What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says this side-by-side is light enough to pass through the majority of doors and take two car seats or carrycots. It features a self-standing folding mechanism and easy carry straps to make it easy to move.

It's also extremely light to lift and wheel up and down stairs. The canopies are generously sized and feature peekaboo windows.

Size

Double buggy features that you should consider include a large shopping basket, front and rear suspension and a sturdy frame. You may want to look at whether it's an e-best travel double stroller system, or if an infant car seat or a carrycot can be added. Those are important considerations if you need to take your children on public transport or longer journeys.

If you're looking for a small double buggy that you can use from birth look into the Leclerc Kooper X2. This model is a side by side buggy that has an adjustable frame that can expand to accommodate two children. The seats can be reclined and positioned independently. This lets you allow one child to relax and nap while the other observes the surrounding. The seats also come with a large UPF 50+ canopy, as well as a peekaboo feature.

Another great option for newborn twins is the Mountain Buggy Duet. It is the thinnest twin pushchair available on the market. It is only 63cm in width and should fit through the majority of doors. It can accommodate two car seat or one carrycot, and has lie-flat seats suitable from birth.

Tandem double buggies, that have the children positioned on opposite sides, are a popular choice for twins or parents of a baby and toddler. However, they tend to have a larger space than single-seaters and may be difficult to maneuver on narrow pavements or through doors.

The iCandy Orange is a popular tandem buggy that has been designed to adapt to your family, with 30 different seating configurations. It can be used with twins, a baby and a toddler or even three kids if you add iCandy's 'PiggyBack' board (which is available separately). It comes with a soft suspension system that makes kerbs simple to navigate. It is able to be used in mono or double mode. You can even attach a single stroller on the top of it for extra storage space.

Weight

A quality double buggy is light and easy to push. It should include a large shopping basket as well as front and rear suspensions to aid the child to maneuver through more difficult terrain, and also be suitable for twins and other siblings of different age groups.

A majority of compact double buggies have frames designed to fit infant car seats and come with adaptors branded to match the popular models from Cybex, BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. They are a great choice for parents of children with medical issues and would prefer not having to use separate strollers.

However, they generally have a bigger footprint than side-by-side buggies, and may be more difficult to maneuver through doors and on public transport. Review the product's details for alternatives if this is important to you and your family.

If you're looking to find the tiniest double pushchair available, check out the Mountain Buggy Duet. It's the slimmest side-by-side on the market with a 63cm width. It can be used to carry twins or one toddler and a baby. It has a robust design and superior functionality and large air-filled tires that can be used on all terrains but are also able to whizz around town.

Another option is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can hold twins, one baby and one toddler or two kids with piggy back boards (which you'll need to purchase separately). It has a self-standing fold and carry strap that makes it super-easy to schlep, and it has both rear and front suspension to help you cope with the 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 fantastic option to store two strollers. This model is a side-by-side and has a very smooth fold. The frame expands when you fold it, making it more compact than one stroller. This makes it easier to maneuver through doorways and public transportation, while making it less necessary to have an additional vehicle.

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 an additional child on the buggy's "piggyback' board, and offers a great range of configurations, including an elevated stadium-style seating area that gives each child a view 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 good alternative. It has the smallest footprint side-by-side on the market, measuring 63cm. It is perfect for parents who worry about fitting a double inside the doorway or on public transport. However it is still able to tackle rough terrain as an off-roader. It can be used for twins or a toddler and a baby, or two children with the same age. Each seat reclines independently, which ensures that children are comfortable.

One final good choice is the iCandy Peach, which can be utilized in tandem or mono mode and can take 2 car seat/seats or a carrycot and 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 looking for a stylish and practical buggy.

There are many affordable double buggies, like the UPPAbaby vista 2. This is a compact side-by-side that can fit a baby in a carrycot, an infant in a seat, or even three kids if you add the brand-new pizazz PiggyBack ride-on board. It comes with an auto-standing fold, a canopy that offers protection for children as well as an option to peekaboo. It's also relatively light for a double buggy, and includes a larger undercarriage storage basket to store shopping.