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What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says this side-by-side is slim enough to get through most doors and be used with two car seats or carrycots. It comes with a self-standing fold and a handy carry strap for easy schlepping.

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

Size

Double buggy features you should consider include the large shopping basket, rear and front suspension, and strong frame. It is also advisable to think about whether it's a traveler or if you can add an infant car seat or carrycot. Those are important considerations if you have to take your little ones along in public transport or on longer journeys.

If you're in search of a compact double buggy that you can use from the beginning take a look at the Leclerc Kooper X2. This innovative model is a side-byside buggy that has an adjustable frame that can expand widthwise to accommodate two children. The seats can be reclined and placed independently. This allows you to have one child relax and sleep while the other is observing the surroundings. The seats also come with a large UPF 50+ canopy, as well as the ability to peek into the future.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another great alternative for twins. It is the tiniest side-by-side twin pushchair available and is only 63cm wide, so will fit through most doors. It can also accommodate two car seats or one carrycot. It also has lie-flat seats that are suitable from birth.

Tandem double buggies that feature the children sitting on opposite sides is a popular option for twins or for parents of a baby and toddler. However, they do tend to have a larger space than single-seaters and may be difficult to manoeuvre on narrow streets or through doors.

The iCandy Orange is a popular tandem buggy that's been designed to adapt to your family. It comes with 30 different seating options. It can be used with twins, a baby and a toddler or three kids when you add iCandy's "PiggyBack" board (which is available separately). It has a soft suspension that makes light work of kerbs. It is used in a mono or double mode. You can attach one stroller on top to store additional items.

Weight

A quality double buggy is lightweight double pushchair and easy-to-push. It should also have nice-sized shopping baskets, a rear and front suspension to make it easier to maneuver over rough terrain and, in the ideal case it should be suitable for twins or siblings of various age groups.

Many compact double buggies include frames that can be used to store infant car seats. They also come with brand-name adaptors that fit the popular models made by Cybex BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are great options if you want to stay clear of separate strollers for younger children with medical conditions.

They are generally larger than side-byside buggies and are difficult to fit into doorways and on public transportation. Check the product details for alternatives in case this is important to you and your family.

If you're looking to find the tiniest double pushchair available look into the Mountain Buggy Duet. This is the slimmest side by side available at 64cm wide. It can be used by twins who are just born or one baby and one toddler. It has robust engineering and superior functionality with large air-filled tyres, which are all terrain double buggy-terrain but also great for cruising around the city.

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

Folding

The Baby Jogger City Select 2 is an excellent option for storing the double buggy. This model is a side-by-side and has a very smooth fold. The frame expands as you fold, so it's more compact than the standard stroller. This allows it to be more easily maneuvered through doors and on public transportation, while also eliminating the need for an additional vehicle.

It's a great choice for parents of twins because it can be used with two seats, and car seat adaptors. It can also accommodate a third child on the 'piggyback board' of the buggy. It also offers an array of configurations, including elevated stadium-style seats to give both kids an overview of their surroundings. There's even a handbrake built into the handlebar that can be adjusted, making it easier to push up and down hills.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another good option. It has the smallest footprint side-byside available, measuring 63cm. This makes it a great choice for parents who are concerned about fitting a double running stroller through doors and on public transport, and it can also take on rough terrain like a true off-roader. It can be used to carry twins, a baby and toddler or two children of the same age, and each seat can recline independently to keep the kids comfortable.

Another option is the iCandy Peach, which can be used in tandem or mono mode and can take 2 car seat/seats or a carrycot and toddler seat. It's slightly longer than other doubles, but it has excellent maneuverability, especially on smooth surfaces. This is an excellent choice for those looking for an elegant and practical buggy.

If you're looking for a budget there are plenty affordable double buggies to choose from, such as the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This compact side-byside can fit infants in the carrycot or a toddler in the seat, or even three children if you add the PiggyBack ride on board with the pizazz. It features an auto-standing fold, a canopy that offers protection for children and a peekaboo feature. It's also fairly light for a double stroller, and has a large undercarriage basket for storing things like shopping.