What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says that this side-by-side is slim enough to get through most doors and be used with two car seats or carrycots. It features an auto-standing folding mechanism as well as easy carry straps to make it easy to move.

The canopies are also easy to lift and move up/down the stairs. The canopies are large and have windows that peek out.

Size

Double buggy features you should consider include the large shopping basket, front and rear suspension and a sturdy frame. You may also want to consider whether it's a traveler or the possibility of adding a carrycot or car seat. These are crucial considerations when you are required to take your children on public transport or on long trips.

Consider the Leclerc Kooper X2 if you are looking for a compact double buggy that you can use from the beginning. This clever model is a side by side buggy with frames that can be expanded widthwise to accommodate two children. The seats can be reclined and positioned independently. This allows you to have one child relax and sleep while the other one is watching the surrounding. You get a big UPF 50+ canopy that has a peekaboo window too.

Another great option for newborn twins is the Mountain Buggy Duet. This is the slimmest best twin buggy pushchair available on the market. It measures only 63cm in length, so it should be able to pass through most doors. It can take two car seat or one carrycot and has lie-flat seats suitable from birth.

Tandem double buggies are popular with parents of twins, or parents who have 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's been designed to adapt to your family, offering 30 different seating configurations. It can be used with twins or a baby and a toddler or even three kids if you purchase iCandy's "PiggyBack" board (which is available separately). It has soft suspension that makes light work of kerbs and can be used in a mono or double mode. You can also attach one stroller on top to store additional items.

Weight

A good double buggy is light and easy to push. It should have an ample shopping basket, front and back suspension to aid the child to maneuver through more difficult terrain, and also be suitable for twins and siblings of different ages.

Many compact double buggies have frames that are designed to fit infant car seats and come with branded adaptors to match the most popular models from 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.

However, they tend to have a wider footprint than side-by-side buggies and can be harder to fit through doors and public transportation. If this is important to you, make sure to check the product details to see whether there are alternatives available.

Mountain Buggy Duet is the most compact double stroller on the market. It is the tiniest side-by-side available that measures just 63cm in width. It is able to transport twins or one toddler and a baby. It's a sturdy design and superior functionality with big air-filled tires that can be used on all terrains but also happy to go about the city.

Another great choice is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can carry twins, one toddler and one baby or two kids, with a piggy back board (which you need to buy separately). It is equipped with an adjustable carry strap that can sit n stand double stroller on its own and folds to make it simple to transport. It also comes with front and back suspension to help you deal with rougher terrain. It's a little heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo but still lighter than most tri-fold buggies. It's a great value option for older children.

Folding

A good double stroller needs to be compact to store, and a good choice is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This side-by-side model has a smooth fold, and the frame's clever design expands in width as you fold so that it's narrower than the standard twin stroller side by side. This makes it easier to maneuver through doors and on public transportation, while making it less necessary to have a second vehicle.

It's a great option for parents of twins as it can be used with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can also accommodate an additional child on the 'piggybackboard that is part of the buggy. It also comes with many different configurations, including elevated stadium-style seats to give both children an overview of their surroundings. The adjustable handlebar comes with a handbrake that makes it easier to push the buggy up and down hills.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another excellent option. It has the smallest footprint side-byside available measuring just 63cm. This makes it a great choice for parents who are concerned about fitting a double through doors and on public transport, and it can still take on rough terrain like a true off-roader. It can be used for twins, a toddler and an infant, or two children of the same age. Each seat can recline independently, ensuring that the kids are comfortable.

The iCandy Peach is a good option. It can be used in tandem or mono mode, and can be used with two car 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 choice for those who are looking for an attractive but practical buggy.

If you're on a tight budget, there are plenty of budget double buggy for twins buggies, such as the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This compact side-by-side can hold babies in the carrycot and even a toddler in the seat, or three children if you include a PiggyBack ride on board branded with the pizazz. It comes with a self-standing fold, a large canopy that provides protection for children and a peekaboo feature. It's also fairly light for a double car seat stroller buggy and has a larger undercarriage basket for shopping.