What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says this side-byside is small enough to fit through most doors and accommodate two car seats or carrycots. It comes with a self-standing fold and a handy carry strap to make it easy to schlep.

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

Size

Double buggy features you should consider include a large shopping basket, front and rear suspension and an incredibly sturdy frame. It is also advisable to think about whether it's a traveler or whether you can add a carrycot or car seat. These are crucial considerations if you have to take your children on public transport or on long journeys.

You should consider the Leclerc Kooper X2 if you are looking for a compact double buggy from birth buggy that you can use right from the time you are born. This clever model is a side by side buggy with a frame that can expand to accommodate two children. The seats can be reclined and placed independently. This lets you allow one child to relax and nap while the other one is watching the surrounding. You also get a large UPF 50+ canopy as well as the ability to peek into the future.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another great alternative for twins. It is the thinnest twin pushchair available on the market. It measures just 63cm wide, so it should be able to pass through most doors. It can be used with two car seats or one carrycot, and comes with lie-flat seats suitable 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 grow with your family. It has 30 different seating configurations. The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is suitable for twins, a child and a toddler or even three children when you add the iCandy 'PiggyBack board' (available separately). It has soft suspension that can take care of kerbs. It can be used in mono or double stroller with bassinet mode. You can attach one stroller to the top for additional storage.

Weight

A good double buggy is lightweight and easy-to-push. It should also come with nice-sized shopping baskets, front and rear suspension to allow it to maneuver over rough terrain and, ideally it is suitable for twins or siblings of various age groups.

Many compact double buggies have frames that can be used to hold infant car seats. They also come with branded adaptors that fit the popular models made by Cybex BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are a great option if you have younger children with medical conditions and want to avoid having to use separate strollers.

They are typically larger than buggies with side-by-sides and are more difficult to fit into doorways and on public transportation. Check the product details for alternatives if this is important to your family.

If you're looking for the smallest Double Prams With Large Storage Basket pushchair available take a look at the Mountain Buggy Duet. It's the slimmest side-by-side on the market, measuring only 63cm in width. It can be used to carry twins, or one toddler and a baby. It's a sturdy design and a superior function, with large air-filled tires that can be used on all terrains but also happy to whizz around town.

Another great option is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can accommodate twins, one baby and one toddler or two kids using piggy back boards (which you need to buy separately). It folds up with a self-standing design and carry strap that makes it easy to transport and comes with rear and front suspensions to help you cope with the rough terrain. It's heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo, but less heavy than trifold buggies. This is a great choice for older children.

Folding

A good double stroller needs to be slimline for storage. A ideal choice is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This model is a side by side and features a very smooth fold. The frame expands when you fold it, making it smaller than one stroller. This makes it easy to get around doorways and on public transportation, and it also means that you don't require a second car for schlepping the buggy around.

It's a great choice for parents with twins, because it can be used in a mono or duo mode with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can also accommodate a third passenger on the buggy's "piggyback board, and provides many different configurations, including an elevated stadium-style seating area that gives the children both views of their surroundings. There's even a handbrake on the handlebar that can be adjusted, making it easier to push up and down hills.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another great option. It has the smallest footprint side-by-side on the market with a footprint of 63cm. It is ideal for parents who fret about fitting a double into a door or on public transport. However it is able to handle rough terrain as a true off-roader. It can accommodate twins, a toddler and a baby, or two children of similar age. Each seat reclines independently, which ensures that children are comfortable.

One final good choice is the iCandy Peach, which can be used in mono or tandem mode, and can be used with a car seats/seats, or a carrycot and a toddler seat. It's a bit larger than other doubles, however it offers excellent maneuverability especially on smooth surfaces. This is an excellent choice for those who want an attractive and practical buggy.

If you're on a tight budget, there are plenty of affordable double buggies to choose from like the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This compact side-by-side can hold babies in the carrycot and even a toddler in the seat, or three kids if you add a PiggyBack ride on board that is branded with pizazz. It comes with an auto-standing fold, a canopy that offers protection for children as well as the ability to peek inside. It is also relatively lightweight for a double strollers stroller and comes with a large undercarriage basket for storing things like shopping.