What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says this side-byside is slim enough to get through the majority of doors and accommodate two car seats or carrycots. It has self-standing folding mechanism, as well as easy carry straps to make it easy to transport.

It's also light to lift and wheel up and down stairs. The canopies are large enough to accommodate windows as well as peekaboo openings.

Size

A large shopping basket as well as rear and front suspension are key aspects to look for in a double buggy. You might consider if it is a travel system or if the car seat or carrycot is possible to add. These are crucial considerations when you have to take your children on public transport, or on long trips.

Take a look at the Leclerc Kooper X2 if you are looking for a compact double buggy that you can use from the time you are born. This side-byside model comes with an intelligent frame that expands widthways to allow it to accommodate two children. The seats can be reclined and positioned independently. This lets you let one child unwind and sleep while the other one is watching the surroundings. The seats also come with a large UPF 50+ canopy and the ability to peek into the future.

Another option for newborn twins is the Mountain Buggy Duet. It is the thinnest side-byside twin pushchair available and only 63cm in width, it will fit through most doors. It can accommodate two car seat or one carrycot, and comes with lying-flat seats that can be used from birth.

Tandem double buggies, which feature the children sitting on opposite sides, are a popular choice for twins or parents of a baby and 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 tandem buggy is a well-loved tandem that will grow with your family. It has 30 different seating options. The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is suitable for twins, a child and a toddler or even three children when you include the iCandy PiggyBack board (available separately). It comes with an easy suspension system that makes kerbs easy to navigate. It can be used in either single or double mode. It is possible to attach one stroller to the top for additional storage.

Weight

A quality double pram stroller buggy must be lightweight and easy to push. It should also have nice-sized shopping baskets, a rear and front suspensions to make it easier to navigate rougher surfaces and, in the ideal case it is suitable for twins or siblings of different age groups.

A lot of compact double buggies come with frames that are specifically designed to accommodate 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 conditions and would prefer not having to use separate strollers.

However, they generally have a bigger footprint than side-by-side buggies, and can be harder to fit through doorways and on public transportation. Look over the product's specifications for alternatives in case this is important to you and your family.

Mountain Buggy Duet is the slimmest double stroller available on the market. This is the thinnest side-byside on the market with a 63cm width. It can be used to carry twins or one toddler and a baby. It has a robust design and superior functionality, with large air-filled tires that are suitable for all terrains, but also happy to go about town.

The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is another great option. It can carry twins, a baby and a toddler, or two kids with the piggyback board (which must be purchased separately). It is equipped with a self-standing carry strap and folds to make it simple 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 lighter than the majority of trifold buggies. This is a great option for older children.

Folding

A good double buggy needs to be slimline for storage, and a suitable option is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This side-byside model has an extremely smooth fold and the clever frame expands in width when folded to make it smaller than the standard stroller. This makes it easy to navigate doorways and on public transport. It also means you don't need an additional vehicle to transport the buggy around.

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 another passenger on the buggy's "piggyback' board, and offers many different configurations, including an elevated stadium-style seating option that allows the children both views of their surroundings. The adjustable handlebar has a handbrake, which allows you to push the buggy up and down hills.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another excellent option. It has the most compact footprint side-by-side available, measuring 63cm. It is perfect for parents who are worried about fitting a double inside the doorway or on public transport. However it is able to handle rough terrain like a true off-roader. It can accommodate twins or a toddler and a baby or two kids who are the same age and each seat reclines independently to make sure the kids are at ease.

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

There are a variety of budget double buggies, such as the UPPAbaby vista 2. This is a small side-by-side that can fit a baby in a carrycot, a toddler in a seat, or even three kids when you add the pizazz-branded PiggyBack ride-on board. It features an easy-to-stand fold, a large canopy that protects children and an option to peekaboo. It's also fairly light for a double stroller and has a large undercarriage basket that can be used to store your things like shopping.