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 comes with a self-standing fold and handy carry straps for easy schlepping.

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

Size

double jogging stroller buggy features that you must look for include the large shopping basket, front and rear suspension, and an incredibly sturdy frame. You might be interested in knowing if it's a best travel double stroller system, or whether a car seat or carrycot can be added. Those are important considerations if you're planning to bring your children on public transport or on longer journeys.

You should consider the Leclerc Kooper X2 if you are looking for a small double buggy that you can use from the beginning. This innovative model is a side-by-side buggy with frames that can be expanded widthways in order to accommodate two children. The seats have a recline option and can be positioned independently, giving you the option of having one child leaning back and enjoying a nap while the other is looking out at their surroundings. The seat comes with a large UPF 50+ canopy that has the option of a peekaboo window as well.

Another great option for infant twins is the Mountain Buggy Duet. This is the slimmest twin pushchair available on the market. It is just 63cm wide and should fit through the majority of doors. It can accommodate two car seats or a carrycot, and has lying-flat seats that can be used from birth.

Tandem sit n stand double stroller buggies are popular with parents of twins or parents who have a child and 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 well-loved tandem that will expand with your family. It has 30 different seating configurations. It can be used with twins or a baby and a toddler or three children if you add iCandy's "PiggyBack" board (which is available separately). It comes with a soft suspension system that makes kerbs easy to navigate. It is able to be used in mono or double mode. You can attach a single stroller on top to store additional items.

Weight

A good double buggy is lightweight and easy-to-push. It should also have nice-sized shopping baskets, rear and front suspensions to make it easier to navigate rougher surfaces and, ideally it is suitable for twins or siblings of different age.

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

However, they tend to have a wider footprint than side-by-side buggies, and are more difficult to fit through doors and public transport. Look over the product's specifications for alternatives for this if it is important to your family.

Mountain Buggy Duet is the most compact double stroller on the market. It is the tiniest side-by-side on the market, measuring only 63cm in width. It is able to carry twins, or a baby and a toddler. It offers robust engineering and superior functionality with large air-filled tyres that are all-terrain but also great for cruising around town.

Another great option is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can carry twins or one toddler and one baby or two kids, with piggy back boards (which you'll need to purchase separately). It comes with a self-standing carry strap and fold to make it easy to move around. It also has front and back suspensions to help you deal with rougher terrain. It's heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo, but lighter than the majority of trifold buggies. This is a great choice for older children.

Folding

The Baby Jogger City Select 2 is a fantastic option to store the double buggy. This side-by-side model features a very slick fold and the frame's clever design expands widthways as you fold so that it's smaller than a single stroller. This makes it easier to maneuver through doorways and on public transportation, while also eliminating the need for an additional vehicle.

It's a great option for parents of twins because it can be used with two seats, and car seat adaptors. It can hold an additional child on the 'piggyback board of the buggy. It also has an array of configurations, including elevated stadium-style seats to give both kids the view of their surroundings. The adjustable handlebar has a handbrake that allows you to push the buggy up and down hills.

Another good alternative is the Mountain Buggy Duet, which has the smallest footprint side-by-side on the market at the smallest 63cm. It is perfect for parents who fret about fitting a double inside a door or on public transport. However, it can still handle rough terrain like a true off-roader. It can accommodate twins or a toddler and baby or two children of the same age, and each seat reclines independently to keep the kids 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 an infant seat and carrycot. It's slightly longer than some other doubles but it offers an excellent maneuverability, particularly on smooth surfaces. It's an excellent choice for those who want a stylish but practical buggy.

If you're on a tight budget there are plenty budget double pushchair from birth buggies such as the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This is a compact side-by-side that fits a newborn in a carrycot and a toddler in the seat, or three kids if you include the pizazz-branded PiggyBack ride-on board. It features a simple, self-standing fold and a nice big canopy that provides children some security and also has a peekaboo window. It's also fairly light for a double tandem pushchair stroller and comes with a large undercarriage basket that can be used to store your the shopping.