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What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says that this side-by-side is small enough to pass through most doors and can accommodate two car seats or carrycots. It folds up self-standing and a handy carry strap to make it easy to schlep.

The canopies are also easy to move and lift up and down the stairs. The canopies are large enough to accommodate windows and peekaboo openings.

Size

A good-sized shopping basket and front and rear suspensions are key features to look out for in a double buggy. You might be interested in knowing if it is a travel system or whether a car seat or carrycot can be added. These are important considerations when you are required to take your children on public transport, or on long trips.

If you're in search of a compact double buggy that you can use from the beginning look into the Leclerc Kooper X2. This model is a side-byside buggy that has frames that can be expanded widthways in order to accommodate two children. The seats can be reclined and positioned independently. This allows you to have one child relax and nap while the other observes the surroundings. The seat comes with a large UPF 50+ canopy with the option of a peekaboo window as well.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another fantastic alternative for twins. It is the tiniest twin pushchair on the market. It is only 63cm in width, so it should fit through most doors. It can also accommodate two car seats or one carrycot, and comes with lying-flat seats that can be used for babies from birth.

Tandem double buggies are popular among parents of twins or parents with a baby and a toddler. However, they do generally have a bigger footprint than single to double pushchair-seaters, and can be difficult to manoeuvre on narrow pavements or through doors.

The iCandy Orange is a popular tandem buggy that's been designed to 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 add iCandy's 'PiggyBack' board (which you can buy separately). It comes with an easy suspension system that makes kerbs easy to navigate. It is able to be used in single or thule double stroller mode. You can also attach one stroller on top for extra storage.

Weight

A quality double buggy must be lightweight and easy to push. It should come with an ample shopping basket, front and back suspensions to aid the child to navigate rough terrain, and be suitable for twins as well as siblings of different age groups.

A lot of compact double buggies have frames that are specifically designed to accommodate infant car seats and come with adaptors with branded brands 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 you want to avoid the need to purchase separate strollers.

However, they generally have a bigger footprint than side-by-side buggies, and can be harder to fit through doors and on public transportation. If this is important to you, check the product details to see what alternatives are available.

If you're looking for the most compact double pushchair on the market look into the Mountain Buggy Duet. It's the slimmest side-byside available at 64cm wide. It is suitable for newborn twins or one toddler and one baby. It is built to last with a sturdy design and a superior function, with large air-filled tires that are suitable for all terrains but are also able to whizz around town.

The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is another fantastic option. It can accommodate twins as well as a baby and toddler or two children with a piggyback board (which must be purchased separately). It has a self-standing fold and carry strap to make it easy to transport and comes with rear and front suspensions to help you cope with rougher terrain. It's a bit heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo but still lighter than tri-fold buggies. It's also a great value option for older kids.

Folding

The Baby Jogger City Select 2 is a fantastic option for storing two strollers. This model is a side-byside and has a smooth fold. The frame expands when you fold it, making it smaller than one stroller. This allows it to be more easily maneuvered through doorways and public transportation, while also eliminating the need for an additional vehicle.

It's a great option for parents who have twins since it can be used in a mono or compact double Buggy duo mode with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can accommodate a third child on the 'piggyback board that is part of the buggy. It also offers a wide range of configurations including elevated stadium-style seats to give both children an overview of their surroundings. There's even a brake on the adjustable handlebar which makes it easier to push it up and down hills.

Another good alternative is the Mountain Buggy Duet, which has the smallest footprint side-by-side available at the smallest 63cm. It is perfect for parents who worry about fitting a double into a door or on public transport. However, it can still handle rough terrain and be an off-roader. It can carry twins or a toddler and baby or two kids who are the same age and each seat reclines independently to keep the kids at ease.

The iCandy Peach is a good alternative. It can be used in mono or tandem mode, and can accommodate two car seats, or a carrycot that has an infant seat. It's slightly longer than some other doubles, but it provides excellent manoeuvrability, particularly on smooth surfaces. It's a great option for those who want an attractive but practical buggy.

There are numerous affordable double buggies, like the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This is a compact side-by-side that fits a newborn in a carrycot and the toddler in the seat, or three kids if you add the brand-new pizazz PiggyBack ride-on board. It comes with an auto-standing fold, a large canopy that protects children as well as the ability to peek inside. It's also quite light for a double stroller and features a large undercarriage storage basket for storing shopping.