What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says that this side-by-side is small enough to fit through the majority of doors and be used with two car seats or carrycots. It comes with an auto-standing folding mechanism as well as convenient carry straps to make it easy to transport.

It's also easy to move up and down stairs. The canopies have generously sized windows and openings that peek out.

Size

A large shopping basket as well as front and rear suspensions are essential aspects to look for in a double stroller sale buggy. You may also want to think about whether it's a traveler or whether you can add a car seat or carrycot. These are crucial considerations when you need to take your children on public transport or on long journeys.

Consider the Leclerc Kooper X2 if you are looking for a small double pushchair buggy that you can use right from the time you are born. This side-byside model comes with an intelligent frame that can be expanded to to accommodate two children. The seats have the option of recline and can be positioned independently, which gives you the option of having one child leaning back relaxing for a nap, while the other looks out at the world around them. The seat comes with a large UPF 50+ canopy that has a peekaboo window too.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another fantastic alternative for twins. This is the slimmest side-by-side twin pushchair available and is only 63cm wide, so should fit through most doorways. It can also be used with two car seats or a carrycot and has lay-flat seats that are suitable from birth.

Tandem double buggies, that feature the children sitting on opposite sides, are a popular choice for twins or parents of a baby and a toddler. They have a bigger 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 has been designed to adapt to your family, offering 30 different seating options. It can be used with twins, a baby and a toddler or three kids when you purchase iCandy's "PiggyBack" board (which is available separately). It is equipped with an easy suspension system that makes kerbs easier to navigate. It is able to be used in single or double mode. You can also attach a single stroller on top for additional storage.

Weight

A good lightest double stroller 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, most importantly it should be suitable for twins or siblings of different ages.

Many compact double buggies have 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 excellent options for those who want to avoid having separate strollers for your younger children who have medical needs.

They are typically larger than buggies with side-by-sides and are more difficult to squeeze into doorways and on public transport. If this is important to you, check the product details to see whether there are alternatives available.

Mountain Buggy Duet is the most compact double stroller on the market. This is the slimmest side-by-side available at 53cm in width and can be used for twins who are just born or one baby and one toddler. It's a sturdy design and a superior function, with large air-filled tires that can be used on all terrains but also happy to go about town.

Another great choice is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can hold twins or one baby and one toddler or two kids with piggy backboards (which you'll need to purchase separately). It comes with a self-standing carry strap and fold to make it easy to move around. It also comes with front and back suspensions to help you deal with rough terrain. It's heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo, but less heavy than trifold buggies. This is a great choice for older children.

Folding

The Baby Jogger City Select 2 is an excellent option for storing a double buggy. This side-byside model has an extremely smooth fold and the frame's clever design expands widthways as you fold so that it's smaller than a single stroller. This allows it to be more easily maneuvered through doors and on public transportation, while making it less necessary to have a second vehicle.

It's a good option for parents who have twins as it can be used in a mono or duo mode with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can also hold a third passenger on the buggy's "piggyback board, and provides a great range of configurations that include an elevated stadium seating area that gives the children both views of their surroundings. There's even a brake on the adjustable handlebar which makes it easier to push up and down hills.

Another option is the Mountain Buggy Duet, which has the smallest side-by-side footprint on the market at 63cm. It is perfect for parents who fret about fitting a double in a door or on public transport. However it is able to handle rough terrain as a true off-roader. It can be used for twins or a toddler with one or two children who are similar age. Each seat can recline independently, ensuring that the children are able to sit comfortably.

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

If you're on a tight budget there are plenty budget double buggies, such as the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This is a small side-by-side that can accommodate a newborn in a carrycot and an infant in the seat, or three kids when you add the brand-new pizazz PiggyBack ride-on board. It features a simple, self-standing fold and a nice large canopy that offers the kids some protection and also has a peekaboo window. It's also fairly light for a double stroller and comes with a large undercarriage basket for storing things like shopping.