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What ready to grow double stroller Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says this side-by-side is slim enough to get through most doorways and can be used with two car seats or carrycots. It comes with an auto-standing folding mechanism as well as handy carry straps that make it easy to move.

It's also very lightweight to carry and wheel up/down stairs. The canopies are spacious with windows and openings that peek out.

Size

Double buggy features you must look for include a large shopping basket, front and rear suspension and strong frame. You might consider if it's an e-travel system, or if an infant car seat or a carrycot is possible to add. These are important considerations when you're planning to bring your little ones along in public transport or on longer journeys.

If you're looking for a small double buggy that you can use from birth look into the Leclerc Kooper X2. This innovative model is a side-byside buggy with an adjustable frame that can expand to accommodate two children. The seats can be reclined and placed independently. This allows you to have one child relax and take a nap while the other is observing the surrounding. You will get a huge UPF 50+ canopy, with the option of a peekaboo window as well.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another fantastic option for twins. This is the slimmest side-by-side twin pushchair on the market and is only 63cm wide, so should fit through most doorways. It can accommodate two car seat or one carrycot, and has lying-flat seats that can be used from birth.

Tandem double pram buggy buggies, that have the children positioned in a row they are a popular choice for twins or for parents of a baby and toddler. They do have a larger footprint than single-seaters and are more difficult to maneuver through narrow doorways or on pavements.

The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is a popular tandem that can grow with your family. It has 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 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 great double pushchair buggy should be lightweight and easy to push. It should come with an ample shopping basket with front and back suspensions that allow the child to maneuver through rough terrain, and be suitable for twins and siblings of different ages.

A lot of compact double buggies come with frames designed to take 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 needs and would prefer not the need to purchase separate strollers.

However, they do generally have a bigger 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 what alternatives are available.

Mountain Buggy Duet is the slimmest double stroller available on the market. This is the slimmest side by side available at 63cm wide and can be used for twins in the newborn stage or even one toddler and one baby. It is built to last and offers superior performance thanks to its large air-filled tyres that are All Terrain Double Stroller-terrain but just as happy nipping around the city.

Another option is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can hold twins, one baby and one toddler or two kids using piggy backboards (which you must purchase separately). It comes with a self-standing fold and carry strap to make it a breeze to transport and it has both rear and front suspension to help you deal with rougher terrain. It's a bit heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo but still lighter than the majority of tri-fold buggies. It's a great value option for older kids.

Folding

A great double buggy has to be slim to store, and a ideal choice is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This model is a side-by-side and has a very smooth fold. The frame expands when you fold, so it's smaller than a single stroller. This makes it easier to navigate doorways and on public transport, while it also means you don't need an additional car to push the buggy around.

It's a great option for parents who have twins because it can be used in mono or duo mode with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can also hold another passenger on the buggy's "piggyback board, and provides an array of configurations that include an elevated stadium seating to give the children both views of their surroundings. There's even a handbrake on the adjustable handlebar which makes it easier to push up and down hills.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another excellent option. It has the smallest footprint side-by-side available measuring just 63cm. This makes it perfect for parents who are worried about fitting an extra door for a double on public transport. However, it is able to be able to handle rough terrain as an off-roader. It can carry twins, a baby and toddler or two kids with the same age, and each seat reclines independently to make sure the kids are at ease.

The iCandy Peach is a good option. It can be used in mono or tandem mode, and can accommodate two car seats or a carrycot and the option of a toddler seat. It's slightly longer than other doubles, however it offers excellent maneuverability especially on smooth surfaces. This is a fantastic option for those who want a stylish and practical buggy.

If you're on a budget there are plenty budget double buggies like the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This is a small side-by-side that can fit a baby in a carrycot and an infant in a seat, or even three kids if you add the Pizazz-branded PiggyBack ride-on board. It comes with an auto-standing fold, a huge canopy that provides protection for children as well as the ability to peek inside. It's also quite light for a double stroller, and comes with a large undercarriage basket for storing the shopping.