What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says that the side-byside is slim enough to fit through most doors and can accommodate two car seats or carrycots. https://www.pushchairsandprams.uk/categories/double-pushchairs comes with a self-standing fold and handy carry straps to make it easy to schlep.

It's also very lightweight to carry and wheel up and down stairs. The canopies are large enough to accommodate windows and openings that peek out.

Size

Double buggy features you should consider include an enormous shopping basket, rear and front suspension and a sturdy frame. You might also want to consider whether it's a traveler or if you can add a car seat or carrycot. These are important considerations when you need to take your kids on public transport or on longer journeys.

Take a look at the Leclerc Kooper X2 if you are looking for a compact double buggy that you can use right from the time you are born. This clever model is a side-by-side buggy with frames that can be expanded widthways in order to accommodate two children. The seats come with an option to recline and can be placed independently, which gives you the choice of one child leaning back and taking a nap while the other is looking out at their surroundings. The seats also come with a large UPF 50+ canopy as well as a peekaboo feature.

Another great option for newborn twins is the Mountain Buggy Duet. It is the thinnest side-byside twin pushchair available and only 63cm wide so will fit through most doors. It can take two car seats or one carrycot, and has lay-flat seats that are suitable from birth.

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

The iCandy Orange is a popular tandem buggy that has been designed to grow with your family, with 30 different seating options. The iCandy Orange tandem buggy can be used for twins, a child and a toddler or even three kids when you add the iCandy "PiggyBack" board (available separately). It has a soft suspension that allows for easy work of kerbs. It is utilized in double or mono mode. You can even attach a single stroller to the top of it to provide extra storage space.

Weight

A quality double buggy must be lightweight and easy to push. It should include a large shopping basket as well as front and rear suspension to make it easier for the child to traverse rougher terrain, and be suitable for twins and siblings of different age groups.

Many double buggies are compact and come with frames that can be used to support infant car seats. They also have branded adaptors that fit the popular models made by Cybex BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are great options when you are looking to avoid using separate strollers for younger children with medical conditions.

However, they tend to have a wider footprint than side-by-side buggies and can be harder to fit through doors and on public transportation. Check the product details for alternatives for this if it 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 is able to carry twins, or one toddler and a baby. It offers robust engineering and superior performance thanks to its large air-filled tyres that can be used on all terrains but equally comfortable cruising around town.

Another option is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can hold twins with one baby and one toddler or two kids with piggy backboards (which you need to buy separately). It is equipped with an adjustable carry strap that can stand on its own and fold to make it easy to move around. It also comes with front and back suspension to assist you in navigating rough 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

A good double buggy needs to be slimline for storage, and a ideal choice 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 so that it's narrower than an individual stroller. This makes it easier to navigate doorways and on public transport. It also means that you don't require an additional vehicle to transport the buggy around.

It's an excellent option for parents of twins as it can be used with two seats, and car seat adaptors. It can also accommodate an additional child on the buggy's "piggyback' board, and offers an array of configurations, including an elevated stadium-style seating option that allows the children both views of their surroundings. The adjustable handlebar has a handbrake that makes it easier to push the buggy up and down hills.

Another good alternative is the Mountain Buggy Duet, which has the smallest side-by-side footprint available at the smallest 63cm. It is ideal for parents who worry about fitting a double inside the doorway or on public transport. However it is still able to tackle rough terrain as an off-roader. It can accommodate twins or a toddler and a baby or two children with the same age, and each seat reclines independently to make sure the kids are comfortable.

The iCandy Peach is a good option. It can be used in mono or tandem mode, and can be used with two car seats, or a carrycot and the option of a toddler seat. It's slightly longer than some other doubles but it offers excellent manoeuvrability, particularly on smooth surfaces. It's an excellent option for those looking for an elegant but practical buggy.

If you're on a tight budget there are plenty of budget double buggies like the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This is a compact side-by-side that can accommodate a newborn in a carrycot, an infant in the 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 a peek-a-boo window. It is also relatively lightweight for a double stroller, and comes with a large undercarriage basket that can be used to store your shopping.