What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says this side-byside is slim enough to get through the majority of doors and take two car seats or carrycots. It folds up self-standing and a handy carry strap for easy schlepping.

The canopies are also simple to lift and move up/down the stairs. The canopies are spaciously sized and feature peekaboo windows.

Size

A good-sized shopping basket and front and rear suspensions are the most important features to look out for in a double buggy. You might want to look at whether it's a travel system, or whether an infant car seat or a carrycot can be added. These are crucial considerations if you're planning to bring your little ones along in public transport or on longer journeys.

If you're looking for a small double buggy that you can use from birth, consider the Leclerc Kooper X2. This side-byside model comes with an intelligent frame that expands widthways so that it can accommodate two children. The seats come with a recline option and can be placed independently, which gives you the choice of one child leaning back taking a nap while the other is looking out at the surrounding. You will get a huge UPF 50+ canopy, with a peekaboo window too.

Another option for newborn twins is the Mountain Buggy Duet. It is the thinnest side-byside twin pushchair on the market and only 63cm wide so should fit through most doorways. It can accommodate two car seat or one carrycot and has lay-flat seats that are suitable from birth.

Tandem double buggies that feature the children sitting in a row they are a popular choice for twins, or parents of a baby and toddler. They have a bigger space 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 offers 30 different seating options. It can be used with twins, a baby and toddler or three children if you purchase iCandy's "PiggyBack" board (which you can buy separately). It is equipped with a soft suspension system that makes kerbs simple to navigate. It can be used in mono or double mode. You can also attach a single stroller on top to store additional items.

Weight

A good double buggy should be light and easy to push. It should also have spacious shopping baskets, rear and front suspensions to make it easier to navigate rougher surfaces and, most importantly it should be suitable for twins or siblings of various age groups.

Many compact double buggies include frames that can be used to support infant car seats. They also come with branded adaptors that are compatible with the popular models made by Cybex BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are excellent options when you are looking to avoid using separate strollers for younger children who have medical needs.

They tend to be wider than side-byside buggies, and are harder to squeeze into doorways and on public transportation. Review the product's details for alternatives in case this is important to you and your family.

If you're looking to find the tiniest double pushchair on the market, check out the Mountain Buggy Duet. This is the thinnest side-byside on the market with a 63cm width. It can be used to carry twins, or one toddler and a baby. It has a robust design and a superior function and large air-filled tires that are suitable for all terrains but also happy to whizz around the city.

Another great choice is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can accommodate twins, one toddler and one baby or two kids with piggy back boards (which you must purchase separately). It comes with a self-standing fold and carry strap that makes it super-easy to schlep, and it has both rear and front suspensions to help you cope with rougher terrain. It's a bit heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo but still lighter than most tri-fold buggies and is an excellent value for older children.

Folding

A good double buggy needs to be slimline for storage. A suitable option is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This model is a side-by-side and features a very smooth fold. The frame expands as you fold it, which means it's narrower that a single stroller. This makes it easy to get around doorways and on public transport, while it also means that you don't require an additional vehicle to transport the buggy around.

It's an excellent option for parents with twins since it can be used with two seats, and car seat adaptors. It can accommodate an additional child on the 'piggyback board' of the buggy. It also comes with many different configurations, including elevated stadium-style seats that give both kids the view of their surroundings. The adjustable handlebar features an adjustable handbrake that allows you to push the buggy up and down hills.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another excellent option. It has the smallest footprint side-byside available, measuring 63cm. This makes it ideal for parents who are worried about fitting a double-doorway on public transport, while it is able to be able to handle rough terrain as a true off road double buggy-roader. It can be used for twins or a toddler and one or two children who are the same age. Each seat reclines independently, so children are comfortable.

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 an infant seat. It's slightly longer than other doubles, but it offers excellent maneuverability, especially on smooth surfaces. This is a great choice for those who want an attractive and practical buggy.

If you're on a tight budget there are plenty of budget double buggies, such as the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This is a small side-by-side that can accommodate a newborn in a carrycot, a toddler in the seat, or three kids when you add the brand-new pizazz PiggyBack ride-on board. It comes with an auto-standing fold, a large canopy that provides protection for children and the ability to peek inside. It's also quite light for a double stroller, and comes with a large undercarriage basket to store things like shopping.