What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

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

It's also extremely light to lift and wheel up and down stairs. The canopies are spacious with windows as well as peekaboo openings.

Size

double pram Stroller buggy features that you should look for include the large shopping basket, front and rear suspension and an incredibly sturdy frame. You may also want to consider whether it's a travel system or if you can add a carrycot or car seat. These are important considerations when you have to take your kids on public transport or longer journeys.

If you're looking for a small double buggy that you can use from birth take a look at the Leclerc Kooper X2. This clever model is a side-byside buggy with a frame that can expand widthwise to accommodate two children. The seats can be reclined and positioned independently. This allows you to let one child unwind and take a nap while the other is observing the surrounding. You get a big UPF 50+ canopy that has a peekaboo window too.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another fantastic option for twins. This is the slimmest side-by-side twin pushchair available and only 63cm wide so can fit through the majority of doors. It can also take two car seats or a carrycot. It also has lie-flat seats that are suitable for babies from birth.

Tandem double buggies that feature the children sitting on opposite sides, are a popular choice for twins or parents of a baby and toddler. They do have a larger footprint than single-seaters, and are more difficult to maneuver through narrow doorways or on pavements.

The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is a well-loved tandem that will expand with your family. It comes with 30 different seating configurations. 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 comes with an easy suspension system that makes kerbs easy to navigate. It is able to be used in single or double mode. You can even connect a single stroller to the top of the unit for extra storage space.

Weight

A good double running buggy buggy should be light and easy to push. It should also have nice-sized shopping baskets, a rear and front suspension to make it easier to navigate rougher surfaces and, in the ideal case it is suitable for twins or siblings of various age.

Many double buggies are compact and come with frames that can be used ready to grow double stroller store infant car seats. They also have branded adaptors that fit the popular models made by Cybex BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. They are a great choice for families with children with medical issues and would prefer not having to use separate strollers double strollers.

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

Mountain Buggy Duet is the most compact double stroller on the market. This is the slimmest side-by-side available at 53cm in width and can be used for twins who are just born or one baby and one toddler. It's a sturdy design and superior functionality and large air-filled tires that are suitable for all terrains, but also happy to go about town.

Another great option is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can carry twins, one baby and one toddler or two kids with piggy back boards (which you'll need to purchase separately). It folds up with a self-standing design and carry strap to make it easy to transport and it has both rear and front suspension 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 stroller needs to be slimline for storage, and a suitable option is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This side-byside model has a smooth fold, and the frame's clever design expands in width as you fold so that it's smaller than a single stroller. This makes it easier to get around doorways and on public transport, while it also means you don't need an additional vehicle to transport the buggy around.

It's a great choice for parents who have twins as it can be utilized in duo or mono mode with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can hold a third child on the 'piggybackboard that is part of the buggy. It also offers many different configurations, including elevated stadium-style seats that give both kids a 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.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another great alternative. It has the most compact footprint side-by-side on the market measuring just 63cm. This makes it perfect for parents who are concerned about fitting a double through doors and on public transport, while it can still be able to handle rough terrain as an off-roader. It can be used for twins or a toddler and one or two children of similar age. Each seat reclines independently, so children are comfortable.

The iCandy Peach is a good option. It can be used in tandem or mono mode, and it can fit two car seats, or a carrycot and an infant seat. It's slightly longer than other doubles, but it is extremely maneuverable particularly on smooth surfaces. This is a fantastic option for those who want a stylish and practical buggy.

There are many affordable double buggies, like the UPPAbaby vista 2. This small side-by-side can accommodate a newborn in the carrycot, a toddler in the seat, or three kids if you add a PiggyBack ride on board branded with the pizazz. It has an auto-standing fold, a large canopy that offers protection for children and a peekaboo feature. It's also relatively light for a double buggy and comes with a larger undercarriage basket for shopping.