What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says this side-by-side is light enough to pass through most doors and take two car seats or carrycots. It has a self-standing fold and handy carry straps to make it easy to schlep.

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

Size

A spacious shopping basket as well as front and rear suspensions are key elements to look for in a double buggy. You may also want to consider whether it's a travel system or if you can add a car seat or carrycot. These are crucial considerations if you have to take your children in public transport or on longer journeys.

Take a look at the Leclerc Kooper X2 if you are looking for a small, double buggy you can use right from the beginning. This innovative model is a side by side buggy that has an adjustable frame that can expand widthways in order to accommodate two children. The seats come with a recline option and can be set up independently, which gives you the option of having one child leaning back and relaxing for a nap, while the other is looking out at their surroundings. You also get a large UPF 50+ canopy and a peekaboo feature.

Another great option for infant twins is the Mountain Buggy Duet. It is the tiniest side-by-side twin strollers for newborns 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 has lay-flat seats that are suitable from birth.

Tandem double buggies that feature the children sitting side by side, are a popular choice for twins or parents of a baby and a toddler. They do have a larger space than single-seaters, and are more difficult to maneuver through narrow doorways or on pavements.

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, a child and a toddler or even three kids when you include the iCandy "PiggyBack" board (available separately). It has soft suspension that allows for easy work of kerbs and can be used in a mono or double mode. You can attach one stroller on top to store additional items.

Weight

A good double buggy should be lightweight double stroller and easy-to-push. It should come with a large shopping basket with front and back suspension to make it easier for the child to maneuver through rough terrain, and be suitable for twins as well as siblings of different age groups.

A lot of compact double buggies come with frames designed to take infant car seats and come with branded adaptors to match popular models from Cybex, BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are excellent options if you want to avoid having separate strollers for your smaller children with medical issues.

However, they do tend to have a wider footprint than side-by-side buggies and can be harder to fit through doorways and Pushchairsandprams.uk on public transportation. Check the product details for alternatives in case this is important to your family.

If you're looking for the most compact double pushchair on the market take a look at the Mountain Buggy Duet. It's the slimmest side-by-side on the market that measures just 63cm in width. It can be used to transport twins or one toddler and a baby. It's a sturdy design and a superior function with big air-filled tires that are suitable for all terrains, but also happy to zip around the city.

Another great choice is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can hold twins or one toddler and one baby or two kids with a piggy back board (which you'll need to purchase separately). It has a self-standing carry strap and folds to make it simple to transport. It also comes with front and back suspensions to assist you in navigating rougher terrain. It's heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo, but less heavy than trifold buggies. This is a great choice for older children.

Folding

A great double buggy has to be slim for storage. A ideal choice is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This model is a side-byside and has a smooth fold. The frame expands when you fold it, which means it's more compact than one stroller. This allows it to be more easily maneuvered through doors and on public transportation, as well as eliminating the need for an additional vehicle.

It's a great choice for parents with twins, since it can be utilized in duo or mono mode with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can also hold a third rider on the buggy's 'piggyback board, and provides an array of configurations with an elevated stadium-style seating area that gives both children views of their surroundings. The adjustable handlebar has a handbrake that allows you to push the buggy up and down hills.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another great alternative. It has the smallest footprint side-byside on the market with a footprint of 63cm. It is perfect for parents who fret about fitting a double inside a door or on public transport. However it is still able to tackle rough terrain like an off-roader. It can accommodate twins or a toddler with a baby, or two children with the same age. Each seat can recline independently, ensuring that children are comfortable.

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 slightly longer than other doubles, but it provides an excellent maneuverability, particularly on smooth surfaces. It's a great option for those who want a stylish but practical buggy.

There are many budget double buggies, such as the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This small side-by-side can accommodate a newborn in a carrycot and an infant in the seat, or three children if you include the PiggyBack ride on board that is branded with the pizazz. 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 quite light for a double stroller and comes with a large undercarriage basket that can be used to store your things like shopping.