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What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says that the side-byside is small enough to pass through most doors and can accommodate two car seats or carrycots. It comes with a self-standing folding mechanism and convenient carry straps to make it easy to move.

It's also very easy to move up/down stairs. The canopies are large enough to accommodate windows as well as peekaboo openings.

Size

Double buggy features that you should look for include an enormous shopping basket, front and rear suspension and a sturdy frame. You may be interested in knowing if it is an e-travel system, or if an infant car seat or a carrycot can be added. Those are important considerations if you need to take your little ones along on public transport or longer journeys.

If you're looking for a compact double buggy that you can use from birth take a look at the Leclerc Kooper X2. This side-byside model comes with an intelligent frame that expands widthways to allow it to accommodate two children. The seats come with an option to recline and can be set up independently, giving you the choice of one child leaning back enjoying a nap while the other is looking out at the surrounding. You also get a large UPF 50+ canopy as well as a peekaboo feature.

Another great option for infant twins is the Mountain Buggy Duet. It is the tiniest side-by-side Hauck Atlantic Twin Double Buggy in Grey pushchair available and only 63cm wide so should fit through most doorways. It can be used with two car seats or a carrycot and has lying-flat seats that can be used from birth.

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

The iCandy Orange is a popular tandem buggy and has been designed to grow with your family. It comes with 30 different seating options. It can be used with twins, a baby and toddler or three children if you add iCandy's 'PiggyBack' board (which you can purchase separately). It features a soft suspension that allows for easy work of kerbs and can be utilized in double or mono mode. You can even connect a single double stroller (the full details) stroller to the top of the unit for additional storage space.

Weight

A good double buggy should be lightweight and easy to push. It should also have nice-sized shopping baskets, front and rear suspension to make it easier to maneuver over rough terrain and, most importantly it should be suitable for twins or siblings of various ages.

A majority of compact double buggies have frames that are designed to fit infant car seats and come with branded adaptors to match the most popular models from Cybex, BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are a great option for parents of children with medical needs and want to avoid having to use separate strollers.

However, they do generally have a bigger footprint than side-by-side buggies and may be more difficult to maneuver through doorways and on public transport. If this is important to you, check the product's specifications to see what alternatives are available.

Mountain Buggy Duet is the slimmest double stroller available on the market. This is the slimmest side by side available at 53cm in width and can be used for twins in the newborn stage or even one toddler and one baby. 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 great option. It can hold twins, a baby and a toddler, or two kids with a piggyback board (which must be purchased separately). It folds up with a self-standing design and carry strap to make it super-easy to schlep, and has front and rear suspension to help you cope with rougher terrain. It's a little heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo but still lighter than most tri-fold buggies. It's also a great value option for older children.

Folding

A great Maxmass Double Seat Baby Stroller Adjustable Handlebar buggy has to be slimline for storage. A ideal choice is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This model is a side-byside and features a very smooth fold. The frame expands when you fold it, making it more compact than the standard stroller. This makes it much easier to get around doorways and on public transport, while it also means that you don't require an additional car to push the buggy around.

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 also accommodate another passenger on the buggy's "piggyback board. It also offers a great range of configurations, including an elevated stadium-style seating option that allows each child a view of their surroundings. The adjustable handlebar features an adjustable handbrake that makes it easier to push the buggy up and down hills.

Another good alternative is the Mountain Buggy Duet, which has the smallest side-by-side footprint on the market at the smallest 63cm. It is ideal for parents who worry about fitting a double inside a door or on public transport. However it is able to handle rough terrain and be a true off-roader. It can be used to carry twins or a toddler and a baby or two kids of the same age, and each seat can recline independently to keep the kids comfortable.

The iCandy Peach is a good alternative. It can be used in mono or tandem mode, and it can fit two car seats or a carrycot that has a toddler seat. It's a little longer than some other doubles but it offers great maneuverability, especially on smooth surfaces and is an excellent option for those who want an attractive but practical buggy.

There are many affordable double buggies, like the UPPAbaby vista 2. This small side-by-side can accommodate babies in a carrycot, even a toddler in the seat, or even three children if you include a PiggyBack ride on board that is branded with the pizazz. It comes with an easy-to-stand fold, a large canopy that protects children and a peekaboo feature. It's also light for a double buggy, and comes with a larger undercarriage basket for shopping.