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What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says that this side-by-side is small enough to fit through the majority of doors. It can accommodate two car seats or carrycots. It comes with a self-standing folding mechanism and convenient carry straps to make it easy to move.

It's also very light to lift and wheel up/down stairs. The canopies are spacious with windows as well as peekaboo openings.

Size

A good-sized shopping basket and rear and front suspension are the most important aspects to look for in a double buggy. You may consider if it is an e-travel system, or whether a car seat or carrycot is possible to add. Those are important considerations if you're planning to bring your kids in public transport or on longer journeys.

You should consider the Leclerc Kooper X2 if you are looking for a small, double buggy you can use right from birth. This 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 lets you let one child unwind and nap while the other observes 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. This is the slimmest side-by-side lightweight twin buggy (Read More On this page) pushchair available and only 63cm wide so will fit through most doors. It can be used with two car seats or a carrycot and has lay-flat seats that are suitable from birth.

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

The iCandy Orange tandem double stroller buggy is a popular tandem that can grow with your family. It comes with 30 different seating configurations. The iCandy Orange tandem buggy can be used for twins or a child, toddler or even three kids when you add the iCandy PiggyBack board (available separately). It comes with a soft suspension system that makes kerbs easy to navigate. It can be used in mono or double mode. You can attach one stroller on top for additional storage.

Weight

A good double buggy should be light and easy to push. It should come with a large shopping basket with front and back suspensions that make it easier for the child to maneuver through rougher terrain, and be suitable for twins as well as siblings of different age groups.

Many double pram and pushchair buggies are compact and include frames that can be used to support infant car seats. They also come with brand-name adaptors that fit popular models by Cybex BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. They are a great choice if you have younger children with medical needs and want to avoid having to use separate strollers.

However, they do generally have a bigger footprint than side-by-side buggies, and may be more difficult to maneuver through doors and on public transportation. If this is important to you, check the product's details to determine whether there are alternatives available.

Mountain Buggy Duet is the slimmest double stroller available on the market. It's the slimmest side-by-side available that measures just 63cm in width. It can be used to carry twins or an infant and a toddler. It's a sturdy design and superior functionality and large air-filled tires that can be used on all terrains but are also able to zip around the city.

Another great choice is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can accommodate twins with one baby and one toddler or two kids with a piggy back board (which you need to buy separately). It comes with a self-standing carry strap and folds to make it simple to move around. It also has front and back suspension to help you deal with rough terrain. It's heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo, but lighter than the majority of 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-byside and has a very smooth fold. The frame expands as you fold it, which means it's narrower that a single stroller. This makes it much easier to navigate through doorways and public transport, while it also means you don't need a second car for schlepping the buggy around.

It's a great choice for parents with twins as it can be utilized in duo or mono mode with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can also accommodate a third passenger on the buggy's "piggyback board, and provides many different configurations with an elevated stadium-style seating to give both children views of their surroundings. There's even a brake on the adjustable handlebar, making it easier to push it up and down hills.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another excellent option. It has the most best compact double stroller footprint side-by-side available measuring just 63cm. It is perfect for parents who fret about fitting a double in a door or on public transport. However it is still able to tackle rough terrain and be an off-roader. It can accommodate twins, a toddler and one or two children of the same age. Each seat can recline independently, ensuring that the children are able to sit comfortably.

Another good option is the iCandy Peach, which can be utilized in tandem or mono mode and can accommodate a car seats or an infant seat and carrycot. It's a bit larger than other doubles, but it has excellent manoeuvrability, particularly on smooth surfaces and is an excellent choice for those looking for an attractive but practical buggy.

If you're looking for a budget there are plenty of affordable double buggies available such as the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This small double stroller side-by-side can accommodate a newborn in a carrycot or an infant in the seat or even three children if you add a PiggyBack ride on board that is branded with some pizazz. It has an auto-standing fold, a huge canopy that offers protection for children and the ability to peek inside. It's also fairly light for a double buggy, and has a larger undercarriage basket for shopping.