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 self-standing folding mechanism, as well as handy carry straps that make it easy to carry.

The canopies are also easy to lift and move up/down the stairs. The canopies are spacious with windows and openings that peek out.

Size

A large shopping basket as well as rear and front suspension are essential features to look out for in a double buggy. It is also advisable to consider whether it's a traveler or whether you can add an infant car seat or carrycot. These are important considerations when you need to take your kids in public transport or on longer journeys.

If you're in search of a compact double buggy that can be used from birth look into the Leclerc Kooper X2. This side-by-side model has an innovative frame that expands widthways to to accommodate two children. The seats can be reclined or positioned independently. This lets you let one child unwind and sleep while the other observes the surrounding. You get a big UPF 50+ canopy, with an open window.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another fantastic alternative for twins. It is the tiniest side-by-side twin pushchairs pushchair on the market and only 63cm wide so will fit through most doors. It can accommodate two car seats or a carrycot and has lay-flat seats that are suitable from birth.

Tandem double buggies are popular with parents of twins, or parents who have a child and toddler. However, they generally have a bigger footprint than single-seaters, and can be difficult to maneuver on narrow pavements or through doorways.

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 or a child, toddler or even three kids when you add the iCandy 'PiggyBack board' (available separately). It features a soft suspension that makes light work of kerbs. It is used in mono or double mode. You can also attach a single stroller to the top of it for additional storage space.

Weight

A good double buggy should be light and easy to push. It should include a large shopping basket, front and back suspensions to aid the child to maneuver through rough terrain, and be suitable for twins and other siblings of different ages.

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

They tend to be wider than side-byside buggies and are more difficult to squeeze into doorways and on public transportation. Check the product details for alternatives in case this is important to you and your family.

If you're looking to find the tiniest double pushchair on the market take a look at the Mountain Buggy Duet. It's the slimmest side-by-side on the market that measures just 63cm in width. It can be used to carry twins, or a baby and a toddler. It is built to last with a sturdy design and superior functionality with big air-filled tires that are suitable for all terrains but also happy to zip around the city.

The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is another great alternative. It can accommodate twins as well as a baby and toddler, or two children using the piggyback board (which is required to be purchased separately). It comes with a self-standing fold and carry strap, making it a breeze to transport and has front and rear suspension to help you cope with rough terrain. It's heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo, but lighter than most trifold buggies. This is a great option for older children.

Folding

The Baby Jogger City Select 2 is a great choice for storing two strollers double strollers. This side-by-side model features a very slick fold and the frame's clever design expands widthways as you fold so that it's narrower than a single 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 great choice for parents with twins, because 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 offers many different configurations with an elevated stadium-style seating area that gives both children views of their surroundings. The adjustable handlebar has a handbrake, which makes it easier to push the buggy up and down hills.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another excellent option. It has the smallest footprint side-by-side on the market measuring just 63cm. This makes it ideal for parents who are worried about fitting an extra door for a double jogging stroller on public transport. However, it can still be able to handle rough terrain as an off-roader. It can carry twins or a toddler and baby or two children of the same age, and each seat reclines independently to ensure that the children are comfortable.

The iCandy Peach is a good option. It can be used in mono or tandem mode, and it can fit two car seats, or a carrycot that has a toddler seat. It's slightly longer than other doubles, but it has excellent maneuverability, especially on smooth surfaces. This is an excellent choice for those who want an attractive and practical buggy.

There are many affordable double buggies, like the UPPAbaby Vista 2. It's a compact side-byside that can fit a baby in a carrycot and an infant in the seat, or three kids if you include the brand-new pizazz PiggyBack ride-on board. It comes with an easy-to-stand fold, a huge canopy that provides protection for both children and an option to peekaboo. It's also relatively light for a double jogging stroller buggy, and comes with a larger undercarriage basket to store shopping.