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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 comes with a self-standing fold and a handy carry strap for easy schlepping.

It's also easy to move up/down stairs. The canopies have generously sized windows and peekaboo openings.

Size

Double buggy features that you must look for include the large shopping basket, rear and front suspension, and a sturdy frame. It is also advisable to consider whether it's a best travel double stroller system, or the possibility of adding a car seat or carrycot. These are important considerations when you need 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 jogging stroller for infants buggy that you can use right from birth. This innovative model is a side-byside buggy with frames that can be expanded widthways in order to accommodate two children. The seats come with an option to recline and can be placed in a different way, which gives you the option of having one child leaning back taking a nap while the other one gazes out at their surroundings. You will get a huge UPF 50+ canopy, with a peekaboo window too.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another fantastic option for twins. It is the tiniest twin pushchair on the market. It is only 63cm in length and should be able to pass through most doors. It can take 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. However, they tend to have a wider footprint than single-seaters, and can be difficult to manoeuvre on narrow roads or through doors.

The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is a well-loved tandem that will grow with your family. It comes with 30 different seating options. It can be used with twins, a baby and a toddler or even three kids if you add iCandy's "PiggyBack" board (which is available separately). It is equipped with a soft suspension system that makes kerbs easy to navigate. It is able to be used in mono or double mode. It is also possible to attach a single stroller on the top of the unit for additional storage space.

Weight

A good double buggy should be lightweight and easy to push. It should have a large shopping basket as well as front and rear suspensions that allow the child to navigate rougher terrain, and be suitable for twins and siblings of different ages.

Many compact double buggies have frames that can be used to store infant car seats. They also have branded adaptors that fit popular models by Cybex BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are a great option if you have younger children with medical issues and want to avoid the need to purchase separate strollers.

They are typically larger than buggies that are side-by-side, and are harder to fit in doorways or on public transportation. Review the product's details for alternatives if this is important to you and your family.

Mountain Buggy Duet is the smallest double stroller on the market. It's the slimmest side-by-side on the market that measures just 63cm in width. It is able to carry twins or an infant and a toddler. 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 fantastic option. It can hold twins, a baby and a toddler or two children with a piggyback board (which must be purchased separately). It comes with a self-standing fold and carry strap that makes it super-easy to schlep, and comes with rear and front suspensions to help you cope with rough terrain. It's a bit heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo but still lighter than tri-fold buggies. It's also an excellent value for older kids.

Folding

The Baby Jogger City Select 2 is a fantastic option for storing the double buggy. This side-by-side model features a smooth fold, and the clever frame expands widthways as you fold so that it's smaller than the standard stroller. This allows it to be more easily maneuvered through doorways and on public transportation, as well as reducing the need for an additional vehicle.

It's a great option for parents who have twins since it can be used in a mono or duo mode with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can also accommodate another rider on the buggy's 'piggyback board. It also offers a great range of configurations with an elevated stadium-style seating area that gives both children views of their surroundings. The adjustable handlebar features an adjustable handbrake that makes it easier to push the buggy up and down hills.

Another good option is the Mountain Buggy Duet, which has the smallest side-by-side footprint available at the smallest 63cm. This makes it a great choice for parents who are concerned about fitting an extra door for a double on public transport, while it is able to handle rough terrain like an off-roader. It can be used to carry twins, a baby and toddler or two children of the same age, and each seat reclines independently to ensure that the children are comfortable.

The iCandy Peach is a good option. It can be utilized in a mono mode, and can be used with two car seats or a carrycot that has a toddler seat. It's slightly longer than other doubles but it offers great maneuverability, especially on smooth surfaces and is an excellent option for those who are looking for an elegant but practical buggy.

If you're on a tight budget, there are plenty of affordable double buggies available such as the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This is a compact side-by-side that can fit a baby in a carrycot as well as an infant in a seat, or three kids if you include the brand-new pizazz PiggyBack ride-on board. It has a simple self-standing fold, and a big canopy that provides children some security and a peek-a-boo window. It's also fairly light for a double buggy, and comes with a larger undercarriage basket to store shopping.