What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says this side-byside is light enough to pass through most doors and be used with two car seats or carrycots. It comes with a self-standing folding mechanism and convenient carry straps to make it easy to carry.

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

Size

A spacious shopping basket as well as front and rear suspension are essential features to look out for in a double buggy. You may be interested in knowing if it's a travel system or whether a car seat or carrycot can be added. These are important considerations when you need to take your kids in public transport or on longer journeys.

If you're looking for a small double buggy that can be used from birth take a look at the Leclerc Kooper X2. This side-by-side model has an intelligent frame that can be expanded to allow it to accommodate two children. The seats have an option to recline and can be placed independently, which gives you the choice of one child leaning back relaxing for a nap, while the other is looking out at the world around them. You will get a huge UPF 50+ canopy that has the option of a peekaboo window as well.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another excellent option for twins. It is the tiniest twin umbrella stroller pushchair on the market. It's just 63cm wide, so it should fit through the majority of doors. It can also be used with two car seats or a carrycot. It also has lie-flat seats that are suitable from birth.

Tandem double buggies are popular with parents of twins or parents who have a child and a toddler. However, they tend to have a wider space than single-seaters and may be difficult to manoeuvre on narrow streets or through doors.

The iCandy Orange is a popular tandem buggy that's been designed to grow with your family. It comes with 30 different seating options. The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is suitable for twins or a child, toddler, or even three children when you add the iCandy PiggyBack board (available separately). It is equipped with a soft suspension system that makes kerbs simple to navigate. It is able to be used in single or double mode. It is also possible to attach a single twin stroller side by side to the top of it to provide extra storage space.

Weight

A good double buggy should be lightweight and easy-to-push. It should also have nice-sized shopping baskets, a rear and front suspensions to make it easier to navigate rougher surfaces and, in the ideal case it is suitable for twins or siblings of different ages.

Many compact double buggies have frames that are designed to fit infant car seats and come with adaptors with branded brands to match the most popular models from Cybex, BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are a great option for families with children with medical needs and would prefer not having to use separate strollers.

They are generally larger than buggies with side-by-sides, and are harder to fit into doorways and on public transportation. Check the product details for alternatives for this if it is important to your family.

Mountain Buggy Duet is the most compact double stroller on the market. It is the tiniest side-by-side available with a 63cm width. It is able to carry twins or a baby and a toddler. It's a sturdy design and superior functionality and large air-filled tires that are suitable for all terrains but also happy to zip around town.

Another great option is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can accommodate twins or one baby and one toddler or two kids using a piggy back board (which you'll need to purchase separately). It has a carry strap that is self-standing and can folds to make it simple to move around. It also has front and back suspensions to assist you in navigating rough terrain. It's a little heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo but still lighter than most tri-fold buggies. It's also an excellent value choice for older children.

Folding

The Baby Jogger City Select 2 is a great option to store the double buggy. This side-byside model has a smooth fold, and the frame's clever design expands in width when folded so that it's narrower than an individual stroller. This makes it easier to maneuver through doors and on public transportation, as well as reducing the need for an additional vehicle.

It's a great option for parents who have twins because it can be used in mono or duo mode with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can also accommodate another child on the buggy's "piggyback board, and provides an array of configurations with an elevated stadium-style seating area that gives the children both views of their surroundings. The adjustable handlebar features an adjustable handbrake that helps to push the buggy up and down hills.

Another good option is the Mountain Buggy Duet, which has the most compact side-by-side footprint on the market at 63cm. This makes it ideal for parents who are worried about fitting a double buggy with car seat-doorway on public transport, while it can also take on rough terrain like a true off-roader. It can be used for twins, a toddler and a baby, or two children who are the same age. Each seat reclines independently, so the children are able to sit comfortably.

Another good option is the iCandy Peach, which can be used in tandem or mono mode, and can be used with a car seat/seats or an infant seat and carrycot. It's a bit larger than other doubles, but it provides an excellent maneuverability, particularly on smooth surfaces and is an excellent choice for those who want an attractive but practical buggy.

If you're on a budget, there are plenty of budget double buggies, such as the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This compact side-by-side can hold babies in a carrycot or an infant in the seat, or three children if you add a PiggyBack ride on board branded with pizazz. It has an auto-standing fold, a large canopy that provides protection for both children and an option to peekaboo. It's also relatively light for a double buggy, and has a larger undercarriage basket to store shopping.