What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says that this side-byside is small enough to pass through most doors and can accommodate two car seats or carrycots. It has an auto-standing folding mechanism as well as easy carry straps to make it easy to transport.

The canopies are also easy to lift and move up/down the stairs. The canopies are large enough to accommodate windows as well as peekaboo openings.

Size

A spacious shopping basket as well as front and rear suspensions are key aspects to look for in a double buggy. You may consider if it is a travel system, or if an infant car seat or a carrycot is possible to add. These are crucial considerations when you are required to take your children on public transport, or on long trips.

If you're in search of a compact best double stroller buggy that you can use from birth look into the Leclerc Kooper X2. This side-by-side model features an innovative frame that expands in width to allow it to accommodate two children. The seats have the option of recline and can be placed independently, giving you the choice of one child leaning back taking a nap while the other is looking out at the surrounding. There is also a huge UPF 50+ canopy and the ability to peek into the future.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another great option for twins. It is the thinnest side-byside twin pushchair from birth pushchair available and is only 63cm wide, so should fit through most doorways. It can accommodate two car seats or one carrycot and 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 a toddler. They do have a larger footprint than single-seaters, and are more difficult to maneuver through narrow doors or on pavements.

The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is a well-loved tandem that will grow with your family. It comes with 30 different seating options. The iCandy Orange tandem buggy can be used for twins or a child and a toddler or even three kids when you add the iCandy 'PiggyBack board' (available separately). It is equipped with an easy suspension system that makes kerbs easy to navigate. It is able to be used in single or double mode. You can attach a single stroller on top for extra storage.

Weight

A good double buggy should be light and easy to push. It should include an ample shopping basket as well as front and rear suspensions to aid the child to maneuver through rougher terrain, and be suitable for twins and siblings of different ages.

Many compact double buggies come with frames designed to take infant car seats and come with adaptors branded to match the popular models from Cybex, BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are great choices for those who want to avoid having separate strollers for your smaller children who have medical needs.

However, they tend to have a wider space than side-byside buggies and can be harder to fit through doors and public transport. If this is important to you, look through the product's specifications to see what alternatives are available.

Mountain Buggy Duet is the slimmest double stroller available on the market. This is the slimmest side by side available at 63cm wide and can be used by twins who are just born or one baby and one toddler. It is built to last and offers superior performance thanks to its large air-filled tyres, which are all-terrain but equally comfortable cruising around the town.

Another great choice is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can carry twins with one toddler and one baby or two kids using piggy back boards (which you need to buy separately). It folds up with a self-standing design and carry strap, making it super-easy to schlep, and has front and rear suspension to help you cope with rougher terrain. It's heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo but still lighter than tri-fold buggies and is a great value option for older kids.

Folding

A good double stroller with bassinet stroller needs to be slim for storage. A good choice is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This side-byside model has an extremely smooth fold and the frame's clever design expands in width when folded so that it's narrower than the standard stroller. This allows it to be more easily maneuvered through doors and on public transportation, while making it less necessary to have a second vehicle.

It's a great choice for parents with twins as it can be used in a mono or duo mode with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can also accommodate another passenger on the buggy's "piggyback board, and provides many different configurations that include an elevated stadium seating to give the children both views of their surroundings. There's even a handbrake built into the adjustable handlebar which makes it easier to push up and down hills.

Another alternative is the Mountain Buggy Duet, which has the smallest side-by-side footprint available at the smallest 63cm. It is perfect for parents who are worried about fitting a double into a door or on public transport. However it is able to handle rough terrain like a true off-roader. It can accommodate twins or a toddler with one or two children of the same age. Each seat reclines independently, so the kids are comfortable.

One final good choice is the iCandy Peach, which can be utilized in tandem or mono mode, and can be used with a car seats/seats, or an infant seat and carrycot. It's a little longer than some other doubles but it offers an excellent maneuverability, particularly on smooth surfaces. It's an excellent option for those who want a stylish but practical buggy.

If you're on a budget, there are plenty of affordable double buggies available, such as the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This is a compact side-by-side that can fit a baby in a carrycot, 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 nice big canopy that provides children some security and also has a peekaboo window. It's also light for a double buggy, and comes with a larger undercarriage basket to store shopping.