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What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says this side-byside is light enough to pass through most doorways and can be used with two car seats or carrycots. It comes with a self-standing fold and handy carry straps to make it easy to schlep.

It's also light to lift and wheel up/down stairs. The canopies are large and feature peekaboo windows.

Size

A large shopping basket as well as front and rear suspensions are key features to look out for in a double buggy. You may also want to think about whether it's a traveler or if you can add a carrycot or car seat. These are crucial considerations when you have to take your children on public transport, or on long journeys.

If you're in search of a compact double buggy that you can use from birth look into the Leclerc Kooper X2. This side-by-side model has an intelligent frame that expands widthways to allow it to accommodate two children. The seats have a recline option and can be placed independently, which gives you the option of having one child leaning back and relaxing for a nap, while the other looks out at the world around them. The seat comes with a large UPF 50+ canopy with a peekaboo window too.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another fantastic alternative for twins. It is the tiniest side-by-side twin pushchair on the market and is only 63cm wide, so can fit through the majority of doors. It can take two car seats or a carrycot, and has lying-flat seats that can be used from birth.

Tandem double buggies, which feature the children sitting side by side is a popular option for twins or parents of a baby and a toddler. They do have a larger footprint than single-seaters, and are more difficult to maneuver through narrow doorways or on pavements.

The iCandy Orange is a popular tandem buggy that has been designed to adapt to your family. It comes with 30 different seating configurations. It can be used with twins, a baby and a toddler or even three kids if you add iCandy's "PiggyBack" board (which you can buy separately). It comes with an easy suspension system that makes kerbs easier to navigate. It can be used in mono or double seat stroller mode. You can also attach one stroller on top for extra storage.

Weight

A good double buggy should be lightweight and easy-to-push. It should have an ample shopping basket, front and back suspension to aid the child to traverse rough terrain, and be suitable for twins and siblings of different ages.

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

However, they generally have a bigger footprint than side-by-side buggies, and may be more difficult to maneuver through doors and on public transportation. Look over the product's specifications for alternatives if this is important to your family.

Mountain Buggy Duet is the most compact double stroller on the market. This is the thinnest side-byside available, measuring only 63cm in width. It is able to carry twins, or an infant and a toddler. It is built to last with 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 town.

Another great choice is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can accommodate twins, one baby and one toddler or two kids, with piggy backboards (which you need to buy 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 deal with the rough terrain. It's a little heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo but still lighter than tri-fold buggies. It's an excellent value for older kids.

Folding

A good double pushchair with car seat buggy needs to be slim for storage, and a good choice is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This model is a side-byside and has a very smooth fold. The frame expands as you fold it, which means it's narrower that one stroller. This makes it easy to navigate through doorways and public transport, while it also means that you don't require a second car for schlepping the buggy around.

It's a good option for parents with twins, as it can be used in mono or duo mode with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can also accommodate an additional child on the buggy's "piggyback board, and provides a great range of configurations, including an elevated stadium-style seating area that gives both children views of their surroundings. The adjustable handlebar has a handbrake that makes it easier to push the buggy up and down hills.

Another option is the Mountain Buggy Duet, which has the smallest side-by-side footprint on the market at the smallest 63cm. It is ideal for parents who are worried about fitting a double inside a door or on public transport. However it is able to handle rough terrain as a true off-roader. It can carry twins or a toddler and a baby or two kids of the same age, and each seat can recline independently to make sure the kids are comfortable.

The iCandy Peach is a good alternative. It can be utilized in a mono mode, and can be used with two car seats or a carrycot that has the option of a toddler seat. It's a little longer than other doubles but it offers an excellent maneuverability, particularly on smooth surfaces. It's a great option for those looking for an attractive but practical buggy.

If you're looking for a budget there are plenty affordable double umbrella stroller buggies available such as the UPPAbaby Vista 2. It's a compact side-byside that fits a newborn in a carrycot and an infant in the seat, or three kids if you add the brand-new pizazz PiggyBack ride-on board. It has a simple, self-standing fold, and a big canopy that gives both kids some protection and includes a peekaboo window. It's also fairly light for a double stroller and comes with a large undercarriage basket to store shopping.