What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

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

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

Size

A spacious shopping basket as well as front and rear suspension are the most important elements to look for in a double single pushchair buggy. It is also advisable to consider whether it's a best travel double stroller system, or whether you can add a car seat or carrycot. Those are important considerations if you have to take your children on public transport or longer journeys.

Take a look at the Leclerc Kooper X2 if you are looking for a small, double running buggy buggy you can use from the time you are born. This clever model is a side-byside buggy with frames that can be expanded widthways in order to accommodate two children. The seats have a recline option and can be set up in a different way, which gives you the option of one child leaning back and taking a nap while the other looks out at the world around them. There is also a huge UPF 50+ canopy as well as an option to peek inside.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another great alternative for twins. This is the slimmest twin pushchair that is available on the market. It is only 63cm in width, so it should fit through most doors. It can also be used with two car seats or one carrycot. It also has lying-flat seats that can be used from birth.

Tandem double buggies are popular among parents of twins, or parents who have a baby and 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 has 30 different seating configurations. It can be used with twins, a baby and toddler or three children if you add iCandy's 'PiggyBack' board (which you can purchase separately). It features a soft suspension that makes light work of kerbs. It is used in a mono or double mode. It is possible to attach a single stroller on top to store additional items.

Weight

A good double buggy should be lightweight and easy-to-push. It should also have nice-sized shopping baskets, rear and front suspension to allow it to get around rough terrains and, most importantly, be suitable for twins or siblings of different age.

A majority of compact double buggies have frames designed to take infant car seats and come with adaptors with branded brands to match the popular models from Cybex, BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. They are a great choice for families with children with medical issues and want to avoid the need to purchase separate strollers.

However, they generally have a bigger footprint than side-by-side buggies, and are more difficult to fit through doorways and on public transport. Check the product details for alternatives if this is important to your family.

Mountain Buggy Duet is the smallest double travel stroller stroller on the market. This is the slimmest side by side on the market at just 64cm wide. It can be used by twins in the newborn stage or even one baby and one toddler. It's a sturdy design and a superior function and large air-filled tires that are suitable for all terrains, but also happy to zip around the city.

The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is another fantastic option. It can accommodate twins or a baby and toddler or two children with piggyback boards (which must be purchased separately). It folds up with a self-standing design and carry strap to make it super-easy to schlep, and comes with rear and front suspension to help you cope with rougher terrain. It's heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo but still lighter than most tri-fold buggies and is an excellent value choice for older children.

Folding

A great double buggy has to be slimline for storage, and a good choice is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This side-by-side model features a very slick fold and the clever frame expands in width when folded to make it smaller than a single stroller. This makes it much easier to navigate through doorways and public transport, while it also means that you don't require an additional vehicle to transport the buggy around.

It's a great option for parents with twins since it can be used with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can also accommodate an additional rider on the buggy's 'piggyback board, and provides a great range of configurations with an elevated stadium-style seating option that allows the children both views of their surroundings. The adjustable handlebar comes with an adjustable handbrake that makes it easier to push the buggy up and down hills.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another great option. It has the smallest Double buggy footprint side-by-side available, measuring 63cm. This makes it perfect for parents who are concerned about fitting a double through doors and on public transport. However, it is able to be able to handle rough terrain as an off-roader. It can accommodate twins or a toddler with a baby, or two children with similar age. Each seat reclines independently, which ensures that the kids are comfortable.

The iCandy Peach is a good alternative. It can be used in mono or tandem mode, and can accommodate 2 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. It's an excellent option for those who are looking for a stylish but practical buggy.

There are numerous inexpensive double buggies available, like the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This compact side-by-side can hold a newborn in a carrycot, a toddler in the seat, or even three children if you include a PiggyBack ride on board that is branded with some pizazz. It comes with an easy-to-stand fold, a large canopy that offers protection for children as well as the ability to peek inside. It's also fairly light for a double buggy with carrycot buggy and has a larger undercarriage basket to store shopping.