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What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says this side-byside is light enough to pass through most doors and accommodate two car seats or carrycots. It folds up self-standing and handy carry straps for easy schlepping.

It's also lightweight to carry and wheel up/down stairs. The canopies are large enough to accommodate windows and openings that peek out.

Size

A spacious shopping basket as well as front and rear suspension are key elements to look for in a double buggy. You may also want to think about whether it's a travel system, or the possibility of adding an infant car seat or carrycot. These are crucial considerations if you need to take your children on public transport or on long trips.

Consider the Leclerc Kooper X2 if you are looking for a small double buggy that you can use from the time you are born. This innovative model is a side by side buggy that has a frame that can expand to accommodate two children. The seats can be reclined and placed independently. This lets you have one child relax and nap while the other one is watching the surroundings. The seat comes with a large UPF 50+ canopy that has a peekaboo window too.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another fantastic alternative for twins. It is the tiniest side-by-side twin pushchair on the market and is only 63cm wide, so will fit through most doors. It can be used with two car seats or one carrycot, and has lie-flat seats suitable from birth.

Tandem double buggies are very popular with parents of twins or parents who have a baby and a toddler. They have a bigger footprint than single-seaters, and are more difficult to maneuver through narrow doorways or on pavements.

The iCandy Orange is a popular tandem buggy that's been designed to adapt to your family, with 30 different seating options. It can be used with twins, a baby and a toddler or three kids when you purchase iCandy's "PiggyBack" board (which you can buy separately). It comes with an easy suspension system that makes kerbs easy to navigate. It is able to be used in mono or double infant stroller mode. It is also possible to attach a single stroller on the top of it to provide additional storage space.

Weight

A quality double buggy must be lightweight and easy to push. It should have a large shopping basket with front and back suspension to aid the child to traverse rough terrain, and be suitable for twins as well as siblings of different ages.

Many double buggies are compact and include frames that can be used to support infant car seats. They also have branded adaptors that fit the most popular models from Cybex BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are a great option for parents of children with medical issues and you want to avoid having to use separate strollers.

They are typically larger than buggies with side-by-sides, and are harder to fit in doorways or on public transportation. Check the product details for alternatives if this is important to you and your family.

If you're looking for the smallest double running buggy pushchair on the market take a look at the Mountain Buggy Duet. It's the slimmest side-byside available at 64cm wide. It can be used by twins in the newborn stage or even one baby and one toddler. It has a robust design and superior functionality with big air-filled tires that can be used on all terrains but are also able to zip around the city.

Another great option is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can carry twins with one baby and one toddler or two kids using a piggy back board (which you must purchase separately). It folds up with a self-standing design and carry strap, making it a breeze to transport and it has both rear and front suspension to help you cope with the rough terrain. It's a little heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo but still lighter than tri-fold buggies and is a great value option for older children.

Folding

A good double buggy needs to be slim for storage, and a ideal choice is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This side-by-side model features a smooth fold, and the clever frame expands in width when folded to make it smaller than a single stroller. This makes it much easier to get around doorways and on public transportation, and it also means that you don't require an additional vehicle to transport the buggy around.

It's a great choice for parents with twins because it can be used in mono or duo mode with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can also accommodate another child on the 'piggybackboard that is part of the buggy. It also comes with many different configurations including elevated stadium-style seats to give both kids the view of their surroundings. There's even a handbrake on the handlebar that can be adjusted, making it easier to push up and down hills.

Another alternative is the Mountain Buggy Duet, which has the most compact side-by-side footprint available at the smallest 63cm. This makes it ideal for parents who are worried about fitting an extra door for a double on public transport, and it can also handle rough terrain like a true off-roader. It can accommodate twins or a toddler and baby or two children who are the same age and each seat can recline independently to make sure the kids are comfortable.

One final good choice is the iCandy Peach, which can be used in tandem or mono mode and can accommodate a car seats/seats, or a carrycot and a toddler seat. It's a bit longer than other doubles, however it has excellent maneuverability especially on smooth surfaces. This is an excellent choice for those looking for a stylish and practical buggy.

If you're looking for a budget there are plenty affordable double buggies available, such as the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This compact side-by-side can hold babies in the carrycot, an infant in the seat, or even three children if you include the PiggyBack ride on board branded with some pizazz. It has a simple self-standing fold and a nice big canopy that gives children some security and a peek-a-boo window. It's also relatively light for a double single pushchair buggy and has a larger undercarriage basket for shopping.