What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says this side-byside is small enough to fit through most doorways and can accommodate two car seats or carrycots. It features an auto-standing folding mechanism as well as easy carry straps to make it easy to transport.

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

Size

double infant stroller buggy features you must look for include the large shopping basket, rear and front suspension and an incredibly sturdy frame. It is also advisable to consider whether it's a travel system, or if you can add a carrycot or car seat. These are important considerations when you're planning to bring your little ones along on public transport or longer journeys.

If you're in search of a compact double buggy that you can use from the beginning take a look at the Leclerc Kooper X2. This innovative model is a side by side buggy that has frames that can be expanded widthwise to accommodate two children. The seats can be reclined and placed independently. This lets you let one child unwind and nap while the other is observing the surrounding. The seats also come with a large UPF 50+ canopy, as well as an option to peek inside.

Another great option for infant twins is the Mountain Buggy Duet. It is the tiniest side-by-side twin pushchair available and is only 63cm wide, so will fit through most doors. It can also accommodate two car seats or one carrycot. It also has lying-flat seats that can be used for babies from birth.

Tandem Double buggy that converts to Single buggies are very popular with parents of twins, or parents who have a child and a toddler. However, they do tend to have a wider footprint than single-seaters, and can be difficult to manoeuvre on narrow pavements or through doors.

The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is an extremely popular tandem that can grow with 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 is available separately). It has a soft suspension that makes light work of kerbs. It can be used in a mono or double mode. You can even attach a single stroller on the top of it for additional storage space.

Weight

A great double buggy should be lightweight and easy to push. It should also come with nice-sized shopping baskets, rear and front suspension to make it easier to maneuver over rough terrain and, in the ideal case it should be suitable for twins or siblings of various age groups.

A lot of compact double buggies have frames that are specifically designed to accommodate infant car seats and come with adaptors branded to match the popular models from Cybex, BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are great choices if you want to avoid having separate strollers for younger children who have medical needs.

However, they tend to have a larger space than side-byside buggies and may be more difficult to maneuver through doors and on public transportation. If this is important to you, check the product's details to determine if there are any alternatives available.

Mountain Buggy Duet is the slimmest double stroller available on the market. This is the thinnest side-byside available that measures just 63cm in width. It can be used to carry twins or an infant and a toddler. It is built to last with a sturdy design and a superior function, with large air-filled tires that can be used on all terrains but also happy to whizz around town.

Another option is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can accommodate twins or one toddler and one baby or two kids using piggy backboards (which you need to buy separately). It comes with a self-standing carry strap and folds to make it simple to transport. It also comes with front and back suspensions to make it easier to navigate rougher terrain. It's heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo, but less heavy than trifold buggies. This is a great option for older children.

Folding

The Baby Jogger City Select 2 is a fantastic option to store two strollers. This model is a side-byside and has a very smooth fold. The frame expands as you fold, so it's more compact than a single stroller. This makes it much easier to navigate through doorways and public transportation, and it also means that you don't require an additional car to push the buggy around.

It's an excellent option for parents of twins because it can be used with two seats, and car seat adaptors. It can also accommodate another child on the buggy's "piggyback' board, and offers many different configurations, including an elevated stadium-style seating option that allows each child a view of their surroundings. The adjustable handlebar comes with an adjustable handbrake that helps to push the buggy up and down hills.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another excellent option. It has the most compact footprint side-by-side on the market measuring just 63cm. This makes it perfect for parents who are concerned about fitting a double-doorway on public transport. However, it can also handle rough terrain like an off-roader. It can be used to carry twins or a toddler and a baby or two kids with 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 seats/seats, or an infant seat and carrycot. It's a little longer than some other doubles but it offers an excellent maneuverability, particularly on smooth surfaces and is an excellent option for those who want an attractive but practical buggy.

If you're on a budget, there are plenty of budget double buggies, such as the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This is a compact side-by-side that can accommodate a newborn in a carrycot as well as the toddler in the seat, or three kids if you add the pizazz-branded PiggyBack ride-on board. It has a simple self-standing fold as well as a big canopy that provides children some security and a peek-a-boo window. It's also fairly light for a double stroller, and comes with a large undercarriage basket to store shopping.