What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says that this side-by-side is light enough to pass through most doors and accommodate 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 easy to move and lift up and down the stairs. The canopies are spaciously sized and have peekaboo windows.

Size

Double buggy features you must look for include a large shopping basket, front and rear suspension and a sturdy frame. You might be interested in knowing if it is a travel system, or whether a car seat or carrycot is possible to add. These are crucial considerations if you have to take your children on public transport, or for long distance journeys.

Take a look at the Leclerc Kooper X2 if you are looking for a compact double buggy that you can use from the beginning. This side-by-side model has an innovative frame that expands widthways so that it can accommodate two children. The seats come with a recline option and can be set up in a different way, which gives you the choice of one child leaning back relaxing for a nap, while the other one gazes out at their surroundings. You will get a huge UPF 50+ canopy with an open window.

Another great option for newborn twins is the Mountain Buggy Duet. It is the tiniest side-by-side twin pushchair on the market and is only 63cm wide, so should fit through most doorways. It can also accommodate two car seats or one carrycot and has lying-flat seats that can be used from birth.

Tandem double buggies are very popular with parents of twins, or parents with a baby and a toddler. However, they do tend to have a larger space than single-seaters and may be difficult to maneuver on narrow roads or through doorways.

The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is a popular tandem that can grow with your family. It has 30 different seating configurations. It can be used with twins, a baby and toddler or even three kids if you add iCandy's 'PiggyBack' board (which is available separately). It comes with an easy suspension system that makes kerbs easier to navigate. It can be used in mono or double mode. You can also attach one stroller to the top for extra storage.

Weight

A good double buggy should be lightweight and easy to push. It should also come with nice-sized shopping baskets, a rear and front suspension to make it easier to maneuver over rough terrain and, in the ideal case it should be suitable for twins or siblings of different age groups.

A majority of compact double buggies come with frames designed to take infant car seats and come with adaptors branded to match popular models from Cybex, BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are a great option if you have younger children with medical conditions and you want to avoid the need to purchase separate strollers.

They tend to be wider than buggies with side-by-sides, and are harder to fit in doorways or on public transportation. If this is important to you, check the product's specifications to see whether there are alternatives available.

If you're looking for the most compact double tandem pushchair pushchair on the market, check out the Mountain Buggy Duet. It's the slimmest side-by-side on the market, measuring only 63cm in width. It can be used to transport twins or an infant and a toddler. It is built to last and offers superior functionality with large air-filled tyres that are all-terrain but equally comfortable cruising around the city.

The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is another great alternative. It can carry twins or a baby and toddler or two children with the piggyback board (which must be purchased separately). It is equipped with a self-standing carry strap and folds down to make it easy to transport. It also comes with front and back suspension to assist you in navigating rougher terrain. It's a bit heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo but still lighter than the majority of tri-fold buggies. It's also a great value option for older kids.

Folding

The Baby Jogger City Select 2 is a great option for storing the double buggy. This model is a side-by-side and features a very smooth fold. The frame expands when you fold it, making it smaller than a single to double buggy stroller. This allows it to be more easily maneuvered through doorways and on public transportation, while also making it less necessary to have an additional vehicle.

It's a good option for parents with twins, since 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 children a view of their surroundings. The adjustable handlebar has a handbrake, which helps to push the buggy up and down hills.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another great alternative. It has the smallest footprint side-by-side on the market measuring just 63cm. It is perfect for parents who fret about fitting a sit n stand double stroller into a door or on public transport. However it is still able to tackle rough terrain and be a true off-roader. It can accommodate twins, a toddler and an infant, or two children with similar age. Each seat reclines independently, which ensures that the kids are comfortable.

The iCandy Peach is a good option. It can be used in mono or tandem mode, and can be used with two car seats or a carrycot and the option of a toddler seat. It's a bit larger than other doubles, however it offers excellent maneuverability particularly on smooth surfaces. This is an excellent choice for those looking for a stylish and practical buggy.

There are numerous affordable double buggies, like the UPPAbaby vista 2. This is a compact side-by-side that can accommodate a newborn in a carrycot and an infant in a seat, or even three kids if you include the Pizazz-branded PiggyBack ride-on board. It comes with an auto-standing fold, a canopy that offers protection for both children and an option to peekaboo. It's also relatively light for a double buggy, and comes with a larger undercarriage basket for shopping.