What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says this side-by-side is small enough to fit through most doors and accommodate two car seats or carrycots. It has an auto-standing folding mechanism as well as handy carry straps that make it easy to transport.

It's also very light to lift and wheel up/down stairs. The canopies are large enough to accommodate windows as well as peekaboo openings.

Size

Double buggy features you must look for include an enormous shopping basket, rear and front suspension, and strong frame. It is also advisable to consider whether it's a travel system, or the possibility of adding a carrycot or car seat. These are important considerations when you have to take your children on public transport or for long distance journeys.

If you're looking for a small double buggy that you can use from the beginning take a look at the Leclerc Kooper X2. This side-by-side model has a clever frame that expands widthways so that it can accommodate two children. The seats can be reclined or positioned independently. This lets you allow one child to relax and take a nap while the other one is watching the surroundings. The seats also come with a large UPF 50+ canopy as well as a peekaboo feature.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another fantastic option for twins. This is the slimmest twin stroller side by side pushchair available on the market. It's only 63cm in width which means it can be able to pass through most doors. It can also take two car seats or one carrycot. It also has lying-flat seats that can be used from birth.

Tandem double buggies, that have the children positioned side by side, are a popular choice for twins, or parents of a baby and a toddler. They have a bigger space than single-seaters, and are more difficult to maneuver through narrow doorways or on pavements.

The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is a well-loved tandem that will expand with your family. It comes with 30 different seating options. It can be used with twins or a baby and a toddler or even three kids if you add iCandy's 'PiggyBack' board (which you can purchase separately). It comes with an easy suspension system that makes kerbs easier to navigate. It is able to be used in mono or double mode. You can attach a single stroller on top for additional storage.

Weight

A good double buggy should be lightweight and easy to push. It should also have spacious shopping baskets, rear and front suspensions to make it easier to get around rough terrains and, most importantly it is suitable for twins or siblings of different age.

A majority of compact double buggies come with frames that are specifically designed to accommodate infant car seats and come with adaptors with branded brands to match the most popular models from Cybex, BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. They are a great choice for families with children with medical issues and would prefer not having to use separate strollers.

However, they do tend to have a wider footprint than side-by-side buggies and can be harder to fit through doors and public transport. If this is important to you, look through the product's specifications to see what alternatives are available.

If you're looking for the most compact double pushchair on the market, check out the Mountain Buggy Duet. It's the slimmest side-byside available at 64cm wide. It can be used by newborn twins or one baby and one toddler. It is built to last with a sturdy design and superior functionality, with large air-filled tires that can be used on all terrains, but also happy to go about the city.

Another great option is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can carry twins or one baby and one toddler or two kids with a piggy back board (which you must purchase separately). It has a self-standing fold and carry strap to make it a breeze to transport and has front and rear suspension to help you cope with rougher terrain. It's a bit heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo but still lighter than tri-fold buggies and is an excellent value for older kids.

Folding

A great double Buggy newborn buggy has 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 very smooth fold. The frame expands when you fold it, which means it's narrower that the standard stroller. This makes it easy 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 a great choice for parents with twins since it can be used with two seats, and car seat adaptors. It can hold a third child on the 'piggybackboard' of the buggy. It also has many different options, including seats that are elevated that give both kids an overview of their surroundings. The adjustable handlebar has a handbrake that helps to push the buggy up and down hills.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another good option. It has the most compact footprint side-by-side on the market with a footprint of 63cm. It is ideal for parents who fret about fitting a double in the doorway or on public transport. However it is still able to tackle rough terrain like a true off-roader. It can accommodate twins or a toddler and an infant, or two children of similar age. Each seat reclines independently, which ensures that children are comfortable.

One final good choice is the iCandy Peach, which can be used in mono or tandem mode and can accommodate a car seats/seats, or a carrycot and a toddler seat. It's a bit larger than other doubles, however it is extremely maneuverable, especially on smooth surfaces. This is a fantastic option for those looking for an elegant and practical buggy.

If you're on a tight budget there are plenty affordable double buggies available such as the UPPAbaby Vista 2. It's a compact side-byside that can fit a baby in a carrycot, the toddler in a seat, or three kids if you include the brand-new pizazz PiggyBack ride-on board. It has a simple self-standing fold and a nice big canopy that gives the kids some protection and includes a peekaboo window. It's also quite light for a double stroller and has a large undercarriage basket to store things like shopping.