat reclines independently to ensure that the children are at ease.

Another option is the iCandy Peach, which can be used in tandem or mono mode, and can be used with a car seats/seats, or a carrycot and toddler seat. It's a bit longer than other doubles, but it has an excellent maneuverability, particularly on smooth surfaces and is a great option for those who want an attractive but practical buggy.

If you're on a budget there are plenty of affordable double buggies to choose from like the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This compact side-by-side can hold babies in the carrycot or even a toddler in the seat, or three kids if you add the PiggyBack ride on board branded with the pizazz. It features a self-standing fold, a huge canopy that provides protection for children as well as the ability to peek inside. It's also quite light for a nipper double buggy twin stroller with car seats, and has a large undercarriage basket that can be used to store your shopping.