What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says that the side-byside is small enough to fit through most doors and can accommodate two car seats or carrycots. It comes with a self-standing folding mechanism and convenient carry straps to make it easy to carry.

It's also easy to move up/down stairs. The canopies are spacious with windows and peekaboo openings.

Size

A spacious shopping basket as well as front and rear suspensions are the most important elements to look for in a double 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 important considerations when you're planning to bring your kids on public transport or longer journeys.

If you're looking for a compact double buggy that you can use from birth, consider the Leclerc Kooper X2. This innovative model is a side-byside buggy that has an adjustable frame that can expand widthways in order to accommodate two children. The seats have the option of recline and can be placed independently, giving you the option of having one child leaning back relaxing for a nap, while the other looks out at the surrounding. There is also a huge UPF 50+ canopy as well as the ability to peek into the future.

Another option for newborn twins is the Mountain Buggy Duet. It is the tiniest side-by-side twin pushchair on the market and only 63cm in width, it can fit through the majority of doors. It can also take two car seats or a carrycot. It also has lie-flat seats that are suitable for babies from birth.

Tandem double buggies that feature the children sitting in a row is a popular option for twins, or parents of a baby and a toddler. However, they do generally have a bigger space than single-seaters and may be difficult to maneuver on narrow streets or through doorways.

The iCandy Orange is a popular tandem buggy and has been designed to grow with your family, with 30 different seating configurations. It can be used with twins or a baby and a toddler or three kids when you add iCandy's "PiggyBack" board (which is available separately). It has a soft suspension that can take care of kerbs. It can be used in mono or double tandem pushchair mode. It is also possible to attach a single stroller on the top of it for extra storage space.

Weight

A great double buggy should be lightweight and easy to push. It should also have spacious shopping baskets, a rear and front suspension to allow it to navigate rougher surfaces and, ideally it is suitable for twins or siblings of various ages.

A majority of compact double buggy sale buggies have frames that are designed to take infant car seats and come with branded adaptors to match the most popular models from Cybex, BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. They are a great choice for parents of children with medical conditions and you want to avoid having to use separate strollers.

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

Mountain Buggy Duet is the most compact double buggy with car seat stroller (visit our website) on the market. It is the tiniest side-by-side available that measures just 63cm in width. It can be used to carry twins or one toddler and a baby. It has robust engineering and superior performance thanks to its large air-filled tyres, which are all-terrain but equally comfortable cruising around the town.

The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is another fantastic option. It can carry twins or a baby and toddler or two children with piggyback boards (which must be purchased separately). It comes with a self-standing fold and carry strap that makes it easy to transport and it has both rear and front suspension to help you deal with 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 to store the double buggy. This side-by-side model has an extremely smooth fold and the clever frame expands widthways as you fold to make it smaller than the standard stroller. This makes it much easier to navigate through doorways and public transportation, and it also means you don't need an additional car to push the buggy around.

It's a great option for parents of twins because it can be used with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can accommodate another child on the 'piggyback board of the buggy. It also comes with many different options, including seats that are elevated that give both kids the view of their surroundings. The adjustable handlebar features an adjustable handbrake that makes it easier to push the buggy up and down hills.

Another option is the Mountain Buggy Duet, which has the most compact side-by-side footprint available at 63cm. It is ideal for parents who are worried about fitting a double buggy with carrycot in the doorway or on public transport. However it is able to handle rough terrain like a true off-roader. It can accommodate twins or a toddler and baby or two kids who are the same age and each seat reclines independently to keep the kids comfortable.

One final good choice is the iCandy Peach, which can be used in mono or tandem mode, and can be used with a car seats or a carrycot and a toddler seat. It's a bit longer than other doubles, but it provides excellent manoeuvrability, particularly on smooth surfaces and is an excellent option for those who want an elegant but practical buggy.

If you're on a budget, there are plenty of budget double buggies, such as the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This compact side-byside can fit a newborn in a carrycot or a toddler in the seat, or three kids if you add the PiggyBack ride on board branded with the pizazz. It has an easy-to-stand fold, a canopy that offers protection for both children and an option to peekaboo. It is also relatively lightweight for a double stroller and features a large undercarriage storage basket for storing shopping.