What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says this side-by-side is small enough to fit through the majority of doors and accommodate two car seats or carrycots. It comes with self-standing folding mechanism, as well as easy carry straps to make it easy to move.

The canopies are also simple to move and lift up and down the stairs. The canopies are spaciously sized and feature peekaboo windows.

Size

Double buggy features that you should consider include an enormous shopping basket, rear and front suspension, and a sturdy frame. You may also want to think about whether it's a traveler or the possibility of adding an infant car seat or carrycot. These are crucial considerations when you need to take your children on public transport, or on long journeys.

If you're in search of a compact double buggy that can be used from birth, consider the Leclerc Kooper X2. This side-by-side model has a clever frame that can be expanded to allow it to accommodate two children. The seats can be reclined or positioned independently. This allows you to let one child unwind and sleep while the other one is watching the surroundings. The seats also come with a large UPF 50+ canopy, as well as a peekaboo feature.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another great option for twins. It is the tiniest twin umbrella stroller pushchair that is available on the market. It measures only 63cm in width and should be able to pass through most doors. It can also accommodate two car seats or a carrycot, and comes with lay-flat seats that are suitable for babies from birth.

Tandem double buggies that feature the children sitting in a row they are a popular choice for twins, or parents of a baby and a toddler. However, they generally have a bigger space than single-seaters and may be difficult to maneuver on narrow pavements or through doorways.

The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is a well-loved tandem that will grow with your family. It offers 30 different seating configurations. It can be used with twins or a baby and a toddler or even three kids if you purchase iCandy's "PiggyBack" board (which you can purchase separately). It is equipped with a soft suspension system that makes kerbs easy to navigate. It is able to be used in single or double mode. You can also attach a single stroller to the top of it to provide extra storage space.

Weight

A quality double to single buggy buggy is lightweight and easy-to-push. It should also have spacious shopping baskets, rear and front suspensions to make it easier to navigate rougher surfaces and, ideally it should be suitable for twins or siblings of various age.

Many compact double buggies come with frames designed to fit infant car seats and come with branded adaptors to match the most popular models from Cybex, BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are a great option for families with children with medical issues and would prefer not the need to purchase separate strollers double strollers.

They tend to be wider than buggies that are side-by-side and are more difficult to fit in doorways or on public transport. Review the product's details for alternatives for this if it is important to your family.

Mountain Buggy Duet is the most compact sit n stand double stroller stroller on the market. This is the slimmest side by side available at 64cm wide. It is suitable for twins who are just born or one baby and one toddler. It has robust engineering and high-quality performance with air-filled tyres that can be used on all terrains but just as happy nipping around the town.

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

Folding

A good double stroller needs to be slimline to store, and a ideal choice is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This model is a side-by-side and has a very smooth fold. The frame expands when you fold it, which means it's narrower that one stroller. This makes it easy to navigate doorways and on public transport, while it also means that you don't require an additional car to push the buggy around.

It's an excellent option for parents of twins because it can be used with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can also hold an additional rider on the buggy's 'piggyback board, and provides an array of configurations with an elevated stadium-style seating option that allows the children both views of their surroundings. The adjustable handlebar has an adjustable handbrake that helps to push the buggy up and down hills.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another good option. It has the smallest footprint side-by-side on the market with a footprint of 63cm. This makes it a great choice for parents who are worried about fitting a double-doorway on public transport, and it can still be able to handle rough terrain as an off-roader. It can carry twins, a baby and toddler or two children with the same age, and each seat reclines independently to ensure that the children are comfortable.

Another option is the iCandy Peach, which can be used in mono or tandem mode and can take 2 car seat/seats or a carrycot and a toddler seat. It's slightly larger than other doubles but it offers an excellent maneuverability, particularly on smooth surfaces and is an excellent option for those looking for a stylish but practical buggy.

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