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What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says this side-byside is light enough to pass through the majority of doors and be used with two car seats or carrycots. It has a self-standing fold and handy carry straps to make it easy to schlep.

It's also very lightweight to carry and wheel up and down stairs. The canopies are large enough to accommodate windows and openings that peek out.

Size

double umbrella stroller buggy features you should consider include a large shopping basket, front and rear suspension, and a sturdy frame. It is also advisable to consider whether it's a travel system, or whether you can add a carrycot or car seat. These are crucial considerations if you are required to take your children on public transport or on long trips.

If you're looking for a small Double To Single Buggy buggy that can be used from birth look into the Leclerc Kooper X2. This innovative model is a side by side buggy with an adjustable frame that can expand to accommodate two children. The seats come with a recline option and can be placed independently, which gives you the choice of one child leaning back enjoying a nap while the other one gazes out at their surroundings. The seat comes with a large UPF 50+ canopy, with the option of a peekaboo window as well.

Another great option for newborn twins is the Mountain Buggy Duet. It is the tiniest side-by-side twin pushchair on the market and is only 63cm wide, so can fit through the majority of doors. It can also accommodate two car seats or one carrycot and has lay-flat seats that are suitable for babies from birth.

Tandem double buggies are popular among parents of twins or who have a child and a toddler. They have a bigger footprint 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 grow with your family. It comes with 30 different seating options. It can be used with twins, a baby and toddler or three children if you purchase iCandy's "PiggyBack" board (which is available separately). It has a soft suspension that allows for easy work of kerbs and can be used in mono or cheap double stroller mode. You can also 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 nice-sized shopping baskets, rear and front suspension to allow it to navigate rougher surfaces and, in the ideal case it is suitable for twins or siblings of different ages.

Many compact double buggies have frames that are specifically designed to accommodate infant car seats and come with branded adaptors to match popular models from Cybex, BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are excellent options if you want to avoid using separate strollers for younger children with medical conditions.

However, they tend to have a larger footprint than side-by-side buggies, and can be harder to fit through doors and public transport. Review the product's details for alternatives in case this is important to you and your family.

Mountain Buggy Duet is the slimmest double stroller available on the market. It's the slimmest side-by-side on the market that measures just 63cm in width. It can be used to carry twins, or an infant and a toddler. It has a robust design and a superior function, with large air-filled tires that are suitable for all terrains but also happy to go about the city.

The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is another great alternative. It can carry twins or a baby and toddler, or two children using the piggyback board (which is required to be purchased separately). It comes with an adjustable carry strap that can stand on its own and fold to make it easy to move around. It also comes with front and back suspension to make it easier to navigate rougher 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 good double buggy needs to be slim to store, and a good choice is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This side-byside model has a very slick fold and the frame's clever design expands widthways as you fold to make it smaller than an individual stroller. This makes it easier to navigate through doorways and public transport. It also means you don't need an additional car to push 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 also hold an additional child on the buggy's "piggyback board, and provides many different configurations, including an elevated stadium-style seating to give both children views of their surroundings. There's even a brake on the adjustable handlebar which makes it easier to push it up and down hills.

Another option is the Mountain Buggy Duet, which has the most compact side-by-side footprint available at the smallest 63cm. This makes it perfect for parents who are worried about fitting a double-doorway on public transport, and it is able to handle rough terrain like an off-roader. It can accommodate twins or a toddler and a baby or two kids with the same age, and each seat can recline independently to keep the kids comfortable.

Another good option is the iCandy Peach, which can be utilized in tandem or mono mode, and can be used with a car seats or an infant seat and carrycot. It's a little larger than other doubles but it offers 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 affordable double buggies to choose from such as the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This small side-by-side by side double stroller can accommodate babies in a carrycot or a toddler in the seat, or even three children if you include a PiggyBack ride on board branded with pizazz. It has a simple self-standing fold, and a big canopy that gives both kids some protection and includes a peekaboo window. It's also light for a double buggy, and has a larger undercarriage basket for shopping.