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What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says that the side-byside is slim enough to fit through the majority of doors. It can accommodate two car seats or carrycots. It has a self-standing fold and a handy carry strap for easy schlepping.

The canopies are also simple to lift and move up and down the stairs. The canopies are generously sized and have peekaboo windows.

Size

A spacious shopping basket as well as rear and front suspension are essential features to look out for in a double buggy. It is also advisable to consider whether it's a travel system, or whether you can add a car seat or carrycot. These are important considerations when you have to take your children on public transport or for long distance journeys.

If you're looking for a small double stroller sale buggy that you can use from birth look into the Leclerc Kooper X2. This clever model is a side-byside buggy that has a frame that can expand widthwise to accommodate two children. The seats have the option of recline and can be placed independently, giving you the option of one child leaning back relaxing for a nap, while the other looks out at the world around them. You will get a huge UPF 50+ canopy that has an open window.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another excellent alternative for twins. It is the tiniest side-by-side twin buggy from birth pushchair available and is only 63cm wide, so will fit through most doors. It can be used with two car seat or one carrycot, and comes with lying-flat seats that can be used from birth.

Tandem double buggies are popular with parents of twins or parents who have a baby and a toddler. They do have a larger footprint than single-seaters, and are more difficult to maneuver through narrow doors or on pavements.

The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is a popular tandem that can grow with your family. It comes with 30 different seating configurations. The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is suitable for twins or a child and a toddler or even three kids when you add the iCandy PiggyBack board (available separately). It features a soft suspension that can take care of kerbs. It is used in mono or double mode. You can also attach a single stroller on the top of it for additional storage space.

Weight

A great double buggy should be light and easy to push. It should have a large shopping basket with front and back suspensions that make it easier for the child to maneuver through more difficult terrain, and also be suitable for twins and siblings of different ages.

A lot of compact lightweight double pushchair buggies have frames designed to fit infant car seats and come with branded adaptors to match popular models from Cybex, BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are great choices when you are looking to avoid having separate strollers for your younger children who have medical needs.

However, they tend to have a wider footprint than side-by-side buggies, and may be more difficult to maneuver through doorways and on public transportation. Check the product details for alternatives for this if it is important to your family.

Mountain Buggy Duet is the smallest double stroller on the market. It's the slimmest side-byside available at 64cm wide. It can be used for twins who are just born or one baby and one toddler. It's a sturdy design and superior functionality, with large air-filled tires that are suitable for all terrains but are also able to zip around town.

The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is another great option. It can carry twins or a baby and toddler, or two kids with the piggyback board (which must be purchased separately). It folds up with a self-standing design and carry strap that makes it easy to transport and has front and rear suspension to help you deal with the rough terrain. It's heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo, but less heavy than trifold buggies. This is a great choice for older children.

Folding

A good lightweight double buggy stroller needs to be compact for storage. A good choice is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This side-byside model has a very slick fold and the clever frame expands widthways as you fold so that it's smaller than an individual stroller. This makes it easier to maneuver through doorways and public transportation, while also eliminating the need for an additional vehicle.

It's a great option for parents of twins as it can be used with two seats, and car seat adaptors. It can also accommodate another rider on the buggy's 'piggyback' board, and offers an array of configurations that include an elevated stadium seating to give the children both views of their surroundings. The adjustable handlebar comes with a handbrake, which allows you to push the buggy up and down hills.

Another alternative is the Mountain Buggy Duet, which has the smallest footprint side-by-side on the market at the smallest 63cm. This makes it perfect for parents who are worried about fitting a double through doors and on public transport. However, it can still be able to handle rough terrain as an off-roader. It can be used to carry twins, a baby and toddler or two kids who are the same age and each seat can recline independently to make sure the kids are at ease.

The iCandy Peach is a good alternative. It can be utilized in a mono mode, and it can fit 2 car seats/seats, or a carrycot that has the option of a toddler seat. It's a little larger than other doubles, but it has excellent manoeuvrability, particularly on smooth surfaces. It's an excellent option for those looking for an attractive but practical buggy.

There are a variety of affordable double buggies, like the UPPAbaby vista 2. This is a small side-by-side that can accommodate a newborn in a carrycot as well as a toddler in a seat, or three kids when you add the Pizazz-branded PiggyBack ride-on board. It features a simple, self-standing fold as well as a big canopy that gives children some security and a peek-a-boo window. It's also light for a sit n stand double stroller buggy, and has a larger undercarriage basket to store shopping.