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What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says this side-byside is light enough to pass through the majority of doors and be used with two car seats or carrycots. It has a self-standing fold and handy carry straps for easy schlepping.

It's also light to lift and wheel up/down stairs. The canopies are spacious with windows and openings that peek out.

Size

Double buggy features you should consider include the large shopping basket, front and rear suspension and strong frame. It is also advisable to consider whether it's a travel system, or if you can add a car seat or carrycot. Those are important considerations if you have to take your kids on public transport or longer journeys.

If you're looking for a small double buggy that you can use from the beginning, consider the Leclerc Kooper X2. This innovative model is a side-byside buggy that has a frame that can expand widthwise to accommodate two children. The seats come with a recline option and can be placed in a different way, which gives you the option of having one child leaning back relaxing for a nap, while the other looks out at the world around them. You will get a huge UPF 50+ canopy that has an open window.

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

Tandem double buggies, that feature the children sitting side by side they are a popular choice for twins, or parents of a baby and a toddler. However, they tend to have a larger space than single-seaters and may be difficult to maneuver on narrow pavements or through doorways.

The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is an extremely popular tandem that can expand with your family. It comes with 30 different seating configurations. It can be used with twins, a baby and a toddler or three children if you add iCandy's 'PiggyBack' board (which you can purchase separately). It comes with an easy suspension system that makes kerbs simple to navigate. It can be used in mono or double mode. You can even connect 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 nice-sized shopping baskets, rear and front suspension to allow it to get around rough terrains and, ideally it should be suitable for twins or siblings of various age.

Many compact double buggies have frames that are designed to fit infant car seats and come with adaptors branded to match popular models from Cybex, BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are great options if you want to avoid having separate strollers double for younger children who have medical needs.

They are typically larger than buggies that are side-by-side and are more difficult to squeeze into doorways and on public transportation. If this is important to you, check the product's details to determine what alternatives are available.

Mountain Buggy Duet is the most compact double travel buggy stroller on the market. It's the slimmest side-by-side available with a 63cm width. It is able to transport twins or a baby 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 go about the city.

The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is another excellent alternative. It can carry twins as well as a baby and toddler, or two kids with the piggyback board (which is required to be purchased separately). It has a self-standing fold and carry strap that makes it a breeze to transport and it has both rear and front suspension to help you cope with rough terrain. It's a little 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 a great option to store the thule double stroller buggy. This side-by-side model features a smooth fold, and the clever frame expands in width as you fold to make it smaller than an individual stroller. This makes it easier to maneuver through doorways and public transportation, as well as reducing the need for a second 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 an additional child on the buggy's "piggyback board, and provides a great range of configurations with an elevated stadium-style seating area that gives the children both 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 option. It has the smallest footprint side-by-side on the market measuring just 63cm. This makes it a great choice for parents who are worried about fitting a double-doorway on public transport, while it is able to take on rough terrain like a true off-roader. It can accommodate twins or a toddler and baby or two kids who are the same age and each seat can recline independently to make sure the kids are at ease.

Another option is the iCandy Peach, which can be used in tandem or mono mode and can accommodate a car seats or a carrycot and a toddler seat. It's a bit larger than other doubles but it is extremely maneuverable, 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 affordable double buggies to choose from, such as 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 children if you add the PiggyBack ride on board with pizazz. It comes with an auto-standing fold, a large canopy that protects children and a peekaboo feature. It's also fairly light for a double stroller and comes with a large undercarriage basket to store the shopping.