What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says this side-byside is slim enough to get through most doorways and can accommodate two car seats or carrycots. It folds up self-standing and a handy carry strap to make it easy to schlep.

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

Size

Double buggy features that you must look for include a large shopping basket, front and rear suspension and strong frame. You may be interested in knowing if it's a travel system or if a car seat or carrycot can be added. Those are important considerations if you're planning to bring your little ones along in public transport or on longer journeys.

Take a look at the Leclerc Kooper X2 if you are looking for a small, double buggy you can use from the time you are born. This side-by-side model has a clever frame that expands in width to to accommodate two children. The seats have a recline option and can be placed independently, giving you the choice of one child leaning back and relaxing for a nap, while the other one gazes out at the surrounding. You will get a huge UPF 50+ canopy with a peekaboo window too.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another excellent alternative for twins. It is the thinnest side-byside twin pushchair available and is only 63cm wide, so should fit through most doorways. It can also accommodate two car seats or a carrycot. It also has lay-flat seats that are suitable from birth.

Tandem double pram buggy buggies are very popular with parents of twins or with a baby and a toddler. However, they generally have a bigger space than single-seaters and may be difficult to maneuver on narrow streets or through doorways.

The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is a well-loved tandem that will grow with your family. It comes with 30 different seating options. The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is suitable for twins, a child and a toddler or even three kids when you add the iCandy 'PiggyBack board' (available separately). It comes with an easy suspension system that makes kerbs simple to navigate. It can be used in either single or double mode. You can also attach a single stroller on the top of it to provide additional storage space.

Weight

A good double buggy should be light and easy to push. It should include an ample shopping basket with front and back suspensions that make it easier for the child to navigate rougher terrain, and be suitable for twins and siblings of different age groups.

A majority of compact double buggies have frames designed to take infant car seats and come with branded adaptors to match the popular models from Cybex, BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. They are a great choice for families with children with medical issues and you want to avoid having to use separate strollers.

They are generally larger than buggies with side-by-sides and are more difficult to fit in doorways or on public transport. If this is important to you, make sure to check the product details to see whether there are alternatives available.

If you're looking to find the tiniest double pushchair on the market look into the Mountain Buggy Duet. This is the slimmest side-by-side on the market at just 63cm wide and can be used by twins who are just born or one toddler and one baby. It offers robust engineering and superior performance thanks to its large air-filled tyres that are all-terrain but also great for cruising around town.

Another great choice is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can carry 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 it has both rear and front suspension to help you deal with the rough terrain. It's heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo but still lighter than most tri-fold buggies. It's also an excellent value choice for older children.

Folding

A good double buggy needs to be compact for storage. A suitable option is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This model is a side-by-side and features a very smooth fold. The frame expands when you fold, so it's smaller than the standard stroller. This allows it to be more easily maneuvered through doors and on public transportation, as well as eliminating the need for a second vehicle.

It's a great option for parents with twins because it can be used in mono or duo mode with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can also hold a third rider on the buggy's 'piggyback' board, and offers a great range of configurations with an elevated stadium-style seating area that gives the children both views of their surroundings. There's even a brake on the adjustable handlebar, making it easier to push up and down hills.

Another good alternative is the Mountain Buggy Duet, which has the smallest footprint side-by-side on the market at 64cm. It is perfect for parents who fret about fitting a double inside a door or on public transport. However it is still able to tackle rough terrain as an off-roader. It can be used for twins, a toddler and an infant, or two children who are the same age. Each seat can recline independently, ensuring that children are comfortable.

The iCandy Peach is a good option. It can be used in mono or tandem mode, and can accommodate two car seats, or a carrycot that has an infant seat. It's a little larger than other doubles but it offers an excellent maneuverability, particularly 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 pushchairs double buggies available like the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This compact side-by-side can hold a newborn in the carrycot, a toddler in the seat, or three children if you add the PiggyBack ride on board branded with some pizazz. It features a simple, self-standing fold as well as a big canopy that provides children some security and also has a peekaboo window. It's also light for a double buggy, and has a larger undercarriage basket to store shopping.