What to Look For in a compact double buggy (www.pushchairsandprams.Uk)

Kerry says that this side-byside is slim enough to fit through most doors and can accommodate two car seats or carrycots. It folds up self-standing and a handy carry strap for easy schlepping.

The canopies are also simple to lift and move up/down the stairs. The canopies have generously sized windows as well as peekaboo openings.

Size

Double buggy features you should look for include a large shopping basket, rear and front suspension and strong frame. You might be interested in knowing if it's a travel system or if a car seat or carrycot can be added. These are important considerations when you need to take your children on public transport, or for long distance journeys.

Take a look at the Leclerc Kooper X2 if you are looking for a small, Shop Double Pushchairs for Twins and Siblings buggy you can use from the beginning. This model is a side-by-side buggy with frames that can be expanded widthwise to accommodate two children. The seats come with an option to recline and can be placed in a different way, which gives you the option of having one child leaning back enjoying a nap while the other looks out at the surrounding. The seat comes with a large UPF 50+ canopy, with a peekaboo window too.

Another great option for newborn twins is the Mountain Buggy Duet. This is the slimmest side-by-side twin pushchair available and is only 63cm wide, so can fit through the majority of doors. It can also be used with two car seats or a carrycot. It also has lie-flat seats that are suitable from birth.

Tandem double buggies are popular among parents of twins or parents who have a child and toddler. However, they do tend to have a larger space than single-seaters and may be difficult to maneuver on narrow streets or through doors.

The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is a well-loved tandem that will grow with your family. It comes with 30 different seating configurations. It can be used with twins or a baby and a toddler or three children if you purchase iCandy's "PiggyBack" board (which is available separately). It features a soft suspension that allows for easy work of kerbs. It can be used in a mono or double mode. You can also attach one stroller on top for additional storage.

Weight

A quality double buggy is lightweight and easy to push. It should have a large shopping basket, front and back suspensions that allow the child to navigate rough terrain, and be suitable for twins as well as siblings of different ages.

A majority of compact double buggies come with frames that are specifically designed to accommodate infant car seats and come with adaptors branded to match the popular models from Cybex, BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. They are a great choice if you have younger children with medical issues and would prefer not having to use separate strollers.

However, they tend to have a wider space than side-byside buggies and are more difficult to fit through doorways and on public transport. Look over the product's specifications for alternatives for this if it is important to your family.

If you're looking for the smallest double pushchair available, check out the Mountain Buggy Duet. It's the slimmest side-byside on the market at just 64cm wide. It can be used by twins in the newborn stage or even one toddler and one baby. It is built to last with a sturdy design and superior functionality and large air-filled tires that are suitable for all terrains but are also able to zip around the city.

The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is another excellent alternative. It can hold twins, a baby and a toddler, or two children using the piggyback board (which must be purchased separately). It has a self-standing fold and carry strap that makes it a breeze to transport and comes with rear and front suspension to help you cope with rougher terrain. It's heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo, but less heavy than trifold buggies. This is a great option 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 navigate doorways and on public transportation, and it also means that you don't require an additional vehicle to transport the buggy around.

It's a great choice for parents with twins, as it can be utilized in duo or mono mode with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can accommodate another child on the 'piggyback board' of the buggy. It also has many different configurations, including elevated stadium-style seats that give both kids a view of their surroundings. There's even a handbrake on the handlebar that can be adjusted that makes it easier to push up and down hills.

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

Another option is the iCandy Peach, which can be used in tandem or mono mode, and can be used with a car seat/seats or an infant seat and carrycot. It's a little longer than some other doubles, but it has excellent manoeuvrability, particularly on smooth surfaces and is an excellent choice for those who are looking for a stylish but practical buggy.

There are many budget double buggies, such as the UPPAbaby vista 2. It's a compact side-byside that can fit a baby in a carrycot and a toddler in the seat, or three kids when you add the pizazz-branded PiggyBack ride-on board. It has a simple self-standing fold, and a big canopy that gives children some security and also has a peekaboo window. It's also light for a double buggy, and includes a larger undercarriage storage basket to store shopping.