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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 a handy carry strap for easy schlepping.

The canopies are also simple to move and lift up and down the stairs. The canopies are spacious with windows and openings that peek out.

Size

Double buggy features that you must look for include a large shopping basket, rear and front suspension, and an incredibly sturdy frame. You may also want to consider whether it's a traveler or if you can add a car seat or carrycot. These are crucial considerations if you are required to take your children on public transport, or on long journeys.

If you're looking for a small double buggy that you can use from the beginning, consider the Leclerc Kooper X2. This side-by-side model features an innovative frame that can be expanded to to accommodate two children. The seats can be reclined and placed independently. This allows you to have one child relax and take a nap while the other observes the surrounding. You get a big UPF 50+ canopy, with an open window.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another fantastic alternative for twins. It is the thinnest side-byside twin pushchair available and only 63cm in width, it should fit through most doorways. It can also be used with two car seats or one carrycot, and comes with lay-flat seats that are suitable from birth.

Tandem double stroller for twins buggies are popular with parents of twins or parents who have a baby and toddler. However, they do tend to have a larger footprint than single-seaters, and can be difficult to manoeuvre on narrow streets or through doorways.

The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is an extremely popular tandem that can grow with your family. It comes with 30 different seating options. The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is suitable for twins, a child and a toddler, or even three children when you include the iCandy "PiggyBack" board (available separately). It is equipped with an easy suspension system that makes kerbs easy to navigate. It can be used in either single or double mode. You can even connect a single stroller to the top of it for extra storage space.

Weight

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

Many compact double stroller double buggies have frames that are designed to fit infant car seats and come with branded adaptors to match popular models from Cybex, BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are a great option for families with children with medical needs and want to avoid the need to purchase separate strollers.

However, they do tend to have a wider footprint than side-by-side buggies, and may be more difficult to maneuver through doors and on public transport. Look over the product's specifications for alternatives if this is important to your family.

If you're looking for the most compact double buggy newborn pushchair available, check out the Mountain Buggy Duet. It's the slimmest side-byside available at 63cm wide and is suitable for newborn twins or one baby and one toddler. It has a robust design and a superior function with big air-filled tires that are suitable for all terrains, but also happy to go about town.

The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is another great alternative. It can carry twins or a baby and toddler, or two kids with a piggyback board (which must be purchased separately). It comes with a self-standing fold and carry strap that makes it easy to transport and it has both rear and front suspension to help you cope with rough terrain. It's heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo, but lighter than most trifold buggies. This is a great choice for older children.

Folding

The Baby Jogger City Select 2 is a great option for storing two strollers. This model is a side by side and has a very smooth fold. The frame expands as you fold it, which means it's narrower that the standard stroller. This allows it to be more easily maneuvered through doorways and on public transportation, as well as eliminating the need for a second hand double buggy vehicle.

It's a great choice for parents of twins as it can be used with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can also hold an additional passenger on the buggy's "piggyback board. It also offers a great range of configurations with an elevated stadium-style seating option that allows each child a view of their surroundings. There's even a brake on the adjustable handlebar which makes it easier to push up and down hills.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another good option. It has the most compact footprint side-by-side on the market with a footprint of 63cm. It is perfect for parents who worry about fitting a double in a door or on public transport. However it is able to handle rough terrain like an off-roader. It can carry twins or a toddler and 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 utilized in tandem or mono mode, and can be used with a car seat/seats or a carrycot and toddler seat. It's a bit larger than other doubles, but it is extremely maneuverable particularly on smooth surfaces. This is an excellent choice for those looking for an elegant and practical buggy.

If you're on a tight budget, there are plenty of affordable double buggies to choose from, such as the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This compact side-by-side can hold a newborn in a carrycot and even a toddler in the seat, or three kids if you add the PiggyBack ride on board branded with some pizazz. It features a self-standing fold, a large canopy that protects both children and a peekaboo feature. It's also quite light for a double stroller, and features a large undercarriage storage basket to store things like shopping.