What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

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

It's also very easy to move up and down stairs. The canopies have generously sized windows and peekaboo openings.

Size

Double buggy features that you must look for include the large shopping basket, front and rear suspension, and a sturdy frame. You might also want to think about whether it's a traveler or the possibility of adding an infant car seat or carrycot. These are important considerations when you have to take your children on public transport or on long trips.

Take a look at the Leclerc Kooper X2 if you are looking for a small double buggy that you can use right from the beginning. This model is a side by side buggy that has frames that can be expanded to accommodate two children. The seats can be reclined or positioned independently. This lets you allow one child to relax and sleep while the other observes the surroundings. The seats also come with a large UPF 50+ canopy and a peekaboo feature.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another fantastic alternative for twins. This is the slimmest twin pushchair on the market. It is only 63cm in length and should be able to pass through most doors. It can 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 who have a baby and a toddler. They have a bigger footprint than single-seaters, and are more difficult to maneuver through narrow doors or on pavements.

The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is a popular tandem that can expand with your family. It comes with 30 different seating options. The iCandy Orange tandem buggy can be used for twins, a child and a toddler or even three kids when you include the iCandy "PiggyBack" board (available separately). It features a soft suspension that makes light work of kerbs and can be used in a mono or double mode. You can also connect a single stroller to the top of it to provide additional storage space.

Weight

A quality double buggy must be lightweight and easy to push. It should include an ample shopping basket as well as front and rear suspensions that allow the child to traverse more difficult terrain, and also be suitable for twins and other siblings of different age groups.

Many double buggies are compact and come with frames that can be used to support infant car seats. They also come with branded adaptors that fit the most popular models from Cybex BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are excellent options for those who want to avoid having separate strollers for younger children with medical issues.

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

Mountain Buggy Duet is the smallest double stroller on the market. This is the thinnest side-byside on the market with a 63cm width. It is able to carry twins or one toddler and a baby. It has robust engineering and high-quality performance with air-filled tyres that are all-terrain but also great for cruising around town.

Another option is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can carry twins with one baby and one toddler or two kids using piggy back boards (which you must purchase separately). It comes with 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 a little heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo but still lighter than most tri-fold buggies. It's an excellent value for older children.

Folding

A good double buggy needs to be slim for storage. A suitable option is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This side-byside model has an extremely smooth fold and the clever frame expands widthways as you fold so that it's smaller than the standard stroller. This makes it easier to get around doorways and on public transport, while it also means that you don't require a second car for schlepping the buggy around.

It's a great option for parents who have twins as it can be used in a mono or duo mode with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can also accommodate an additional child on the 'piggyback board' of the buggy. It also offers a wide range of configurations, pushchairsandprams including elevated stadium-style seats that give both kids a view of their surroundings. The adjustable handlebar has an adjustable handbrake that allows you to push the buggy up and down hills.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another excellent option. It has the most compact footprint side-by-side on the market, measuring 63cm. This makes it ideal for parents who are concerned about fitting an extra door for a double on public transport. However, it can still handle rough terrain like a true off-roader. It can carry twins or a toddler and a baby or two kids with the same age, and each seat can recline independently to ensure that the children are at ease.

Another option is the iCandy Peach, which can be used in tandem or mono mode and can accommodate a car seats/seats, or a carrycot and a toddler seat. It's a little longer than other doubles, but it has great maneuverability, especially on smooth surfaces. It's a great option for those looking for an attractive but practical buggy.

If you're looking for a budget there are plenty affordable double buggies available such as the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This compact side-by-side can hold babies in a carrycot or an infant in the seat, or three children if you add a PiggyBack ride on board branded with the pizazz. It has a self-standing fold, a huge canopy that protects children and an option to peekaboo. It's also light for a double buggy and comes with a larger undercarriage basket for shopping.