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What to Look For in a compact Double buggy (tianxiaputao.com)

Kerry says this side-by-side is slim enough to get through most doorways and can accommodate two car seats or carrycots. It has a self-standing folding mechanism and convenient carry straps to make it easy to move.

It's also easy to move up/down stairs. The canopies are generously sized and have windows that peek out.

Size

Double buggy features you must look for include an enormous shopping basket, front and rear suspension and an incredibly sturdy frame. You may be interested in knowing if it's an e-travel system, or whether the car seat or carrycot is possible to add. These are crucial considerations when you have to take your children on public transport, or on long journeys.

If you're looking for a compact double buggy that can be used from birth, consider the Leclerc Kooper X2. This side-by-side model has an intelligent frame that can be expanded to allow it to accommodate two children. The seats come with a recline option and can be positioned independently, giving you the option of having one child leaning back enjoying a nap while the other is looking out at the surrounding. The seat comes with a large UPF 50+ canopy that has the option of a peekaboo window as well.

Another great option for newborn twins is the Mountain Buggy Duet. It is the tiniest best twin buggy pushchair on the market. It measures only 63cm in width and should fit through most doors. It can also take two car seats or a carrycot, and comes with lie-flat seats that are suitable from birth.

Tandem double infant strollers buggies are popular among parents of twins, or parents who have a child 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 is a popular tandem buggy that has been designed to adapt to your family, with 30 different seating configurations. It can be used with twins, a baby and a toddler or three children if you add iCandy's "PiggyBack" board (which is available separately). It has soft suspension that allows for easy work of kerbs and can be used in mono or double infant strollers mode. You can also attach a single stroller to the top of it for additional storage space.

Weight

A good double buggy should be lightweight and easy to push. It should also have spacious shopping baskets, rear and front suspensions to make it easier to get around rough terrains and, in the ideal case it should be suitable for twins or siblings of different age groups.

Many compact double buggies have frames that can be used to support infant car seats. They also come with branded adaptors that are compatible with popular models by Cybex BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. They are a great choice for parents of children with medical needs and you want to avoid the need to purchase separate strollers.

They tend to be wider than side-byside buggies and are more difficult to fit in doorways or on public transport. If this is important to you, look through the product's specifications to see what alternatives are available.

Mountain Buggy Duet is the most compact double stroller on the market. It's the slimmest side-byside available at 63cm wide and can be used for twins who are just born or one toddler and one baby. It has a robust design and superior functionality, with large air-filled tires that are suitable for all terrain double buggy terrains, but also happy to whizz around the city.

Another great option is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can accommodate twins, one baby and one toddler or two kids using piggy backboards (which you'll need to purchase separately). It has a carry strap that is self-standing and can folds to make it simple to transport. It also comes with front and back suspensions to help you deal with rougher 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 slim to store, and a ideal choice is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This model is a side by side and has a very smooth fold. The frame expands as you fold it, making it more compact than the standard stroller. This makes it much easier to navigate doorways and on public transport. It also means you don't need an additional vehicle to transport the buggy around.

It's a great option for parents with twins since it can be used with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can also hold a third rider on the buggy's 'piggyback board. It also offers a great range of configurations, including an elevated stadium-style seating option that allows the children both views of their surroundings. The adjustable handlebar comes with a handbrake that makes it easier to push the buggy up and down hills.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another good option. It has the smallest footprint side-by-side available measuring just 63cm. This makes it ideal for parents who are concerned about fitting an extra door for a double on public transport, while it can also handle rough terrain like an off-roader. It can carry twins or a toddler and a baby or two children who are the same age and each seat reclines independently to ensure that the children are at ease.

The iCandy Peach is a good option. It can be used in mono or tandem mode, and it can fit two car seats or a carrycot and a toddler seat. It's slightly longer than some other doubles, but it provides great maneuverability, especially on smooth surfaces and is a great option for those who want an elegant but practical buggy.

There are many affordable double buggies, like the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This is a compact side-by-side that can accommodate a newborn in a carrycot as well as a toddler in the seat, or three kids when you add the Pizazz-branded PiggyBack ride-on board. It features a simple, self-standing fold as well as a big canopy that provides the kids some protection and includes a peekaboo window. It's also relatively light for a cheap double pushchair buggy, and includes a larger undercarriage storage basket for shopping.