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What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says that this side-byside is small enough to fit through the majority of doors and accommodate two car seats or carrycots. It features an auto-standing folding mechanism as well as easy carry straps to make it easy to carry.

It's also very lightweight to carry and wheel up/down stairs. The canopies are spacious with windows as well as peekaboo openings.

Size

A large shopping basket as well as rear and front suspension are the most important elements to look for in a double buggy. It is also advisable to consider whether it's a traveler or whether you can add a carrycot or car seat. These are important considerations when you need to take your children on public transport, or for long distance journeys.

If you're in search of a compact double buggy that you can use from the beginning, consider the Leclerc Kooper X2. This side-byside model comes with a clever frame that can be expanded to 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 surroundings. The seats also come with a large UPF 50+ canopy and a peekaboo feature.

Another great option for infant twins is the Mountain Buggy Duet. This is the slimmest best twin buggy pushchair on the market. It's only 63cm in width, so it should be able to pass through most doors. It can be used with two car seat or one carrycot and has lie-flat seats suitable from birth.

Tandem double buggies, that feature the children sitting on opposite sides is a popular option for twins or parents of a baby and a toddler. However, they do tend to have a larger space than single-seaters and may be difficult to maneuver on narrow streets or through doors.

The iCandy Orange is a popular tandem buggy and has been designed to grow with your family. It comes with 30 different seating options. The iCandy Orange tandem buggy can be used for twins or a child and a toddler or even three kids when you add the iCandy 'PiggyBack board' (available separately). It is equipped with an easy suspension system that makes kerbs simple to navigate. It can be used in either mono or double buggy from birth mode. You can also attach a single stroller to the top of it to provide extra storage space.

Weight

A good double 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, ideally it is suitable for twins or siblings of various age groups.

Many compact double stroller double buggies come with frames that can be used to store infant car seats. They also come with branded adaptors that match popular models by Cybex BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. They are a great choice if you have younger children with medical needs and want to avoid having to use separate strollers.

However, they generally have a bigger footprint than side-by-side buggies, and can be harder to fit through doorways and on public transport. If this is important to you, look through the product's details to determine if there are any alternatives available.

If you're looking to find the tiniest double pushchair available look into the Mountain Buggy Duet. It is the tiniest side-by-side on the market that measures just 63cm in width. It can be used to carry twins, or an infant and a toddler. It offers robust engineering and superior performance thanks to its large air-filled tyres that can be used on all terrains but equally comfortable cruising around the town.

Another option is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can accommodate twins or one baby and one toddler or two kids with piggy backboards (which you'll need to purchase separately). It comes with a self-standing fold and carry strap to make it a breeze to transport and it has both 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 a great value option for older children.

Folding

The Baby Jogger City Select 2 is a fantastic option to store a double buggy. This model is a side by side and features a very smooth fold. The frame expands when you fold, so it's narrower that a single to double stroller stroller. This makes it easier to navigate through doorways and public transport, while it also means you don't need an additional car to push the buggy around.

It's a great choice for parents with twins because it can be used in a mono or duo mode with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can also accommodate an additional rider on the buggy's 'piggyback board. It also offers a great range of configurations that include an elevated stadium seating area that gives both children views of their surroundings. The adjustable handlebar features a handbrake that makes it easier to push the buggy up and down hills.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another good option. It has the smallest footprint side-by-side on the market measuring just 63cm. It is ideal for parents who are worried about fitting a cheap double buggy into a door or on public transport. However it is able to handle rough terrain and be an off-roader. It can be used to carry twins, a baby and toddler or two kids of the same age, and each seat can recline independently to ensure that the children are comfortable.

The iCandy Peach is a good alternative. It can be utilized in a mono mode, and can accommodate 2 car seats/seats, or a carrycot that has a toddler seat. It's slightly longer than other doubles, but it has great maneuverability, especially on smooth surfaces. It's an excellent choice for those who are looking for an elegant but practical buggy.

There are numerous budget double buggies, such as the UPPAbaby vista 2. This compact side-byside can fit infants in the carrycot or an infant in the seat or even three children if you include a PiggyBack ride on board that is branded with some pizazz. It has a simple self-standing fold and a nice big canopy that gives both kids some protection and includes a peekaboo window. It's also relatively light for a double buggy and comes with a larger undercarriage basket for shopping.