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What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says that this side-by-side is small enough to fit through most doors and be used with two car seats or carrycots. It features a self-standing folding mechanism and easy carry straps to make it easy to carry.

The canopies are also simple to move and lift up and down the stairs. The canopies are spaciously sized and feature peekaboo windows.

Size

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

Take a look at the Leclerc Kooper X2 if you are looking for a compact double pram pushchair buggy [Full Survey] that you can use right from the beginning. This side-byside model comes with an innovative frame that can be expanded so that it can accommodate two children. The seats have a recline option and can be placed independently, giving you the option of one child leaning back taking a nap while the other one gazes out at the surrounding. The seats also come with a large UPF 50+ canopy as well as an option to peek inside.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another fantastic alternative for twins. It is the tiniest best twin buggy pushchair available on the market. It's just 63cm wide which means it can be able to pass through most doors. It can accommodate two car seats or a carrycot, and comes with lie-flat seats suitable from birth.

Tandem double buggies that have the children positioned side by side is a popular option for twins or parents of a baby and a toddler. However, they tend to have a wider space than single-seaters and may be difficult to maneuver on narrow roads or through doorways.

The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is a well-loved tandem that will expand with your family. It offers 30 different seating options. It can be used with twins, a baby and a toddler or even three kids if you add iCandy's "PiggyBack" board (which is available separately). It is equipped with an easy suspension system that makes kerbs easier to navigate. It can be used in mono or double mode. You can even attach a single stroller on the top of it for extra storage space.

Weight

A quality double buggy must be lightweight twin stroller and easy to push. It should come with an ample shopping basket with front and back suspension to make it easier for the child to navigate rougher terrain, and be suitable for twins and other siblings of different ages.

A majority of compact double buggies have frames that are designed to take infant car seats and come with branded adaptors to match popular models from Cybex, BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are a great option for parents of children with medical conditions and would prefer not having to use separate strollers.

However, they do tend to have a larger footprint than side-by-side buggies, and are more difficult to fit through doors and on public transport. Review the product's details for alternatives for this if it is important to your family.

If you're looking for the most compact double pushchair available, check out the Mountain Buggy Duet. It is the tiniest side-by-side available with a 63cm width. It can be used to carry twins, or an infant and a toddler. It has a robust design and superior functionality, with large air-filled tires that are suitable for all terrains, but also happy to zip around the city.

Another option is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can accommodate twins, one baby and one toddler or two kids, with piggy back boards (which you must purchase separately). It is equipped with a carry strap that is self-standing and can folds to make it simple to move around. It also has front and back suspension to help you deal with rougher terrain. It's a bit heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo but still lighter than the majority of tri-fold buggies and is a great value option for older children.

Folding

The Baby Jogger City Select 2 is a fantastic option for storing two strollers. This side-by-side model has a smooth fold, and the frame's clever design expands in width when folded so that it's narrower than a single stroller. This makes it easier to maneuver through doors and on public transportation, as well as making it less necessary to have an additional vehicle.

It's a great choice 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 another rider on the buggy's 'piggyback board, and provides many different configurations that include an elevated stadium seating option that allows both children views of their surroundings. There's even a handbrake on the adjustable handlebar that makes it easier to push up and down hills.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another excellent option. It has the smallest footprint side-by-side on the market, measuring 63cm. It is perfect for parents who fret about fitting a double in the doorway or on public transport. However it is able to handle rough terrain like an off-roader. It can be used to carry twins or a toddler and a baby or two kids of the same age, and each seat can recline independently to ensure that the children are comfortable.

The iCandy Peach is a good alternative. It can be used in mono or tandem 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, however it is extremely maneuverable, especially on smooth surfaces. This is a great choice for those looking for an elegant and practical buggy.

There are a variety of budget double buggies, such as the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This small side-by-side can accommodate babies in a carrycot, even a toddler in the seat, or three kids if you add a PiggyBack ride on board branded with pizazz. It features a simple, self-standing fold and a nice big canopy that gives the kids some protection and includes a peekaboo window. It's also fairly light for a double stroller and has a large undercarriage basket to store the shopping.