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What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says this side-byside is slim enough to get through most doorways and can take two car seats or carrycots. It folds up self-standing and a handy carry strap to make it easy to schlep.

The canopies are also simple to move and lift up and down the stairs. The canopies are large enough to accommodate windows as well as peekaboo openings.

Size

Double buggy features you should consider include an enormous shopping basket, front and rear suspension and a sturdy frame. It is also advisable to consider whether it's a travel system, or the possibility of adding a car seat or carrycot. These are crucial considerations when you are required to take your children on public transport, or on long trips.

You should consider the Leclerc Kooper X2 if you are looking for a small, double buggy you can use right from the beginning. This side-byside model comes with a clever frame that expands in width to to accommodate two children. The seats can be reclined and placed independently. This lets you let one child unwind and take a nap while the other observes the surrounding. You also get a large UPF 50+ canopy, as well as the ability to peek into the future.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another excellent option for twins. It is the tiniest side-by-side twin pushchair from birth pushchair on the market and only 63cm in width, it should fit through most doorways. It can also accommodate two car seats or one carrycot and has lay-flat seats that are suitable from birth.

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

The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is a well-loved tandem that will expand with your family. It comes with 30 different seating configurations. The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is suitable for twins, a child and a toddler or even three kids when you include the iCandy "PiggyBack" board (available separately). It is equipped with an easy suspension system that makes kerbs easy to navigate. It can be used in either mono or double mode. It is also possible to attach a single stroller on the top of it for extra storage space.

Weight

A good double buggy should be light and easy to push. It should include an ample shopping basket with front and back suspensions to make it easier for the child to navigate rougher terrain, and be suitable for twins and siblings of different age groups.

A majority of compact double buggies have frames that are designed to fit infant car seats and come with adaptors with branded brands to match popular models from Cybex, BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are a great option for families with children with medical needs and would prefer not the need to purchase separate strollers.

They are typically larger than buggies with side-by-sides and are more difficult to fit in doorways or on public transportation. Review the product's details for alternatives in case this is important to you and 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 63cm wide and is suitable for newborn twins or one toddler and one baby. It is built to last and offers superior functionality with large air-filled tyres that can be used on all terrains but equally comfortable cruising around town.

Another great option is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can carry twins, one baby and one toddler or two kids using piggy backboards (which you'll need to purchase separately). It is equipped with a self-standing carry strap and folds to make it simple to transport. It also has front and back suspensions to assist you in navigating rougher terrain. It's heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo but still lighter than tri-fold buggies and is a great value option for older children.

Folding

A good double stroller needs to be slimline for storage, and a ideal choice is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This model is a side by side and has a very smooth fold. The frame expands when you fold, so it's smaller than one stroller. This makes it easier to navigate through doorways and public transportation, and it also means that you don't require an additional car to push the buggy around.

It's a great option for parents with twins since it can be used with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can also accommodate another child on the 'piggyback board that is part of the buggy. It also offers a wide range of configurations, including elevated stadium-style seats to give both kids the view of their surroundings. There's even a handbrake on the handlebar that can be adjusted which makes it easier to push up and down hills.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another good option. It has the smallest footprint side-by-side on the market measuring just 63cm. This makes it perfect for parents who are concerned about fitting a double-doorway on public transport, while it can still be able to handle rough terrain as a true off-roader. It can accommodate twins or a toddler and baby or two children with the same age, and each seat can recline independently to keep the kids at ease.

Another option is the iCandy Peach, which can be used in mono or tandem mode and can accommodate a car seats/seats, or an infant seat and carrycot. It's slightly longer than other doubles, but it has an excellent maneuverability, particularly on smooth surfaces. It's an excellent choice for those looking for an elegant but practical buggy.

There are a variety of affordable double pram and pushchair buggies, like the UPPAbaby vista 2. This small side-by-side can accommodate babies in the carrycot or a toddler in the seat, or three children if you add a PiggyBack ride on board branded with the pizazz. It has a simple, self-standing fold and a nice big canopy that provides both kids some protection and also has a peekaboo window. It's also fairly light for a double buggy and has a larger undercarriage basket to store shopping.