What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says that this side-byside 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 light to lift and wheel up/down stairs. The canopies are large enough to accommodate windows as well as peekaboo openings.

Size

A large shopping basket as well as front and rear suspension are key features to look out for in a double buggy. You may consider if it's a travel system or if a car seat or carrycot is possible to add. These are important considerations when you need to take your children on public transport or on long journeys.

If you're in search of a compact double buggy that you can use from birth, consider the Leclerc Kooper X2. This side-byside model comes with an innovative frame that expands widthways to to accommodate two children. The seats have an option to recline and can be placed independently, giving you the choice of one child leaning back and enjoying a nap while the other looks out at their surroundings. You will get a huge UPF 50+ canopy, with the option of a peekaboo window as well.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another fantastic option for twins. It is the thinnest twin pushchair that is available on the market. It's only 63cm in length which means it can fit through most doors. It can also take two car seats or one carrycot and has lay-flat seats that are suitable for babies from birth.

Tandem double buggies are popular among parents of twins, or parents with a baby and a 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 a well-loved tandem that will grow with your family. It offers 30 different seating options. The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is suitable for twins or a child and a toddler or even three children when you add the iCandy "PiggyBack" board (available separately). It has soft suspension that makes light work of kerbs. It can be used in a mono or double mode. It is also possible to connect a single stroller to the top of it for extra storage space.

Weight

A great double pram pushchair buggy should be light and easy to push. It should also have spacious shopping baskets, front and rear suspensions to make it easier to get around rough terrains and, most importantly it should be suitable for twins or siblings of different age.

Many double buggies are compact and come with frames that can be used to support infant car seats. They also come with branded adaptors that match the most popular models from Cybex BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are great choices for those who want to avoid having separate strollers for your younger children with medical conditions.

However, they do tend to have a wider footprint than side-by-side buggies and may be more difficult to maneuver through doorways and on public transportation. If this is important to you, look through the product's details to determine if there are any alternatives available.

Mountain Buggy Duet is the most compact double stroller on the market. It is the tiniest side-by-side on the market, measuring only 63cm in width. It is able to transport twins or one toddler and a baby. It is built to last with a sturdy design and a superior function and large air-filled tires that can be used on all terrains but also happy to whizz around town.

Another option is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can carry twins with one toddler and one baby or two kids with piggy backboards (which you must purchase separately). It comes with a self-standing fold and carry strap that makes it easy to transport and it has both rear and front suspensions to help you cope with the 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 to store two strollers. This model is a side-byside and features a very smooth fold. The frame expands as you fold, so it's narrower that one stroller. This allows it to be more easily maneuvered through doors and on public transportation, while also reducing the need for a second 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, 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 which makes it easier to push up and down hills.

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

Another good option is the iCandy Peach, which can be used in tandem or mono mode, and can be used with a car seats/seats, or an infant seat and carrycot. It's a little longer than other doubles, but it has great maneuverability, especially on smooth surfaces and is a great option for those looking for an attractive but practical buggy.

There are numerous budget double buggies, such as the UPPAbaby vista 2. This small side-by-side can accommodate a newborn in a carrycot or a toddler in the seat or even three kids if you add the PiggyBack ride on board with the pizazz. It features a simple, self-standing fold as well as a big canopy that gives both kids some protection and also has a peekaboo window. It's also fairly light for a double stroller and has a large undercarriage basket to store shopping.