What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says that this side-by-side is slim enough to fit through the majority of doors. It can accommodate two car seats or carrycots. It has an auto-standing folding mechanism as well as handy carry straps that make it easy to transport.

The canopies are also simple to lift and move up and down the stairs. The canopies are spacious with windows and openings that peek out.

Size

Double buggy features you should look for include an enormous shopping basket, front and rear suspension and strong frame. You may also want to think about whether it's a travel system, or whether you can add a car seat or carrycot. Those are important considerations if you're planning to bring your kids in public transport or on longer journeys.

Consider the Leclerc Kooper X2 if you are looking for a compact, double pushchairs buggy you can use right from the time you are born. This clever 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 or positioned independently. This lets you let one child unwind and take a nap while the other one is watching the surroundings. There is also a huge UPF 50+ canopy and a peekaboo feature.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another great alternative for twins. It is the tiniest side-by-side twin pushchair on the market and only 63cm in width, it should fit through most doorways. It can also accommodate two car seats or one carrycot and has lay-flat seats that are suitable from birth.

Tandem double buggies that feature the children sitting side by side, are a popular choice for twins, or parents of a baby and toddler. However, they do generally have a bigger space than single to double pushchair-seaters and may be difficult to manoeuvre on narrow streets or through doorways.

The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is a popular tandem that can expand with your family. It has 30 different seating options. It can be used with twins, a baby and a toddler or three kids when you purchase iCandy's "PiggyBack" board (which you can purchase separately). It comes with an easy suspension system that makes kerbs easier to navigate. It can be used in either mono or double mode. You can even attach a single stroller on the top of it to provide extra storage space.

Weight

A good double buggy should be lightweight and easy to push. It should come with an ample shopping basket with front and back suspension to allow the child to maneuver through rough terrain, and be suitable for twins as well as siblings of different ages.

Many compact double buggies come with frames designed to take infant car seats and come with adaptors branded to match popular models from Cybex, BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are excellent options if you want to avoid having separate strollers double for your smaller children with medical issues.

They are typically larger than buggies that are side-by-side, and are harder to squeeze into doorways and on public transportation. Review the product's details for alternatives in case this is important to you and your family.

If you're looking for the most compact double pushchair available take a look at the Mountain Buggy Duet. This is the slimmest side by side on the market at just 63cm wide and can be used for twins who are just born or one baby and one toddler. 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 excellent option. It can accommodate twins or a baby and toddler or two children with piggyback boards (which is required to be purchased separately). It has a self-standing fold and carry strap to make it easy to transport and comes with rear and front suspension to help you cope 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

The Baby Jogger City Select 2 is a great choice for storing two strollers. This model is a side-by-side and has a very smooth fold. The frame expands when you fold it, which means it's more compact than one stroller. This makes it easier to get around doorways and on public transport. It also means you don't need an additional car to push the buggy around.

It's a great 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 rider on the buggy's 'piggyback' board, and offers a great range of configurations, including an elevated stadium-style seating option that allows both children views of their surroundings. The adjustable handlebar comes with a handbrake, which makes it easier to push the buggy up and down hills.

Another good alternative is the Mountain Buggy Duet, which has the most compact side-by-side footprint available at 64cm. It is ideal for parents who fret about fitting a double into a door or on public transport. However, it can still handle rough terrain like a true off-roader. It can carry twins, a baby and toddler or two children of the same age, and each seat reclines independently to ensure that the children are comfortable.

Another option is the iCandy Peach, which can be utilized in tandem or mono mode and can accommodate a car seat/seats or a carrycot and a toddler seat. It's a bit larger than other doubles, but it offers excellent maneuverability particularly on smooth surfaces. This is a great choice for those looking for an attractive and practical buggy.

If you're on a tight budget, there are plenty of budget double buggies like the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This is a compact side-by-side that fits a newborn in a carrycot, the toddler in a seat, or three kids when you add the brand-new pizazz PiggyBack ride-on board. It comes with an easy-to-stand fold, a huge canopy that offers protection for children and a peekaboo feature. It's also light for a double buggy, and comes with a larger undercarriage basket for shopping.