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What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says that this side-byside is small enough to fit through the majority of doors. It can accommodate two car seats or carrycots. It features an auto-standing folding mechanism as well as easy carry straps to make it easy to transport.

It's also very light to lift and wheel up and down stairs. The canopies are spaciously sized and have windows that peek out.

Size

Double buggy features you must look for include the large shopping basket, rear and front suspension and an incredibly sturdy frame. You might want to look at whether it is a travel system, or whether the car seat or carrycot can be added. These are important considerations when you have to take your children on public transport, or on long trips.

You should consider the Leclerc Kooper X2 if you are looking for a small double buggy that you can use right from birth. This side-by-side model features a clever frame that can be expanded to to accommodate two children. The seats have the option of recline and can be placed independently, giving you the option of one child leaning back and enjoying a nap while the other is looking out at the surrounding. The seat comes with a large UPF 50+ canopy with a peekaboo window too.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another great option for twins. It is the tiniest side-by-side twin buggy from birth pushchair available and only 63cm in width, it should fit through most doorways. It can also be used with two car seats or one carrycot, and comes with lay-flat seats that are suitable from birth.

Tandem double buggies, which have the children positioned in a row is a popular option for twins, or parents of a baby and toddler. They do have a larger footprint than single-seaters and are more difficult to maneuver through narrow doors or on pavements.

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

Weight

A good double buggy is lightweight and easy to push. It should have a large shopping basket with front and back suspension to allow the child to maneuver through more difficult terrain, and also be suitable for twins and siblings of different age groups.

Many double buggies are compact and come with frames that can be used to store infant car seats. They also come with branded adaptors that are compatible with the most popular models from Cybex BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. They are a great choice for families with children with medical issues and want to avoid the need to purchase separate strollers.

They tend to be wider than buggies that are side-by-side and are more difficult to squeeze into doorways and on public transportation. Check the product details for alternatives if this is important to your family.

If you're looking for the smallest double pushchair on the market look into the Mountain Buggy Duet. This is the thinnest side-byside on the market with a 63cm width. It is able to carry twins, or an infant and a toddler. It has robust engineering and high-quality performance with air-filled tyres, which are all-terrain but equally comfortable cruising around town.

Another option is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can hold twins with one baby and one toddler or two kids using piggy back boards (which you must purchase separately). It comes with 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 make it easier to navigate rough terrain. It's a bit heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo but still lighter than the majority of tri-fold buggies. It's also an excellent value choice for older kids.

Folding

A good double buggy side by side buggy needs to be slim for storage. A good choice is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This side-byside model has a 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 much easier to navigate doorways and on public transportation, and it also means you don't need a second car for schlepping the buggy around.

It's a good option for parents with twins, because it can be used in a mono or duo mode with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can hold another child on the 'piggyback board' of the buggy. It also has an array of configurations, including elevated stadium-style seats to give both kids the view 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 option. It has the smallest footprint side-byside available measuring just 63cm. This makes it ideal for parents who are worried about fitting an extra door for a double on public transport, while it can also handle rough terrain like an off road double buggy-roader. It can be used for twins or a toddler with an infant, or two children of the same age. Each seat can recline independently, ensuring that children are comfortable.

The iCandy Peach is a good option. It can be used in mono or tandem mode, and can accommodate two car seats or a carrycot and the option of a toddler seat. It's slightly longer than other doubles but it is extremely maneuverable particularly on smooth surfaces. This is a great choice for those looking for a stylish and practical buggy.

There are numerous budget double buggies, such as 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 brand-new pizazz PiggyBack ride-on board. It features 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 pram pushchair stroller, and has a large undercarriage basket to store things like shopping.