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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 doorways and can be used with two car seats or carrycots. It has a self-standing folding mechanism and convenient carry straps to make it easy to transport.

The canopies are also simple to lift and move up/down the stairs. The canopies are large enough to accommodate windows as well as peekaboo openings.

Size

A good-sized shopping basket and front and rear suspension are essential features to look out for in a double buggy. You might be interested in knowing if it is a travel system or whether an infant car seat or a carrycot is possible to add. Those are important considerations if you have to take your kids in public transport or on longer journeys.

If you're looking for a compact double buggy that can be used from birth, consider the Leclerc Kooper X2. This side-byside model comes with an innovative frame that expands in width to to accommodate two children. The seats come with an option to recline and can be placed independently, giving you the option of one child leaning back relaxing for a nap, while the other one gazes out at the surrounding. There is also a huge UPF 50+ canopy and a peekaboo feature.

Another great option for newborn twins is the Mountain Buggy Duet. This is the slimmest side-by-side twin pushchair available and only 63cm in width, it can fit through the majority of doors. It can also accommodate two car seats or a carrycot. It also has lie-flat seats that are suitable from birth.

Tandem double buggies that have the children positioned side by side, are a popular choice for twins or for parents of a baby and toddler. However, they do generally have a bigger footprint than single-seaters, and can be difficult to maneuver on narrow roads or through doors.

The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is a popular tandem that can grow with your family. It comes with 30 different seating options. It can be used with twins or a baby and a 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 mono or double mode. You can attach a single stroller on top for additional storage.

Weight

A great double buggy should be light and easy to push. It should also come with nice-sized shopping baskets, a rear and front suspension to allow it to navigate rougher surfaces and, in the ideal case it is suitable for twins or siblings of various ages.

Many compact double stroller buggies have frames that are designed to fit infant car seats and come with adaptors branded 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 want to avoid having to use separate strollers.

They are typically larger than side-byside buggies, and are harder to squeeze into doorways and on public transport. Look over the product's specifications for alternatives for this if it is important to your family.

If you're looking to find the tiniest double pushchair on the market look into the Mountain Buggy Duet. This is the slimmest side by side available at 64cm wide. It can be used for twins in the newborn stage or even one toddler and one baby. It is built to last with a sturdy design and superior functionality and large air-filled tires that are suitable for all terrains, but also happy to go about the city.

The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is another excellent option. It can carry twins, a baby and a toddler or two children with the piggyback board (which is required to be purchased separately). It comes with a self-standing fold and carry strap that makes it super-easy to schlep, and comes with rear and front suspension to help you deal with rougher terrain. It's a bit heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo but still lighter than tri-fold buggies. It's also an excellent value for older children.

Folding

The Baby Jogger City Select 2 is an excellent choice for storing the double to single buggy buggy. This model is a side-byside and has a very smooth fold. The frame expands when you fold, so it's narrower that one stroller. This makes it much easier to get around doorways and on public transport. It also means that you don't require an additional vehicle to transport 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 hold an additional child on the 'piggybackboard of the buggy. It also has an array of options, including seats that are elevated to give both kids the view of their surroundings. The adjustable handlebar comes with a handbrake that makes it easier to push the buggy up and down hills.

Another good option is the Mountain Buggy Duet, which has the most compact side-by-side footprint on the market at 63cm. This makes it perfect for parents who are concerned about fitting a double-doorway on public transport, and it is able to be able to handle rough terrain as an off-roader. It can be used for twins or a toddler with one or two children who are similar age. Each seat reclines independently, which ensures that children are comfortable.

Another option is the iCandy Peach, which can be used in tandem or mono mode and can accommodate a car seats or an infant seat and carrycot. It's a bit larger than other doubles, however 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 looking for a budget there are plenty of affordable double buggies to choose from like the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This is a small side-by-side that fits a newborn in a carrycot, a toddler in a seat, or three kids if you include the pizazz-branded PiggyBack ride-on board. It has a simple, self-standing fold and a nice large canopy that offers both kids some protection and also has a peekaboo window. It's also fairly light for a best lightweight double stroller buggy, and has a larger undercarriage basket to store shopping.