What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

(Image: https://cdn.freshstore.cloud/offer/images/7007/68/my-babiie-mb180-reversible-pushchair-flip-handle-from-parent-to-world-facing-from-birth-to-4-years-22kg-easy-compact-fold-stroller-with-car-seat-adapters-footmuff-rain-cover-blue-68.jpg)Kerry says that this side-by-side is small enough to pass through most doors and can 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 very lightweight to carry and wheel up and down stairs. The canopies have generously sized windows and peekaboo openings.

Size

A large shopping basket as well as rear and front suspension are the most important features to look out for in a double buggy. You may also want to consider whether it's a travel system or whether you can add a car seat or carrycot. Those are important considerations if you have to take your children on public transport or longer journeys.

Take a look at the Leclerc Kooper X2 if you are looking for a small double buggy that you can use right from the time you are born. This innovative model is a side-byside buggy that has frames that can be expanded to accommodate two children. The seats have the option of recline and can be set up independently, giving you the option of having one child leaning back relaxing for a nap, while the other one gazes out at their surroundings. The seats also come with a large UPF 50+ canopy, as well as an option to peek inside.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another fantastic alternative for twins. This is the slimmest twin pushchair that is available on the market. It's only 63cm in width, so it should fit through most doors. It can take two car seat or one carrycot and has lie-flat seats suitable from birth.

Tandem double buggies are popular with parents of twins, or parents who have a baby and a toddler. However, they generally have a bigger footprint than single-seaters and can be difficult to manoeuvre on narrow streets or through doorways.

The iCandy Orange is a popular tandem buggy that's been designed to adapt to your family. It comes with 30 different seating configurations. It can be used with twins, a baby and a toddler or even three kids if you purchase iCandy's “PiggyBack” board (which is available separately). It is equipped with an easy suspension system that makes kerbs easy to navigate. It is able to be used in single or double mode. It is possible to attach a single to double buggy stroller on top for extra storage.

Weight

A good double buggy should be lightweight and easy to push. It should come with a large shopping basket, front and back suspensions that make it easier for the child to maneuver through rough terrain, and be suitable for twins as well as siblings of different ages.

Many compact double buggies come with frames designed to fit infant car seats and come with adaptors with branded brands to match the most popular models from Cybex, BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are excellent options if you want to avoid using separate strollers for your younger children who have medical needs.

They are generally larger than side-byside buggies and are difficult to squeeze into doorways and on public transport. Review the product's details for alternatives in case this is important to you and your family.

If you're looking for the smallest double pushchair twin on the market, check out the Mountain Buggy Duet. This is the thinnest side-byside on the market that measures just 63cm in width. It can be used to transport twins or a baby and a toddler. It is built to last with a sturdy design and superior functionality and large air-filled tires that are suitable for all terrains, but also happy to go about the city.

The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is another fantastic alternative. It can accommodate twins or a baby and toddler or two children with a piggyback board (which is required to be purchased separately). It comes with a self-standing fold and carry strap that makes it easy to transport and comes with rear and front suspension to help you cope with the rough terrain. It's heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo but still lighter than the majority of tri-fold buggies. It's also a great value option for older children.

Folding

A good double buggy needs to be slimline for storage, and a ideal choice is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This side-by-side model has a smooth fold, and the clever frame expands in width when folded to make it smaller than a single stroller. This makes it easier to maneuver through doors and on public transportation, while eliminating the need for an additional vehicle.

It's an excellent option for parents of twins because it can be used with two seats, and car seat adaptors. It can also accommodate a third passenger on the buggy's “piggyback' board, and offers many different configurations that include an elevated stadium seating to give both children views of their surroundings. There's even a handbrake on the handlebar that can be adjusted which makes it easier to push up and down hills.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another good option. It has the most compact footprint side-by-side available, measuring 63cm. It is ideal for parents who worry about fitting a double in the doorway or on public transport. However it is still able to tackle rough terrain and be an off-roader. It can be used for twins or a toddler and a baby, or two children of the same age. Each seat can recline independently, ensuring that the children are able to sit comfortably.

The iCandy Peach is a good alternative. It can be used in tandem double buggy or mono mode, and can be used with 2 car seats/seats, or a carrycot with the option of a toddler seat. It's a bit larger than other doubles, but it is extremely maneuverable especially on smooth surfaces. This is an excellent choice for those who want a stylish and practical buggy.

There are a variety of affordable double buggies, like the UPPAbaby vista 2. This is a compact side-by-side that can accommodate a newborn in a carrycot, an infant in the seat, or three kids if you include the pizazz-branded PiggyBack ride-on board. It has a simple, self-standing fold as well as a big canopy that provides children some security and a peek-a-boo window. It's also fairly light for a double stroller, and comes with a large undercarriage basket for storing shopping.