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What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says that this side-byside is slim enough to fit through most doors and can accommodate two car seats or carrycots. It comes with an auto-standing folding mechanism as well as convenient carry straps to make it easy to carry.

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

Size

A good-sized shopping basket and front and rear suspensions are essential features to look out for in a double buggy. You might also want to think about whether it's a travel system or if you can add a car seat or carrycot. These are crucial considerations if you are required to take your children on public transport or on long trips.

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 an intelligent frame that can be expanded to to accommodate two children. The seats have an option to recline and can be positioned in a different way, which gives you the option of having one child leaning back and relaxing for a nap, while the other one gazes out at the surrounding. There is also a huge UPF 50+ canopy and a peekaboo feature.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another excellent option for twins. This is the slimmest twin pushchair on the market. It is just 63cm wide and should be able to pass through most doors. It can accommodate two car seat or one carrycot and has lie-flat seats suitable from birth.

Tandem lightweight double stroller buggies are very popular with parents of twins or with a baby and toddler. They have a bigger footprint than single-seaters and are more difficult to maneuver through narrow doorways or on pavements.

The iCandy Orange is a popular tandem buggy that's been designed to adapt to your family. It comes with 30 different seating options. It can be used with twins, a baby and a toddler or three children if you purchase iCandy's "PiggyBack" board (which you can buy separately). It comes with a soft suspension system that makes kerbs simple to navigate. It can be used in either mono or double mode. You can attach a single stroller on top for additional storage.

Weight

A great double pushchairs buggy should be light and easy to push. It should include an ample shopping basket, front and back suspensions to allow the child to traverse rougher terrain, and be suitable for twins and other siblings of different age groups.

Many compact double buggies have frames designed to take infant car seats and come with branded adaptors 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 would prefer not having to use separate strollers.

However, they do tend to have a wider footprint than side-by-side buggies and may be more difficult to maneuver through doorways and on public transport. If this is important to you, make sure to check the product's details to determine if there are any alternatives available.

Mountain Buggy Duet is the most compact double stroller on the market. It's the slimmest side-byside available at 64cm wide. It can be used by twins in the newborn stage or even one toddler and one baby. It is built to last and offers high-quality performance with air-filled tyres that can be used on all terrains but also great for cruising around town.

The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is another great option. It can accommodate twins as well as a baby and toddler, or two kids with a piggyback board (which is required to be purchased separately). It comes with a self-standing fold and carry strap that makes it a breeze to transport and comes with rear and front suspension to help you deal with rougher 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 great double buggy has to be slimline for storage. A good choice is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This model is a side by side and features a very smooth fold. The frame expands when you fold, so it's narrower that the standard stroller. This makes it easier to navigate through doorways and public transport, while it also means that you don't require an additional car to push the buggy around.

It's a great choice for parents of twins as it can be used with two seats, and car seat adaptors. It can also accommodate a third child on the 'piggyback board that is part of the buggy. It also offers an array of configurations, including elevated stadium-style seats to give both kids an overview of their surroundings. The adjustable handlebar comes with a handbrake that helps to push the buggy up and down hills.

Another option is the Mountain Buggy Duet, which has the smallest side-by-side footprint available at 64cm. This makes it perfect for parents who are worried about fitting a double-doorway on public transport, while it is able to handle rough terrain like an off-roader. It can accommodate twins, a baby and toddler or two kids who are the same age and each seat reclines independently to make sure the kids are at ease.

The iCandy Peach is a good alternative. It can be utilized in a mono mode, and can accommodate 2 car seats/seats, or a carrycot with the option of a toddler seat. It's a bit longer than other doubles, however it has excellent maneuverability particularly on smooth surfaces. This is an excellent choice for those who want a stylish and practical buggy.

If you're on a tight budget there are plenty budget double buggies, such as the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This small side-by-side can accommodate babies in the carrycot and even a toddler in the seat, or even three kids if you add a PiggyBack ride on board that is branded with the pizazz. It has a self-standing fold, a large canopy that provides protection for children as well as the ability to peek inside. It is also relatively lightweight twin stroller for a double pram buggy stroller and has a large undercarriage basket that can be used to store your shopping.