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What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says that this side-byside is small double buggy enough to fit through the majority of doors. It can accommodate two car seats or carrycots. It folds up self-standing and a handy carry strap for easy schlepping.

The canopies are also simple to lift and move up and down the stairs. The canopies are spaciously sized and feature peekaboo windows.

Size

A good-sized shopping basket and front and rear suspension are essential aspects to look for in a double buggy. You may consider if it's an e-travel system, or whether an infant car seat or a carrycot can be added. These are important considerations when you have to take your kids on public transport or longer journeys.

If you're in search of a compact double buggy that you can use from birth, consider the Leclerc Kooper X2. This side-byside model comes with a clever frame that expands in width so that it can accommodate two children. The seats can be reclined or positioned independently. This lets you have one child relax and take a nap while the other is observing the surrounding. The seats also come with a large UPF 50+ canopy, as well as the ability to peek into the future.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another excellent alternative for twins. It is the tiniest twin pushchair twin available on the market. It is only 63cm in length, so it should fit through most doors. It can also take two car seats or one carrycot and 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 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 is a popular tandem buggy that's been designed to adapt to your family, with 30 different seating options. It can be used with twins or a baby and a toddler or three children if you add iCandy's 'PiggyBack' board (which you can purchase separately). It is equipped with an easy suspension system that makes kerbs easier to navigate. It is able to be used in single or best double buggy mode. You can also attach one stroller on top to store additional items.

Weight

A good double buggy is light and easy to push. It should also come with nice-sized shopping baskets, a rear and front suspension to allow it to maneuver over rough terrain and, in the ideal case it should be suitable for twins or siblings of different ages.

A lot of compact double buggies come with frames specifically designed to accommodate infant car seats and come with branded adaptors to match the popular models from Cybex, BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are great options for those who want to stay clear of separate strollers for younger children who have medical needs.

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

Mountain Buggy Duet is the smallest double stroller on the market. This is the slimmest side-by-side available at 63cm wide and can be used for twins who are just born or one baby and one toddler. It offers robust engineering and high-quality performance with air-filled tyres that are all-terrain but equally comfortable cruising around town.

The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is another excellent alternative. It can carry twins as well as a baby and toddler, or two kids with piggyback boards (which is required to be purchased separately). It comes with a self-standing fold and carry strap, making it super-easy to schlep, and comes with rear and front suspension to help you deal with the rough terrain. It's a bit heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo but still lighter than most tri-fold buggies. It's an excellent value choice for older kids.

Folding

A good double buggy needs to be compact to store, and a ideal choice is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This model is a side-by-side and has a smooth fold. The frame expands as you fold, so it's narrower that the standard stroller. This makes it easy to get around doorways and on public transport, while it also means you don't need an additional car to push the buggy around.

It's a good 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 also accommodate an additional passenger on the buggy's "piggyback' board, and offers many different configurations that include an elevated stadium seating option that allows each child a view of their surroundings. The adjustable handlebar has an adjustable handbrake that allows you to push the buggy up and down hills.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another great alternative. It has the most best compact double stroller footprint side-by-side available measuring just 63cm. It is ideal for parents who are worried about fitting a double inside the doorway or on public transport. However it is still able to tackle rough terrain and be a true off-roader. It can accommodate twins, a toddler and an infant, or two children with the same age. Each seat can recline independently, ensuring that 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 and the option of a toddler seat. It's a bit larger than other doubles, however it has excellent maneuverability especially on smooth surfaces. This is an excellent choice for those looking for 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 small side-by-side can accommodate a newborn in a carrycot and even a toddler in the seat, or three children if you add the PiggyBack ride on board branded with the pizazz. It has a simple, self-standing fold and a nice big canopy that gives both kids some protection and also has a peekaboo window. It's also fairly light for a double strollers buggy and has a larger undercarriage basket to store shopping.