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What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says this side-byside is small enough to fit through most doorways and can accommodate two car seats or carrycots. It comes with a self-standing fold and handy carry straps to make it easy to schlep.

It's also easy to move up and down stairs. The canopies are large and feature peekaboo windows.

Size

A spacious shopping basket as well as front and rear suspensions are the most important elements to look for in a double travel buggy buggy. You might also want to consider whether it's a travel system, or whether you can add a carrycot or car seat. These are crucial considerations when you need to take your children on public transport or on long trips.

If you're in search of a compact double buggy that you can use from the beginning look into the Leclerc Kooper X2. This clever model is a side-by-side buggy with an adjustable frame that can expand widthwise to accommodate two children. The seats have a recline option and can be positioned independently, which gives you the option of having one child leaning back and taking a nap while the other is looking out at the world around them. You also get a large UPF 50+ canopy as well as an option to peek inside.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another excellent option for twins. It is the tiniest side-by-side lightweight twin buggy pushchair twin on the market and only 63cm wide so will fit through most doors. It can be used with two car seat or one carrycot, and comes with lying-flat seats that can be used from birth.

Tandem double buggies that have the children positioned side by side is a popular option for twins or parents of a baby and toddler. They do have a larger footprint than single-seaters, and are more difficult to maneuver through narrow doors or on pavements.

The iCandy Orange is a popular tandem buggy that has been designed to grow with your family, offering 30 different seating configurations. It can be used with twins, a baby and a toddler or three kids when you purchase iCandy's "PiggyBack" board (which you can purchase separately). It features a soft suspension that makes light work of kerbs. It can be utilized in double or mono mode. You can also attach a single to double pushchair stroller on top to store additional items.

Weight

A good double buggy should be light and easy to push. It should include a large shopping basket as well as front and rear suspension to allow the child to navigate rougher terrain, and be suitable for twins as well as siblings of different ages.

Many double buggies are compact and come with frames that can be used to support infant car seats. They also come with brand-name adaptors that fit the popular models made by 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 tend to be wider than buggies that are side-by-side, and are harder to squeeze into doorways and on public transport. If this is important to you, check the product details to see if there are any alternatives available.

Mountain Buggy Duet is the slimmest double stroller available on the market. This is the slimmest side-by-side available at 63cm wide and is suitable for twins who are just born or one baby and one toddler. It is built to last and offers superior functionality with large air-filled tyres, which are all-terrain but just as happy nipping around town.

The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is another fantastic alternative. It can accommodate twins as well as a baby and toddler, or two kids with piggyback boards (which must be purchased separately). It comes with a self-standing carry strap and folds down to make it easy 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 choice for older children.

Folding

A good double buggy needs to be slim for storage, and a good choice is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This model is a side by side and features a very smooth fold. The frame expands when you fold it, making it narrower that the standard stroller. This makes it easier to navigate through doorways and public transport. It also means that you don't require an additional car to push the buggy around.

It's a great option for parents who have twins as it can be used in mono or duo mode with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can also hold another passenger on the buggy's "piggyback board, and provides a great range of configurations with an elevated stadium-style seating to give both children views of their surroundings. There's even a handbrake built into the adjustable handlebar, making it easier to push 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 perfect for parents who worry about fitting a double inside a door or on public transport. However, it can still handle rough terrain and be an off-roader. It can be used for twins, a toddler and a baby, or two children of similar age. Each seat reclines independently, so the children are able to sit comfortably.

Another option is the iCandy Peach, which can be used in mono or tandem mode and can accommodate a car seat/seats or a carrycot and a toddler seat. It's a little longer than some other doubles but it offers excellent manoeuvrability, particularly on smooth surfaces and is an excellent option for those who want an attractive but practical buggy.

If you're on a budget there are plenty of budget double buggies, such as the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This is a small side-by-side that can fit a baby in a carrycot as well as a toddler in a seat, or even three kids if you add the Pizazz-branded PiggyBack ride-on board. It features a simple, self-standing fold, and a big canopy that provides both kids some protection and also has a peekaboo window. It's also fairly light for a double buggy (image source) and has a larger undercarriage basket for shopping.