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What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says that this side-by-side is small enough to fit through most doorways and can be used with two car seats or carrycots. It comes with self-standing folding mechanism, as well as handy carry straps that make it easy to transport.

The canopies are also easy to lift and move up/down the stairs. The canopies are large and have windows that peek out.

Size

A spacious shopping basket as well as rear and front suspension are key features to look out for in a double buggy. You might consider if it is a travel system or if the car seat or carrycot can be added. These are important considerations when you need to take your children on public transport or on long journeys.

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

Another great option for newborn twins is the Mountain Buggy Duet. It is the thinnest side-byside twin pushchair available and only 63cm wide so can fit through the majority of doors. It can be used with two car seat or one carrycot and has lying-flat seats that can be used from birth.

Tandem double buggies, which have the children positioned on opposite sides they are a popular choice for twins or parents of a baby and toddler. However, they do tend to have a wider footprint than single-seaters and can be difficult to manoeuvre on narrow streets or through doors.

The iCandy Orange is a popular tandem buggy that has been designed to adapt to your family, offering 30 different seating configurations. It can be used with twins or a baby and a toddler or even three kids if you add iCandy's "PiggyBack" board (which is available separately). It features a soft suspension that makes light work of kerbs. It can be utilized in double or mono mode. You can also attach one stroller to the top for extra storage.

Weight

A quality double buggy must be lightweight twin stroller and easy to push. It should also have nice-sized shopping baskets, rear and front suspension to allow it to maneuver over rough terrain and, in the ideal case, be suitable for twins or siblings of different age groups.

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

However, they tend to have a wider space than side-byside buggies and can be harder to fit through doors and on public transportation. If this is important to you, make sure to check the product's details to determine what alternatives are available.

If you're looking for the most compact double pushchair available take a look at the Mountain Buggy Duet. It is the tiniest side-by-side available that measures just 63cm in width. It is able to transport twins or one toddler and a baby. It has robust engineering and high-quality performance with air-filled tyres, which are all-terrain but just as happy nipping around the city.

Another option is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can hold twins, one baby and one toddler or two kids using a piggy back board (which you need to buy separately). It comes with a self-standing fold and carry strap to make it a breeze to transport and it has both rear and front suspensions to help you cope with the 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 choice for storing the double buggy. This side-by-side model has an extremely smooth fold and the frame's clever design expands in width as you fold so that it's smaller than the standard stroller. This allows it to be more easily maneuvered through doors and on public transportation, while making it less necessary to have an additional vehicle.

It's a good option for parents with twins since it can be used in mono or duo mode with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can hold an additional child on the 'piggybackboard' of the buggy. It also has an array of options, including seats that are elevated that give both kids an overview 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.

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 are worried about fitting a double into the doorway or on public transport. However it is still able to tackle rough terrain and be a true off-roader. It can accommodate twins or a toddler and a baby or two kids who are the same age and each seat reclines independently to ensure that the children are at ease.

Another good option is the iCandy Peach, which can be used in tandem or mono mode, and can be used with a car seats or a carrycot and toddler seat. It's a bit longer than other doubles, but it is extremely maneuverable, especially on smooth surfaces. This is an excellent choice for those looking for an elegant and practical buggy.

If you're on a budget there are plenty of affordable double buggies to choose from such as the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This compact side-by-side can hold infants in a carrycot and even a toddler in the seat, or even three children if you add the PiggyBack ride on board with pizazz. It has an auto-standing fold, a huge canopy that offers protection for children and a peekaboo feature. It's also quite light for a lightweight double pushchair stroller, and comes with a large undercarriage basket for storing the shopping.