What to Look For in a compact double buggy (blog post from news.czcomunicacion.com)

Kerry says that this side-by-side is small enough to fit through most doorways and can be used with two car seats or carrycots. It features an auto-standing folding mechanism as well as easy carry straps to make it easy to move.

It's also very easy to move up and down stairs. The canopies are large and have peekaboo windows.

Size

Double buggy features you must look for include an enormous shopping basket, front and rear suspension and strong frame. You may want to look at whether it's a travel system or if the car seat or carrycot can be added. These are important considerations when you have to take your children on public transport or on longer journeys.

Consider the Leclerc Kooper X2 if you are looking for a small, double buggy you can use right from birth. This side-by-side model has an innovative frame that can be expanded to allow it to accommodate two children. The seats can be reclined and positioned independently. This lets you let one child unwind and nap while the other observes the surrounding. You will get a huge UPF 50+ canopy, with an open window.

Another great option for newborn twins is the Mountain Buggy Duet. It is the tiniest side-by-side twin pushchair available and compact double Buggy only 63cm in width, it should fit through most doorways. It can be used with two car seats or a carrycot and has lie-flat seats suitable from birth.

Tandem lightweight double stroller buggies are popular with parents of twins or parents who have a child and a toddler. However, they tend to have a larger space than single-seaters and may be difficult to maneuver on narrow streets or through doors.

The iCandy Orange is a popular tandem buggy that's been designed to grow with your family, offering 30 different seating options. It can be used with twins, a baby and toddler or even three kids if you add iCandy's "PiggyBack" board (which is available separately). It is equipped with a soft suspension system that makes kerbs simple to navigate. It is able to be used in mono or double mode. You can also attach a single stroller on the top of it to provide extra storage space.

Weight

A good double buggy should be light and easy to push. It should have an ample shopping basket as well as front and rear suspension to allow the child to navigate more difficult terrain, and also be suitable for twins and siblings of different age groups.

A lot of compact double buggies have frames designed to take infant car seats and come with adaptors with branded brands to match the popular models from Cybex, BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are great options if you want to avoid using separate strollers for younger children with medical issues.

However, they tend to have a wider space than side-byside buggies and can be harder 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.

Mountain Buggy Duet is the smallest double stroller on the market. It is the tiniest side-by-side available that measures just 63cm in width. It can be used to carry twins, or one toddler and a baby. It's a sturdy design and a superior function with big air-filled tires that are suitable for all terrains but are also able to whizz around the city.

Another great option is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can hold twins with one baby and one toddler or two kids with piggy backboards (which you'll need to purchase separately). It is equipped with a carry strap that is self-standing and can folds to make it simple to transport. It also has front and back suspension to assist you in navigating rough terrain. It's heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo but still lighter than most tri-fold buggies. It's an excellent value for older kids.

Folding

A good double stroller needs to be compact for storage, and a good choice is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This model is a side-by-side and has a smooth fold. The frame expands when you fold it, which means it's more compact than the standard stroller. This makes it much easier to get around doorways and on public transportation, and it also means that you don't require a second car for schlepping the buggy around.

It's a great option for parents of twins as it can be used with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can also hold a third passenger on the buggy's "piggyback' board, and offers an array of configurations with an elevated stadium-style seating area that gives the children both views of their surroundings. The adjustable handlebar features a handbrake, which allows you to push the buggy up and down hills.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another great option. It has the smallest footprint side-by-side on the market, measuring 63cm. This makes it a great choice for parents who are concerned about fitting a double-doorway on public transport. However, it is able to handle rough terrain like a true off-roader. It can accommodate twins, a baby and toddler or two kids of the same age, and each seat can recline independently to ensure that the children are at ease.

Another good option is the iCandy Peach, which can be used in mono or tandem mode and can take 2 car seats/seats, or an infant seat and carrycot. It's a little larger than other doubles, but it has an excellent maneuverability, particularly on smooth surfaces and is an excellent option for those who are looking for a stylish but practical buggy.

There are numerous budget double buggies, such as the UPPAbaby vista 2. This is a compact side-by-side that can fit a baby in a carrycot and the toddler in a seat, or even three kids when you add the Pizazz-branded PiggyBack ride-on board. It has a simple self-standing fold, and a big canopy that provides the kids some protection and also has a peekaboo window. It's also fairly light for a double buggy and has a larger undercarriage basket for shopping.