What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

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

It's also lightweight double stroller to carry and wheel up/down stairs. The canopies are generously sized and have peekaboo windows.

Size

A good-sized shopping basket and front and rear suspensions are essential aspects to look for in a double buggy. You might also want to consider whether it's a travel system or if you can add a car seat or carrycot. These are important considerations when you are required to take your children on public transport or on long journeys.

If you're looking for a compact double buggy that you can use from the beginning take a look at the Leclerc Kooper X2. This model is a side-byside buggy that has frames that can be expanded widthwise to accommodate two children. The seats can be reclined or positioned independently. This lets you let one child unwind and nap while the other one is watching the surroundings. You will get a huge UPF 50+ canopy that has a peekaboo window too.

Another option for newborn twins is the Mountain Buggy Duet. It is the thinnest twin pushchair available on the market. It's just 63cm wide and should fit through most doors. It can be used with two car seats or one carrycot, and has lay-flat seats that are suitable from birth.

Tandem double buggies, that feature the children sitting on opposite sides is a popular option for twins or for parents of a baby and toddler. However, they do generally have a bigger space than single-seaters and may be difficult to manoeuvre on narrow pavements or through doors.

The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is a well-loved tandem that will grow with your family. It offers 30 different seating configurations. It can be used with twins or a baby and a toddler or three children if you add iCandy's "PiggyBack" board (which you can buy separately). It has a soft suspension that allows for easy work of kerbs and can be utilized in double or mono mode. You can even connect a single stroller to the top of the unit for additional storage space.

Weight

A good double buggy should be light and easy to push. It should also come with nice-sized shopping baskets, rear and front suspension to make it easier to get around rough terrains and, most importantly, be suitable for twins or siblings of different ages.

A lot of compact stokke double stroller buggies come with frames that are designed to take infant car seats and come with adaptors branded to match 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 having to use separate strollers.

They are generally larger than buggies with side-by-sides, and are harder to squeeze into doorways and on public transport. If this is important to you, check the product's specifications to see if there are any alternatives available.

Mountain Buggy Duet is the most compact double stroller (More suggestions) on the market. It's the slimmest side-byside available at 63cm wide and is suitable for newborn twins or one toddler and one baby. It has a robust design and a superior function with big air-filled tires that can be used on all terrain double buggy terrains but are also able to go about the city.

Another option is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can carry twins or one toddler and one baby or two kids using piggy back boards (which you must purchase separately). It comes with a carry strap that is self-standing and can folds down to make it easy to move around. It also has front and back suspensions to make it easier to navigate rougher terrain. It's heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo, but lighter than the majority of trifold buggies. This is a great choice for older children.

Folding

The Baby Jogger City Select 2 is an excellent option to store a double buggy. This side-by-side model has an extremely smooth fold and the frame's clever design expands in width as you fold so that it's narrower than an individual stroller. This makes it easier to maneuver through doorways and public transportation, while also reducing the need for a second vehicle.

It's a great option for parents with twins since it can be used in a mono or duo mode with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can also accommodate an additional child on the 'piggyback board that is part of the buggy. It also has an array of configurations including elevated stadium-style seats to give both children a view of their surroundings. The adjustable handlebar features a handbrake that allows you 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 available at the smallest 63cm. It is perfect for parents who are worried about fitting a double inside the doorway or on public transport. However it is still able to tackle rough terrain like an off-roader. It can accommodate twins, a toddler and one or two children who are similar age. Each seat reclines independently, which ensures that the kids are comfortable.

Another option is the iCandy Peach, which can be utilized in tandem or mono mode and can accommodate a car seats/seats, or a carrycot and toddler seat. It's slightly longer than other doubles, but it has an excellent maneuverability, particularly on smooth surfaces and is an excellent choice for those looking for an elegant but practical buggy.

There are a variety of affordable double buggies, like the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This is a compact side-by-side that fits a newborn in a carrycot, a toddler in a seat, or even three kids when you add the brand-new pizazz PiggyBack ride-on board. It has a simple self-standing fold and a nice big canopy that gives children some security and also has a peekaboo window. It's also quite light for a double buggy newborn stroller and features a large undercarriage storage basket that can be used to store your shopping.