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What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says that this side-byside is slim enough to fit through the majority of doors. It can accommodate two car seats or carrycots. It folds up self-standing and handy carry straps for easy schlepping.

It's also extremely easy to move up/down stairs. The canopies are large and have windows that peek out.

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 may be interested in knowing if it's a travel system, or whether a car seat or carrycot can be added. These are crucial considerations if you need to take your children in public transport or on longer journeys.

If you're in search of a compact double buggy from birth buggy that you can use from the beginning take a look at the Leclerc Kooper X2. This side-by-side model features a clever frame that can be expanded to allow it to accommodate two children. The seats have the option of recline and can be positioned independently, which gives you the choice of one child leaning back and enjoying a nap while the other one gazes out at the world around them. You get a big UPF 50+ canopy that has the option of a peekaboo window as well.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another great option for twins. This is the slimmest side-by-side twin pushchair on the market and only 63cm wide so can fit through the majority of doors. It can also take two car seats or a carrycot. It also has lie-flat seats that are suitable from birth.

Tandem double push chair buggies are popular with parents of twins or who have a baby and toddler. They do have a larger space than single-seaters, and are more difficult to maneuver through narrow doorways or on pavements.

The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is a popular tandem that can grow with your family. It offers 30 different seating configurations. It can be used with twins or a baby and a toddler or three children if you add iCandy's 'PiggyBack' board (which you can purchase separately). It has a soft suspension that allows for easy work of kerbs and can be utilized in double or mono mode. You can also connect a single stroller to the top of the unit for extra storage space.

Weight

A quality double buggy is light and easy to push. It should also have spacious shopping baskets, rear and front suspension to allow it to get around rough terrains and, in the ideal case, be suitable for twins or siblings of different ages.

A majority of compact double buggies have 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. These are great options when you are looking to avoid having separate strollers for younger children with medical issues.

However, they do generally have a bigger footprint than side-by-side buggies and can be harder to fit through doorways and on public transport. If this is important to you, make sure to check the product's details to determine if there are any alternatives available.

Mountain Buggy Duet is the most compact double stroller on the market. It's the slimmest side-by-side available with a 63cm width. It is able to carry twins, or one toddler and a baby. It has a robust design and superior functionality and large air-filled tires that can be used on all terrains but are also able to whizz around town.

Another great option is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can accommodate twins with one toddler and one baby or two kids with a piggy back board (which you must purchase separately). It is equipped with an adjustable carry strap that can stand on its own and folds down to make it easy to move around. It also has front and back suspension to make it easier to navigate rough terrain. It's a little heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo but still lighter than most tri-fold buggies and is a great value option for older children.

Folding

A great double buggy has to be slim to store, and a ideal choice is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This model is a side-byside and has a smooth fold. The frame expands when you fold it, which means it's smaller than one stroller. This makes it easier to get around doorways and on public transportation, and it also means that you don't require an additional vehicle to transport the buggy around.

It's a great choice for parents who have 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 'piggyback board that is part of the buggy. It also offers an array of configurations including elevated stadium-style seats to give both kids the view of their surroundings. The adjustable handlebar features a handbrake, which allows you to push the buggy up and down hills.

Another alternative is the Mountain Buggy Duet, which has the smallest footprint side-by-side available at the smallest 63cm. It is ideal for parents who worry about fitting a double in a door or on public transport. However it is able to handle rough terrain as an off-roader. It can accommodate twins or a toddler with one or two children who are the same age. Each seat can recline independently, ensuring that children are comfortable.

One final good choice is the iCandy Peach, which can be utilized in tandem or mono mode, and can be used with a car seats or an infant seat and carrycot. It's slightly longer than other doubles, however it is extremely maneuverable especially on smooth surfaces. This is a fantastic option for those looking for a stylish and practical buggy.

There are a variety of affordable double buggies, like the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This is a small side-by-side that can accommodate a newborn in a carrycot and the toddler in the seat, or three kids if you add the pizazz-branded PiggyBack ride-on board. It features an auto-standing fold, a large canopy that offers protection for children and a peekaboo feature. It's also fairly light for a double buggy side by side buggy, and has a larger undercarriage basket to store shopping.