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What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says that the side-byside is slim enough to fit through most doors and can accommodate two car seats or carrycots. It folds up self-standing and handy carry straps for easy schlepping.

It's also very easy to move up/down stairs. The canopies are large enough to accommodate windows and openings that peek out.

Size

A good-sized shopping basket and front and rear suspension are the most important aspects to look for in a double buggy. You may also want to think about whether it's a travel system, or if you can add a carrycot or car seat. Those are important considerations if you have to take your children on public transport or on longer journeys.

If you're in search of a compact double buggy that you can use from birth take a look at the Leclerc Kooper X2. This innovative model is a side-by-side buggy with an adjustable frame that can expand widthwise to accommodate two children. The seats can be reclined or positioned independently. This allows you to have one child relax and take a nap while the other one is watching the surroundings. The seat comes with a large UPF 50+ canopy that has the option of a peekaboo window as well.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another excellent alternative for twins. It is the tiniest side-by-side twin pushchair double available and only 63cm wide so can fit through the majority of doors. It can be used with two car seats or a carrycot, and has lying-flat seats that can be used from birth.

Tandem double buggies that feature the children sitting side by side is a popular option for twins, or parents of a baby and toddler. They have a bigger space than single-seaters, and are more difficult to maneuver through narrow doorways or on pavements.

The iCandy Orange is a popular tandem buggy that has been designed to grow with your family, offering 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 a soft suspension system that makes kerbs easy to navigate. It is able to be used in single or double mode. You can also attach a single stroller on the top of the unit for extra storage space.

Weight

A good double buggy is lightweight and easy to push. It should also have spacious shopping baskets, rear and front suspensions to make it easier to navigate rougher surfaces and, ideally it is suitable for twins or siblings of different age groups.

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

However, they generally have a bigger space than side-byside buggies and may be more difficult to maneuver through doors and public transport. Check the product details for alternatives if this is important to you and your family.

Mountain Buggy Duet is the smallest double umbrella stroller stroller on the market. This is the thinnest side-byside on the market with a 63cm width. It is able to carry twins, or one toddler and a baby. It offers robust engineering and superior performance thanks to its large air-filled tyres that are all-terrain but just as happy nipping around the city.

Another option is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can carry twins or one baby and one toddler or two kids, with piggy backboards (which you'll need to purchase separately). It is equipped with a self-standing carry strap and fold to make it easy to transport. It also comes with front and back suspension to help you deal with rough terrain. It's a bit heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo but still lighter than most tri-fold buggies. It's an excellent value choice for older kids.

Folding

A great double buggy sale buggy has to be slim for storage. A ideal choice is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This model is a side-by-side and has a very smooth fold. The frame expands as you fold it, which means it's smaller than a single stroller. This makes it easier to navigate doorways and on public transport. It also means you don't need an additional car to push the buggy around.

It's a great choice for parents with twins, because it can be used in mono or duo mode with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can also accommodate an additional passenger on the buggy's "piggyback' board, and offers a great range of configurations with an elevated stadium-style seating to give the children both views of their surroundings. There's even a brake on the adjustable handlebar, making it easier to push it up and down hills.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another good alternative. It has the smallest footprint side-by-side on the market with a footprint of 63cm. It is ideal for parents who fret about fitting a double into a door or on public transport. However, it can still handle rough terrain as an off-roader. It can be used for twins, a toddler and one or two children who are the same age. Each seat reclines independently, so the children are able to sit comfortably.

The iCandy Peach is a good alternative. It can be utilized in a mono mode, and can accommodate 2 car seats/seats, or a carrycot with an infant seat. It's a bit larger than other doubles, however it offers excellent maneuverability particularly on smooth surfaces. This is a fantastic option for those looking for a stylish and practical buggy.

There are a variety of inexpensive amazon double stroller buggies available, like 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 a PiggyBack ride on board with pizazz. It has a simple self-standing fold and a nice big canopy that gives the kids some protection and also has a peekaboo window. It's also quite light for a double stroller and comes with a large undercarriage basket for storing the shopping.