What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says this side-by-side is slim enough to get through the majority of doors and be used with two car seats or carrycots. It features an auto-standing folding mechanism as well as easy carry straps to make it easy to transport.

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

Size

A large shopping basket as well as rear and front suspension are essential features to look out for in a double buggy. It is also advisable to consider whether it's a travel system or if you can add a carrycot or car seat. These are important considerations when you are required 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 double buggy that you can use from the time you are born. This model is a side-by-side buggy that has a frame that can expand to accommodate two children. The seats have an option to recline and can be set up independently, giving you the option of one child leaning back and enjoying a nap while the other looks out at their surroundings. The seat comes with a large UPF 50+ canopy, with a peekaboo window too.

Another option for newborn twins is the Mountain Buggy Duet. It is the tiniest twin strollers for newborns pushchair available on the market. It is only 63cm in length, so it should be able to pass through most doors. It can also take two car seats or one carrycot, and comes with lying-flat seats that can be used from birth.

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

The iCandy Orange is a popular tandem buggy that has been designed to grow with your family. It comes with 30 different seating options. The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is suitable for twins, a child and a toddler, or even three children when you include the iCandy PiggyBack board (available separately). It is equipped with a soft suspension system that makes kerbs easy to navigate. It can be used in mono or double mode. You can attach a single to double stroller stroller on top for additional storage.

Weight

A great double buggy should be lightweight and easy to push. It should also have nice-sized shopping baskets, front and rear suspension to make it easier to navigate rougher surfaces and, most importantly it should be suitable for twins or siblings of different age.

A lot of compact double buggies come with frames specifically designed to accommodate infant car seats and come with branded adaptors to match popular models from Cybex, BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are great options when you are looking to stay clear of separate strollers for your smaller children with medical issues.

However, they generally have a bigger footprint than side-by-side buggies, and are more difficult to fit through doorways and on public transport. If this is important to you, check the product details to see if there are any alternatives available.

If you're looking for the most compact double buggy with carrycot pushchair; pop over here, available, check out the Mountain Buggy Duet. It is the tiniest side-by-side available with a 63cm width. It is able to carry twins, or an infant and a toddler. It has a robust design and superior functionality and large air-filled tires that can be used on all terrains but also happy to whizz around the city.

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

Folding

The Baby Jogger City Select 2 is a great option for storing a double buggy. This side-by-side model features a very slick fold and the frame's clever design expands in width as you fold so that it's smaller than an individual stroller. This makes it easier to get around doorways and on public transport. It also means you don't need an additional car to push the buggy around.

It's a good option for parents who have twins since it can be used in mono or duo mode with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can hold another child on the 'piggybackboard that is part of the buggy. It also comes with an array of options, including seats that are elevated to give both children the view of their surroundings. The adjustable handlebar features an adjustable handbrake that helps to push the buggy up and down hills.

Another option is the Mountain Buggy Duet, which has the most compact double stroller compact side-by-side footprint on the market at 64cm. It is perfect for parents who fret about fitting a double inside a door or on public transport. However it is still able to tackle rough terrain and be an off-roader. It can be used to carry twins, a baby and toddler or two kids of 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 utilized in a mono mode, and can be used with two car seats or a carrycot and an infant seat. It's a little longer than some other doubles, but it provides an excellent maneuverability, particularly on smooth surfaces. It's a great option for those looking for a stylish but practical buggy.

If you're on a tight budget there are plenty affordable double buggies available like the UPPAbaby Vista 2. It's a compact side-byside that can accommodate a newborn in a carrycot and an infant in a seat, or three kids when you add the pizazz-branded PiggyBack ride-on board. It comes with a self-standing fold, a huge canopy that offers protection for both children and a peekaboo feature. It's also light for a double buggy, and has a larger undercarriage basket to store shopping.