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What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says that the side-byside is small enough to fit through most doors and can accommodate two car seats or carrycots. It has self-standing folding mechanism, as well as convenient carry straps to make it easy to move.

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

Size

Double buggy features you should consider include an enormous shopping basket, front and rear suspension, and a sturdy frame. You might also want to think about whether it's a travel system, or whether you can add a car seat or carrycot. These are crucial considerations when you are required to take your children on public transport, or for long distance journeys.

Take a look at the Leclerc Kooper X2 if you are looking for a small, double buggy you can use from the beginning. This side-byside model comes with an intelligent frame that expands widthways to allow it to accommodate two children. The seats can be reclined and placed independently. This allows you to have one child relax and sleep while the other one is watching the surroundings. The seat comes with a large UPF 50+ canopy with a peekaboo window too.

Another great option for newborn twins is the Mountain Buggy Duet. It is the thinnest side-byside twin pushchair on the market and only 63cm in width, it should fit through most doorways. It can also 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 in a row they are a popular choice for twins or parents of a baby and a toddler. However, they do generally have a bigger footprint than single-seaters and can be difficult to manoeuvre on narrow roads or through doors.

The iCandy Orange is a popular tandem buggy that has been designed to grow with your family, with 30 different seating options. The iCandy Orange tandem buggy can be used for twins or a child, toddler or even three children when you include 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. It is possible to attach one stroller to the top for additional storage.

Weight

A good double buggy should be lightweight and easy to push. It should also have nice-sized shopping baskets, front and rear suspension to make it easier to get around rough terrains and, most importantly it should be suitable for twins or siblings of different ages.

A majority of compact double pushchair from birth buggies come with frames that are specifically designed to accommodate infant car seats and come with adaptors branded to match popular models from Cybex, BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are a great option if you have younger children with medical conditions and would prefer not the need to purchase separate strollers.

They tend to be wider than buggies with side-by-sides, and are harder to fit into doorways and on public transportation. Check the product details for alternatives in case this is important to you and your family.

Mountain Buggy Duet is the slimmest double stroller available on the market. This is the slimmest side-by-side available at 64cm wide. It can be used for newborn twins or one toddler and one baby. It's a sturdy design and superior functionality, with large air-filled tires that are suitable for all terrains but also happy to go about the city.

Another great choice 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 fold to make it easy to move around. It also has front and back suspensions to make it easier to navigate rough terrain. It's heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo but still lighter than tri-fold buggies. It's a great value option for older kids.

Folding

A good double buggy travel system buggy needs to be slimline to store, and a suitable option is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This side-by-side model features a very slick fold and the clever frame expands in width as you fold to make it smaller than the standard stroller. This makes it easier to maneuver through doorways and public transportation, while also making it less necessary to have a second vehicle.

It's an excellent option for parents of twins as it can be used with two seats, and car seat adaptors. It can accommodate an additional child on the 'piggybackboard' of the buggy. It also offers many different configurations including elevated stadium-style seats that give both kids a view of their surroundings. The adjustable handlebar comes with a handbrake that helps to push the buggy up and down hills.

Another alternative is the Mountain Buggy Duet, which has the smallest footprint side-by-side on the market at 64cm. This makes it ideal for parents who are worried about fitting a double buggy for twins-doorway on public transport, while it can also be able to handle rough terrain as an off-roader. It can accommodate twins or a toddler and an infant, or two children who are similar age. Each seat can recline independently, ensuring that the children are able to sit comfortably.

Another option is the iCandy Peach, which can be utilized in tandem or mono mode and can accommodate a car seat/seats or a carrycot and a toddler seat. It's a bit larger than other doubles but it has excellent maneuverability especially on smooth surfaces. This is an excellent choice for those who want an elegant and practical buggy.

If you're looking for a budget, there are plenty of affordable cheap double buggy buggies to choose from like the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This compact side-by-side can hold infants in the carrycot and even a toddler in the seat, or even three kids if you add the PiggyBack ride on board that is branded with the pizazz. It has a simple self-standing fold, and a big canopy that gives the kids some protection and a peek-a-boo window. It's also fairly light for a double buggy and has a larger undercarriage basket for shopping.