What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says that this side-byside is slim enough to fit through the majority of doors. It can accommodate two car seats or carrycots. It features a self-standing folding mechanism and easy carry straps to make it easy to transport.

The canopies are also simple to move and lift up and down the stairs. The canopies are large and feature peekaboo windows.

Size

Double buggy features that you should look for include an enormous shopping basket, front and rear suspension, and strong frame. You might be interested in knowing if it's an e-travel system, or whether a car seat or carrycot can be added. These are crucial considerations if you have 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 the beginning take a look at the Leclerc Kooper X2. This innovative model is a side by side buggy with a frame that can expand widthways in order to accommodate two children. The seats can be reclined and placed independently. This allows you to allow one child to relax and nap while the other observes the surrounding. The seat comes with a large UPF 50+ canopy, with a peekaboo window too.

Another option for newborn twins is the Mountain Buggy Duet. This is the slimmest twin stroller with car seats pushchair on the market. It is only 63cm in length which means it can fit through most doors. It can accommodate two car seat or one carrycot and has lie-flat seats suitable from birth.

Tandem double buggies that feature the children sitting on opposite sides is a popular option for twins or for parents of a baby and a toddler. However, they do generally have a bigger footprint than single-seaters and can be difficult to maneuver on narrow pavements or through doors.

The iCandy Orange is a popular tandem buggy that has been designed to adapt to your family, with 30 different seating options. The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is suitable for twins or a child, toddler or even three children when you add the iCandy "PiggyBack" board (available separately). It has soft suspension that can take care of kerbs. It can be used in a mono or double mode. You can even connect a single stroller to the top of the unit for extra storage space.

Weight

A good double buggy should be lightweight and easy to push. It should include a large shopping basket, front and back suspensions to aid the child to navigate rougher terrain, and be suitable for twins and other siblings of different ages.

A lot of compact double travel stroller buggies have frames specifically designed to accommodate infant car seats and come with branded adaptors to match the popular models from Cybex, BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are great choices for those who want to stay clear of separate strollers for your smaller children with medical issues.

However, they do tend to have a wider space than side-byside buggies and are more difficult to fit through doors and public transportation. Look over the product's specifications for alternatives for this if it is important to your family.

Mountain Buggy Duet is the slimmest double stroller available on the market. This is the slimmest side-by-side on the market at just 64cm wide. It is suitable for twins who are just born or one baby and one toddler. It has robust engineering and high-quality performance with air-filled tyres that can be used on all terrains but just as happy nipping around town.

The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is another great option. It can accommodate twins as well as a baby and toddler, or two children using piggyback boards (which is required to be purchased separately). It is equipped with a carry strap that is self-standing and can folds down to make it easy to transport. It also has front and back suspension to assist you in navigating rough terrain. It's heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo, but lighter than the majority of trifold buggies. This is a great option for older children.

Folding

The Baby Jogger City Select 2 is an excellent option to store two strollers. This side-byside model has a very slick fold and the clever frame expands widthways as you fold so that it's smaller than a single 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 as it can be utilized in duo or mono mode with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can also accommodate a third child on the 'piggyback board of the buggy. It also offers many different options, including seats that are elevated to give both kids a view of their surroundings. The adjustable handlebar comes with a handbrake that helps to push the buggy up and down hills.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another excellent option. It has the smallest footprint side-byside on the market with a footprint of 63cm. It is perfect for parents who worry about fitting a double into a door or on public transport. However it is still able to tackle rough terrain like an off-roader. It can be used for twins or a toddler with a baby, or two children who are similar age. Each seat reclines independently, which ensures that children are comfortable.

Another option is the iCandy Peach, which can be utilized in tandem or mono mode, and can be used with a car seats/seats, or a carrycot and a toddler seat. It's slightly longer than other doubles, but it provides excellent manoeuvrability, particularly on smooth surfaces. It's a great option for those who are looking for an elegant but practical buggy.

If you're on a budget there are plenty of affordable double buggies available, such as the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This compact side-byside can fit babies in the carrycot or a toddler in the seat or even three children if you add a PiggyBack ride on board that is branded with some pizazz. It has an auto-standing fold, a huge canopy that provides protection for children as well as a peekaboo feature. It's also light for a small double stroller buggy, and comes with a larger undercarriage basket to store shopping.