What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

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

The canopies are also simple to lift and move up and down the stairs. The canopies are spacious with windows and openings that peek out.

Size

Double buggy features that you must look for include a large shopping basket, rear and front suspension, and an incredibly sturdy frame. It is also advisable to consider whether it's a traveler or whether you can add a car seat or carrycot. These are important considerations when you have to take your children on public transport or on long journeys.

Consider the Leclerc Kooper X2 if you are looking for a small Thule Double Stroller buggy that you can use right from birth. This clever model is a side by side buggy with a frame that can expand widthwise to accommodate two children. The seats can be reclined and placed independently. This lets you let one child unwind and take a nap while the other observes the surroundings. There is also a huge UPF 50+ canopy and an option to peek inside.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another excellent alternative for twins. This is the slimmest twin pushchair available on the market. It's only 63cm in width and should be able to pass through most doors. It can also accommodate two car seats or one carrycot, and comes with lie-flat seats that are suitable from birth.

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

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 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 allows for easy work of kerbs. It can be used in a mono or double mode. It is possible to attach one stroller on top for additional storage.

Weight

A quality double buggy is light and easy to push. It should include a large shopping basket as well as front and rear suspensions that make it easier for the child to navigate rough terrain, and be suitable for twins and other siblings of different ages.

Many compact double buggies have frames that are designed to take infant car seats and come with adaptors with branded brands to match the most popular models from Cybex, BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. They are a great choice for parents of children with medical needs and would prefer not the need to purchase separate strollers.

However, they do tend to have a larger footprint than side-by-side buggies, and may be more difficult to maneuver through doors and public transport. If this is important to you, check the product's details to determine if there are any alternatives available.

Mountain Buggy Duet is the most compact double stroller on the market. This is the thinnest side-byside on the market that measures just 63cm in width. It can be used to transport twins or one toddler and a baby. It has robust engineering and high-quality performance with air-filled tyres that can be used on all terrains but equally comfortable cruising around the 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 has a self-standing carry strap and fold to make it easy to transport. It also comes with front and back suspensions to help you deal with rougher terrain. It's heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo, but lighter than most trifold buggies. This is a great option for older children.

Folding

The Baby Jogger City Select 2 is a great option to store the double buggy. This model is a side-byside and features a very smooth fold. The frame expands as you fold it, which means it's smaller than the standard stroller. This makes it easy to get around doorways and on public transport, while it also means you don't need an additional vehicle to transport the buggy around.

It's a great option for parents with twins because it can be used in a mono or duo mode with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can also accommodate a third child on the 'piggybackboard that is part of the buggy. It also offers a wide range of configurations including elevated stadium-style seats to give both kids an overview of their surroundings. There's even a handbrake built into the handlebar that can be adjusted that makes it easier to push it up and down hills.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another good option. It has the smallest footprint side-byside available with a footprint of 63cm. It is ideal for parents who worry about fitting a double into the doorway or on public transport. However, it can still handle rough terrain as an off-roader. It can accommodate twins, a Luxurious Black Lightweight Baby Jogger City Mini GT2 and toddler or two children who are the same age and each seat can recline independently to ensure that the children are at ease.

One final good choice is the iCandy Peach, which can be used in mono or tandem mode, and can be used with a car seats/seats, or a carrycot and a toddler seat. It's a little longer than other doubles, but it provides excellent manoeuvrability, particularly on smooth surfaces and is an excellent choice for those looking for an attractive but practical buggy.

There are many inexpensive double buggies available, like the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This small side-by-side can accommodate a newborn in the carrycot and a toddler in the seat, or even three kids if you add a PiggyBack ride on board branded with the pizazz. It features an easy-to-stand fold, a canopy that provides protection for children as well as an option to peekaboo. It's also fairly light for a double buggy and includes a larger undercarriage storage basket for shopping.