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What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says this side-byside is slim enough to get through most doors and be used with two car seats or carrycots. It has a self-standing folding mechanism and handy carry straps that make it easy to transport.

It's also extremely light to lift and wheel up/down stairs. The canopies have generously sized windows as well as peekaboo openings.

Size

A good-sized shopping basket and rear and front suspension are the most important aspects to look for in a double buggy. It is also advisable to consider whether it's a travel system, or if you can add a car seat or carrycot. These are crucial considerations if you are required to take your children on public transport or for long distance journeys.

Consider the Leclerc Kooper X2 if you are looking for a small double buggy that you can use right from the time you are born. This side-by-side model has an innovative frame that can be expanded to to accommodate two children. The seats can be reclined and positioned independently. This lets you have one child relax and take a nap while the other is observing the surroundings. You will get a huge UPF 50+ canopy, with the option of a peekaboo window as well.

Another great option for infant twins is the Mountain Buggy Duet. It is the thinnest side-byside twin pushchair from birth pushchair on the market and only 63cm wide so can fit through the majority of doors. It can also accommodate two car seats or a carrycot and has lying-flat seats that can be used from birth.

Tandem double buggies that have the children positioned side by side they are a popular choice for twins or for parents of a baby and toddler. However, they do tend to have a larger footprint than single double stroller-seaters, and can be difficult to manoeuvre on narrow streets or through doorways.

The iCandy Orange is a popular tandem buggy that has been designed to adapt to your family. It comes with 30 different seating options. It can be used with twins or a baby and a toddler or three children if you add iCandy's "PiggyBack" board (which you can buy separately). It is equipped with an easy suspension system that makes kerbs easier to navigate. It can be used in either mono or double mode. You can also attach one stroller on top for extra storage.

Weight

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

A lot of compact double buggies come with frames that are specifically designed to accommodate infant car seats and come with branded adaptors to match the most 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 with medical conditions.

However, they tend to have a larger footprint than side-by-side buggies and are more difficult to fit through doors and on public transportation. Check the product details for alternatives for this if it is important to you and your family.

If you're looking to find the tiniest double pushchair available take a look at the Mountain Buggy Duet. It is the tiniest side-by-side available that measures just 63cm in width. It can be used to transport twins or an infant and a toddler. It has a robust design and a superior function and large air-filled tires that are suitable for all terrains, but also happy to go about town.

The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is another excellent alternative. It can accommodate twins as well as a baby and toddler, or two kids with a piggyback board (which is required to be purchased separately). It is equipped with a self-standing carry strap and fold to make it easy to move around. It also has front and back suspension to make it easier to navigate 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 a fantastic option for storing two strollers. This side-byside model has an extremely smooth fold and the clever frame expands in width when folded so that it's narrower than an individual stroller. This makes it much easier to navigate through doorways and public transportation, and it also means you don't need an additional vehicle to transport the buggy around.

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 passenger on the buggy's "piggyback board, and provides many different configurations with an elevated stadium-style seating option that allows the children both views of their surroundings. There's even a handbrake built into the handlebar that can be adjusted that makes it easier to push it up and down hills.

Another good option is the Mountain Buggy Duet, which has the smallest side-by-side footprint on the market at the smallest 63cm. It is perfect for parents who worry about fitting a double inside the doorway or on public transport. However it is able to handle rough terrain as a true off-roader. It can be used for twins or a toddler and an infant, or two children who are similar age. Each seat reclines independently, so children are comfortable.

Another good option is the iCandy Peach, which can be utilized in tandem or mono mode and can take 2 car seat/seats or a carrycot and a toddler seat. It's slightly longer than other doubles but it offers excellent maneuverability particularly on smooth surfaces. This is a fantastic option for those who want a stylish and practical buggy.

If you're on a tight budget there are plenty of affordable double buggy newborn buggies to choose from, such as the UPPAbaby Vista 2. It's a compact side-byside that fits a newborn in a carrycot and an infant in the seat, or three kids if you include the Pizazz-branded PiggyBack ride-on board. It has a simple self-standing fold, and a big canopy that gives both kids some protection and also has a peekaboo window. It's also fairly light for a double buggy, and includes a larger undercarriage storage basket for shopping.