What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says this side-by-side is light enough to pass 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 light to lift and wheel up and down stairs. The canopies have generously sized windows as well as peekaboo openings.

Size

A good-sized shopping basket and front and rear suspensions are essential features to look out for in a double buggy. You may be interested in knowing if it is an e-travel system, or whether a car seat or carrycot can be added. Those are important considerations if you have to take your kids in public transport or on longer journeys.

If you're looking for a small double buggy that you can use from the beginning take a look at the Leclerc Kooper X2. This side-byside model comes with a clever frame that expands widthways to to accommodate two children. The seats come with a recline option and can be placed in a different way, which gives you the option of having one child leaning back and taking a nap while the other is looking out at their surroundings. You also get a large UPF 50+ canopy as well as an option to peek inside.

Another great option for newborn twins is the Mountain Buggy Duet. This is the slimmest side-by-side twin pushchair on the market and is only 63cm wide, so will fit through most doors. It can take two car seats or a carrycot, and comes with lying-flat seats that can be used from birth.

Tandem double buggies, that have the children positioned on opposite sides they are a popular choice for twins or for parents of a baby and toddler. They have a bigger space than single-seaters, and are more difficult to maneuver through narrow doors or on pavements.

The iCandy Orange tandem double stroller buggy is an extremely popular tandem that can grow with your family. It comes with 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 soft suspension that makes light work of kerbs. It is utilized in double or mono mode. You can also attach one stroller to the top to store additional items.

Weight

A quality cheap double stroller buggy is lightweight and easy to push. It should also have nice-sized shopping baskets, a rear and front suspension to make it easier to maneuver over rough terrain and, ideally it is suitable for twins or siblings of different age groups.

A majority of compact double stroller double buggies come with frames designed to take 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 want to avoid having to use separate strollers.

They tend to be wider than buggies that are side-by-side and are difficult to squeeze into doorways and on public transport. If this is important to you, check the product details to see what alternatives are available.

Mountain Buggy Duet is the most compact double stroller on the market. It's the slimmest side-byside available at 64cm wide. It can be used by newborn twins or one toddler and one baby. It is built to last and offers high-quality performance with air-filled tyres that are all-terrain but equally comfortable cruising around the town.

Another option is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can hold twins with one toddler and one baby or two kids with piggy back boards (which you must purchase separately). It has an adjustable carry strap that can stand on its own and folds down to make it easy to transport. It also has front and back suspensions to help you deal with rougher terrain. It's heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo, but lighter than most trifold buggies. This is a great option for older children.

Folding

A good double stroller needs to be slim to store, and a suitable option is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This model is a side-by-side and features a very smooth fold. The frame expands when you fold, so it's narrower that a single stroller. This makes it easier to navigate through doorways and public transport. It also means you don't need a second car for schlepping the buggy around.

It's an excellent option for parents of twins as it can be used with two seats, and car seat adaptors. It can hold an additional child on the 'piggyback board of the buggy. It also comes with many different configurations, including elevated stadium-style seats to give both children the view of their surroundings. There's even a handbrake built into the handlebar that can be adjusted which makes it easier to push up and down hills.

Another good option is the Mountain Buggy Duet, which has the smallest footprint side-by-side available at the smallest 63cm. It is ideal for parents who are worried about fitting a double inside a door or on public transport. However it is still able to tackle rough terrain and be an off-roader. It can be used to carry twins or a toddler and baby or two children who are the same age and each seat can recline independently to ensure that the children are at ease.

One final good choice is the iCandy Peach, which can be used in tandem or mono mode, and can be used with a car seats/seats, or a carrycot and toddler seat. It's a bit longer than other doubles, however it offers excellent maneuverability particularly on smooth surfaces. This is a fantastic option for those looking for a stylish and practical buggy.

There are a variety of affordable double buggies, like the UPPAbaby Vista 2. It's a compact side-byside that can fit a baby in a carrycot and the toddler in the seat, or three kids if you include the Pizazz-branded PiggyBack ride-on board. It has a simple, self-standing fold, and a big canopy that provides the kids some protection and includes a peekaboo window. It's also fairly light for a double stroller and has a large undercarriage basket that can be used to store your the shopping.