What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says that this side-by-side is light enough to pass through most doorways and can be used with two car seats or carrycots. It features a self-standing folding mechanism and handy carry straps that make it easy to move.

The canopies are also easy to lift and move up/down the stairs. The canopies are large and feature peekaboo windows.

Size

A good-sized shopping basket and front and rear suspension are the most important elements to look for in a double buggy. You may also want to think about whether it's a travel system, or the possibility of adding a carrycot or car seat. These are crucial considerations when you have 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 look into the Leclerc Kooper X2. This side-by-side model features an intelligent frame that can be expanded so that it can accommodate two children. The seats can be reclined and positioned independently. This lets you have one child relax and sleep while the other observes the surroundings. There is also a huge UPF 50+ canopy, as well as a peekaboo feature.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another excellent alternative for twins. This is the slimmest twin pushchair available on the market. It's only 63cm in length and should be able to pass through most doors. It can be used with two car seats or one carrycot, and has lay-flat seats that are suitable from birth.

Tandem double buggies are very popular with parents of twins or parents who have a child and a toddler. They do have a larger footprint than single and double stroller-seaters and are more difficult to maneuver through narrow doors or on pavements.

The iCandy Orange is a popular tandem buggy and has been designed to grow with your family. It comes with 30 different seating options. It can be used with twins, a baby and a toddler or even three kids if you purchase iCandy's "PiggyBack" board (which you can buy separately). It is equipped with a soft suspension system that makes kerbs easy to navigate. It can be used in mono or cheap double stroller mode. You can also attach a single stroller to the top of it to provide additional storage space.

Weight

A good double buggy is light and easy to push. It should also have nice-sized shopping baskets, a rear and front suspensions to make it easier to get around rough terrains and, ideally it should be suitable for twins or siblings of various age.

Many compact double buggies come with frames that can be used to store infant car seats. They also have branded adaptors that fit the most popular models from Cybex BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are a great option if you have younger children with medical conditions and would prefer not the need to purchase separate strollers double.

They are typically larger than buggies that are side-by-side and are more difficult to squeeze into doorways and on public transport. Review the product's details for alternatives for this if it is important to you and your family.

If you're looking for the smallest double pushchair on the market look into the Mountain Buggy Duet. This is the thinnest side-byside available with a 63cm width. It can be used to transport twins or an infant and a toddler. It is built to last with a sturdy design and a superior function, with large air-filled tires that are suitable for all terrains but are also able to whizz around town.

The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is another great option. It can accommodate twins, a baby and a toddler or two children with piggyback boards (which must be purchased separately). It comes with a self-standing carry strap and folds down to make it easy to transport. It also comes with front and back suspensions to make it easier to navigate rougher terrain. It's heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo, but lighter than the majority of trifold buggies. This is a great choice for older children.

Folding

The Baby Jogger City Select 2 is a fantastic choice for storing the double buggy. This side-by-side model has an extremely smooth fold and the clever frame expands in width as you fold to make it smaller than the standard stroller. This makes it much easier to navigate doorways and on public transport, while it also means that you don't require a second car for schlepping the buggy around.

It's a great choice for parents of twins because it can be used with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can hold a third child on the 'piggybackboard of the buggy. It also comes with many different configurations including elevated stadium-style seats to give both kids a view of their surroundings. There's even a brake on the adjustable handlebar, making it easier to push up and down hills.

Another good alternative is the Mountain Buggy Duet, which has the smallest side-by-side footprint on the market at the smallest 63cm. This makes it ideal for parents who are concerned about fitting an extra door for a lightweight double pushchair on public transport, while it can still take on rough terrain like an off-roader. It can accommodate twins or a toddler and one or two children who are similar age. Each seat can recline independently, ensuring that the children are able to sit comfortably.

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

There are many inexpensive double Stroller for twins buggies available, like the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This is a compact side-by-side that can fit a baby in a carrycot as well as a toddler in a seat, or even three kids if you add the Pizazz-branded PiggyBack ride-on board. It has a simple self-standing fold, and a big canopy that gives the kids some protection and includes a peekaboo window. It's also light for a double travel stroller buggy, and comes with a larger undercarriage basket to store shopping.