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What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says that this side-byside is slim enough to fit through the majority of doors and accommodate two car seats or carrycots. It features a self-standing folding mechanism and easy carry straps to make it easy to move.

It's also easy to move up and down stairs. The canopies are spaciously sized and have windows that peek out.

Size

A good-sized shopping basket and front and rear suspensions are the most important elements 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. These are important considerations when you're planning to bring your children on public transport or on longer journeys.

If you're looking for a compact double buggy that can be used from birth take a look at the Leclerc Kooper X2. This innovative model is a side-by-side buggy that has a frame that can expand widthwise to accommodate two children. The seats have an option to recline and can be set up independently, giving you the choice of one child leaning back enjoying a nap while the other is looking out at their surroundings. There is also a huge UPF 50+ canopy and the ability to peek into the future.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another fantastic option for twins. It is the thinnest twin pushchair available on the market. It is just 63cm wide which means it can fit through the majority of doors. It can also be used with two car seats or a carrycot. It also has lay-flat seats that are suitable for babies from birth.

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

The iCandy Orange is a popular tandem buggy and has been designed to adapt to your family, with 30 different seating options. The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is suitable for twins or a child, toddler or even three kids when you include the iCandy PiggyBack board (available separately). It has a soft suspension that can take care of kerbs. It can be used in mono or double mode. It is also possible to attach a single stroller to the top of the unit for additional storage space.

Weight

A quality double buggy is lightweight and easy-to-push. It should also have spacious shopping baskets, a rear and front suspension to allow it to navigate rougher surfaces and, in the ideal case it should be suitable for twins or siblings of various age.

A lot of compact double buggies come with frames specifically designed to accommodate infant car seats and come with adaptors branded to match the most popular models from Cybex, BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are a great option for families with children with medical conditions and you want to avoid the need to purchase separate strollers.

They are typically larger than side-byside buggies, and are harder to fit into doorways and on public transport. If this is important to you, check the product's specifications to see what alternatives are available.

Mountain Buggy Duet is the slimmest double stroller available on the market. It's the slimmest side-by-side available, measuring only 63cm in width. It is able to carry twins, or one toddler and a baby. It offers robust engineering and superior functionality with large air-filled tyres that are all-terrain but also great for cruising around the town.

The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is another fantastic alternative. It can hold twins as well as a baby and toddler, or two kids with the piggyback board (which is required to be purchased separately). It has a self-standing fold and carry strap that makes it easy to transport and it has both rear and front suspensions to help you cope with the rough terrain. It's heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo but still lighter than most tri-fold buggies. It's also a great value option for older kids.

Folding

A great double buggy has to be compact for storage, and a good choice is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This side-by-side model features a very slick fold and the clever frame expands in width when folded to make it smaller than a single stroller. This makes it easier to maneuver through doorways and public transportation, while also eliminating the need for an additional vehicle.

It's a great choice for parents of twins as 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 comes with a wide range of configurations including elevated stadium-style seats that give both kids an overview of their surroundings. The adjustable handlebar features a handbrake that allows you to push the buggy up and down hills.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another good option. It has the smallest footprint side-by-side available, measuring 63cm. This makes it a great choice for parents who are worried about fitting a double pushchairs through doors and on public transport. However, it can still be able to handle rough terrain as a true off road double buggy-roader. It can accommodate twins or a toddler and baby or two kids of the same age, and each seat reclines independently to keep the kids at ease.

The iCandy Peach is a good option. It can be used in tandem or mono mode, and can be used with two car seats, or a carrycot and a toddler seat. It's a bit larger than other doubles, however it offers excellent maneuverability especially on smooth surfaces. This is a fantastic option for those who want an elegant and practical buggy.

If you're looking for a budget there are plenty affordable double to single buggy buggies available such as the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This compact side-by-side can hold a newborn in the carrycot and a toddler in the seat, or three kids if you add the PiggyBack ride on board with some pizazz. 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 relatively light for a double buggy, and comes with a larger undercarriage basket for shopping.