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 take two car seats or carrycots. It folds up self-standing and a handy carry strap to make it easy to schlep.

The canopies are also easy to lift and move up/down the stairs. The canopies are spaciously sized and feature peekaboo windows.

Size

A spacious shopping basket as well as rear and front suspension are essential aspects to look for in a double buggy. It is also advisable to consider whether it's a travel system, or whether you can add a carrycot or car seat. These are important considerations when you are required to take your children on public transport, or on long journeys.

You should consider the Leclerc Kooper X2 if you are looking for a compact, double buggy you can use right from birth. This side-by-side model features an innovative frame that can be expanded to to accommodate two children. The seats come with an option to recline and can be placed independently, which gives you the choice of one child leaning back and taking a nap while the other looks out at the surrounding. You also get a large UPF 50+ canopy as well as a peekaboo feature.

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

Tandem double buggies are very popular with parents of twins, or parents who have a child and a toddler. However, they tend to have a wider footprint than single-seaters and can be difficult to maneuver on narrow pavements or through doorways.

The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is an extremely popular tandem that can expand with your family. It offers 30 different seating options. The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is suitable for twins or a child, toddler or even three children when you include the iCandy PiggyBack board (available separately). It is equipped with an easy suspension system that makes kerbs easy to navigate. It is able to be used in mono or double mode. You can also attach a single stroller on the top of it for additional storage space.

Weight

A great double buggy should be light and easy to push. It should also have spacious shopping baskets, rear and front suspensions to make it easier to navigate rougher surfaces and, most importantly it should be suitable for twins or siblings of different age.

Many compact double buggies come with frames designed to take infant car seats and come with adaptors with branded brands to match the most popular models from Cybex, BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are great options for those who want to avoid having separate strollers for your younger children with medical conditions.

They are typically larger than side-byside buggies and are difficult to fit into doorways and on public transport. Review the product's details for alternatives in case this is important to you and your family.

Mountain Buggy Duet is the most compact double stroller on the market. It's the slimmest side-by-side available with a 63cm width. It can be used to transport twins or one toddler and a baby. It is built to last with a sturdy design and superior most Compact double stroller functionality, with large air-filled tires that are suitable for all terrains, but also happy to whizz around town.

Another great choice is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can accommodate twins, one toddler and one baby or two kids with piggy backboards (which you must purchase separately). It folds up with a self-standing design and carry strap to make it super-easy to schlep, and it has both rear and front suspensions to help you cope with rougher terrain. It's heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo, but lighter than the majority of trifold buggies. This is a great choice for older children.

Folding

The Baby Jogger City Select 2 is a great option to store a double buggy. This model is a side-by-side and has a smooth fold. The frame expands as you fold it, which means it's narrower that a single stroller. This allows it to be more easily maneuvered through doors and on public transportation, while eliminating the need for an additional vehicle.

It's a great option for parents with twins as it can be used in a mono or duo mode with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can also accommodate another passenger on the buggy's "piggyback board. It also offers many different configurations with an elevated stadium-style seating area that gives both children views of their surroundings. There's even a brake on the adjustable handlebar, making it easier to push it up and down hills.

Another good alternative is the Mountain Buggy Duet, which has the smallest footprint side-by-side available at 64cm. This makes it perfect for parents who are worried about fitting a double-doorway on public transport, while it can still handle rough terrain like an off-roader. It can be used for twins or a toddler with one or two children with the same age. Each seat reclines independently, which ensures that the children are able to sit comfortably.

The iCandy Peach is a good option. It can be used in mono or tandem mode, and can accommodate 2 car seats/seats, or a carrycot and the option of a toddler seat. It's slightly larger than other doubles, but it provides excellent manoeuvrability, particularly on smooth surfaces and is an excellent choice for those who are looking for an elegant but practical buggy.

If you're on a budget, there are plenty of budget double buggies like the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This compact side-by-side can hold infants in a carrycot, even a toddler in the seat, or even three children if you add a PiggyBack ride on board branded with pizazz. It features a self-standing fold, a canopy that offers protection for children as well as an option to peekaboo. It's also light for a double buggy and comes with a larger undercarriage basket to store shopping.