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What to Look For in a compact double buggy (delphi.larsbo.org blog article)

Kerry says that this side-by-side is light enough to pass through most doors and be used with two car seats or carrycots. It comes with a self-standing fold and a handy carry strap to make it easy to schlep.

It's also very lightweight to carry and wheel up/down stairs. The canopies are large and have peekaboo windows.

Size

A spacious shopping basket as well as rear and front suspension are the most important aspects to look for in a cheap double pushchair buggy. You may consider if it is a travel system, or whether the car seat or carrycot is possible to add. These are important considerations when you need to take your children on public transport or for long distance journeys.

If you're looking for a small double buggy that can be used from birth take a look at the Leclerc Kooper X2. This model is a side-byside buggy that has an adjustable frame that can expand to accommodate two children. The seats come with an option to recline and can be positioned in a different way, which gives you the choice of one child leaning back relaxing for a nap, while the other looks out at their surroundings. There is also a huge UPF 50+ canopy, as well as the ability to peek into the future.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another great option for twins. It is the tiniest side-by-side twin pushchair available and only 63cm in width, it should fit through most doorways. It can also be used with two car seats or a carrycot, and comes with lay-flat seats that are suitable from birth.

Tandem double buggies, that have the children positioned on opposite sides they are a popular choice for twins, or parents of a baby and a toddler. They do have a larger footprint than single-seaters, and are more difficult to maneuver through narrow doorways or on pavements.

The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is a well-loved tandem that will expand with your family. It offers 30 different seating configurations. It can be used with twins or a baby and a toddler or three kids when you purchase iCandy's "PiggyBack" board (which is available separately). It has a soft suspension that can take care of kerbs and can be used in mono or double mode. You can also connect a single stroller to the top of it for additional storage space.

Weight

A quality double to single buggy buggy is lightweight and easy-to-push. It should have a large shopping basket as well as front and rear suspension to aid the child to maneuver through more difficult terrain, and also be suitable for twins and other siblings of different ages.

Many 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 a great option if you have younger children with medical issues and would prefer not having to use separate strollers.

However, they tend to have a larger footprint than side-by-side buggies and may be more difficult to maneuver through doorways and on public transport. Look over the product's specifications for alternatives in case this is important to you and your family.

If you're looking to find the tiniest double pushchair on the market look into the Mountain Buggy Duet. It's the slimmest side-by-side on the market, measuring only 63cm in width. It is able to carry twins or an infant and a toddler. It has robust engineering and superior functionality with large air-filled tyres that can be used on all terrains but just as happy nipping around the city.

The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is another fantastic alternative. It can accommodate twins as well as a baby and toddler or two children with the piggyback board (which must be purchased separately). It has a self-standing fold and carry strap to make it easy to transport and has front and rear suspensions to help you cope with 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 2 is a great option for storing the double buggy. This model is a side by side and has a smooth fold. The frame expands when you fold it, making it more compact than one stroller. This makes it easier to get around doorways and on public transport. It also means you don't need an additional car to push the buggy around.

It's an excellent option for parents of twins as it can be used with two seats, and car seat adaptors. It can hold an additional child on the 'piggyback board that is part of the buggy. It also has a wide range of configurations including elevated stadium-style seats to give both children the view of their surroundings. There's even a brake on the handlebar that can be adjusted that makes it easier to push up and down hills.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another good option. It has the smallest footprint side-byside available, measuring 63cm. It is perfect for parents who worry about fitting a double in the doorway or on public transport. However, it can still handle rough terrain as a true off-roader. It can be used to carry twins, a baby and toddler or two children who are the same age and each seat can recline independently to ensure that the children are comfortable.

Another good option is the iCandy Peach, which can be utilized in tandem or mono mode, and can be used with a car seats/seats, or a carrycot and a toddler seat. It's slightly longer than some other doubles, but it has excellent manoeuvrability, particularly on smooth surfaces and is an excellent option for those who want an attractive but practical buggy.

If you're on a budget there are plenty of affordable double buggies available such as the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This is a compact twin stroller side-by-side that fits a newborn in a carrycot as well as the toddler in a seat, or three kids if you add the brand-new pizazz PiggyBack ride-on board. It has a simple, self-standing fold, and a large canopy that offers the kids some protection and also has a peekaboo window. It's also fairly light for a double pram buggy stroller and has a large undercarriage basket to store things like shopping.