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What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

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

It's also extremely light to lift and wheel up and down stairs. The canopies have generously sized windows and peekaboo openings.

Size

Double buggy features that you should consider include a large shopping basket, front and rear suspension and a sturdy frame. You may want to look at whether it's an e-travel system, or if an infant car seat or a carrycot is possible to add. Those are important considerations if you need to take your children on public transport or on longer journeys.

Take a look at the Leclerc Kooper X2 if you are looking for a small double buggy that you can use right from the time you are born. This side-by-side model features an intelligent frame that can be expanded to allow it to accommodate two children. The seats can be reclined and positioned independently. This allows you to let one child unwind and take a nap while the other one is watching the surroundings. You also get a large UPF 50+ canopy as well as a peekaboo feature.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another excellent alternative for twins. This is the slimmest twin buggy pushchair on the market. It's only 63cm in length which means it can fit through most doors. It can take two car seats or one carrycot, and has lying-flat seats that can be used from birth.

Tandem double buggies are very popular with parents of twins or who have a child and a toddler. They have a bigger space than single-seaters, and are more difficult to maneuver through narrow doorways or on pavements.

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

Weight

A great double buggy should be lightweight twin stroller and easy to push. It should have a large shopping basket, front and back suspension to allow the child to traverse rougher terrain, and be suitable for twins as well as siblings of different age groups.

Many compact double buggies include frames that can be used to hold infant car seats. They also come with brand-name adaptors that match popular models by Cybex BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. They are a great choice for parents of children with medical issues and you want to avoid the need to purchase separate strollers.

They are typically larger than side-byside buggies, and are harder to squeeze into doorways and on public transportation. If this is important to you, check the product details to see whether there are alternatives available.

If you're looking for the most compact double pushchair on the market, check out the Mountain Buggy Duet. It's the slimmest side-byside on the market at just 63cm wide and is suitable for newborn twins or one toddler and one baby. It has robust engineering and high-quality performance with air-filled tyres that are all-terrain but equally comfortable cruising around town.

Another great choice is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can carry twins with one baby and one toddler or two kids, with a piggy back board (which you must purchase separately). It comes with a carry strap that is self-standing and can fold to make it easy to transport. It also has front and back suspensions to assist you in navigating rough terrain. It's a bit heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo but still lighter than the majority of tri-fold buggies. It's also an excellent value for older children.

Folding

The Baby Jogger City Select 2 is a great choice for storing two strollers. This model is a side by side and has a smooth fold. The frame expands as you fold it, making it narrower that the standard stroller. This makes it easier to get around doorways and on public transport, while it also means that you don't require an additional car to push 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 also hold a third child on the buggy's "piggyback' board, and offers a great range of configurations, including an elevated stadium-style seating to give each child a view of their surroundings. The adjustable handlebar has a handbrake that allows you to push the buggy up and down hills.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another excellent option. It has the smallest footprint side-byside available with a footprint of 63cm. This makes it perfect for parents who are concerned about fitting a double-doorway on public transport. However, it is able to take on rough terrain like an off-roader. It can carry twins or a toddler and baby or two children of 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 utilized in tandem or mono mode and can take 2 car seats or a carrycot and toddler seat. It's slightly longer than other doubles, but it is extremely maneuverable especially on smooth surfaces. This is a great choice for those who want an attractive and practical buggy.

There are many budget double buggies, such as the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This is a compact side-by-side that can accommodate a newborn in a carrycot, the toddler in a seat, or even three kids when you add 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's also quite light for a cheap double buggy stroller, and comes with a large undercarriage basket that can be used to store your things like shopping.