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What to Look For in a compact double buggy (speaking of)

Kerry says that the side-byside is small enough to fit through the majority of doors. It can accommodate two car seats or carrycots. It comes with a self-standing fold and a handy carry strap to make it easy to schlep.

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

Size

Double buggy features you must look for include an enormous shopping basket, front and rear suspension and strong frame. It is also advisable to think about whether it's a travel system or whether you can add a car seat or carrycot. Those are important considerations if you need to take your little ones along on public transport or on longer journeys.

Take a look at the Leclerc Kooper X2 if you are looking for a small double buggy that you can use right from the beginning. This side-by-side model features an intelligent frame that expands in width so that it can accommodate two children. The seats can be reclined and placed independently. This lets you have one child relax and take a nap while the other is observing the surroundings. The seats also come with a large UPF 50+ canopy as well as the ability to peek into the future.

Another option for newborn twins is the Mountain Buggy Duet. It is the tiniest side-by-side twin stroller side by side pushchair on the market and is only 63cm wide, so will 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, that feature the children sitting on opposite sides is a popular option for twins or parents of a baby and toddler. They do have a larger footprint than single to double buggy-seaters, and are more difficult to maneuver through narrow doorways or on pavements.

The iCandy Orange is a popular tandem buggy and has been designed to adapt to your family, with 30 different seating options. It can be used with twins or a baby and a toddler or three children if you add iCandy's "PiggyBack" board (which you can purchase separately). It has a soft suspension that allows for easy work of kerbs. It can be utilized in double or mono mode. You can also attach one stroller on top for extra storage.

Weight

A great double buggy should be light and easy to push. It should have an ample shopping basket with front and back suspensions to allow the child to maneuver through rougher terrain, and be suitable for twins and other siblings of different age groups.

A lot of compact double buggies have frames specifically designed to accommodate infant car seats and come with adaptors branded to match popular models from Cybex, BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. They are a great choice if you have younger children with medical conditions and you want to avoid the need to purchase separate strollers.

However, they do generally have a bigger footprint than side-by-side buggies, and can be harder to fit through doors and public transportation. Review the product's details for alternatives in case this is important to your family.

Mountain Buggy Duet is the most compact double stroller on the market. This is the slimmest side-by-side on the market at just 63cm wide and can be used for newborn twins or one toddler and one baby. It's a sturdy design and superior functionality with big air-filled tires that are suitable for all terrains but also happy to go about town.

Another great choice is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can hold twins, one baby and one toddler or two kids using a piggy back board (which you'll need to purchase separately). It folds up with a self-standing design and carry strap that makes it a breeze 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 and is an excellent value for older kids.

Folding

The Baby Jogger City Select 2 is an excellent choice for storing two strollers. This model is a side by side and has a very smooth fold. The frame expands when you fold, so it's smaller than a single to double pushchair stroller. This makes it much easier to get around doorways and on public transportation, and it also means you don't need a second car for schlepping the buggy around.

It's a great option for parents of twins because it can be used with two seats, and car seat adaptors. It can also accommodate a third child on the 'piggybackboard of the buggy. It also offers a wide range of configurations, including elevated stadium-style seats to give both children a view of their surroundings. There's even a handbrake on the adjustable handlebar, making it easier to push it up and down hills.

Another alternative is the Mountain best twin buggy Duet, which has the smallest footprint side-by-side available at 64cm. This makes it ideal for parents who are concerned about fitting a double through doors and on public transport. However, it can still take on rough terrain like an off-roader. It can be used to carry twins, a baby and toddler or two kids of the same age, and each seat can recline independently to make sure the kids are at ease.

One final good choice is the iCandy Peach, which can be utilized in tandem or mono mode and can accommodate a car seats or a carrycot and toddler seat. It's a bit longer than other doubles, but it provides an excellent maneuverability, particularly on smooth surfaces and is an excellent choice for those who are looking for a stylish but practical buggy.

If you're on a tight budget, there are plenty of affordable double buggies available, such as the UPPAbaby Vista 2. It's a compact side-byside that can fit a baby in a carrycot, the toddler in a seat, or even three kids when you add the Pizazz-branded PiggyBack ride-on board. It comes with an easy-to-stand fold, a large canopy that provides protection for children and the ability to peek inside. It's also relatively light for a double buggy, and comes with a larger undercarriage basket for shopping.