What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says that this side-by-side is small enough to fit through most doorways and can be used with two car seats or carrycots. It comes with a self-standing fold and a handy carry strap for easy schlepping.

The canopies are also easy to lift and move up/down the stairs. The canopies are spacious with windows and openings that peek out.

Size

A spacious shopping basket as well as front and rear suspensions are key aspects to look for in a double buggy. You might want to look at whether it is a travel system or if the car seat or carrycot is possible to add. These are crucial considerations if you need to take your children on public transport, or for long distance journeys.

If you're looking for a compact double buggy that you can use from birth take a look at the Leclerc Kooper X2. This side-by-side model features a clever frame that can be expanded to to accommodate two children. The seats can be reclined or positioned independently. This lets you allow one child to relax and take a nap while the other one is watching the surrounding. The seats also come with a large UPF 50+ canopy and an option to peek inside.

Another great option for infant twins is the Mountain Buggy Duet. It is the tiniest twin pushchair on the market. It's just 63cm wide, so it should fit through most doors. It can also accommodate two car seats or a carrycot, and comes with lay-flat seats that are suitable from birth.

Tandem double buggy side by side buggies that feature the children sitting side by side is a popular option for twins, or parents of a baby and a toddler. However, they tend to have a larger footprint than single-seaters and can be difficult to manoeuvre on narrow streets or through doors.

The iCandy Orange is a popular tandem buggy that's been designed to adapt to your family. It comes with 30 different seating configurations. It can be used with twins or a baby and a toddler or even three kids if you add iCandy's "PiggyBack" board (which you can buy separately). It has a soft suspension that allows for easy work of kerbs. It can be used in mono or double mode. It is also possible to connect a single stroller to the top of it for extra storage space.

Weight

A quality double buggy is light and easy to push. It should include an ample shopping basket as well as front and rear suspension to make it easier for the child to traverse more difficult terrain, and also be suitable for twins and siblings of different ages.

Many double buggies are compact and include frames that can be used to store infant car seats. They also come with branded adaptors that are compatible with the popular models made by Cybex BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are great options if you want to avoid having separate strollers for your smaller children with medical issues.

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

Mountain Buggy Duet is the smallest double stroller on the market. This is the slimmest side-by-side available at 53cm in width and can be used by twins who are just born or one toddler and one baby. It has a robust design and a superior function and large air-filled tires that can be used on all terrains but also happy to go about town.

Another option is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can accommodate twins with one toddler and one baby or two kids using a piggy back board (which you need to buy separately). It has a self-standing fold and carry strap, making it easy to transport and comes with rear and front suspension to help you deal with rough terrain. It's a little heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo but still lighter than tri-fold buggies. It's also an excellent value choice for older kids.

Folding

A good double Stroller (Https://www.fionapremium.com) needs to be compact for storage, and a good choice is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This side-byside model has an extremely smooth fold and the clever frame expands in width when folded to make it smaller than a single stroller. This allows it to be more easily maneuvered through doorways and public transportation, while making it less necessary to have an additional vehicle.

It's a good option for parents with twins as it can be used in mono or duo mode with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can also accommodate an additional rider on the buggy's 'piggyback' board, and offers an array of configurations that include an elevated stadium seating option that allows the children both views of their surroundings. There's even a handbrake built into the adjustable handlebar which makes it easier to push up and down hills.

Another good option is the Mountain Buggy Duet, which has the smallest side-by-side footprint on the market at 64cm. It is ideal for parents who fret about fitting a double into a door or on public transport. However it is still able to tackle rough terrain like an off-roader. It can carry twins or a toddler and baby or two kids of the same age, and each seat reclines independently to keep the kids at ease.

The iCandy Peach is a good alternative. It can be utilized in a mono mode, and can be used with 2 car seats/seats, or a carrycot that has an infant seat. It's a little longer than some other doubles but it offers great maneuverability, especially on smooth surfaces. It's an excellent option for those looking for a stylish but practical buggy.

There are many affordable double buggies, like the UPPAbaby vista 2. It's a compact side-byside that fits a newborn in a carrycot as well as a toddler in the seat, or three kids if you add the pizazz-branded PiggyBack ride-on board. It comes with an auto-standing fold, a huge canopy that protects children and a peekaboo feature. It is also relatively lightweight double stroller for a double stroller, and has a large undercarriage basket that can be used to store your things like shopping.