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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 be used with two car seats or carrycots. It has a self-standing fold and a handy carry strap for easy schlepping.

It's also easy to move up and down stairs. The canopies are spacious with windows and peekaboo openings.

Size

A large shopping basket as well as rear and front suspension are key features to look out for in a double buggy. You might consider if it is a travel system, or whether a car seat or carrycot is possible to add. These are crucial considerations if you are required to take your children on public transport or on long trips.

If you're looking for a small double buggy that you can use from birth take a look at the Leclerc Kooper X2. This clever model is a side by side buggy with frames that can be expanded widthwise to accommodate two children. The seats come with the option of recline and can be placed independently, which gives you the option of having one child leaning back taking a nap while the other is looking out at the world around them. The seat comes with a large UPF 50+ canopy with the option of a peekaboo window as well.

Another option for newborn twins is the Mountain Buggy Duet. It is the thinnest twin stroller side by side pushchair available on the market. It's only 63cm in length and should be able to pass through most doors. It can be used with two car seat or one carrycot and has lie-flat seats suitable from birth.

Tandem double buggies that feature the children sitting on opposite sides they are a popular choice for twins or parents of a baby and toddler. However, they generally have a bigger footprint than single-seaters and can be difficult to maneuver on narrow roads or through doors.

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, a baby and a toddler or three kids when you add iCandy's 'PiggyBack' board (which you can buy separately). It features a soft suspension that makes light work of kerbs. It is used in a mono or best double buggy mode. You can attach a single stroller on top for additional storage.

Weight

A quality double buggy must be lightweight and easy to push. It should also have spacious shopping baskets, front and rear suspension to allow it to maneuver over rough terrain and, most importantly it should be suitable for twins or siblings of different ages.

Many compact double buggies come with frames that can be used to hold infant car seats. They also come with branded adaptors that match the most popular models from Cybex BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are a great option for families with children with medical issues and want to avoid having to use separate strollers.

They are typically larger than buggies that are side-by-side and are difficult to squeeze into doorways and on public transportation. Look over the product's specifications for alternatives for this if it is important to your family.

If you're looking to find the tiniest double pushchair available, check out the Mountain Buggy Duet. It is the tiniest side-by-side available, measuring only 63cm in width. It is able to transport twins or a baby and a toddler. It has a robust design and a superior function, with large air-filled tires that are suitable for all terrains but also happy to go about town.

The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is another great alternative. It can carry twins or a baby and toddler, or two children using a piggyback board (which is required to be purchased separately). It comes with an adjustable carry strap that can stand on its own and folds down to make it easy to move around. It also has front and back suspensions to make it easier to navigate rougher terrain. It's a little heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo but still lighter than most tri-fold buggies and is an excellent value choice for older kids.

Folding

The Baby Jogger City Select 2 is a great option for storing two strollers. This side-by-side model has a smooth fold, and the frame's clever design expands widthways as you fold so that it's smaller than a single stroller. This allows it to be more easily maneuvered through doors and on public transportation, while making it less necessary to have an additional vehicle.

It's a great choice for parents of twins because it can be used with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can hold a third child on the 'piggyback board of the buggy. It also comes with many different options, including seats that are elevated to give both kids an overview of their surroundings. There's even a brake on the handlebar that can be adjusted, making it easier to push up and down hills.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another great alternative. It has the smallest footprint side-byside on the market measuring just 63cm. This makes it perfect for parents who are concerned about fitting a double-doorway on public transport, and it is able to be able to handle rough terrain as a true off-roader. It can carry twins or a toddler and a baby or two children of the same age, and each seat reclines independently to keep the kids at ease.

One final good choice is the iCandy Peach, which can be used in tandem or mono mode and can take 2 car seats/seats, or an infant seat and carrycot. It's slightly longer than other doubles but it is extremely maneuverable, especially on smooth surfaces. This is an excellent choice for those who want an attractive and practical buggy.

There are numerous affordable stokke double stroller buggies, like the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This compact side-by-side can hold infants in the carrycot, an infant in the seat or even three children if you add a PiggyBack ride on board with some pizazz. It comes with a self-standing fold, a canopy that protects both children and a peekaboo feature. It's also quite light for a double stroller and comes with a large undercarriage basket that can be used to store your things like shopping.