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What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says that this side-by-side is small enough to fit through the majority of doors and take two car seats or carrycots. It has self-standing folding mechanism, as well as easy carry straps to make it easy to move.

It's also extremely light to lift and wheel up/down stairs. The canopies are spacious with windows and peekaboo openings.

Size

A spacious shopping basket as well as front and rear suspension are the most important elements to look for in a double buggy that converts to single buggy. You might also want to consider whether it's a travel system, or the possibility of adding a car seat or carrycot. Those are important considerations if you're planning to bring your children in public transport or on longer journeys.

You should consider the Leclerc Kooper X2 if you are looking for a compact double buggy (continue reading this) that you can use right from the time you are born. This clever model is a side-by-side buggy with a frame that can expand widthways in order to accommodate two children. The seats can be reclined or positioned independently. This allows you to allow one child to relax and take a nap while the other observes the surrounding. The seat comes with a large UPF 50+ canopy with a peekaboo window too.

Another great option for infant twins is the Mountain Buggy Duet. It is the thinnest side-byside best twin buggy pushchair on the market and is only 63cm wide, so can fit through the majority of doors. It can also take two car seats or one carrycot, and comes with lie-flat seats that are suitable for babies from birth.

Tandem double buggies are very popular with parents of twins, or parents who have a child and toddler. They have a bigger space than single-seaters, and are more difficult to maneuver through narrow doors or on pavements.

The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is a popular tandem that can expand with your family. It offers 30 different seating configurations. The iCandy Orange tandem buggy can be used for twins or a child, toddler or even three kids when you include the iCandy PiggyBack board (available separately). It features a soft suspension that can take care of kerbs and can be used in mono or double mode. You can also connect a single twin umbrella stroller to the top of it for additional storage space.

Weight

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

A majority of compact double buggies come with frames that are designed to take infant car seats and come with adaptors branded to match the most compact double stroller popular models from Cybex, BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are great options when you are looking to stay clear of separate strollers for your smaller children who have medical needs.

They tend to be wider than buggies with side-by-sides and are more difficult to fit in doorways or on public transport. Look over the product's specifications for alternatives for this if it is important to you and your family.

Mountain Buggy Duet is the slimmest double buggy that converts to single stroller available on the market. This is the thinnest side-byside available with a 63cm width. It can be used to carry twins or a baby and a toddler. It's a sturdy design and superior functionality and large air-filled tires that can be used on all terrains but are also able to zip around the city.

Another great option is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can hold twins or one toddler and one baby or two kids, with piggy backboards (which you must purchase separately). It comes with a self-standing fold and carry strap that makes it super-easy to schlep, and comes with rear and front suspension to help you cope with the rough terrain. It's a little heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo but still lighter than tri-fold buggies and is a great value option for older children.

Folding

The Baby Jogger City Select 2 is an excellent option to store two strollers. This model is a side-by-side and has a smooth fold. The frame expands when you fold, so it's smaller than a single stroller. This makes it easier to maneuver through doors and on public transportation, while making it less necessary to have a second 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 another rider on the buggy's 'piggyback board, and provides a great range of configurations with an elevated stadium-style seating to give both children views of their surroundings. There's even a brake on the adjustable handlebar which makes it easier to push it up and down hills.

Another good alternative is the Mountain Buggy Duet, which has the smallest footprint side-by-side available at 63cm. This makes it a great choice for parents who are concerned about fitting a double through doors and on public transport, and it can also take on rough terrain like a true off-roader. It can accommodate twins or a toddler and a baby or two kids with the same age, and each seat reclines independently to make sure the kids are at ease.

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

If you're on a tight budget there are plenty of budget double buggies, such as the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This is a compact side-by-side that fits a newborn in a carrycot, a toddler in a seat, or three kids if you add the pizazz-branded PiggyBack ride-on board. It has a simple, self-standing fold and a nice big canopy that provides the kids some protection and a peek-a-boo window. It's also fairly light for a double buggy and has a larger undercarriage basket to store shopping.