What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says this side-by-side is slim enough to get through most doors and be used with two car seats or carrycots. It has a self-standing folding mechanism and easy carry straps to make it easy to transport.

The canopies are also easy to move and lift up and down the stairs. The canopies are spacious with windows as well as peekaboo openings.

Size

Double buggy features that you should look for include an enormous shopping basket, rear and front suspension, and a sturdy frame. You might also want to think about whether it's a travel system, or if you can add an infant car seat or carrycot. These are important considerations when you have to take your children on public transport or longer journeys.

If you're looking for a compact double buggy that you can use from the beginning look into the Leclerc Kooper X2. This side-by-side model has a clever frame that expands widthways to allow it to accommodate two children. The seats have the option of recline and can be placed independently, which gives you the option of having one child leaning back and relaxing for a nap, while the other looks out at their surroundings. There is also a huge UPF 50+ canopy, as well as an option to peek inside.

Another option for newborn twins is the Mountain Buggy Duet. It is the thinnest twin pushchair available on the market. It measures only 63cm in length, so it should 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 stroller sale buggies are very popular with parents of twins or parents who have a baby and a toddler. However, they do tend to have a wider space than single-seaters and may be difficult to maneuver on narrow streets or through doors.

The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is a popular tandem that can grow with your family. It has 30 different seating configurations. It can be used with twins, a baby and a toddler or even three kids if you add iCandy's 'PiggyBack' board (which is available separately). It is equipped with a soft suspension system that makes kerbs easy to navigate. It can be used in single or double mode. It is also possible to connect a single stroller to the top of it for additional storage space.

Weight

A quality double buggy is lightweight and easy to push. It should come with an ample shopping basket as well as front and rear suspensions to make it easier for the child to navigate rougher terrain, and be suitable for twins and siblings of different ages.

Many double buggies are compact and come with frames that can be used to hold infant car seats. They also come with branded adaptors that fit popular models by Cybex BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are a great option for parents of children with medical needs and would prefer not having to use separate strollers.

However, they do generally have a bigger footprint than side-by-side buggies, and can be harder to fit through doors and on public transport. Review the product's details for alternatives in case this is important to your family.

Mountain Buggy Duet is the most compact double stroller on the market. This is the slimmest side by side available at 64cm wide. It can be used by newborn twins or one baby and one toddler. It has a robust design and superior functionality, with large air-filled tires that can be used on all terrains, but also happy to zip around town.

Another great choice is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can carry twins or one toddler and one baby or two kids with a piggy back board (which you must purchase separately). It has a carry strap that is self-standing and can folds to make it simple to move around. It also comes with front and back suspension to help you deal with rougher terrain. It's heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo, but lighter than most compact double stroller trifold buggies. This is a great choice for older children.

Folding

The Baby Jogger City Select 2 is a great option to store the double buggy. This side-by-side model has a very slick fold and the frame's clever design expands widthways as you fold so that it's narrower than an individual stroller. This allows it to be more easily maneuvered through doors and on public transportation, while also eliminating the need for a second vehicle.

It's a good option for parents who have twins because it can be used in mono or duo mode with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can hold an additional child on the 'piggybackboard that is part of the buggy. It also comes with many different options, including seats that are elevated that give both kids an overview of their surroundings. The adjustable handlebar features a handbrake, which helps to push the buggy up and down hills.

Another option is the Mountain Buggy Duet, which has the smallest footprint side-by-side on the market at 64cm. It is ideal for parents who are worried about fitting a double travel buggy in a door or on public transport. However it is able to handle rough terrain like a true off-roader. It can be used for twins or a toddler and a baby, or two children of the same age. Each seat reclines independently, which ensures that the kids are comfortable.

The iCandy Peach is a good alternative. It can be utilized in a mono mode, and it can fit 2 car seats/seats, or a carrycot with an infant seat. It's slightly longer than some other doubles but it offers excellent manoeuvrability, particularly on smooth surfaces. It's an excellent option for those who want an attractive but practical buggy.

There are a variety of budget double buggies, such as the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This is a small side-by-side that fits a newborn in a carrycot, the toddler in a seat, or even three kids if you include the brand-new pizazz PiggyBack ride-on board. It has a simple, self-standing fold, and a big canopy that gives the kids some protection and a peek-a-boo window. It's also light for a double buggy, and comes with a larger undercarriage basket for shopping.