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What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

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

It's also easy to move up and down stairs. The canopies are spacious with windows and peekaboo openings.

Size

A good-sized shopping basket and rear and front suspension are the most important features to look out for in a double buggy. You might also want to consider whether it's a travel system, or the possibility of adding an infant car seat or carrycot. These are crucial considerations if you have to take your kids on public transport or longer journeys.

If you're looking for a small double buggy that you can use from birth look into the Leclerc Kooper X2. This innovative model is a side by side buggy that has frames that can be expanded widthways in order to accommodate two children. The seats can be reclined or positioned independently. This allows you to let one child unwind and nap while the other one is watching the surrounding. You will get a huge UPF 50+ canopy with the option of a peekaboo window as well.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another great alternative for twins. This is the slimmest side-by-side twin pushchair on the market and only 63cm in width, it can fit through the majority of doors. It can also accommodate two car seats or a carrycot. It also has lay-flat seats that are suitable for babies from birth.

Tandem double buggies that feature the children sitting on opposite sides they are a popular choice for twins, or parents of a baby and toddler. However, they do tend to have a wider footprint than single double stroller-seaters and can be difficult to manoeuvre on narrow roads or through doorways.

The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is an extremely popular tandem that can expand with your family. It has 30 different seating options. It can be used with twins or a baby and a toddler or three children if you purchase iCandy's "PiggyBack" board (which is available separately). It is equipped with an easy suspension system that makes kerbs easier to navigate. It can be used in either single or double buggy with car seat mode. You can also attach a single stroller to the top of it to provide additional storage space.

Weight

A quality double buggy must be light and easy to push. It should come with a large shopping basket with front and back suspensions that allow the child to navigate rough terrain, and be suitable for twins and siblings of different ages.

Many compact double buggies have frames that can be used to hold infant car seats. They also come with brand-name adaptors that are compatible with popular models by Cybex BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. They are a great choice if you have younger children with medical needs and you want to avoid the need to purchase separate strollers double.

However, they do tend to have a wider footprint than side-by-side buggies and may be more difficult to maneuver through doorways and on public transport. If this is important to you, make sure to check the product details to see what alternatives are available.

Mountain Buggy Duet is the smallest double stroller on the market. This is the slimmest side by side available at 64cm wide. It is suitable for twins who are just born or one toddler and one baby. It has robust engineering and high-quality performance with air-filled tyres that are all-terrain but just as happy nipping around the city.

Another great choice is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can hold twins or one toddler and one baby or two kids with piggy backboards (which you must purchase separately). It is equipped with a self-standing carry strap and fold to make it easy to transport. It also has front and back suspension to make it easier to navigate 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

The Baby Jogger City Select 2 is a great choice for storing the double buggy. This side-by-side model has a smooth fold, and the clever frame expands in width as you fold so that it's smaller than a single stroller. This makes it easier to navigate through doorways and public transport, while it also means you don't need an additional vehicle to transport the buggy around.

It's a great choice for parents of twins as it can be used with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can also hold a third child on the buggy's "piggyback' board, and offers many different configurations that include an elevated stadium seating to give the children both views of their surroundings. The adjustable handlebar has a handbrake that makes it easier to push the buggy up and down hills.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another good alternative. It has the most compact footprint side-by-side available measuring just 63cm. It is perfect for parents who are worried about fitting a double into the doorway or on public transport. However, it can still handle rough terrain and be an off-roader. It can accommodate twins, a toddler and an infant, or two children of similar age. Each seat reclines independently, so the children are able to sit comfortably.

Another option is the iCandy Peach, which can be used in mono or tandem mode and can take 2 car seats/seats, or an infant seat and carrycot. It's a bit longer than other doubles but it offers excellent maneuverability particularly on smooth surfaces. This is a great choice for those who want an elegant and practical buggy.

If you're looking for a budget there are plenty 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 the toddler in a seat, or even three kids if you add the Pizazz-branded PiggyBack ride-on board. It features a simple, self-standing fold and a nice big canopy that gives both kids some protection and a peek-a-boo window. It's also fairly light for a double buggy and includes a larger undercarriage storage basket to store shopping.