What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says that this side-by-side is small enough to pass through the majority of doors and accommodate two car seats or carrycots. It features an auto-standing folding mechanism as well as convenient carry straps to make it easy to move.

The canopies are also easy to move and lift up and down the stairs. The canopies are large enough to accommodate windows and peekaboo openings.

Size

Double buggy features you must look for include a large shopping basket, rear and front suspension, and an incredibly sturdy frame. You might also want to think about whether it's a traveler or if you can add a car seat or carrycot. These are important considerations when you have to take your children on public transport or longer journeys.

If you're looking for a compact double buggy that can be used from birth look into the Leclerc Kooper X2. This side-by-side model has an intelligent frame that expands in width to allow it to accommodate two children. The seats can be reclined or positioned independently. This lets you allow one child to relax and take a nap while the other is observing the surrounding. 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 umbrella stroller pushchair on the market and only 63cm wide so should fit through most doorways. It can be used with two car seats or a carrycot and has lay-flat seats that are suitable from birth.

Tandem double buggies, which have the children positioned in a row, are a popular choice for twins or parents of a baby and a toddler. They do have a larger space than single-seaters, and are more difficult to maneuver through narrow doorways or on pavements.

The iCandy Orange is a popular tandem buggy that has been designed to grow with your family, offering 30 different seating configurations. The iCandy Orange tandem double buggy buggy is suitable for twins, a child and a toddler or even three children when you include the iCandy 'PiggyBack board' (available separately). It features a soft suspension that allows for easy work of kerbs. It can be used in mono or double mode. You can attach one stroller to the top for extra storage.

Weight

A good double buggy is lightweight and easy to push. It should have an ample shopping basket as well as front and rear suspension to make it easier for the child to maneuver through more difficult terrain, and also be suitable for twins as well as siblings of different age groups.

A lot of compact double buggies have frames that are designed to fit 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 needs and you want to avoid having to use separate strollers double strollers.

They are generally larger than buggies that are side-by-side and are more difficult to fit in doorways or on public transport. If this is important to you, check the product's specifications to see what alternatives are available.

Mountain Buggy Duet is the most compact double stroller on the market. It is the tiniest side-by-side available, measuring only 63cm in width. It can be used to carry twins or one toddler and a baby. It's a sturdy design and a superior function and large air-filled tires that can be used on all terrains but also happy to go about the city.

Another option is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can hold twins with one toddler and one baby or two kids, with a piggy back board (which you must purchase separately). It has a self-standing carry strap and folds down to make it easy to move around. It also comes with front and back suspension to make it easier to navigate rougher terrain. It's a bit heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo but still lighter than most tri-fold buggies. It's also an excellent value for older kids.

Folding

A good double stroller needs to be slimline for storage. A ideal choice is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This model is a side by side and has a very smooth fold. The frame expands when you fold it, making it narrower that the standard stroller. This makes it much easier to get around doorways and on public transportation, and it also means that you don't require a second car for schlepping the buggy around.

It's a great option for parents with twins since it can be used with two seats, and car seat adaptors. It can also accommodate a third child on the 'piggyback board of the buggy. It also has an array of options, including seats that are elevated that give both kids a view of their surroundings. There's even a handbrake on the adjustable handlebar that makes it easier to push up and down hills.

Another option is the Mountain Buggy Duet, which has the smallest side-by-side footprint on the market at the smallest 63cm. It is perfect for parents who worry about fitting a double inside the doorway or on public transport. However, it can still handle rough terrain and be an off-roader. It can carry twins or a toddler and a baby or two kids with the same age, and each seat can recline independently to keep the kids at ease.

Another option is the iCandy Peach, which can be used in tandem or mono mode, and can be used with a car seat/seats or a carrycot and a toddler seat. It's a little longer than other doubles, but it has excellent manoeuvrability, particularly on smooth surfaces. It's a great option for those who want an attractive but practical buggy.

If you're on a tight budget there are plenty of affordable double buggies to choose from like the UPPAbaby Vista 2. It's a compact side-byside that can fit a baby in a carrycot and an infant in a seat, or even three kids when you add the pizazz-branded PiggyBack ride-on board. It comes with an auto-standing fold, a huge canopy that offers protection for both children and a peekaboo feature. It's also relatively light for a double buggy and comes with a larger undercarriage basket to store shopping.