What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says this side-by-side is slim enough to get through most doorways and can be used with 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 large and feature peekaboo windows.

Size

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

If you're in search of a compact double buggy that you can use from birth, consider the Leclerc Kooper X2. This 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 set up independently, giving you the choice of one child leaning back and enjoying a nap while the other is looking out at the world around them. You will get a huge UPF 50+ canopy with the option of a peekaboo window as well.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another excellent alternative for twins. It is the thinnest side-byside twin buggy from birth pushchair on the market and is only 63cm wide, so can fit through the majority of doors. It can take two car seats or one carrycot, and has lie-flat seats suitable from birth.

Tandem double buggies, which have the children positioned side by side is a popular option for twins, or parents of a baby and toddler. They do have a larger 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 expand with your family. It comes with 30 different seating configurations. It can be used with twins, a baby and toddler or three kids when you purchase iCandy's "PiggyBack" board (which you can buy separately). It features a soft suspension that allows for easy work of kerbs and can be used in a mono or double mode. You can attach one stroller to the top for extra storage.

Weight

A good double buggy should be lightweight and easy-to-push. It should also have spacious shopping baskets, a rear and front suspensions to make it easier to maneuver over rough terrain and, ideally, be suitable for twins or siblings of different ages.

Many double buggies are compact and come with frames that can be used to hold infant car seats. They also come with brand-name adaptors that fit the most popular models from Cybex BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are a great option for families with children with medical needs and would prefer not the need to purchase separate strollers.

They are generally larger than buggies that are side-by-side and are more difficult to fit into doorways and on public transport. Look over the product's specifications for alternatives in case this is important to your family.

Mountain Buggy Duet is the most compact double stroller on the market. It is the tiniest side-by-side on the market that measures just 63cm in width. It can be used to carry twins or an infant and a toddler. It offers robust engineering and superior performance thanks to its large air-filled tyres that are all-terrain but also great for cruising around town.

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

Folding

A good nipper double buggy buggy needs to be slim for storage. A good choice is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This side-by-side model has a very slick fold and the clever frame expands widthways as you fold so that it's narrower than an individual stroller. This makes it easier to maneuver through doorways and public transportation, while making it less necessary to have a second vehicle.

It's a great choice for parents of twins because it can be used with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can also accommodate a third child on the buggy's "piggyback' board, and offers many different configurations with an elevated stadium-style seating area that gives both children views of their surroundings. There's even a handbrake built into the handlebar that can be adjusted that makes it easier to push up and down hills.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another great alternative. It has the smallest footprint side-byside available, measuring 63cm. It is ideal for parents who fret about fitting a double inside the doorway or on public transport. However it is still able to tackle rough terrain like an off-roader. It can be used for twins, a toddler and an infant, or two children who are similar age. Each seat can recline independently, ensuring that children are comfortable.

One final good choice is the iCandy Peach, which can be utilized in tandem or mono mode and can take 2 car seats or an infant seat and carrycot. It's slightly longer than some other doubles but it offers great maneuverability, especially on smooth surfaces and is a great option for those looking for an elegant but practical buggy.

There are many inexpensive double buggies available, like the UPPAbaby vista 2. This small side-by-side can accommodate babies in a carrycot, even a toddler in the seat, or three kids if you add the PiggyBack ride on board with some pizazz. It has a simple self-standing fold as well as a big canopy that provides both kids some protection and also has a peekaboo window. It's also relatively light for a double buggy, and comes with a larger undercarriage basket to store shopping.