What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says this side-byside is slim enough to get through most doorways and can take two car seats or carrycots. It has an auto-standing folding mechanism as well as easy carry straps to make it easy to move.

The canopies are also simple to lift and move up/down the stairs. The canopies have generously sized windows and peekaboo openings.

Size

Double buggy features that you should consider include an enormous shopping basket, rear and front suspension and an incredibly sturdy frame. You might want to look at whether it's an e-travel system, or whether a car seat or carrycot is possible to add. These are crucial considerations if you have to take your children in public transport or on longer journeys.

If you're looking for a compact double buggy that you can use from birth, consider the Leclerc Kooper X2. This clever model is a side by side buggy that has an adjustable frame that can expand widthways in order to accommodate two children. The seats come with the option of recline and can be placed independently, which gives you the option of having one child leaning back and taking a nap while the other is looking out at their surroundings. You also get a large UPF 50+ canopy and an option to peek inside.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another great option for twins. It is the thinnest side-byside twin pushchair on the market and only 63cm in width, it should fit through most doorways. It can also take two car seats or a carrycot. It also has lying-flat seats that can be used from birth.

Tandem double buggies are popular with parents of twins or parents who have a baby and toddler. However, they tend to have a larger footprint than single to double pushchair-seaters and can be difficult to manoeuvre on narrow streets or through doors.

The iCandy Orange is a popular tandem buggy that has been designed to grow with your family, with 30 different seating options. The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is suitable for twins, a child and a toddler, or even three children when you add the iCandy 'PiggyBack board' (available separately). It has a soft suspension that makes light work of kerbs. It can be utilized in double or mono mode. You can attach one stroller on top for extra storage.

Weight

A quality double buggy is lightweight and easy to push. It should have an ample shopping basket with front and back suspensions to allow the child to maneuver through rougher terrain, and be suitable for twins as well as siblings of different ages.

Many compact pushchairs double (the full details) buggies come with frames that can be used to support infant car seats. They also come with branded adaptors that match popular models by Cybex BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are excellent options when you are looking to avoid using separate strollers for your smaller children with medical issues.

However, they do tend to have a larger footprint than side-by-side buggies, and may be more difficult to maneuver through doors and on public transport. Review the product's details for alternatives for this if it is important to you and your family.

Mountain Buggy Duet is the most compact double stroller on the market. This is the thinnest side-byside on the market with a 63cm 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 terrain double stroller terrains but just as happy nipping around town.

Another great choice is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can carry twins, one baby and one toddler or two kids using a piggy back board (which you must purchase separately). It is equipped with a self-standing carry strap and folds to make it simple to transport. It also has front and back suspensions to help you deal with 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

A great double buggy has to be compact 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, making it smaller than a single stroller. This makes it easy to navigate through doorways and public transportation, and it also means that you don't require a second hand double buggy car for schlepping 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 also hold another rider on the buggy's 'piggyback' board, and offers a great range of configurations that include an elevated stadium seating to give the children both views of their surroundings. There's even a handbrake built into the handlebar that can be adjusted, making it easier to push it up and down hills.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another great option. It has the smallest footprint side-by-side available, measuring 63cm. This makes it a great choice for parents who are worried about fitting a double-doorway on public transport, and it is able to take on rough terrain like an off-roader. It can be used to carry twins or a toddler and baby or two kids who are the same age and each seat reclines 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 seats/seats, or a carrycot and a toddler seat. It's slightly longer than other doubles but it has excellent maneuverability, especially on smooth surfaces. This is a great choice for those looking for a stylish and practical buggy.

If you're looking for a budget there are plenty budget double buggies like the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This compact side-byside can fit a newborn in a carrycot, even a toddler in the seat, or three kids if you add the PiggyBack ride on board that is branded with some pizazz. It comes with an easy-to-stand fold, a huge canopy that protects both children and the ability to peek inside. It's also quite light for a double stroller, and comes with a large undercarriage basket that can be used to store your things like shopping.