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What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says this side-byside is slim enough to get through most doors and take two car seats or carrycots. It features an auto-standing folding mechanism as well as handy carry straps that make it easy to carry.

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

Size

Double buggy features that you should consider include the large shopping basket, rear and front suspension and strong frame. You may also want to think about whether it's a travel system, or the possibility of adding an infant car seat or carrycot. Those are important considerations if you're planning to bring your kids on public transport or longer journeys.

You should consider the Leclerc Kooper X2 if you are looking for a compact, double buggy you can use right from birth. This innovative model is a side-by-side buggy with a frame that can expand widthways in order to accommodate two children. The seats come with an option to recline and can be set up independently, giving you the option of one child leaning back and enjoying a nap while the other looks out at their surroundings. The seats also come with a large UPF 50+ canopy and an option to peek inside.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another great option for twins. It is the thinnest side-byside lightweight twin buggy pushchair on the market and only 63cm wide so will fit through most doors. It can accommodate two car seats or one carrycot and has lay-flat seats that are suitable from birth.

Tandem double buggies, which have the children positioned on opposite sides, are a popular choice for twins or for parents of a baby and toddler. However, they tend to have a wider footprint than single-seaters and can be difficult to manoeuvre on narrow pavements or through doors.

The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is an extremely popular tandem that can grow with your family. It has 30 different seating options. It can be used with twins, a baby and a toddler or even three kids if you add iCandy's "PiggyBack" board (which is available separately). It comes with a soft suspension system that makes kerbs easy to navigate. It is able to be used in mono or double mode. It is also possible to connect a single stroller to the top of it for extra storage space.

Weight

A good double pram stroller buggy should be lightweight double pushchair and easy to push. It should also have spacious shopping baskets, front and rear suspensions to make it easier to maneuver over rough terrain and, in the ideal case, be suitable for twins or siblings of various age.

Many double buggies are compact and come with frames that can be used to store infant car seats. They also come with brand-name adaptors that are compatible with popular models by Cybex BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are great choices if you want to avoid using separate strollers for younger children with medical issues.

However, they do tend to have a wider footprint than side-by-side buggies, and may be more difficult to maneuver through doors and on public transport. Check the product details for alternatives if this is important to you and your family.

If you're looking for the smallest double pushchair available look into the Mountain Buggy Duet. This is the slimmest side by side on the market at just 64cm wide. It is suitable for newborn twins or one baby and one toddler. It is built to last and offers superior performance thanks to its large air-filled tyres, which are all-terrain but equally comfortable cruising around the town.

The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is another fantastic option. It can carry twins or a baby and toddler, or two children using a piggyback board (which must be purchased separately). It comes with a self-standing fold and carry strap, making it super-easy to schlep, and comes with rear and front suspensions to help you cope with the rough terrain. It's heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo but still lighter than tri-fold buggies and is an excellent value for older kids.

Folding

The Baby Jogger City Select 2 is a fantastic option to store the double buggy. This model is a side-by-side and has a smooth fold. The frame expands as you fold, so it's narrower that one stroller. This makes it easier to navigate doorways and on public transportation, and it also means that you don't require a second car for schlepping the buggy around.

It's a great option for parents with twins since it can be used in a mono or duo mode with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can also accommodate a third child on the buggy's "piggyback board, and provides an array of configurations with an elevated stadium-style seating option that allows the children both views of their surroundings. The adjustable handlebar features a handbrake that makes it easier to push the buggy up and down hills.

Another good alternative is the Mountain Buggy Duet, which has the most compact side-by-side footprint on the market at 63cm. It is perfect for parents who worry about fitting a double in the doorway or on public transport. However it is able to handle rough terrain and be a true off-roader. It can be used for twins or a toddler with an infant, or two children who are similar age. Each seat reclines independently, which ensures that the children are able to sit comfortably.

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

There are a variety of affordable double buggies, like the UPPAbaby vista 2. This is a small side-by-side that can accommodate a newborn in a carrycot as well as an infant in a seat, or three kids when you add the brand-new pizazz PiggyBack ride-on board. It has a simple, self-standing fold as well as a big canopy that provides the kids some protection and also has a peekaboo window. It's also relatively light for a double buggy that converts to single buggy and has a larger undercarriage basket to store shopping.