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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 take two car seats or carrycots. It folds up self-standing and a handy carry strap to make it easy to schlep.

It's also very lightweight to carry and wheel up and down stairs. The canopies have generously sized windows as well as peekaboo openings.

Size

A good-sized shopping basket and front and rear suspensions are essential aspects to look for in a double buggy. You may also want to consider whether it's a travel system, or if you can add a carrycot or car seat. These are crucial considerations if you have to take your children on public transport, or for long distance journeys.

Take a look at the Leclerc Kooper X2 if you are looking for a compact, double buggy with car seat buggy you can use right from birth. This side-by-side model has an innovative frame that can be expanded so that it can accommodate two children. The seats can be reclined or positioned independently. This allows you to have one child relax and take a nap while the other one is watching the surrounding. You also get a large UPF 50+ canopy as well as an option to peek inside.

Another great option for newborn twins is the Mountain Buggy Duet. It is the thinnest side-byside twin umbrella stroller pushchair available and only 63cm wide so will fit through most doors. It can be used with two car seats or one carrycot, and comes with lying-flat seats that can be used from birth.

Tandem double buggies are popular with parents of twins or parents who have a baby and toddler. However, they generally have a bigger footprint than single-seaters and can be difficult to maneuver on narrow roads or through doors.

The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is an extremely popular tandem that can grow with your family. It offers 30 different seating options. It can be used with twins or a baby and a toddler or three kids when you add iCandy's "PiggyBack" board (which you can purchase separately). It is equipped with a soft suspension system that makes kerbs easier to navigate. It is able to be used in single or double mode. You can also attach a single stroller on the top of the unit for extra storage space.

Weight

A great double buggy should be light and easy to push. It should also have nice-sized shopping baskets, front and rear suspension to allow it to get around rough terrains and, in the ideal case it is suitable for twins or siblings of various age.

Many compact double buggies come with frames that are designed to fit infant car seats and come with branded adaptors to match the most popular models from Cybex, BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are great choices for those who want to avoid using separate strollers for your smaller children with medical conditions.

They tend to be wider than side-byside buggies, and are harder to squeeze into doorways and on public transport. If this is important to you, make sure to check the product's details to determine what alternatives are available.

If you're looking for the smallest double pushchair available take a look at the Mountain Buggy Duet. It's the slimmest side-by-side available, measuring only 63cm in width. It is able to transport twins or a baby and a toddler. It offers robust engineering and high-quality performance with air-filled tyres, which are all-terrain but also great for cruising around town.

Another great choice is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can carry twins with one baby and one toddler or two kids using a piggy back board (which you must purchase separately). It comes with a self-standing fold and carry strap to make it a breeze to transport and comes with rear and front suspension to help you cope with rough terrain. It's a little heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo but still lighter than the majority of tri-fold buggies. It's a great value option for older kids.

Folding

A good lightest double stroller buggy needs to be compact for storage, and a good choice is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This model is a side by side and has a very smooth fold. The frame expands as you fold it, which means it's more compact than one stroller. This makes it much easier to get around doorways and on public transportation, and 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, because it can be used in a mono or duo mode with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can hold a third child on the 'piggybackboard of the buggy. It also offers a wide range of options, including seats that are elevated that give both kids a view of their surroundings. There's even a handbrake built into the adjustable handlebar, making it easier to push up and down hills.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another excellent option. It has the most compact footprint side-by-side available measuring just 63cm. It is ideal for parents who worry about fitting a double in the doorway or on public transport. However it is still able to tackle rough terrain and be an off-roader. It can be used to carry twins or a toddler and baby or two children who are the same age and each seat can recline independently to make sure the kids are comfortable.

Another option is the iCandy Peach, which can be used in tandem or mono mode and can take 2 car seat/seats or a carrycot and a toddler seat. It's slightly longer than other doubles, but it has excellent maneuverability particularly on smooth surfaces. This is a fantastic option for those looking for a stylish and practical buggy.

If you're looking for a budget, there are plenty of budget double buggies such as the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This compact side-by-side can hold babies in a carrycot or even a toddler in the seat, or three kids if you add a PiggyBack ride on board with the pizazz. It has a simple, self-standing fold, and a large canopy that offers children some security and includes a peekaboo window. It is also relatively lightweight for a double stroller and comes with a large undercarriage basket to store the shopping.