What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says this side-by-side is slim enough to get through most doorways and can take two car seats or carrycots. It comes with a self-standing fold and handy carry straps for easy schlepping.

The canopies are also easy to lift and move up/down the stairs. The canopies are large and have windows that peek out.

Size

A large shopping basket as well as rear and front suspension are essential elements to look for in a double buggy. You might also want to consider whether it's a travel system, or whether you can add a carrycot or car seat. These are crucial considerations if you have to take your kids on public transport or on longer journeys.

You should consider the Leclerc Kooper X2 if you are looking for a small, double buggy you can use right from the time you are born. This clever model is a side by side buggy with an adjustable frame that can expand widthwise to accommodate two children. The seats can be reclined and positioned independently. This allows you to let one child unwind and nap while the other one is watching the surroundings. The seat comes with a large UPF 50+ canopy that has the option of a peekaboo window as well.

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

Tandem double buggies, which have the children positioned on opposite sides is a popular option for twins or for parents of a baby and toddler. However, they tend to have a larger footprint than single and double stroller-seaters and can be difficult to manoeuvre on narrow roads or through doors.

The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is a popular tandem that can grow with your family. It has 30 different seating configurations. The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is suitable for twins or a child, toddler, or even three children when you add the iCandy PiggyBack board (available separately). It features a soft suspension that can take care of kerbs and can be used in a mono or double mode. You can attach one stroller to the top to store additional items.

Weight

A great double buggy should be light and easy to push. It should also come with nice-sized shopping baskets, rear and front suspensions to make it easier to get around rough terrains and, ideally it is suitable for twins or siblings of different age.

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

However, they do tend to have a larger space than side-byside buggies and may be more difficult to maneuver through doors and on public transport. If this is important to you, make sure to check the product's specifications to see whether there are alternatives available.

Mountain Buggy Duet is the most compact double stroller on the market. It's the slimmest side-byside on the market at just 64cm wide. It can be used for twins who are just born or one toddler and one baby. It is built to last with a sturdy design and superior functionality and large air-filled tires that are suitable for all terrain double buggy terrains, but also happy to go about town.

The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is another excellent option. It can hold twins or a baby and toddler, or two kids with piggyback boards (which is required to be purchased separately). It folds up with a self-standing design and carry strap to make it a breeze to transport and comes with rear and front suspension to help you deal with the rough terrain. It's a bit 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 great double buggy has to be slim to store, and a suitable option is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This model is a side-byside and features a very smooth fold. The frame expands when you fold it, making it smaller than the standard stroller. This makes it easy to navigate doorways and on public transport, while it also means that you don't require an additional vehicle to transport the buggy around.

It's a great choice for parents with twins, since it can be used in mono or duo mode with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can also accommodate an additional child on the buggy's "piggyback board, and provides a great range of configurations with an elevated stadium-style seating area that gives the children both views of their surroundings. The adjustable handlebar comes with a handbrake that makes it easier to push the buggy up and down hills.

Another alternative is the Mountain Buggy Duet, which has the most compact side-by-side footprint available at 63cm. This makes it perfect for parents who are worried about fitting an extra door for a double on public transport, and it is able to handle rough terrain like a true off-roader. It can be used for twins or a toddler and an infant, or two children who are similar age. Each seat reclines independently, so the kids are comfortable.

The iCandy Peach is a good option. It can be utilized in a mono mode, and can accommodate two car seats or a carrycot that has the option of a toddler seat. It's a bit longer than other doubles, but it offers excellent maneuverability especially on smooth surfaces. This is a great choice for those looking for an elegant and practical buggy.

If you're on a budget there are plenty affordable double buggies to choose from like the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This compact side-byside can fit a newborn in a carrycot or even a toddler in the seat, or even three children if you include the PiggyBack ride on board branded with the pizazz. It features an auto-standing fold, a huge canopy that offers protection for children and a peekaboo feature. It is also relatively lightweight for a double running buggy stroller and features a large undercarriage storage basket that can be used to store your things like shopping.