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What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says that this side-byside is small enough to pass through the majority of doors and accommodate two car seats or carrycots. It comes with self-standing folding mechanism, as well as handy carry straps that make it easy to carry.

It's also lightweight to carry and wheel up/down stairs. The canopies are spaciously sized and feature peekaboo windows.

Size

A spacious shopping basket as well as front and rear suspensions are key aspects to look for in a double buggy. You may be interested in knowing if it is a travel system or whether the car seat or carrycot can be added. Those are important considerations if you're planning to bring your kids in public transport or on longer journeys.

Take a look at the Leclerc Kooper X2 if you are looking for a small double buggy that you can use from birth. This innovative model is a side-by-side buggy with a frame that can expand widthways in order to accommodate two children. The seats have a recline option and can be set up independently, which gives you the choice of one child leaning back relaxing for a nap, while the other is looking out at the world around them. You get a big UPF 50+ canopy with an open window.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another excellent option for twins. It is the thinnest twin stroller pushchair that is available on the market. It is only 63cm in width and should be able to pass through most doors. It can take two car seats or a carrycot and has lie-flat seats suitable from birth.

Tandem double buggies, that have the children positioned in a row, are a popular choice for twins or for parents of a baby and a toddler. However, they do generally have a bigger footprint than single double stroller-seaters, and can be difficult to manoeuvre on narrow roads or through doorways.

The iCandy Orange is a popular tandem buggy that's been designed to grow with your family, offering 30 different seating options. It can be used with twins, a baby and toddler or three children if you purchase iCandy's "PiggyBack" board (which you can purchase separately). It has a soft suspension that allows for easy work of kerbs. It can be used in mono or double mode. You can attach one stroller to the top for extra storage.

Weight

A good double buggy is lightweight and easy to push. It should also have nice-sized shopping baskets, front and rear suspension to allow it to get around rough terrains and, ideally, be suitable for twins or siblings of different ages.

Many compact double buggies come with frames that can be used to store infant car seats. They also come with branded adaptors that match popular models by Cybex BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are great choices if you want to avoid having separate strollers for younger children with medical conditions.

They are generally larger than buggies that are side-by-side, and are harder to fit into doorways and on public transport. If this is important to you, look through the product's details to determine whether there are alternatives available.

If you're looking to find the tiniest double pushchair on the market, check out the Mountain Buggy Duet. This is the thinnest side-byside available that measures just 63cm in width. It can be used to carry twins or an infant and a toddler. It offers robust engineering and superior performance thanks to its large air-filled tyres, which are all-terrain but also great for cruising around town.

The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is another great option. It can carry twins, a baby and a toddler or two children with the piggyback board (which must be purchased separately). It is equipped with an adjustable carry strap that can sit n stand double stroller on its own and fold to make it easy to move around. It also has front and back suspensions to make it easier to navigate rougher terrain. It's a little heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo but still lighter than tri-fold buggies. It's an excellent value for older kids.

Folding

The Baby Jogger City Select 2 is a fantastic choice for storing a double buggy. This side-byside model has a smooth fold, and the clever frame expands widthways as you fold so that it's narrower than an individual stroller. This makes it much easier to navigate doorways and on public transport. It also means that you don't require an additional car to push the buggy around.

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 a third child on the 'piggyback board that is part of the buggy. It also has an array of options, including seats that are elevated to give both children a 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 good option. It has the most compact footprint side-by-side available with a footprint of 63cm. It is ideal for parents who fret about fitting a double in a door or on public transport. However it is able to handle rough terrain as a true off-roader. It can carry twins or a toddler and a baby or two children of the same age, and each seat can recline independently to keep the kids comfortable.

Another option is the iCandy Peach, which can be used in tandem or mono mode, and can be used with a car 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 a fantastic option for those who want a stylish and practical buggy.

There are many inexpensive double pushchair from birth buggies available, like the UPPAbaby Vista 2. It's a best compact double stroller side-byside that fits a newborn in a carrycot and an infant in the seat, or three kids when you add the brand-new pizazz PiggyBack ride-on board. It features a simple, self-standing fold as well as a large canopy that offers children some security and a peek-a-boo window. It's also light for a double buggy, and includes a larger undercarriage storage basket for shopping.