What to Look For in a compact double stroller Double Buggy

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

It's also very lightweight to carry and wheel up and down stairs. The canopies are large enough to accommodate windows and peekaboo openings.

Size

Double buggy features that you should consider include a large shopping basket, front and rear suspension and an incredibly sturdy frame. You may want ready to grow double stroller look at whether it's an e-travel system, or whether the car seat or carrycot is possible to add. These are crucial considerations when you are required to take your children on public transport or on long trips.

Take a look at the Leclerc Kooper X2 if you are looking for a small, double buggy you can use right from the beginning. This innovative model is a side-byside buggy that has an adjustable frame that can expand widthways in order to accommodate two children. The seats can be reclined or positioned independently. This lets you have one child relax and take a nap while the other one is watching the surroundings. There is also a huge UPF 50+ canopy as well as a peekaboo feature.

Another great option for newborn twins is the Mountain Buggy Duet. This is the slimmest twin pushchair on the market. It is just 63cm wide, so it should fit through most doors. It can be used with two car seats or a carrycot, and has lay-flat seats that are suitable from birth.

Tandem double buggies are popular among parents of twins or parents with a baby and toddler. They do have a larger footprint than single-seaters and are more difficult to maneuver through narrow doorways 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 buy separately). It has a soft suspension that can take care of kerbs and can be used in a mono or double mode. It is also possible to attach a single stroller to the top of it to provide extra storage space.

Weight

A great double buggy should be light and easy to push. It should also come with nice-sized shopping baskets, rear and front suspensions to make it easier to get around rough terrains and, most importantly, be suitable for twins or siblings of various age groups.

A lot of compact double buggies have frames designed to take infant car seats and come with adaptors branded to match the popular models from Cybex, BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are great options when you are looking to stay clear of separate strollers for your smaller children with medical issues.

They are generally larger than side-byside buggies and are difficult to squeeze into doorways and on public transport. If this is important to you, check the product details to see what alternatives are available.

If you're looking to find the tiniest double pushchair on the market look into the Mountain Buggy Duet. This is the slimmest side by side on the market at just 63cm wide and can be used by twins who are just born or one toddler and one baby. It has robust engineering and high-quality performance with air-filled tyres that are all-terrain but equally comfortable cruising around town.

Another great choice is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can accommodate twins, one baby and one toddler or two kids using a piggy back board (which you'll need to purchase separately). It has a self-standing fold and carry strap, making it easy to transport and comes with rear and front suspension to help you deal with rougher terrain. It's a bit heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo but still lighter than most tri-fold buggies. It's also an excellent value choice for older children.

Folding

A good double stroller needs to be slimline for storage. A suitable option is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This side-byside model has an extremely smooth fold and the clever frame expands in width as you fold so that it's smaller than an individual stroller. This makes it easy to navigate through doorways and public transportation, and it also means you don't need a second car for schlepping the buggy around.

It's a great choice for parents with twins, as it can be utilized in duo or mono mode with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can accommodate an additional child on the 'piggybackboard that is part of the buggy. It also comes with many different configurations, including elevated stadium-style seats that give both kids a view 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 good alternative. It has the smallest footprint side-by-side on the market with a footprint of 63cm. This makes it ideal for parents who are worried about fitting a double through doors and on public transport. However, it can also be able to handle rough terrain as an off-roader. It can accommodate twins, a baby and toddler or two children with the same age, and each seat can recline independently to keep the kids at ease.

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

If you're on a budget there are plenty affordable double buggies to choose from, such as the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This compact side-by-side can hold infants in the carrycot or a toddler in the seat or even three kids if you add a PiggyBack ride on board that is branded with pizazz. It comes with an easy-to-stand fold, a large canopy that protects both children and the ability to peek inside. It's also fairly light for a double stroller and features a large undercarriage storage basket that can be used to store your the shopping.