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What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

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

It's also extremely lightweight to carry and wheel up and down stairs. The canopies are spaciously sized and have peekaboo windows.

Size

Double buggy features that you should look for include the large shopping basket, rear and front suspension and a sturdy frame. It is also advisable to think about whether it's a traveler or the possibility of adding an infant car seat or carrycot. These are important considerations when you are required to take your children on public transport or on long journeys.

Consider the Leclerc Kooper X2 if you are looking for a small double buggy that you can use right from the beginning. This model is a side-by-side buggy with frames that can be expanded to accommodate two children. The seats come with an option to recline and can be positioned independently, which gives you the choice of one child leaning back and relaxing for a nap, while the other is looking out at the world around them. You also get a large UPF 50+ canopy as well as the ability to peek into the future.

Another great option for newborn twins is the Mountain Buggy Duet. It is the tiniest twin pushchair double available on the market. It's just 63cm wide which means it can be able to pass through most doors. It can also be used with two car seats or one carrycot, and comes with lay-flat seats that are suitable from birth.

Tandem double buggies are popular with parents of twins or parents who have a baby and toddler. However, they do tend to have a larger space than single to double pushchair-seaters and may be difficult to maneuver on narrow roads or through doors.

The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is an extremely popular tandem that can grow with your family. It has 30 different seating configurations. It can be used with twins, a baby and toddler or three kids when you add iCandy's 'PiggyBack' board (which you can purchase separately). It features a soft suspension that allows for easy work of kerbs and can be used in mono or double mode. You can also connect a single stroller to the top of it to provide extra storage space.

Weight

A good double buggy travel system buggy should be lightweight and easy-to-push. It should also have nice-sized shopping baskets, front and rear suspension to allow it to navigate rougher surfaces and, in the ideal case it should be suitable for twins or siblings of various age groups.

Many double buggies are compact and have frames that can be used to hold infant car seats. They also have branded adaptors that are compatible with the popular models made by Cybex BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are a great option if you have younger children with medical needs and want to avoid having to use separate strollers.

However, they tend to have a larger space than side-byside buggies and are more difficult to fit through doorways and on public transport. If this is important to you, make sure to 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 who are just born or one baby and one toddler. It offers robust engineering and superior functionality with large air-filled tyres that can be used on all terrains but just as happy nipping around town.

The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is another excellent alternative. It can hold twins as well as a baby and toddler or two children with a piggyback board (which is required to be purchased separately). It is equipped with an adjustable carry strap that can stand on its own and fold to make it easy to move around. It also comes with front and back suspension to make it easier to navigate rougher terrain. It's heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo but still lighter than most tri-fold buggies. It's also a great value option for older children.

Folding

A great double buggy has to be compact for storage. A suitable option 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 it, making it more compact than the standard stroller. This makes it much easier to get around doorways and on public transport, while it also means you don't need a second car for schlepping the buggy around.

It's a great option for parents with twins since it can be utilized in duo or mono mode with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can hold an additional child on the 'piggybackboard' of the buggy. It also has an array of configurations including elevated stadium-style seats to give both kids a view of their surroundings. There's even a handbrake built into the adjustable handlebar, making it easier to push it up and down hills.

Another alternative is the Mountain Buggy Duet, which has the smallest side-by-side footprint available at 64cm. This makes it perfect for parents who are concerned about fitting a double through doors and on public transport, while it can still be able to handle rough terrain as an off-roader. It can be used for twins or a toddler with a baby, or two children of the same age. Each seat can recline independently, ensuring that children are comfortable.

Another option is the iCandy Peach, which can be used in tandem or mono mode, and can be used with a car seats/seats, or a carrycot and toddler seat. It's slightly longer than some other doubles, but it has great maneuverability, especially on smooth surfaces and is an excellent option for those who are looking for an elegant but practical buggy.

There are a variety of budget double buggies, 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 a PiggyBack ride on board with the pizazz. It has an easy-to-stand fold, a large canopy that offers protection for children as well as an option to peekaboo. It's also fairly light for a double buggy, and has a larger undercarriage basket for shopping.