What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says that this side-by-side is small enough to fit through most doorways and can 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 lightweight to carry and wheel up/down stairs. The canopies are large and have windows that peek out.

Size

A large shopping basket as well as rear and front suspension are the most important aspects to look for in a double buggy. You might want to look at whether it is a travel system or whether the car seat or carrycot is possible to add. Those are important considerations if you're planning to bring your children on public transport or on longer journeys.

Consider the Leclerc Kooper X2 if you are looking for a small, double buggy you can use from the beginning. This innovative model is a side-by-side buggy with frames that can be expanded widthways in order to accommodate two children. The seats have a recline option and can be placed independently, giving you the choice of one child leaning back and taking a nap while the other looks out at their surroundings. You will get a huge UPF 50+ canopy that has the option of a peekaboo window as well.

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

Tandem double buggies are popular among parents of twins or who have a child and toddler. However, they generally have a bigger space than single-seaters and may be difficult to maneuver on narrow pavements or through doors.

The iCandy Orange is a popular tandem buggy that has been designed to grow with your family, offering 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 purchase separately). It has soft suspension that allows for easy work of kerbs and can be utilized in double pram and pushchair or mono mode. You can even attach a single stroller on the top of the unit for additional storage space.

Weight

A good double buggy should be lightweight and easy-to-push. It should include an ample shopping basket, front and back suspensions that allow the child to traverse rough terrain, and be suitable for twins and other siblings of different ages.

A lot of compact double buggies have frames specifically designed to accommodate infant car seats and come with adaptors branded to match the most popular models from Cybex, BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are excellent options when you are looking to avoid having separate strollers for your smaller children who have medical needs.

They are typically larger than buggies with side-by-sides, and are harder to fit into doorways and on public transportation. Review the product's details for alternatives if this is important to you and your family.

Mountain Buggy Duet is the most compact double stroller on the market. This is the slimmest side by side on the market at just 53cm in width and can be used by twins who are just born or one baby and one toddler. It's a sturdy design and a superior function and large air-filled tires that are suitable for all terrains but also happy to whizz around the city.

Another option is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can hold twins, one baby and one toddler or two kids, with piggy backboards (which you must purchase separately). It folds up with a self-standing design and carry strap to make it a breeze to transport and has front and rear suspension to help you deal with the rough terrain. It's heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo, but lighter than most trifold buggies. This is a great option for older children.

Folding

The Baby Jogger City Select Hauck Duett 2 Double Pushchair - Black Reversible Compact (click here to investigate) is a fantastic choice for storing a double buggy. This side-by-side model has a very slick fold and the frame's clever design expands in width when folded so that it's smaller than the standard stroller. This allows it to be more easily maneuvered through doorways and on public transportation, as well as making it less necessary to have a second vehicle.

It's a great option for parents of twins because it can be used with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can also hold another child on the buggy's "piggyback' board, and offers a great range of configurations with an elevated stadium-style seating area that gives each child a view of their surroundings. The adjustable handlebar has a handbrake, which makes it easier to push the buggy up and down hills.

Another good option is the Mountain Buggy Duet, which has the smallest footprint side-by-side on the market at the smallest 63cm. This makes it a great choice for parents who are worried about fitting an extra door for a double on public transport, while it can also be able to handle rough terrain as a true off-roader. It can accommodate twins, a baby and toddler or two children of the same age, and each seat can recline independently to keep the kids comfortable.

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

There are numerous budget double buggies, such as the UPPAbaby vista 2. This is a small side-by-side that can fit a baby in a carrycot as well as an infant in the seat, or three kids if you include the Pizazz-branded PiggyBack ride-on board. It has a simple self-standing fold and a nice big canopy that provides the kids some protection and includes a peekaboo window. It's also quite light for a double stroller, and comes with a large undercarriage basket that can be used to store your the shopping.