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What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says that the side-byside is slim enough to fit through most doors and can accommodate two car seats or carrycots. It comes with self-standing folding mechanism, as well as handy carry straps that make it easy to transport.

The canopies are also easy to lift and move up/down the stairs. The canopies are spacious with windows and peekaboo openings.

Size

A good-sized shopping basket and rear and front suspension are essential aspects to look for in a double buggy. It is also advisable to think about whether it's a traveler or the possibility of adding a carrycot or car seat. These are important considerations when you are required to take your children on public transport, or on long journeys.

If you're looking for a small double buggy that you can use from birth look into the Leclerc Kooper X2. This side-by-side model features a clever frame that can be expanded to to accommodate two children. The seats can be reclined and placed independently. This allows you to allow one child to relax and sleep while the other one is watching the surroundings. There is also a huge UPF 50+ canopy as well as an option to peek inside.

Another great option for newborn twins is the Mountain Buggy Duet. It is the tiniest side-by-side twin umbrella stroller pushchair on the market and is only 63cm wide, so will fit through most doors. It can also accommodate two car seats or one carrycot and has lying-flat seats that can be used from birth.

Tandem double buggies, that feature the children sitting in a row is a popular option for twins or for parents of a baby and a 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 is a popular tandem buggy and has been designed to grow with your family, with 30 different seating configurations. It can be used with twins or a baby and a toddler or three children if you add iCandy's 'PiggyBack' board (which is available separately). It is equipped with a soft suspension system that makes kerbs easier to navigate. It can be used in either single or double jogging stroller mode. You can even connect a single stroller to the top of it to provide extra storage space.

Weight

A quality double buggy is lightweight double stroller and easy to push. It should include a large shopping basket with front and back suspensions to make it easier for the child to navigate more difficult terrain, and also be suitable for twins and siblings of different age groups.

A majority of compact double buggies come with frames that are designed to fit infant car seats and come with adaptors with branded brands to match the most popular models from Cybex, BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are a great option if you have younger children with medical needs and would prefer not the need to purchase separate strollers.

They are generally larger than buggies that are side-by-side, and are harder to fit in doorways or on public transportation. If this is important to you, make sure to check the product's details to determine if there are any alternatives available.

Mountain Buggy Duet is the smallest double stroller on the market. It is the tiniest side-by-side on the market with a 63cm width. It is able to transport twins or an infant and a toddler. It is built to last and offers superior performance thanks to its large air-filled tyres, which are all-terrain but just as happy nipping around the city.

The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is another excellent alternative. It can hold twins, a baby and a toddler, or two kids with piggyback boards (which must be purchased separately). It comes with a self-standing fold and carry strap to make it a breeze to transport and it has both rear and front suspensions to help you cope with rougher terrain. It's a little heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo but still lighter than the majority of tri-fold buggies. It's also a great value option for older children.

Folding

A good double stroller needs to be slimline for storage. A suitable option is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This side-byside model has an extremely smooth fold and the clever frame expands in width when folded to make it smaller than a single stroller. This allows it to be more easily maneuvered through doors and on public transportation, as well as making it less necessary to have a second vehicle.

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 an additional rider on the buggy's 'piggyback board. It also offers an array of configurations that include an elevated stadium seating area that gives the children both views of their surroundings. The adjustable handlebar has a handbrake, which helps to push the buggy up and down hills.

Another good alternative is the Mountain Buggy Duet, which has the smallest footprint side-by-side available at 64cm. It is ideal for parents who are worried about fitting a double into the doorway or on public transport. However it is able to handle rough terrain and be an off-roader. It can accommodate twins, a baby and toddler or two kids with the same age, and each seat reclines independently to ensure that the children are comfortable.

The iCandy Peach is a good option. It can be utilized in a mono mode, and can accommodate 2 car seats/seats, or a carrycot and the option of a toddler seat. It's a bit longer than other doubles but it is extremely maneuverable especially on smooth surfaces. This is a great choice for those who want a stylish and 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 and an infant in the seat, or three kids if you add the Pizazz-branded PiggyBack ride-on board. It features an easy-to-stand fold, a canopy that offers protection for both children and a peekaboo feature. It's also light for a double buggy and includes a larger undercarriage storage basket for shopping.