What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says that the side-byside is small enough to fit through the majority of doors and accommodate two car seats or carrycots. It comes with a self-standing fold and handy carry straps for easy schlepping.

The canopies are also easy to move and lift up and down the stairs. The canopies are spaciously sized and have peekaboo windows.

Size

A good-sized shopping basket and rear and front suspension are key elements to look for in a double buggy. You may be interested in knowing if it's a travel system, or whether the car seat or carrycot can be added. These are important considerations when you need to take your children on public transport or on long trips.

Consider the Leclerc Kooper X2 if you are looking for a compact double buggy that you can use from the beginning. This side-by-side model has an innovative frame that expands in width so that it can accommodate two children. The seats come with a recline option and can be placed independently, giving you the option of having one child leaning back enjoying a nap while the other looks out at their surroundings. You will get a huge UPF 50+ canopy with an open window.

Another great option for newborn twins is the Mountain Buggy Duet. It is the thinnest side-byside twin pushchair on the market and only 63cm in width, it can fit through the majority of doors. It can accommodate two car seat or one carrycot, and comes with 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 a toddler. However, they do tend to have a larger footprint than single-seaters and can be difficult to manoeuvre on narrow streets or through doors.

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

Weight

A good double buggy should be light and easy to push. It should also have nice-sized shopping baskets, rear and front suspension to make it easier to navigate rougher surfaces and, ideally it is suitable for twins or siblings of different age groups.

Many compact double buggies come with frames that are designed to take infant car seats and come with adaptors with branded brands to match the most popular models from Cybex, BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. They are a great choice if you have younger children with medical needs and want to avoid having to use separate strollers.

However, they tend to have a larger space than side-byside buggies and may be more difficult to maneuver through doorways and on public transport. Review the product's details for alternatives if this is important to your family.

Mountain Buggy Duet is the slimmest double stroller available on the market. This is the thinnest side-byside available with a 63cm width. It can be used to carry twins, or one toddler and a baby. It's a sturdy design and a superior function with big air-filled tires that can be used on all terrains, but also happy to whizz around the city.

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 need to buy separately). It has a carry strap that is self-standing and can fold to make it easy to transport. It also comes with front and back suspensions to make it easier to navigate rougher terrain. It's heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo, but lighter than most trifold buggies. This is a great option for older children.

Folding

A good double stroller needs to be slim for storage, and a ideal choice is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This side-by-side model has a smooth fold, and the clever frame expands in width as you fold so that it's narrower than the standard stroller. This allows it to be more easily maneuvered through doors and on public transportation, while eliminating the need for an additional vehicle.

It's an excellent option for parents of twins as it can be used with two seats, and car seat adaptors. It can hold a third child on the 'piggyback board that is part of the buggy. It also comes with many different options, including seats that are elevated to give both children the view of their surroundings. There's even a handbrake on the handlebar that can be adjusted which makes it easier to push it up and down hills.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another excellent option. It has the most compact double stroller compact footprint side-by-side available with a footprint of 63cm. This makes it a great choice for parents who are worried about fitting a cheap double buggy through doors and on public transport. However, it is able to take on rough terrain like a true off-roader. It can accommodate twins or a toddler and an infant, or two children with the same age. Each seat reclines independently, which ensures that children are comfortable.

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

There are a variety of affordable double buggies, like the UPPAbaby vista 2. This is a compact side-by-side that fits a newborn in a carrycot as well as an infant in a seat, or three kids if you add the Pizazz-branded PiggyBack ride-on board. It comes with a self-standing fold, a huge canopy that protects children and the ability to peek inside. It's also relatively light for a double buggy, and includes a larger undercarriage storage basket to store shopping.