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What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says that this side-by-side is small enough to pass through the majority of doors and accommodate two car seats or carrycots. It features a self-standing folding mechanism and handy carry straps that make it easy to move.

The canopies are also simple to lift and move up and down the stairs. The canopies are large enough to accommodate windows and openings that peek out.

Size

Double buggy features you should look for include an enormous shopping basket, front and rear suspension and an incredibly sturdy frame. You may also want to consider whether it's a travel system or if you can add an infant car seat or carrycot. These are crucial considerations when you need to take your children on public transport or on long trips.

Take a look at the Leclerc Kooper X2 if you are looking for a small double buggy that you can use right from the time you are born. This side-by-side model features an intelligent frame that expands in width to allow it to accommodate two children. The seats come with a recline option and can be placed independently, which gives you the choice of one child leaning back enjoying a nap while the other is looking out at the surrounding. The seats also come with a large UPF 50+ canopy as well as a peekaboo feature.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another great alternative for twins. This is the slimmest side-by-side twin pushchair on the market and only 63cm wide so should fit through most doorways. It can take two car seats or one carrycot and has lie-flat seats suitable from birth.

Tandem double buggies that have the children positioned on opposite sides is a popular option for twins or for parents of a baby and toddler. However, they generally have a bigger space than single-seaters and may be difficult to maneuver on narrow roads or through doors.

The iCandy Orange is a popular tandem buggy that has been designed to grow with your family, offering 30 different seating options. It can be used with twins, a baby and toddler or even three kids if you add iCandy's "PiggyBack" board (which is available separately). It comes with an easy suspension system that makes kerbs easier to navigate. It can be used in mono or double buggy with carrycot mode. You can also attach one stroller on top to store additional items.

Weight

A good double buggy is 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 rougher terrain, and be suitable for twins as well as siblings of different age groups.

Many compact double buggies come with frames designed to fit infant car seats and come with branded adaptors to match the most popular models from Cybex, BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are a great option for families with children with medical conditions and want to avoid having to use separate strollers.

However, they tend to have a larger space than side-byside buggies and may be more difficult to maneuver through doorways and 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 most compact double twin umbrella stroller on the market. It is the tiniest side-by-side on the market that measures just 63cm in width. It is able to transport twins or a baby and a toddler. It has a robust design and superior functionality and large air-filled tires that can be used on all terrains but are also able to go about the city.

Another great choice is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can carry twins or one toddler and one baby or two kids using a piggy back board (which you need to buy separately). It has a self-standing fold and carry strap, making it easy to transport and comes with rear and front suspensions to help you cope with rough terrain. It's heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo, but lighter than the majority of trifold buggies. This is a great choice for older children.

Folding

A good double buggy needs to be compact to store, and a good choice is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This side-byside model has an extremely smooth fold and the frame's clever design expands in width when folded so that it's narrower than a single stroller. This makes it much easier to navigate doorways and on public transport, while it also means you don't need an additional vehicle to transport the buggy around.

It's an excellent option for parents of twins because it can be used with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can also accommodate a third passenger on the buggy's "piggyback board, and provides a great range of configurations that include an elevated stadium seating option that allows the children both views of their surroundings. There's even a brake on the adjustable handlebar which makes it easier to push up and down hills.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another good option. It has the most compact footprint side-by-side on the market, measuring 63cm. This makes it ideal for parents who are concerned about fitting a double-doorway on public transport, and it is able to be able to handle rough terrain as a true off-roader. It can be used to carry twins, a baby and toddler or two kids of the same age, and each seat reclines independently to make sure the kids are at ease.

One final good choice is the iCandy Peach, which can be used in tandem or mono mode, and can be used with a car seat/seats or a carrycot and a toddler seat. It's a bit larger than other doubles but it offers excellent maneuverability particularly on smooth surfaces. This is a great choice for those who want a stylish and practical buggy.

If you're on a tight budget there are plenty of affordable double buggies to choose from, such as the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This small side-by-side can accommodate babies in a carrycot, an infant in the seat or even three children if you include a PiggyBack ride on board with the pizazz. It has an easy-to-sit n stand double stroller fold, a huge canopy that protects both children and an option to peekaboo. It's also quite light for a double stroller and features a large undercarriage storage basket for storing the shopping.