What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says that the side-byside is slim enough to fit through the majority of doors and accommodate two car seats or carrycots. It has an auto-standing folding mechanism as well as handy carry straps that make it easy to move.

It's also lightweight to carry and wheel up/down stairs. The canopies are spaciously sized and feature peekaboo windows.

Size

Double buggy features that you should consider include the large shopping basket, front and rear suspension, and an incredibly sturdy frame. You might also want to consider whether it's a traveler or whether you can add a car seat or carrycot. These are important considerations when you have to take your children on public transport or longer journeys.

If you're looking for a small double buggy that you can use from the beginning look into the Leclerc Kooper X2. This side-by-side model features an intelligent frame that can be expanded to allow it to accommodate two children. The seats can be reclined or positioned independently. This lets you let one child unwind and sleep while the other observes the surroundings. The seats also come with a large UPF 50+ canopy, as well as an option to peek inside.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another fantastic alternative for twins. It is the tiniest twin pushchair on the market. It's only 63cm in width, so it should be able to pass through most doors. It can take two car seats or one carrycot, and has lay-flat seats that are suitable from birth.

Tandem double buggies, that have the children positioned in a row they are a popular choice for twins or parents of a baby and 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 configurations. The iCandy Orange tandem buggy can be used for twins or a child, toddler or even three kids when you add the iCandy 'PiggyBack board' (available separately). It comes with an easy suspension system that makes kerbs easy to navigate. It can be used in either mono or double mode. You can even connect a single stroller to the top of it for extra storage space.

Weight

A good Pushchairs Double buggy should be lightweight and easy-to-push. It should also have nice-sized shopping baskets, a rear and front suspensions to make it easier to navigate rougher surfaces and, in the ideal case it is suitable for twins or siblings of different age.

Many cheap double stroller buggies are compact and come with frames that can be used to hold infant car seats. They also come with brand-name adaptors that fit the most popular models from Cybex BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. They are a great choice for families with children with medical issues and would prefer not the need to purchase separate strollers.

They are generally larger than buggies with side-by-sides and are more difficult to squeeze into doorways and on public transportation. Look over the product's specifications for alternatives in case this is important to your family.

Mountain Buggy Duet is the most compact double stroller on the market. It's the slimmest side-byside on the market at just 53cm in width and can be used for twins in the newborn stage or even one toddler and one baby. It is built to last and offers superior performance thanks to its large air-filled tyres, which are all-terrain but also great for cruising around the town.

Another great choice is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can accommodate twins or one baby and one toddler or two kids, with piggy back boards (which you need to buy separately). It comes with a carry strap that is self-standing and can folds down to make it easy to transport. It also has front and back suspensions to help you deal with rough terrain. It's heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo but still lighter than most tri-fold buggies. It's an excellent value for older kids.

Folding

The Baby Jogger City Select 2 is a fantastic option to store a double stroller with infant car seat buggy. This model is a side by side and has a smooth fold. The frame expands when you fold it, making it narrower that a single stroller. This makes it easy to navigate doorways and on public transport, while it also means that you don't require 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 accommodate an additional rider on the buggy's 'piggyback' board, and offers many different configurations, including an elevated stadium-style seating to give the children both views of their surroundings. The adjustable handlebar features an adjustable handbrake that helps to push the buggy up and down hills.

Another good alternative is the Mountain Buggy Duet, which has the smallest footprint side-by-side available at the smallest 63cm. This makes it ideal for parents who are worried about fitting an extra door for a double on public transport, while it can still take on rough terrain like an off-roader. It can accommodate twins, a toddler and an infant, or two children who are the same age. Each seat can recline independently, ensuring that children are comfortable.

The iCandy Peach is a good option. It can be used in mono or tandem mode, and can be used with two car seats, or a carrycot that has the option of a toddler seat. It's a bit longer than other doubles, but it provides an excellent maneuverability, particularly on smooth surfaces. It's an excellent option for those who are looking for an elegant but practical buggy.

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