What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says that the side-byside is small enough to pass through the majority of doors and accommodate two car seats or carrycots. It comes with a self-standing fold and handy carry straps to make it easy to schlep.

The canopies are also easy to move and lift up and down the stairs. The canopies are large enough to accommodate windows and openings that peek out.

Size

Double buggy features you should consider include the large shopping basket, rear and front suspension, and a sturdy frame. You may also want to consider whether it's a travel system, or the possibility of adding a car seat or carrycot. These are crucial considerations if you're planning to bring your children on public transport or on longer journeys.

Take a look at the Leclerc Kooper X2 if you are looking for a compact, double buggy you can use right from birth. This side-byside model comes with an intelligent frame that can be expanded to to accommodate two children. The seats can be reclined or positioned independently. This allows you to allow one child to relax and nap while the other observes the surrounding. You get a big UPF 50+ canopy with a peekaboo window too.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another great alternative for twins. It is the thinnest side-byside twin buggy from birth pushchair available and only 63cm in width, it will fit through most doors. It can also accommodate two car seats or one carrycot. It also has lay-flat seats that are suitable from birth.

Tandem double buggy newborn buggies that feature the children sitting in a row, are a popular choice for twins, or parents of a baby and toddler. However, they tend to have a larger space than single-seaters and may be difficult to manoeuvre on narrow streets or through doors.

The iCandy Orange is a popular tandem buggy and has been designed to grow with your family. It comes with 30 different seating configurations. It can be used with twins or a baby and a toddler or three children if you add iCandy's "PiggyBack" board (which you can buy separately). It features a soft suspension that makes light work of kerbs. It is used in mono or cheap double pushchair mode. You can also attach a single stroller to the top of it for additional storage space.

Weight

A good double buggy is lightweight and easy to push. It should also come with nice-sized shopping baskets, front and rear suspension to make it easier to get around rough terrains and, most importantly, be suitable for twins or siblings of various ages.

Many compact double buggies have frames that can be used to store infant car seats. They also come with brand-name adaptors that are compatible with popular models by Cybex BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are a great option for families with children with medical needs and would prefer not the need to purchase separate strollers.

They tend to be wider than side-byside buggies, and are harder to squeeze into doorways and on public transport. If this is important to you, look through the product's details to determine if there are any alternatives available.

Mountain Buggy Duet is the most compact double stroller on the market. This is the thinnest side-byside available that measures just 63cm in width. It is able to carry twins, or a baby and a toddler. It offers robust engineering and high-quality performance with air-filled tyres, which are all-terrain but just as happy nipping around the city.

The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is another fantastic alternative. It can hold twins or a baby and toddler, or two kids with piggyback boards (which must be purchased separately). It has a self-standing fold and carry strap that makes it easy to transport and comes with rear and front suspension to help you deal with the rough 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 great double buggy has to be slim for storage, and a suitable option is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This side-by-side model features 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 makes it easier to maneuver through doorways and public transportation, while also reducing the need for an additional vehicle.

It's a great choice for parents with twins, since it can be used in a mono or duo mode with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can accommodate a third child on the 'piggybackboard' of the buggy. It also has 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 that makes it easier to push it up and down hills.

Another option is the Mountain Buggy Duet, which has the smallest footprint side-by-side on the market at the smallest 63cm. This makes it a great choice for parents who are concerned about fitting a double buggy with car seat-doorway on public transport, and it can also handle rough terrain like a true off-roader. It can be used for twins, a toddler and a baby, or two children who are the same 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 mono or tandem mode, and can be used with a car seats/seats, or a carrycot and a toddler seat. It's a bit longer than other doubles, but it is extremely maneuverable, especially on smooth surfaces. This is a fantastic option for those who want an elegant and practical buggy.

If you're on a tight budget there are plenty of affordable double buggies to choose from like the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This is a compact side-by-side that can accommodate a newborn in a carrycot and the toddler in a seat, or three kids if you include the Pizazz-branded PiggyBack ride-on board. It features an auto-standing fold, a large canopy that offers protection for both children and the ability to peek inside. It's also fairly light for a double buggy, and includes a larger undercarriage storage basket to store shopping.