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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 accommodate two car seats or carrycots. It features a self-standing folding mechanism and convenient carry straps to make it easy to move.

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

Size

Double buggy features that you should look for include an enormous shopping basket, rear and front suspension, and an incredibly sturdy frame. It is also advisable to think about whether it's a traveler or if you can add an infant car seat or carrycot. These are important considerations when you need to take your kids in public transport or on longer journeys.

If you're looking for a small double buggy that you can use from birth take a look at the Leclerc Kooper X2. This innovative model is a side by side buggy with an adjustable frame that can expand widthways in order to accommodate two children. The seats can be reclined and placed independently. This allows you to have one child relax and sleep while the other observes the surroundings. The seat comes with a large UPF 50+ canopy that has an open window.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another great option for twins. This is the slimmest side-by-side twin pushchair on the market and is only 63cm wide, so will fit through most doors. It can accommodate two car seat or one carrycot and has lying-flat seats that can be used from birth.

Tandem double running stroller buggies are popular with parents of twins or parents who have a child 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 tandem buggy is a well-loved tandem that will expand with your family. It has 30 different seating configurations. It can be used with twins, a baby and toddler or three children if you add iCandy's 'PiggyBack' board (which is available separately). It comes with an easy suspension system that makes kerbs easy to navigate. It can be used in mono or stokke double stroller mode. You can attach a single stroller double on top for additional storage.

Weight

A good double buggy should be lightweight and easy-to-push. It should have an ample shopping basket, front and back suspension to make it easier for the child to navigate more difficult terrain, and also be suitable for twins and siblings of different ages.

Many compact double buggies come with frames that can be used to support infant car seats. They also have 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 conditions and want to avoid having to use separate strollers.

However, they tend to have a wider footprint than side-by-side buggies, and can be harder to fit through doors and on public transportation. If this is important to you, look through the product's specifications to see if there are any alternatives available.

Mountain Buggy Duet is the most compact double stroller on the market. This is the slimmest side by side on the market at just 53cm in width and can be used for newborn twins or one toddler and one baby. It has robust engineering and superior functionality with large air-filled tyres that can be used on all terrains but equally comfortable cruising around the city.

The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is another fantastic option. It can accommodate twins as well as a baby and toddler, or two children using a piggyback board (which must be purchased separately). It has a self-standing fold and carry strap, making it a breeze to transport and comes with rear and front suspension to help you deal with rough terrain. It's heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo, but lighter than most trifold buggies. This is a great choice for older children.

Folding

A good double buggy needs to be slimline to store, and a suitable option is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This model is a side-by-side and has a smooth fold. The frame expands as you fold, so it's smaller than the standard stroller. This allows it to be more easily maneuvered through doorways and on public transportation, while making it less necessary to have a second vehicle.

It's a great option for parents with twins, as it can be used in a mono or duo mode with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can also hold an additional child on the buggy's "piggyback board. It also offers an array of configurations, including an elevated stadium-style seating area that gives the children both views of their surroundings. There's even a handbrake on the adjustable handlebar which makes it easier to push up and down hills.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another great option. It has the smallest footprint side-by-side available measuring just 63cm. It is ideal for parents who fret about fitting a double into a door or on public transport. However it is able to handle rough terrain as an off-roader. It can accommodate twins, a toddler and a baby, or two children who are the same age. Each seat reclines independently, so the kids are comfortable.

The iCandy Peach is a good alternative. It can be used in tandem or mono mode, and it can fit 2 car seats/seats, or a carrycot with the option of a toddler seat. It's slightly longer than some other doubles, but it has great maneuverability, especially on smooth surfaces and is an excellent choice for those who are looking for an attractive but practical buggy.

If you're on a tight budget, there are plenty of budget double buggies like the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This compact side-byside can fit infants in a carrycot and an infant in the seat, or three children if you add a PiggyBack ride on board that is branded with some pizazz. It features an easy-ready to grow double stroller-stand fold, a huge canopy that protects children and an option to peekaboo. It's also quite light for a double stroller and comes with a large undercarriage basket for storing the shopping.