What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says that the side-byside is small enough to pass through most doors and can accommodate two car seats or carrycots. It comes with an auto-standing folding mechanism as well as handy carry straps that make it easy to transport.

It's also extremely light to lift and wheel up/down stairs. The canopies are spaciously sized and have windows that peek out.

Size

A spacious shopping basket as well as rear and front suspension are essential features to look out for in a double buggy. You might also want to consider whether it's a travel system or if you can add a carrycot or car seat. These are crucial considerations when you are required to take your children on public transport, or on long journeys.

Take a look at the Leclerc Kooper X2 if you are looking for a compact double buggy, Mazafakas's website, that you can use right from birth. This clever model is a side by side buggy with frames that can be expanded widthwise to accommodate two children. The seats can be reclined or positioned independently. This lets you have one child relax and nap while the other observes the surroundings. There is also a huge UPF 50+ canopy and the ability to peek into the future.

Another great option for infant twins is the Mountain Buggy Duet. This is the slimmest side-by-side best twin stroller pushchair on the market and is only 63cm wide, so will fit through most doors. It can accommodate two car seat or one carrycot, and comes with lie-flat seats suitable from birth.

Tandem double seat stroller buggies are very popular with parents of twins or with a baby and a toddler. They have a bigger footprint than single-seaters and are more difficult to maneuver through narrow doorways or on pavements.

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

Weight

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

Many compact double buggies have frames designed to take infant car seats and come with adaptors branded to match the most popular models from Cybex, BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. They are a great choice for families with children with medical conditions and want to avoid having to use separate strollers.

They tend to be wider than side-byside buggies and are more difficult to squeeze into doorways and on public transportation. If this is important to you, make sure to check the product details to see whether there are alternatives available.

Mountain Buggy Duet is the smallest best double strollers stroller on the market. This is the slimmest side-by-side on the market at just 53cm in width and can be used for twins in the newborn stage or even one baby and one toddler. It is built to last with a sturdy design and a superior function, with large air-filled tires that can be used on all terrains but also happy to go about town.

Another great choice is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can hold twins or one toddler and one baby or two kids using piggy back boards (which you must purchase separately). It comes with a carry strap that is self-standing and can fold to make it easy to transport. It also has front and back suspensions to make it easier to navigate rough terrain. It's heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo, but lighter than most trifold buggies. This is a great choice for older children.

Folding

A good double travel buggy buggy needs to be slimline for storage, and a good choice is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This side-by-side model has a very slick fold and the clever frame expands in width when folded so that it's smaller than the standard stroller. This makes it easier to maneuver through doorways and public transportation, as well as reducing the need for a second vehicle.

It's a good option for parents with twins, because it can be utilized in duo or mono mode with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can also accommodate an additional child on the buggy's "piggyback' board, and offers many different configurations with an elevated stadium-style seating area that gives the children both views of their surroundings. There's even a brake on the adjustable handlebar which makes it easier to push up and down hills.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another good alternative. It has the smallest footprint side-by-side on the market with a footprint of 63cm. It is ideal for parents who are worried about fitting a double into the doorway or on public transport. However it is able to handle rough terrain and be a true off-roader. It can accommodate twins or a toddler and baby or two kids of the same age, and each seat can recline independently to keep the kids comfortable.

The iCandy Peach is a good alternative. It can be used in mono or tandem mode, and can be used with 2 car seats/seats, or a carrycot and a toddler seat. It's a bit longer than other doubles, however it has excellent maneuverability particularly on smooth surfaces. This is a fantastic option for those who want an elegant and practical buggy.

If you're looking for a budget there are plenty affordable double buggies to choose from such as the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This compact side-by-side can hold infants in the carrycot and an infant in the seat or even three kids if you add a PiggyBack ride on board branded with pizazz. It has a simple, self-standing fold as well as a big canopy that provides both kids some protection and also has a peekaboo window. It's also fairly light for a double buggy and comes with a larger undercarriage basket for shopping.