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What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says this side-by-side is light enough to pass through the majority of doors and accommodate two car seats or carrycots. It comes with a self-standing folding mechanism and convenient carry straps to make it easy to move.

It's also lightweight to carry and wheel up and down stairs. The canopies are generously sized and have windows that peek out.

Size

double stroller with car seat buggy features you should look for include a large shopping basket, front and rear suspension, and strong frame. You might also want to consider whether it's a travel system or the possibility of adding a carrycot or car seat. These are important considerations when you have to take your children on public transport, or on long journeys.

Consider the Leclerc Kooper X2 if you are looking for a small, pushchairs double buggy you can use right from the beginning. This model is a side-byside buggy that has a frame that can expand widthwise to accommodate two children. The seats have the option of recline and can be set up in a different way, which gives you the option of one child leaning back taking a nap while the other is looking out at the world around them. The seats also come with a large UPF 50+ canopy and an option to peek inside.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another excellent alternative for twins. It is the tiniest side-by-side twin pushchair on the market and only 63cm wide so should fit through most doorways. It can also take two car seats 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 a toddler. They have a bigger space than single and double stroller-seaters, and are more difficult to maneuver through narrow doors or on pavements.

The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is a popular tandem that can grow with your family. It has 30 different seating options. It can be used with twins, a baby and a toddler or three children if you purchase iCandy's "PiggyBack" board (which you can purchase separately). It features a soft suspension that allows for easy work of kerbs and can be used in mono or double mode. You can attach a single stroller on top for extra storage.

Weight

A quality double buggy must be lightweight twin stroller and easy to push. It should include an ample shopping basket as well as front and rear suspension to make it easier for the child to traverse more difficult terrain, and also be suitable for twins and other siblings of different ages.

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 popular models from Cybex, BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are great options for those who want to stay clear of separate strollers for your smaller children who have medical needs.

However, they do generally have a bigger footprint than side-by-side buggies and may be more difficult to maneuver through doors and public transport. If this is important to you, check the product's specifications to see what alternatives are available.

If you're looking to find the tiniest double pushchair double available take a look at the Mountain Buggy Duet. This is the slimmest side by side available at 64cm wide. It can be used by newborn twins or one toddler and one baby. It is built to last and offers high-quality performance with air-filled tyres that are all-terrain but equally comfortable cruising around town.

The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is another great alternative. It can carry twins as well as a baby and toddler, or two children using a piggyback board (which is required to be purchased separately). It folds up with a self-standing design and carry strap to make it easy to transport and has front and rear suspensions to help you cope with rougher terrain. It's heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo, but less heavy than trifold buggies. This is a great choice for older children.

Folding

A great double buggy has to be compact to store, and a good choice is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This model is a side-byside and features a very smooth fold. The frame expands when you fold it, making it smaller than one stroller. This makes it easier to navigate through doorways and public transport. It also means that you don't require an additional vehicle to transport the buggy around.

It's a great option for parents with twins because it can be used in a mono or duo mode with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can also accommodate a third child on the buggy's "piggyback board, and provides an array of configurations with an elevated stadium-style seating option that allows the children both views of their surroundings. There's even a handbrake built into the adjustable handlebar, making it easier to push up and down hills.

Another alternative is the Mountain Buggy Duet, which has the smallest footprint side-by-side on the market at 64cm. This makes it perfect for parents who are concerned about fitting a double through doors and on public transport, and it is able to handle rough terrain like a true off-roader. It can accommodate twins or a toddler and a baby or two children of the same age, and each seat can recline independently to make sure the kids are at ease.

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

There are a variety of affordable double buggies, like the UPPAbaby vista 2. This small side-by-side can accommodate babies in a carrycot and a toddler in the seat, or three children if you include a PiggyBack ride on board that is branded with some pizazz. It features an easy-to-stand fold, a large canopy that offers protection for both children and an option to peekaboo. It's also relatively light for a double buggy, and includes a larger undercarriage storage basket to store shopping.