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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 compact double stroller doors and accommodate two car seats or carrycots. It comes with a self-standing fold and a handy carry strap for easy schlepping.

The canopies are also simple to lift and move up/down the stairs. The canopies are large enough to accommodate windows and openings that peek out.

Size

A good-sized shopping basket and front and rear suspensions are key aspects to look for in a double buggy. You may want to look at whether it's an e-travel system, or if the car seat or carrycot is possible to add. Those are important considerations if you're planning to bring your kids on public transport or on longer journeys.

Take a look at the Leclerc Kooper X2 if you are looking for a compact, double buggy you can use from the time you are born. This clever model is a side-byside buggy that has a frame that can expand widthways in order to accommodate two children. The seats can be reclined or positioned independently. This allows you to let one child unwind and sleep while the other observes the surrounding. The seats also come with a large UPF 50+ canopy as well as an option to peek inside.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another great option for twins. It is the thinnest side-byside twin pushchair on the market and only 63cm wide so should fit through most doorways. It can also be used with two car seats or one carrycot and has lying-flat seats that can be used from birth.

Tandem double buggies, which feature the children sitting on opposite sides, are a popular choice for twins, or parents of a baby and a toddler. However, they tend to have a larger footprint than single-seaters, and can be difficult to manoeuvre on narrow streets or through doorways.

The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is an extremely popular tandem that can expand with your family. It comes with 30 different seating configurations. It can be used with twins, a baby and toddler or even three kids if you add iCandy's "PiggyBack" board (which you can buy separately). It has a soft suspension that allows for easy work of kerbs and can be used in mono or double mode. It is possible to attach a single stroller on top to store additional items.

Weight

A quality double buggy must be light and easy to push. It should include a large shopping basket, front and back suspension to make it easier for the child to traverse more difficult terrain, and also be suitable for twins and siblings of different ages.

A lot of compact double buggies have frames that are designed to take infant car seats and come with adaptors branded to match the most popular models from Cybex, BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are a great option for parents of children with medical issues and you want to avoid having to use separate strollers double strollers.

However, they tend to have a wider footprint than side-by-side buggies, and are more difficult to fit through doorways and on public transportation. Look over the product's specifications for alternatives in case this is important to your family.

If you're looking for the smallest double pushchair on the market take a look at the Mountain Buggy Duet. This is the slimmest side-by-side available at 53cm in width and can be used by newborn twins or one toddler and one baby. It has a robust design and superior functionality, with large air-filled tires that can be used on All terrain double stroller terrains but also happy to whizz around the city.

The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is another excellent alternative. It can accommodate twins or a baby and toddler or two children with piggyback boards (which is required to be purchased separately). It comes with a self-standing carry strap and folds to make it simple to move around. It also comes with front and back suspensions to make it easier to navigate rough terrain. It's heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo but still lighter than tri-fold buggies and is an excellent value for older children.

Folding

The Baby Jogger City Select 2 is an excellent option for storing the double buggy. This side-by-side model has a smooth fold, and the clever frame expands in width when folded so that it's smaller than the standard stroller. This allows it to be more easily maneuvered through doorways and public transportation, as well as reducing the need for an additional vehicle.

It's a great choice for parents who have 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 offers many different configurations that include an elevated stadium seating area that gives the children both views of their surroundings. There's even a handbrake on the handlebar that can be adjusted which makes it easier to push it up and down hills.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another good option. It has the most compact footprint side-by-side available with a footprint of 63cm. It is ideal for parents who worry about fitting a double in the doorway or on public transport. However it is able to handle rough terrain and be a true off-roader. It can be used for twins or a toddler and an infant, or two children who are the same age. Each seat can recline independently, ensuring that children are comfortable.

The iCandy Peach is a good option. It can be used in tandem or mono mode, and it can fit two car seats or a carrycot and an infant seat. It's slightly longer than other doubles but it offers an excellent maneuverability, particularly on smooth surfaces. It's a great option for those looking for a stylish but practical buggy.

If you're looking for 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 and an infant in the seat, or three children if you add a PiggyBack ride on board that is branded with some pizazz. It features a simple, self-standing fold as well as a big canopy that gives children some security and includes a peekaboo window. It is also relatively lightweight for a double stroller, and has a large undercarriage basket for storing shopping.