What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says that the side-byside is slim enough to fit through most doors and can accommodate two car seats or carrycots. It has self-standing folding mechanism, as well as handy carry straps that make it easy to transport.

It's also lightweight to carry and wheel up/down stairs. The canopies are spaciously sized and have windows that peek out.

Size

A good-sized shopping basket and front and rear suspensions are essential elements to look for in a double buggy. You may consider if it's a travel system, or whether a car seat or carrycot can be added. These are crucial considerations if you have to take your children on public transport or longer journeys.

If you're looking for a small nipper double buggy buggy that you can use from birth, consider the Leclerc Kooper X2. This side-by-side model has an innovative frame that expands in width to allow it to accommodate two children. The seats come with a recline option and can be set up independently, giving you the option of one child leaning back enjoying a nap while the other one gazes out at the world around them. You also get a large UPF 50+ canopy as well as a peekaboo feature.

Another option for newborn twins is the Mountain Buggy Duet. It is the tiniest side-by-side twin pushchair available and is only 63cm wide, so should fit through most doorways. It can be used with two car seat or one carrycot, and has lie-flat seats suitable from birth.

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

The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is an extremely popular tandem double stroller that can grow with your family. It offers 30 different seating options. It can be used with twins, 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 makes light work of kerbs. It is used in mono or cheap double stroller mode. It is also possible to attach a single stroller on the top of it for extra storage space.

Weight

A quality double buggy must be light and easy to push. It should include an ample shopping basket as well as front and rear suspensions that aid the child to traverse more difficult terrain, and also be suitable for twins and other siblings of different ages.

Many double buggies are compact and have frames that can be used to support infant car seats. They also come with brand-name adaptors that match the most popular models from Cybex BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are great options if you want to stay clear of separate strollers for your younger children with medical conditions.

They are generally larger than buggies with side-by-sides and are difficult to squeeze into doorways and on public transport. Check the product details for alternatives in case this is important to you and your family.

Mountain Buggy Duet is the most compact double stroller on the market. It's the slimmest side-by-side on the market, measuring only 63cm in width. It is able to carry twins, or a baby and a toddler. It offers robust engineering and high-quality performance with air-filled tyres that are all-terrain but also great for cruising around the town.

The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is another great alternative. It can carry twins, a baby and a toddler, or two children using the piggyback board (which must be purchased separately). It has a self-standing carry strap and folds down to make it easy to move around. It also comes with front and back suspensions to assist you in navigating rough terrain. It's heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo but still lighter than tri-fold buggies and is an excellent value choice for older children.

Folding

The Baby Jogger City Select 2 is an excellent option for storing a double buggy. This model is a side by side and has a very smooth fold. The frame expands as you fold it, making it narrower that a single stroller. This allows it to be more easily maneuvered through doorways and on public transportation, while reducing the need for a second 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 also accommodate a third child on the 'piggybackboard' of the buggy. It also offers many different configurations including elevated stadium-style seats to give both children an overview of their surroundings. There's even a brake on the adjustable handlebar, making it easier to push it up and down hills.

Another option is the Mountain Buggy Duet, which has the smallest footprint side-by-side on the market at 64cm. It is ideal for parents who fret about fitting a double into a door or on public transport. However it is able to handle rough terrain as an off-roader. It can accommodate twins, a baby and toddler or two kids of the same age, and each seat reclines independently to keep the kids comfortable.

The iCandy Peach is a good option. It can be utilized in a mono mode, and can be used with two car seats or a carrycot that has the option of a toddler seat. It's a bit larger than other doubles, but it has an excellent maneuverability, particularly on smooth surfaces and is a great option for those who want a stylish but 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 an infant in the seat, or three kids if you include the brand-new pizazz PiggyBack ride-on board. It features a self-standing fold, a canopy that offers protection for children and a peekaboo feature. It is also relatively lightweight for a double stroller and comes with a large undercarriage basket to store the shopping.