What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says that this side-byside is slim enough to fit through the majority of doors. It can accommodate two car seats or carrycots. It features an auto-standing folding mechanism as well as handy carry straps that make it easy to transport.

The canopies are also easy to lift and move up and down the stairs. The canopies have generously sized windows as well as peekaboo openings.

Size

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

If you're looking for a small double stroller double buggy that can be used from birth, consider the Leclerc Kooper X2. This clever model is a side-by-side buggy that has an adjustable frame that can expand to accommodate two children. The seats have the option of recline and can be positioned independently, giving you the option of having one child leaning back and taking a nap while the other is looking out at the surrounding. You will get a huge UPF 50+ canopy with the option of a peekaboo window as well.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another great option for twins. This is the slimmest twin pushchair that is available on the market. It measures only 63cm in length which means it can be able to pass through most doors. It can also take two car seats or one carrycot. It also has lying-flat seats that can be used from birth.

Tandem double buggies are very popular with parents of twins or with 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 an extremely popular tandem that can expand with your family. It comes with 30 different seating options. The iCandy Orange tandem buggy can be used for twins or a child, toddler, or even three children when you add the iCandy 'PiggyBack board' (available separately). It has soft suspension that allows for easy work of kerbs. It can be used in mono or double mode. It is possible to attach one stroller to the top for extra storage.

Weight

A good double buggy should be lightweight and easy-to-push. It should also come with nice-sized shopping baskets, rear and front suspension to allow it to navigate rougher surfaces and, most importantly, be suitable for twins or siblings of various age groups.

Many compact double buggies have frames that are 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 needs and you want to avoid the need to purchase separate strollers.

However, they do tend to have a wider footprint than side-by-side buggies and are more difficult to fit through doors and public transport. If this is important to you, make sure to check the product details to see if there are any alternatives available.

Mountain Buggy Duet is the slimmest double stroller available on the market. This is the thinnest side-byside on the market that measures just 63cm in width. It can be used to carry twins, or an infant and a toddler. It is built to last and offers superior performance thanks to its large air-filled tyres, which are all-terrain but just as happy nipping around town.

Another option is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can carry twins or one toddler and one baby or two kids, with a piggy back board (which you'll need to purchase 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 deal with the rough terrain. It's a bit heavier than the Joie Evalite Hauck Roadster Duo SLX - Twin Chair for Twins - Ultimate Comfort and Convenience but still lighter than tri-fold buggies. It's an excellent value choice for older kids.

Folding

A great double buggy has to be slimline for storage. A ideal choice is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This side-byside model has a smooth fold, and the clever frame expands in width when folded to make it smaller than a single stroller. This makes it easier to navigate doorways and on public transportation, and it also means that you don't require a second car for schlepping the buggy around.

It's an excellent option for parents with twins since it can be used 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 option that allows the children both views of their surroundings. There's even a handbrake on the adjustable handlebar which makes it easier to push up and down hills.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another great option. It has the smallest footprint side-byside on the market measuring just 63cm. It is perfect for parents who fret about fitting a double in the doorway or on public transport. However it is able to handle rough terrain Pushchairs and prams be a true off-roader. It can accommodate twins or a toddler and a baby or two children with the same age, and each seat reclines independently to make sure the kids are at ease.

Another option is the iCandy Peach, which can be used in mono or tandem mode, and can be used with a car seat/seats or an infant seat and carrycot. It's a little larger than other doubles but it offers excellent manoeuvrability, particularly on smooth surfaces. It's an excellent choice for those looking for an elegant but practical buggy.

If you're looking for a budget there are plenty affordable double buggies to choose from such as the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This small side-by-side can accommodate infants in a carrycot or an infant in the seat or even three children if you include a PiggyBack ride on board branded with the pizazz. It has a simple self-standing fold and a nice large canopy that offers the kids some protection and a peek-a-boo window. It is also relatively lightweight for a double stroller and comes with a large undercarriage basket that can be used to store your the shopping.