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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 the majority of doors. It can accommodate two car seats or carrycots. It features an auto-standing folding mechanism as well as easy carry straps to make it easy to carry.

The canopies are also simple to move and lift up and down the stairs. The canopies have generously sized windows as well as peekaboo openings.

Size

Double buggy features you should look for include the large shopping basket, front and rear suspension, and strong frame. You may also want to consider whether it's a travel system, or the possibility of adding a carrycot or car seat. These are crucial considerations if you are required to take your children on public transport, or for long distance journeys.

If you're looking for a compact double buggy that you can use from birth, consider the Leclerc Kooper X2. This side-byside model comes with an innovative frame that can be expanded so that it can accommodate two children. The seats come with an option to recline and can be positioned independently, giving you the choice of one child leaning back and relaxing for a nap, while the other one gazes out at the world around them. The seat comes with a large UPF 50+ canopy with an open window.

Another great option for infant twins is the Mountain Buggy Duet. It is the tiniest lightweight twin buggy pushchair on the market. It's only 63cm in width, so it should fit through the majority of doors. It can be used with two car seat or one carrycot, and comes with lie-flat seats suitable from birth.

Tandem double 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 doors or on pavements.

The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is a well-loved tandem that will grow with your family. It has 30 different seating configurations. It can be used with twins, a baby and a toddler or three kids when you purchase iCandy's "PiggyBack" board (which you can purchase separately). It comes with a soft suspension system that makes kerbs easier to navigate. It is able to be used in single or double mode. You can attach one stroller to the top for extra storage.

Weight

A quality double buggy must be lightweight double pushchair and easy to push. It should also come with nice-sized shopping baskets, front and rear suspensions to make it easier to get around rough terrains and, in the ideal case, be suitable for twins or siblings of various ages.

A lot of compact double buggies come with frames that are specifically designed to accommodate infant car seats and come with adaptors with branded brands to match the most popular models from Cybex, BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are great options when you are looking to avoid using separate strollers for younger children with medical conditions.

However, they generally have a bigger space than side-byside buggies and may be more difficult to maneuver through doorways and on public transportation. If this is important to you, look through the product details to see if there are any alternatives available.

If you're looking to find the tiniest double pushchair available, check out the Mountain Buggy Duet. This is the slimmest side by side available at 53cm in width and can be used for newborn twins or one baby and one toddler. It is built to last with a sturdy design and a superior function with big air-filled tires that are suitable for all terrains but also happy to whizz around town.

The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is another fantastic alternative. It can hold twins, a baby and a toddler, or two children using the piggyback board (which must be purchased separately). It folds up with a self-standing design and carry strap, making it easy to transport and comes with rear and front suspensions to help you cope with the rough 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 good double stroller needs to be slimline for storage, and a good choice is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This side-by-side model features an extremely smooth fold and the clever frame expands widthways as you fold so that it's smaller than a single stroller. This makes it easier to maneuver through doorways and public transportation, as well as making it less necessary to have an additional vehicle.

It's a great choice for parents with twins because it can be used in a mono or duo mode with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can hold a third child on the 'piggybackboard that is part of the buggy. It also offers a wide range of configurations, including elevated stadium-style seats to give both kids a view of their surroundings. The adjustable handlebar has a handbrake that makes it easier to push the buggy up and down hills.

Another option is the Mountain Buggy Duet, which has the most compact side-by-side footprint available at 63cm. It is ideal for parents who are worried about fitting a double inside the doorway or on public transport. However, it can still handle rough terrain and be a true off-roader. It can accommodate twins or a toddler and one or two children with the same age. Each seat reclines independently, so the kids are comfortable.

The iCandy Peach is a good option. It can be utilized in a mono mode, and can accommodate two car seats, or a carrycot and the option of a toddler seat. It's a bit longer than some other doubles, but it provides excellent manoeuvrability, particularly on smooth surfaces and is an excellent choice for those who want an attractive but practical buggy.

If you're looking for a budget there are plenty of budget double buggies, such as the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This compact side-byside can fit infants in the carrycot or even a toddler in the seat or even three children if you add the PiggyBack ride on board with the pizazz. It comes with an auto-standing fold, a large canopy that provides protection for both children and a peekaboo feature. It's also light for a double buggy, and includes a larger undercarriage storage basket to store shopping.