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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 take two car seats or carrycots. It folds up self-standing and a handy carry strap to make it easy to schlep.

The canopies are also easy to move and lift up and down the stairs. The canopies are spaciously sized and have windows that peek out.

Size

Double buggy features that you should consider include an enormous shopping basket, front and rear suspension and a sturdy frame. You might consider if it's a travel system or whether an infant car seat or a 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 looking for a compact double buggy that you can use from birth look into the Leclerc Kooper X2. This clever model is a side-by-side buggy that has frames that can be expanded widthways in order to accommodate two children. The seats can be reclined or positioned independently. This lets you let one child unwind and take a nap while the other one is watching the surroundings. You get a big UPF 50+ canopy with the option of a peekaboo window as well.

Another option for newborn twins is the Mountain Buggy Duet. It is the tiniest side-by-side twin stroller with car seats pushchair available and only 63cm wide so should fit through most doorways. It can also take two car seats or a carrycot, and comes with lie-flat seats that are suitable from birth.

Tandem double buggies, that feature the children sitting in a row they are a popular choice for twins or parents of a baby and a toddler. However, they do tend to have a wider footprint than single-seaters and can be difficult to maneuver on narrow pavements or through doors.

The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is a popular tandem that can expand with your family. It offers 30 different seating configurations. 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 has soft suspension that allows for easy work of kerbs and can be used in a mono or double stroller for twins mode. You can attach one stroller on top for extra storage.

Weight

A good double buggy is lightweight and easy to push. It should also come with nice-sized shopping baskets, a rear and front suspension to allow it to navigate rougher surfaces and, ideally it should be suitable for twins or siblings of various age groups.

Many compact best double buggy buggies include frames that can be used to support infant car seats. They also come with branded adaptors that fit the most popular models from Cybex BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are excellent options if you want to avoid using separate strollers for younger children with medical conditions.

They are typically larger than buggies with side-by-sides and are more difficult to fit into doorways and on public transport. If this is important to you, check the product's specifications to see if there are any alternatives available.

If you're looking for the smallest double pushchair available take a look at the Mountain Buggy Duet. It's the slimmest side-by-side available that measures just 63cm in width. It can be used to carry twins or a baby and a toddler. It offers robust engineering and superior performance thanks to its large air-filled tyres, which are all-terrain but also great for cruising around the city.

Another great choice is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can accommodate twins or one toddler and one baby or two kids using a piggy back board (which you'll need to purchase separately). It folds up with a self-standing design and carry strap that makes it super-easy to schlep, and comes with rear and front suspensions to help you cope with rougher terrain. It's a little heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo but still lighter than most tri-fold buggies. It's an excellent value choice for older children.

Folding

A good double buggy with carrycot buggy needs to be compact for storage. A good choice is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This side-by-side model has a very slick fold and the frame's clever design expands in width when folded to make it smaller than the standard stroller. This allows it to be more easily maneuvered through doorways and public transportation, while eliminating the need for a second vehicle.

It's a great choice for parents with twins since it can be used in a mono or duo mode with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can hold a third child on the 'piggyback board that is part of the buggy. It also has a wide range of options, including seats that are elevated to give both kids the view of their surroundings. The adjustable handlebar features a handbrake, which allows you to push the buggy up and down hills.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another good alternative. It has the most compact footprint side-by-side available, measuring 63cm. It is perfect for parents who worry about fitting a double inside a door or on public transport. However, it can still handle rough terrain as a true off-roader. It can carry twins or a toddler and baby or two kids with the same age, and each seat reclines independently to ensure that the children are at ease.

The iCandy Peach is a good alternative. It can be used in tandem or mono mode, and it can fit two car seats, or a carrycot that has an infant seat. It's slightly longer than other doubles, but it has an excellent maneuverability, particularly on smooth surfaces. It's a great option for those looking for an elegant but 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 small side-by-side can accommodate infants in the carrycot, an infant in the seat, or three children if you add the PiggyBack ride on board with the pizazz. 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 quite light for a double stroller and features a large undercarriage storage basket for storing shopping.