What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says that this side-byside is slim enough to fit through most doors and can accommodate two car seats or carrycots. It folds up self-standing and a handy carry strap to make it easy to schlep.

It's also lightweight twin stroller to carry and wheel up/down stairs. The canopies are spaciously sized and feature peekaboo windows.

Size

Double buggy features that you should look for include a large shopping basket, front and rear suspension and a sturdy frame. You might also want to consider whether it's a travel system, or if you can add a car seat or carrycot. These are crucial considerations if you have to take your little ones along on public transport or longer journeys.

You should consider the Leclerc Kooper X2 if you are looking for a compact, double buggy you can use from the beginning. This side-by-side model features an intelligent frame that can be expanded to allow it to accommodate two children. The seats come with a recline option and can be set up independently, giving you the option of having one child leaning back enjoying a nap while the other is looking out at the surrounding. The seat comes with a large UPF 50+ canopy with an open window.

Another great option for newborn twins is the Mountain Buggy Duet. This is the slimmest twin buggy pushchair available on the market. It's only 63cm in length, so it should be able to pass through most doors. It can also be used with two car seats or one carrycot and has lying-flat seats that can be used for babies from birth.

Tandem double buggies are popular with parents of twins or parents who have a baby and toddler. However, they generally have a bigger footprint than single-seaters and can be difficult to manoeuvre on narrow streets or through doorways.

The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is a well-loved tandem that will grow with your family. It offers 30 different seating configurations. It can be used with twins, a baby and smallest Double buggy toddler or three kids when you add iCandy's "PiggyBack" board (which you can purchase separately). It is equipped with a soft suspension system that makes kerbs simple to navigate. It can be used in mono or double mode. You can attach one stroller on top for extra storage.

Weight

A good double buggy should be light and easy to push. It should also have nice-sized shopping baskets, a rear and front suspensions to make it easier to maneuver over rough terrain and, in the ideal case it should be suitable for twins or siblings of different age.

A majority of compact double buggies come with frames that are designed to take infant car seats and come with adaptors branded to match the most popular models from Cybex, BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. They are a great choice for parents of children with medical issues and would prefer not 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 public transportation. Review the product's details for alternatives in case this is important to your family.

If you're looking for the smallest double stroller sale pushchair available take a look at the Mountain Buggy Duet. This is the slimmest side-by-side on the market at just 53cm in width and is suitable for twins who are just born or one toddler and one baby. It's a sturdy design and a superior function, with large air-filled tires that are suitable for all terrains but also happy to go about town.

Another great option is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can accommodate twins or one baby and one toddler or two kids, with a piggy back board (which you must purchase separately). It comes with an adjustable carry strap that can stand on its own and fold to make it easy to move around. It also has front and back suspension to assist you in navigating rough 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 kids.

Folding

The Baby Jogger City Select 2 is a great choice for storing the double buggy. This side-by-side model features an extremely smooth fold and the frame's clever design expands in width as you fold to make it smaller than a single and double stroller stroller. This makes it easier to maneuver through doors and on public transportation, while also eliminating the need for an additional vehicle.

It's a great option for parents with twins since it can be used with two seats, and car seat adaptors. It can also accommodate another rider on the buggy's 'piggyback board. It also offers many different configurations, including an elevated stadium-style seating option that allows both children views of their surroundings. There's even a brake on the adjustable handlebar which 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 64cm. It is ideal for parents who worry about fitting a double into a door or on public transport. However it is still able to tackle rough terrain and be an off-roader. It can be used to carry twins or a toddler and baby or two children with the same age, and each seat reclines independently to make sure the kids are at ease.

One final good choice is the iCandy Peach, which can be used in tandem or mono mode and can accommodate a car seats/seats, or a carrycot and a toddler seat. It's a little longer than some other doubles, but it has excellent manoeuvrability, particularly on smooth surfaces and is a great option for those who want a stylish but practical buggy.

There are numerous inexpensive double buggies available, like the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This small side-by-side can accommodate infants in the carrycot, even a toddler in the seat or even three kids if you add the PiggyBack ride on board that is branded with the pizazz. It comes with a self-standing fold, a huge canopy that protects children as well as the ability to peek inside. It's also fairly light for a double buggy and has a larger undercarriage basket to store shopping.