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What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

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

It's also easy to move up and down stairs. The canopies are large and have windows that peek out.

Size

A good-sized shopping basket and front and rear suspensions are essential features to look out for in a double buggy. You may also want to think about whether it's a travel system, or the possibility of adding an infant car seat or carrycot. Those are important considerations if you need to take your kids in public transport or on longer journeys.

Consider the Leclerc Kooper X2 if you are looking for a small double buggy that you can use right from the beginning. This side-byside model comes with an intelligent frame that expands widthways so that it can accommodate two children. The seats can be reclined and placed independently. This allows you to have one child relax and sleep while the other is observing the surroundings. The seat comes with a large UPF 50+ canopy with a peekaboo window too.

Another option for newborn twins is the Mountain Buggy Duet. This is the slimmest side-by-side Twin strollers for newborns pushchair on the market and is only 63cm wide, so should fit through most doorways. It can also take two car seats or one carrycot, and comes with lie-flat seats that are suitable for babies from birth.

Tandem double buggies, that have the children positioned in a row 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 and has been designed to grow with your family, offering 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 has a soft suspension that can take care of kerbs. It is used in a mono or double mode. You can also attach one stroller to the top for extra storage.

Weight

A good double buggy with carrycot buggy is lightweight and easy to push. It should also have spacious shopping baskets, rear and front suspension to make it easier to navigate rougher surfaces and, ideally, be suitable for twins or siblings of various ages.

Many double buggies are compact and include frames that can be used to hold infant car seats. They also come with brand-name adaptors that are compatible with the most popular models from Cybex BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. They are a great choice if you have younger children with medical needs and want to avoid the need to purchase separate strollers.

They are generally larger than buggies that are side-by-side and are more difficult to squeeze into doorways and on public transport. If this is important to you, make sure to check the product's specifications to see whether there are alternatives available.

Mountain Buggy Duet is the most compact double stroller on the market. This is the slimmest side by side on the market at just 64cm wide. It can be used by newborn twins or one toddler and one baby. It's a sturdy design and a superior function and large air-filled tires that are suitable for all terrains but also happy to zip around the city.

Another great option is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can hold twins with one baby and one toddler or two kids, with a piggy back board (which you need to buy separately). It has a self-standing fold and carry strap, making it easy to transport and comes with rear and front suspension to help you deal with rough terrain. It's a little heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo but still lighter than most tri-fold buggies and is an excellent value for older children.

Folding

A good nipper double buggy buggy needs to be compact for storage, and a suitable option is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This side-by-side model features an extremely smooth fold and the clever frame expands in width when folded so that it's smaller than a single stroller. This allows it to be more easily maneuvered through doorways and public transportation, while eliminating the need for an additional vehicle.

It's an excellent option for parents with twins since it can be used with two seats, and car seat adaptors. It can also accommodate another passenger on the buggy's "piggyback board, and provides many different configurations, including an elevated stadium-style seating to give both children views of their surroundings. The adjustable handlebar comes with a handbrake that makes it easier to push the buggy up and down hills.

Another alternative is the Mountain Buggy Duet, which has the smallest footprint side-by-side on the market at 64cm. It is ideal for parents who are worried about fitting a double into a door or on public transport. However it is able to handle rough terrain as an off-roader. It can accommodate twins or a toddler and baby or two kids who are the same age and each seat can recline independently to make sure the kids are comfortable.

The iCandy Peach is a good alternative. It can be used in tandem or mono mode, and can be used with 2 car seats/seats, or a carrycot and an infant seat. It's a bit longer than other doubles but it has excellent maneuverability particularly on smooth surfaces. This is a great choice for those looking for a stylish and practical buggy.

If you're looking for a budget, there are plenty of affordable double buggies available, such as the UPPAbaby Vista 2. It's a compact side-byside that fits a newborn in a carrycot as well as an infant in a seat, or three kids when you add the brand-new pizazz PiggyBack ride-on board. It has a simple, self-standing fold as well as a big canopy that provides children some security and also has a peekaboo window. It is also relatively lightweight for a double stroller and comes with a large undercarriage basket that can be used to store your the shopping.