What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says this side-byside is small enough to fit through most doorways and can be used with two car seats or Pushchairsandprams carrycots. It features self-standing folding mechanism, as well as convenient carry straps to make it easy to carry.

It's also easy to move up and down stairs. The canopies have generously sized windows and openings that peek out.

Size

A spacious shopping basket as well as front and rear suspension are key features to look out for in a double buggy. It is also advisable to think about whether it's a traveler or if you can add a car seat or carrycot. Those are important considerations if you're planning to bring your little ones along on public transport or longer journeys.

If you're looking for a compact double buggy that you can use from the beginning, consider the Leclerc Kooper X2. This side-byside model comes with 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 one is watching the surroundings. The seats also come with a large UPF 50+ canopy as well as the ability to peek into the future.

Another great option for infant twins is the Mountain Buggy Duet. This is the slimmest twin pushchair that is available on the market. It measures just 63cm wide, so it should fit through the majority of doors. It can take two car seat or one carrycot and has lay-flat seats that are suitable from birth.

Tandem double buggies, that feature the children sitting on opposite sides they are a popular choice for twins, or parents of a baby and a toddler. They have a bigger footprint than single-seaters and are more difficult to maneuver through narrow doorways or on pavements.

The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is an extremely popular tandem that can expand with your family. It has 30 different seating options. It can be used with twins, a baby and a toddler or three children if you add iCandy's 'PiggyBack' board (which is available separately). It is equipped with an easy suspension system that makes kerbs simple to navigate. It can 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, front and back suspensions to make it easier for the child to traverse rougher terrain, and be suitable for twins and siblings of different age groups.

A majority of compact double buggies have frames that are 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 if you have younger children with medical issues and you want to avoid the need to purchase separate strollers.

However, they tend to have a wider footprint than side-by-side buggies, and can be harder to fit through doors and on public transport. Look over the product's specifications for alternatives if this is important to you and your family.

Mountain Buggy Duet is the smallest double stroller on the market. This is the slimmest side-by-side on the market at just 53cm in width and is suitable for twins in the newborn stage or even one baby and one toddler. It is built to last and offers superior functionality with large air-filled tyres, which are all-terrain but also great for cruising around town.

The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is another fantastic option. It can accommodate twins or a baby and toddler, or two kids with the piggyback board (which must be purchased separately). It is equipped with an adjustable carry strap that can stand on its own and folds down to make it easy to transport. It also has front and back suspension to help you deal with rough terrain. It's heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo, but less heavy than trifold buggies. This is a great choice for older children.

Folding

A good double buggy needs to be compact for storage, and a good choice is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This model is a side-by-side and has a smooth fold. The frame expands when you fold, so it's more compact than one stroller. This makes it easier to get around doorways and on public transportation, and it also means you don't need an additional vehicle to transport the buggy around.

It's a great option for parents who have twins as it can be utilized in duo or mono mode with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can accommodate another child on the 'piggyback board' of the buggy. It also comes with a wide range of configurations, including elevated stadium-style seats to give both children an overview of their surroundings. There's even a brake on the adjustable handlebar, making 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. This makes it a great choice for parents who are worried about fitting a double pram pushchair through doors and on public transport, and it can also be able to handle rough terrain as an off-roader. It can be used to carry twins or a toddler and a baby or two kids with the same age, and each seat can recline independently to make sure the kids are comfortable.

Another good option is the iCandy Peach, which can be used in tandem or mono mode and can take 2 car seats or a carrycot and toddler seat. It's a bit larger than other doubles but it offers excellent maneuverability particularly on smooth surfaces. This is an excellent choice for those who want an elegant and practical buggy.

If you're on a tight budget there are plenty of affordable double buggies to choose from such as the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This compact side-by-side can hold babies in the carrycot, an infant in the seat or even three children if you include a PiggyBack ride on board that is branded with the pizazz. It features a simple, self-standing fold, and a big canopy that gives the kids some protection and a peek-a-boo window. It's also relatively light for a cheap double pushchair buggy and has a larger undercarriage basket to store shopping.