What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says that the side-byside is slim enough to fit through most doors and can accommodate two car seats or carrycots. It comes with a self-standing folding mechanism and handy carry straps that make it easy to carry.

The canopies are also easy to lift and move up/down the stairs. The canopies are generously sized and have peekaboo windows.

Size

double pushchair sale buggy features that you should look for include a large shopping basket, front and rear suspension, and strong frame. You might consider if it is an e-travel system, or whether an infant car seat or a carrycot can be added. These are crucial considerations when you are required to take your children on public transport, or on long journeys.

If you're looking for a small double infant stroller buggy that can be used from birth take a look at 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 come with a recline option and can be positioned in a different way, which gives you the option of having one child leaning back and enjoying a nap while the other one gazes out at the world around them. There is also a huge UPF 50+ canopy, as well as a peekaboo feature.

Another great option for newborn twins is the Mountain Buggy Duet. It is the thinnest side-byside twin pushchair available and is only 63cm wide, so should fit through most doorways. It can also take two car seats or one carrycot, and comes with lay-flat seats that are suitable for babies from birth.

Tandem double buggies that have the children positioned in a row is a popular option for twins, or parents of a baby and toddler. They do have a larger footprint than single-seaters, and are more difficult to maneuver through narrow doorways or on pavements.

The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is an extremely popular tandem that can expand with your family. It has 30 different seating configurations. It can be used with twins, a baby and a toddler or three children if you purchase iCandy's "PiggyBack" board (which is available separately). It is equipped with an easy 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 to store additional items.

Weight

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

A majority of compact double buggies come with 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 if you have younger children with medical issues and you want to avoid having to use separate strollers.

However, they tend to have a larger footprint than side-by-side buggies and are more difficult to fit through doorways and on public transport. If this is important to you, make sure to check the product's details to determine whether there are alternatives available.

If you're looking for the most compact double pushchair available, check out the Mountain Buggy Duet. It's the slimmest side-byside on the market at just 63cm wide and can be used by newborn twins or one baby and one toddler. It is built to last and offers superior functionality with large air-filled tyres that are all-terrain but also great for cruising around town.

The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is another great option. It can accommodate twins or a baby and toddler or two children with the piggyback board (which must be purchased separately). It has a carry strap that is self-standing and can folds down to make it easy to transport. It also comes with front and back suspensions to assist you in navigating rougher terrain. It's heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo, but less heavy than trifold buggies. This is a great choice for older children.

Folding

The Baby Jogger City Select 2 is an excellent option to store the double buggy. 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 a single stroller. This makes it easier to get around doorways and on public transport. It also means that you don't require a second car for schlepping the buggy around.

It's an excellent option for parents with twins since it can be used with two seats, and car seat adaptors. It can also hold an additional passenger on the buggy's "piggyback' board, and offers many different configurations, including an elevated stadium-style seating option that allows both children views of their surroundings. The adjustable handlebar features a handbrake that allows you to push the buggy up and down hills.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another excellent option. It has the smallest footprint side-by-side available with a footprint of 63cm. This makes it perfect for parents who are concerned about fitting an extra door for a double on public transport, while it can still take on rough terrain like an off-roader. It can accommodate twins or a toddler and an infant, or two children with similar age. Each seat can recline independently, ensuring that children are comfortable.

The iCandy Peach is a good option. It can be utilized in a mono mode, and it can fit 2 car seats/seats, or a carrycot with a toddler seat. It's slightly longer than some other doubles, but it provides great maneuverability, especially on smooth surfaces and is an excellent choice for those who are looking for an elegant but practical buggy.

If you're on a budget there are plenty of affordable double buggies available such as the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This small side-by-side can accommodate infants in a carrycot or an infant in the seat or even three kids if you add the PiggyBack ride on board branded with the pizazz. It has an easy-to-stand fold, a canopy that protects children as well as a peekaboo feature. It's also fairly light for a double buggy, and includes a larger undercarriage storage basket to store shopping.