What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says that the side-byside is small enough to pass through most doors and can accommodate two car seats or carrycots. It folds up self-standing and a handy carry strap to make it easy to schlep.

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

Size

A good-sized shopping basket and rear and front suspension are essential elements to look for in a double buggy. You might consider if it's a travel system or whether an infant car seat or a carrycot can be added. These are crucial considerations if you need to take your children on public transport, or on long journeys.

You should consider the Leclerc Kooper X2 if you are looking for a small, double buggy you can use from the beginning. This side-by-side model features an intelligent frame that expands widthways to allow it to accommodate two children. The seats can be reclined and placed independently. This allows you to allow one child to relax and nap while the other is observing the surroundings. You get a big UPF 50+ canopy, with an open window.

Another great option for infant twins is the Mountain Buggy Duet. It is the tiniest side-by-side twin buggy pushchair double available and only 63cm wide so should fit through most doorways. It can also be used with two car seats or a carrycot and has lying-flat seats that can be used for babies from birth.

tandem double stroller double buggies that feature the children sitting side by side they are a popular choice for twins or for parents of a baby and toddler. However, they generally have a bigger footprint than single-seaters, and can be difficult to manoeuvre on narrow roads or through doorways.

The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is an extremely popular tandem that can expand with your family. It has 30 different seating configurations. It can be used with twins or a baby and a toddler or three children if you add iCandy's "PiggyBack" board (which you can purchase separately). It has soft suspension that can take care of kerbs. It can be used in a mono or double mode. You can attach one stroller to the top for additional storage.

Weight

A good double buggy is light and easy to push. It should include a large shopping basket, front and back suspensions to make it easier for the child to traverse rougher terrain, and be suitable for twins and siblings of different age groups.

Many double buggies are compact and come with 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 needs and want to avoid having to use separate strollers.

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

Mountain Buggy Duet is the slimmest double stroller available on the market. This is the slimmest side-by-side on the market at just 64cm wide. It is suitable for newborn twins or one toddler and one baby. It has a robust design and superior functionality and large air-filled tires that are suitable for all terrains but also happy to whizz around town.

The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is another excellent alternative. It can hold twins as well as a baby and toddler, or two kids with a piggyback board (which must be purchased separately). It comes with a self-standing fold and carry strap to make 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 less heavy than trifold buggies. This is a great option for older children.

Folding

A good double running stroller stroller needs to be compact to store, and a good choice is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This side-by-side model has an extremely smooth fold and the clever frame expands widthways as you fold so that it's smaller than a single stroller. This makes it easier to maneuver through doors and on public transportation, while also reducing the need for a second vehicle.

It's a great option for parents of twins as it can be used with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can accommodate an additional child on the 'piggybackboard that is part of the buggy. It also comes with many different configurations including elevated stadium-style seats to give both children the view of their surroundings. There's even a brake on the handlebar that can be adjusted that makes it easier to push it up and down hills.

Another option is the Mountain Buggy Duet, which has the smallest footprint side-by-side on the market at 64cm. It is perfect for parents who are worried about fitting a Double Prams With Large Storage Basket into a door or on public transport. However, it can still handle rough terrain like a true off-roader. It can carry twins or a toddler and baby or two children of the same age, and each seat reclines independently to keep the kids at ease.

The iCandy Peach is a good alternative. It can be utilized in a mono mode, and can accommodate two car seats, or a carrycot and an infant seat. It's slightly longer than other doubles, however it has excellent maneuverability particularly on smooth surfaces. This is an excellent choice for those looking for an elegant and practical buggy.

If you're on a tight budget, there are plenty of affordable pushchairs double buggies to choose from such as the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This small side-by-side can accommodate a newborn in a carrycot, a toddler in the seat, or three children if you include a PiggyBack ride on board with the pizazz. It features a simple, self-standing fold as well as a big canopy that provides children some security and also has a peekaboo window. It's also fairly light for a double buggy, and comes with a larger undercarriage basket to store shopping.