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What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says this side-byside is light enough to pass through most doors and accommodate two car seats or carrycots. It comes with a self-standing fold and a handy carry strap to make it easy to schlep.

It's also light to lift and wheel up/down stairs. The canopies are generously sized and feature peekaboo windows.

Size

A spacious shopping basket as well as front and rear suspensions are the most important aspects to look for in a double buggy. You may want to look at whether it's a travel system or whether an infant car seat or a carrycot is possible to add. Those are important considerations if you're planning to bring your little ones along in public transport or on longer journeys.

Consider the Leclerc Kooper X2 if you are looking for a compact, double buggy you can use right from the beginning. This innovative model is a side-by-side buggy with frames that can be expanded to accommodate two children. The seats have an option to recline and can be positioned in a different way, which gives you the option of one child leaning back and relaxing for a nap, while the other looks out at their surroundings. You will get a huge UPF 50+ canopy, with a peekaboo window too.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another fantastic option for twins. It is the tiniest side-by-side twin pushchair on the market and only 63cm in width, it 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 are popular among parents of twins or with a baby and toddler. However, they do tend to have a wider footprint than single-seaters and can be difficult to manoeuvre on narrow pavements or through doorways.

The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is a 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 kids when you add iCandy's 'PiggyBack' board (which you can buy separately). It features a soft suspension that allows for easy work of kerbs. It is utilized in double or mono mode. You can also attach one stroller on top for extra storage.

Weight


A great double buggy should be lightweight and easy to push. It should also have nice-sized shopping baskets, front and rear suspension to make it easier to maneuver over rough terrain and, in the ideal case it should be suitable for twins or siblings of different age.

A lot of compact double buggies have frames specifically designed to accommodate infant car seats and come with adaptors branded to match the popular models from Cybex, BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are a great option for parents of children with medical issues and would prefer not having to use separate strollers.

However, they do tend to have a larger footprint than side-by-side buggies and can be harder to fit through doors and on public transport. If this is important to you, look through the product's specifications to see what alternatives are available.

Mountain Buggy Duet is the smallest double stroller on the market. This is the slimmest side by side available at 53cm in width and can be used for newborn twins or one toddler and one baby. It is built to last and offers high-quality performance with air-filled tyres that can be used on all terrains but just as happy nipping around town.

The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is another excellent alternative. It can hold twins, a baby and a toddler, or two children using piggyback boards (which must be purchased separately). It has a self-standing carry strap and folds down to make it easy to move around. It also comes with front and back suspension to make it easier to navigate rougher terrain. It's heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo, but lighter than most trifold buggies. This is a great choice for older children.

Folding

A good double stroller needs to be compact for storage. A good choice is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This model is a side-by-side and has a smooth fold. single double stroller expands as you fold it, which means it's narrower that a single stroller. This makes it easy to navigate doorways and on public transportation, and it also means you don't need a second car for schlepping the buggy around.

It's a great option for parents of twins as it can be used with two seats, and car seat adaptors. It can also accommodate a third rider on the buggy's 'piggyback board. It also offers a great range of configurations with an elevated stadium-style seating to give both children views of their surroundings. There's even a brake on the adjustable handlebar that makes it easier to push it up and down hills.

Another option is the Mountain Buggy Duet, which has the most compact side-by-side footprint on the market at 63cm. It is ideal for parents who worry about fitting a double into a door or on public transport. However it is able to handle rough terrain like a true off-roader. It can carry twins or a toddler and a baby or two children who are the same age and each seat can recline independently to keep the kids comfortable.

The iCandy Peach is a good alternative. It can be utilized in a mono mode, and it can fit two car seats, or a carrycot and a toddler seat. It's a bit larger than other doubles, however it offers excellent maneuverability especially on smooth surfaces. This is an excellent choice for those who want an attractive and practical buggy.

There are numerous affordable double buggies, like the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This is a small side-by-side that fits a newborn in a carrycot as well as an infant in the seat, or three kids if you add the brand-new pizazz PiggyBack ride-on board. It has an easy-to-stand fold, a canopy that provides protection for both children and the ability to peek inside. It's also light for a double buggy, and comes with a larger undercarriage basket to store shopping.