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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 has a self-standing fold and handy carry straps for easy schlepping.

It's also light to lift and wheel up/down stairs. The canopies have generously sized windows as well as peekaboo openings.

Size

Double buggy features you must look for include the large shopping basket, rear and front suspension, and a sturdy frame. It is also advisable to consider whether it's a traveler or the possibility of adding a carrycot or car seat. These are crucial considerations when you have to take your children on public transport or on long trips.

If you're looking for a small double buggy that you can use from the beginning, consider the Leclerc Kooper X2. This innovative model is a side-byside buggy with a frame that can expand widthways in order to accommodate two children. The seats have the option of recline and can be placed in a different way, which gives you the option of one child leaning back relaxing for a nap, while the other one gazes out at their surroundings. You get a big UPF 50+ canopy with a peekaboo window too.

Another option for newborn twins is the Mountain Buggy Duet. It is the thinnest best twin buggy pushchair that is available on the market. It measures only 63cm in width and should fit through the majority of doors. It can also take two car seats or one carrycot and has lying-flat seats that can be used from birth.

Tandem double buggies are popular among parents of twins or who have a baby and a toddler. However, they tend to have a larger footprint than single-seaters, and can be difficult to manoeuvre on narrow roads or through doors.

The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is an extremely popular tandem that can grow with your family. It comes with 30 different seating configurations. It can be used with twins, a baby and a toddler or three kids when you add iCandy's 'PiggyBack' board (which you can buy separately). It is equipped with an easy suspension system that makes kerbs easy to navigate. It can be used in either single or double mode. It is possible to attach one stroller to the top for additional storage.

Weight

A good double buggy should be light and easy to push. It should come with an ample shopping basket, front and back suspensions to aid the child to traverse rough terrain, and be suitable for twins and siblings of different ages.

Many compact twin stroller double buggies come with frames specifically designed to accommodate infant car seats and come with branded adaptors to match the most popular models from Cybex, BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are great choices if you want to avoid using separate strollers for your younger children who have medical needs.

However, they do tend to have a larger footprint than side-by-side buggies and are more difficult to fit through doorways and on public transportation. Review the product's details for alternatives if this is important to you and your family.

If you're looking to find the tiniest double pushchair available take a look at the Mountain Buggy Duet. It's the slimmest side-byside on the market at just 53cm in width and can be used for twins in the newborn stage or even one baby and one toddler. It has a robust design and a superior function with big air-filled tires that can be used on all terrain double stroller terrains, but also happy to zip around town.

The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is another excellent option. It can accommodate twins or a baby and toddler or two children with piggyback boards (which is required to be purchased separately). It has a self-standing fold and carry strap that makes it super-easy to schlep, and has front and rear suspension to help you deal with 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 great double buggy has to be compact to store, and a suitable option is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This side-by-side model features a very slick fold and the frame's clever design expands widthways as you fold so that it's narrower than an individual stroller. This makes it easier to maneuver through doorways and public transportation, as well as making it less necessary to have a second vehicle.

It's a great option for parents with twins since it can be used with two seats, and car seat adaptors. It can accommodate an additional child on the 'piggybackboard' of the buggy. It also has an array of options, including seats that are elevated to give both kids the view of their surroundings. The adjustable handlebar features a handbrake, which helps to push the buggy up and down hills.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another excellent option. It has the smallest footprint side-by-side on the market, measuring 63cm. It is ideal for parents who worry about fitting a double into a door or on public transport. However it is able to handle rough terrain as a true off-roader. It can accommodate twins, a baby and toddler or two kids who are the same age and each seat can recline independently to keep the kids comfortable.

The iCandy Peach is a good alternative. It can be used in mono or tandem mode, and can be used with two car seats or a carrycot and an infant seat. It's a bit longer than other doubles but it has excellent maneuverability particularly on smooth surfaces. This is a fantastic option for those looking for a stylish and practical buggy.

There are many budget double buggies, such as the UPPAbaby vista 2. This is a compact side-by-side that can accommodate a newborn in a carrycot and an infant in a seat, or three kids if you include the Pizazz-branded PiggyBack ride-on board. It has an easy-to-stand fold, a canopy that provides protection for both children and an option to peekaboo. It's also fairly light for a double running buggy stroller, and has a large undercarriage basket to store the shopping.