What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says that this side-byside is slim enough to fit through most doors and can accommodate two car seats or carrycots. It comes with a self-standing fold and handy carry straps 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 feature peekaboo windows.

Size

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

If you're looking for a small double buggy that can be used from birth look into the Leclerc Kooper X2. This model is a side by side buggy that has frames that can be expanded to accommodate two children. The seats come with a recline option and can be set up independently, which gives you the option of one child leaning back and enjoying a nap while the other is looking out at their surroundings. The seats also come with a large UPF 50+ canopy, as well as a peekaboo feature.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another fantastic option for twins. This is the slimmest side-by-side twin pushchair available and is only 63cm wide, so can fit through the majority of doors. It can also accommodate two car seats or a carrycot. It also has lying-flat seats that can be used for babies from birth.

Tandem double buggies, which have the children positioned side by side, are a popular choice for twins, or parents of a baby and toddler. They have a bigger footprint than single-seaters and are more difficult to maneuver through narrow doors or on pavements.

The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is an extremely popular tandem that can grow with your family. It comes with 30 different seating configurations. The iCandy Orange tandem buggy can be used for twins or a child and a toddler or even three children when you add the iCandy 'PiggyBack board' (available separately). It features a soft suspension that makes light work of kerbs. It can be used in mono or best travel double stroller mode. It is also possible to attach a single stroller to the top of the unit for extra storage space.

Weight

A good double buggy should be light and easy to push. It should also have spacious shopping baskets, front and rear suspension to make it easier to maneuver over rough terrain and, most importantly, be suitable for twins or siblings of various ages.

Many compact double buggies come with frames designed to fit infant car seats and come with branded adaptors to match the most popular models from Cybex, BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are great options when you are looking to stay clear of separate strollers for your smaller children with medical conditions.

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

Mountain Buggy Duet is the smallest double stroller on the market. 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 functionality with large air-filled tyres that can be used on all terrains but also great for cruising around town.

The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is another excellent alternative. It can carry twins as well as a baby and toddler, or two children using the piggyback board (which is required to be purchased separately). It folds up with a self-standing design and carry strap, making it super-easy to schlep, and comes with rear and front suspension to help you deal with rougher terrain. It's heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo but still lighter than tri-fold buggies. It's also a great value option for older kids.

Folding

The Baby Jogger City Select 2 is an excellent option for storing a double buggy. This side-by-side model features an extremely smooth fold and the clever frame expands in width when folded so that it's narrower than the standard stroller. This makes it much easier to navigate doorways and on public transport, while it also means you don't need an additional vehicle to transport the buggy around.

It's a good option for parents who have twins since it can be used in mono or duo mode with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can also accommodate a third rider on the buggy's 'piggyback board, and provides a great range of configurations that include an elevated stadium seating to give both children views of their surroundings. The adjustable handlebar has an adjustable handbrake that allows you to push the buggy up and down hills.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another good alternative. It has the smallest footprint side-by-side available measuring just 63cm. It is perfect for parents who worry about fitting a double into a door or on public transport. However it is still able to tackle rough terrain as a true off-roader. It can be used for twins or a toddler and a baby, or two children of the same age. Each seat reclines independently, so children are comfortable.

Another option is the iCandy Peach, which can be used in mono or tandem mode, and can be used with a car seats or a carrycot and toddler seat. It's slightly longer than some other doubles, but it provides an excellent maneuverability, particularly on smooth surfaces and is an excellent choice for those who want an elegant but practical buggy.

There are a variety of inexpensive double buggies available, like the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This best compact double stroller side-byside can fit a newborn in the carrycot and an infant in the seat or even three children if you add a PiggyBack ride on board that is branded with some pizazz. It features a simple, self-standing fold and a nice big canopy that provides both kids some protection and includes a peekaboo window. It's also quite light for a double pushchairs stroller and features a large undercarriage storage basket for storing things like shopping.