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 folds up self-standing and handy carry straps for easy schlepping.

It's also lightweight to carry and wheel up and down stairs. The canopies are generously sized and have windows that peek out.

Size

A good-sized shopping basket and rear and front suspension are key aspects to look for in a double buggy. You might consider if it is a travel system or if the car seat or carrycot can be added. Those are important considerations if you need to take your children on public transport or on longer journeys.

If you're in search of a compact double buggy that you can use from birth, consider the Leclerc Kooper X2. This side-by-side model features an intelligent frame that can be expanded to to accommodate two children. The seats have the option of recline and can be set up independently, giving you the choice of one child leaning back taking a nap while the other one gazes out at the world around them. You will get a huge UPF 50+ canopy that has the option of a peekaboo window as well.

Another great option for infant twins is the Mountain Buggy Duet. It is the thinnest twin pushchair on the market. It is only 63cm in length and should fit through the majority of doors. It can take two car seat or one carrycot, and comes with lie-flat seats suitable from birth.

Tandem double push chair buggies that have the children positioned in a row, are a popular choice for twins or for parents of a baby and toddler. They do have a larger space than single-seaters, and are more difficult to maneuver through narrow doors or on pavements.

The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is an extremely popular tandem that can grow with your family. It comes with 30 different seating configurations. It can be used with twins, a baby and toddler or even three kids if you add iCandy's 'PiggyBack' board (which you can purchase separately). It features a soft suspension that makes light work of kerbs. It is used in a mono or double mode. You can also attach a single stroller to the top of the unit for extra storage space.

Weight

A good double buggy should be light and easy to push. It should include a large shopping basket with front and back suspensions that aid the child to maneuver through more difficult terrain, and also be suitable for twins and other siblings of different ages.

Many compact double buggies come with frames that are designed to fit infant car seats and come with branded adaptors to match the popular models from Cybex, BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are great choices when you are looking to avoid using separate strollers double strollers for your smaller children with medical conditions.

However, they do generally have a bigger footprint than side-by-side buggies, and are more difficult to fit through doorways and on public transportation. If this is important to you, look through the product's details to determine whether there are alternatives available.

Mountain Buggy Duet is the most compact double stroller on the market. This is the slimmest side by side on the market at just 63cm wide and can be used for twins who are just born or one baby and one toddler. It is built to last with a sturdy design and a superior function with big air-filled tires that are suitable for all terrains, but also happy to zip around the city.

Another option is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can hold twins with one toddler and one baby or two kids using piggy backboards (which you need to buy separately). It has a self-standing fold and carry strap that makes it a breeze to transport and it has both rear and front suspension to help you cope with rough terrain. It's a bit heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo but still lighter than the majority of tri-fold buggies. It's an excellent value choice for older kids.

Folding

The Baby Jogger City Select 2 is an excellent option for storing a double buggy travel system buggy. This side-byside model has a smooth fold, and the clever frame expands in width as you fold so that it's narrower than the standard stroller. This allows it to be more easily maneuvered through doorways and on public transportation, as well as eliminating the need for an additional vehicle.

It's an excellent option for parents with twins since it can be used with two seats, and car seat adaptors. It can accommodate a third child on the 'piggybackboard' of the buggy. It also has an array of options, including seats that are elevated to give both children a view of their surroundings. The adjustable handlebar features a handbrake, which allows you to push the buggy up and down hills.

Another alternative is the Mountain Buggy Duet, which has the most compact side-by-side footprint available at 63cm. It is perfect for parents who fret about fitting a double stroller sale into the doorway or on public transport. However, it can still handle rough terrain as an off-roader. It can accommodate twins or a toddler and a baby, or two children who are the same age. Each seat can recline independently, ensuring that children are comfortable.

The iCandy Peach is a good option. It can be utilized in a mono mode, and can accommodate 2 car seats/seats, or a carrycot with a toddler seat. It's slightly longer than other doubles, but it provides an excellent maneuverability, particularly on smooth surfaces and is an excellent option for those looking for an elegant but practical buggy.

If you're on a budget, there are plenty of budget double jogging stroller 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 if you include the Pizazz-branded PiggyBack ride-on board. It features an easy-to-stand fold, a large canopy that offers protection for children and a peekaboo feature. It's also relatively light for a double buggy and has a larger undercarriage basket for shopping.