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What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

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

The canopies are also easy to lift and move up and down the stairs. The canopies are generously sized and have windows that peek out.

Size

Double buggy features that you should consider include the large shopping basket, rear and front suspension and an incredibly sturdy frame. You may consider if it's a travel system, or whether an infant car seat or a carrycot is possible to add. Those are important considerations if you have to take your children on public transport or longer journeys.

If you're looking for a compact double buggy that can be used from birth look into the Leclerc Kooper X2. This model is a side-byside buggy with a frame that can expand widthwise to accommodate two children. The seats come with the option of recline and can be positioned independently, which gives you the option of having one child leaning back and taking a nap while the other looks out at the surrounding. You get a big UPF 50+ canopy that has the option of a peekaboo window as well.

Another option for newborn twins is the Mountain Buggy Duet. It is the thinnest twin pushchairs pushchair on the market. It is only 63cm in length and should fit through most doors. It can also be used with two car seats or nipper double Buggy one carrycot and has lying-flat seats that can be used from birth.

Tandem double buggies, which feature the children sitting side by side they are a popular choice for twins, or parents of a baby and a toddler. However, they do tend to have a wider footprint than single-seaters, and can be difficult to maneuver on narrow roads or through doorways.

The iCandy Orange is a popular tandem buggy and has been designed to grow with your family, with 30 different seating configurations. It can be used with twins, a baby and toddler or even three kids if you add iCandy's "PiggyBack" board (which you can purchase separately). It is equipped with a soft suspension system that makes kerbs easier to navigate. It is able to be used in mono or double mode. You can also attach one stroller to the top for extra storage.

Weight

A good double buggy should be lightweight and easy to push. It should have an ample shopping basket as well as front and rear suspensions to make it easier for the child to maneuver through more difficult terrain, and also be suitable for twins as well as siblings of different ages.

Many compact double buggies have frames that can be used to store infant car seats. They also have branded adaptors that fit the most popular models from Cybex BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. They are a great choice for families with 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 are more difficult to fit through doors and public transport. If this is important to you, check the product details to see what alternatives are available.

If you're looking to find the tiniest double stroller pushchair available take a look at the Mountain Buggy Duet. It's the slimmest side-byside on the market at just 53cm in width and can be used by newborn twins or one baby and one toddler. It is built to last and offers superior functionality with large air-filled tyres that can be used on all terrains but equally comfortable cruising around town.

The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is another fantastic option. It can hold twins or a baby and toddler, or two children using piggyback boards (which is required to be purchased separately). It comes with a self-standing carry strap and folds down to make it easy to move around. It also comes with front and back suspensions to assist you in navigating rough terrain. It's heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo, but lighter than the majority of trifold buggies. This is a great option for older children.

Folding

The Baby Jogger City Select 2 is a great option for storing two strollers. This side-by-side model has an extremely smooth fold and the clever frame expands in width as you fold so that it's narrower than a single stroller. This makes it easier to navigate through doorways and public transport. It also means you don't need an additional vehicle to transport 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 hold an additional passenger on the buggy's "piggyback' board, and offers an array of configurations, including an elevated stadium-style seating to give each child a view of their surroundings. The adjustable handlebar features a handbrake, which makes it easier to push the buggy up and down hills.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another great alternative. It has the most compact footprint side-by-side available measuring just 63cm. It is perfect for parents who worry about fitting a double infant strollers into a door or on public transport. However, it can still handle rough terrain as a true off-roader. It can carry twins or a toddler and a baby or two children of the same age, and each seat can recline independently to keep the kids comfortable.

One final good choice 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 a toddler seat. It's a bit longer than other doubles, however it offers excellent maneuverability, especially on smooth surfaces. This is a fantastic option for those who want an attractive and practical buggy.

If you're on a tight budget there are plenty of budget double buggies, such as the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This compact side-by-side can hold babies in the carrycot and a toddler in the seat or even three children if you include a PiggyBack ride on board branded with some pizazz. It features 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 relatively light for a double buggy and comes with a larger undercarriage basket to store shopping.