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What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says this side-byside is small enough to fit through the majority of doors and accommodate two car seats or carrycots. It folds up self-standing and handy carry straps for easy schlepping.

It's also very lightweight to carry and wheel up and down stairs. The canopies are large enough to accommodate windows and peekaboo openings.

Size

double car seat stroller buggy features that you should look for include a large shopping basket, front and rear suspension and an incredibly sturdy frame. It is also advisable to consider whether it's a travel system, or if you can add a car seat or carrycot. Those are important considerations if you have to take your children on public transport or longer journeys.

Consider the Leclerc Kooper X2 if you are looking for a small, double buggy you can use from birth. This side-byside model comes with a clever frame that can be expanded so that it can accommodate two children. The seats come with a recline option and can be placed in a different way, which gives you the choice of one child leaning back and relaxing for a nap, while the other looks out at the surrounding. You also get a large UPF 50+ canopy and an option to peek inside.

Another option for newborn twins is the Mountain Buggy Duet. It is the thinnest side-byside twin stroller with car seats pushchair available and only 63cm wide so should fit through most doorways. It can accommodate two car seats or a carrycot and has lying-flat seats that can be used from birth.

Tandem double stroller for twins buggies are popular with parents of twins or with a baby and toddler. However, they tend to have a larger space than single-seaters and may be difficult to maneuver on narrow roads or through doorways.

The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is a well-loved tandem that will grow with your family. It has 30 different seating options. The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is suitable for twins or a child and a toddler, or even three children when you add the iCandy 'PiggyBack board' (available separately). It comes with a soft suspension system that makes kerbs easier to navigate. It can be used in either mono or double mode. It is also possible to attach a single stroller to the top of it for extra storage space.

Weight

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

A lot of compact double buggies have frames designed to take infant car seats and come with branded adaptors to match the popular models from Cybex, BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are excellent options if you want to avoid using separate strollers double for younger children who have medical needs.

They are generally larger than buggies with side-by-sides and are more difficult to squeeze into doorways and on public transportation. Check the product details for alternatives if this is important to your family.

Mountain Buggy Duet is the smallest double stroller on the market. This is the slimmest side by side on the market at just 63cm wide and can be used by newborn twins or one toddler and one baby. It has robust engineering and superior performance thanks to its large air-filled tyres that are all-terrain but also great for cruising around town.

The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is another great alternative. It can carry twins as well as a baby and toddler or two children with the piggyback board (which is required to be purchased separately). It comes with an adjustable carry strap that can stand on its own and fold to make it easy to transport. It also comes with front and back suspensions to assist you in navigating rougher 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 a fantastic option for storing a double buggy. This model is a side-byside and has a smooth fold. The frame expands when you fold, so it's narrower that one stroller. This allows it to be more easily maneuvered through doorways and on public transportation, while also reducing the need for 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 another rider on the buggy's 'piggyback' board, and offers a great range of configurations, including an elevated stadium-style seating area that gives both children views of their surroundings. The adjustable handlebar comes with a handbrake that helps to push the buggy up and down hills.

Another option is the Mountain Buggy Duet, which has the smallest footprint side-by-side available at 63cm. This makes it perfect for parents who are concerned about fitting a double through doors and on public transport, while it is able to be able to handle rough terrain as an off-roader. It can carry twins or a toddler and baby or two children who are the same age and each seat reclines independently to keep the kids at ease.

The iCandy Peach is a good alternative. It can be utilized in a mono mode, and can accommodate two car seats or a carrycot that has the option of a toddler seat. It's slightly longer than other doubles, but it is extremely maneuverable, especially on smooth surfaces. This is a fantastic option for those who want an elegant and practical buggy.

If you're on a budget there are plenty affordable double buggies to choose from, 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 when you add the Pizazz-branded PiggyBack ride-on board. It features a simple, self-standing fold, and a large canopy that offers children some security and a peek-a-boo window. It is also relatively lightweight for a double stroller, and has a large undercarriage basket that can be used to store your the shopping.