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What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says that this side-by-side is small enough to fit through most doors and can accommodate two car seats or carrycots. It comes with a self-standing fold and a handy carry strap to make it easy to schlep.

The canopies are also easy to lift and move up/down the stairs. The canopies have generously sized windows as well as peekaboo openings.

Size

A good-sized shopping basket and rear and front suspension are key aspects to look for in a double buggy. You might consider if it's an e-travel system, or if an infant car seat or a carrycot is possible to add. Those are important considerations if you have to take 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 the beginning look into the Leclerc Kooper X2. This innovative model is a side-byside buggy that has a frame that can expand widthwise to accommodate two children. The seats have an option to recline and can be positioned independently, giving you the option of having one child leaning back and enjoying a nap while the other one gazes out at the world around them. The seats also come with a large UPF 50+ canopy and a peekaboo feature.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another fantastic option for twins. It is the tiniest side-by-side twin stroller with car seats pushchair available and only 63cm in width, it can fit through the majority of doors. It can also be used with two car seats or one carrycot. It also has lay-flat seats that are suitable from birth.

Tandem double buggies are very popular with parents of twins or who have a baby and a toddler. However, they tend to have a wider footprint than single-seaters, and can be difficult to maneuver on narrow pavements or through doors.

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

Weight

A good double buggy should be lightweight twin buggy and easy to push. It should have an ample shopping basket, front and back suspension to make it easier for the child to maneuver through rough terrain, and be suitable for twins as well as siblings of different age groups.

Many double buggies are compact and have frames that can be used to support infant car seats. They also come with brand-name adaptors that fit the popular models made by Cybex BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. They are a great choice if you have younger children with medical conditions and you want to avoid the need to purchase separate strollers.

They are generally larger than side-byside buggies, and are harder to squeeze into doorways and on public transport. Check the product details for alternatives if this is important to your family.

If you're looking to find the tiniest double pushchair on the market, check out the Mountain Buggy Duet. This is the slimmest side-by-side on the market at just 63cm wide and can be used by twins in the newborn stage or even one baby and one toddler. It is built to last and offers high-quality performance with air-filled tyres that can be used on all terrains but also great for cruising around the town.

Another option is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can carry twins or one baby and one toddler or two kids using piggy backboards (which you must purchase separately). It is equipped with an adjustable carry strap that can stand on its own and folds down to make it easy to move around. It also comes with front and back suspension to help you deal with rougher terrain. It's heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo, but less heavy than trifold buggies. This is a great choice for older children.

Folding

A great double buggy has to be compact for storage, and a good choice is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This side-byside model has a very slick fold and the clever frame expands in width as you fold so that it's narrower than an individual stroller. This allows it to be more easily maneuvered through doorways and on public transportation, as well as reducing the need for a second vehicle.

It's a great option for parents of twins as it can be used with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can hold another child on the 'piggybackboard of the buggy. It also offers many different configurations including elevated stadium-style seats to give both kids an overview of their surroundings. There's even a brake on the adjustable handlebar which makes it easier to push up and down hills.

Another alternative is the Mountain Buggy Duet, which has the most compact side-by-side footprint on the market at 64cm. This makes it a great choice for parents who are worried about fitting an extra door for a double on public transport, and it can still handle rough terrain like an off-roader. It can be used for twins or a toddler with one or two children with the same age. Each seat can recline independently, ensuring that the children are able to sit comfortably.

Another option is the iCandy Peach, which can be used in tandem or mono mode, and can be used with a car seats/seats, or a carrycot and toddler seat. It's a bit longer than other doubles, however it offers excellent maneuverability, especially on smooth surfaces. This is an excellent choice for those who want a stylish and practical buggy.

If you're on a budget there are plenty of affordable double stroller sale buggies available like the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This is a small side-by-side that can fit a baby in a carrycot, an infant in a seat, or three kids if you add the Pizazz-branded PiggyBack ride-on board. It features an easy-to-stand fold, a huge canopy that offers protection for children as well as an option to peekaboo. It's also light for a double buggy and comes with a larger undercarriage basket to store shopping.