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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 and accommodate two car seats or carrycots. It features a self-standing folding mechanism and convenient carry straps to make it easy to transport.

It's also very lightweight to carry and wheel up and down stairs. The canopies are large enough to accommodate windows as well as peekaboo openings.

Size

Double buggy features that you should consider include the large shopping basket, front and rear suspension and a sturdy frame. You might be interested in knowing if it's a travel system or whether an infant car seat or a carrycot can be added. These are crucial considerations if you're planning to bring your children on public transport or longer journeys.

You should consider the Leclerc Kooper X2 if you are looking for a compact double buggy that you can use right from the beginning. This side-byside model comes with a clever frame that can be expanded to to accommodate two children. The seats have an option to recline and can be placed independently, which gives you the option of one child leaning back and enjoying a nap while the other looks out at the surrounding. There is also a huge UPF 50+ canopy and an option to peek inside.

Another great option for newborn twins is the Mountain Buggy Duet. It is the thinnest twin buggy pushchair available on the market. It's just 63cm wide, so it should fit through most doors. It can also accommodate two car seats or a carrycot. It also has lying-flat seats that can be used for babies from birth.

Tandem double push chair buggies, that have the children positioned in a row, are a popular choice for twins or for parents of a baby and a toddler. However, they do tend to have a wider footprint than single-seaters and can be difficult to maneuver on narrow pavements or through doors.

The iCandy Orange is a popular tandem buggy that's been designed to adapt to your family, offering 30 different seating options. It can be used with twins, a baby and toddler or three kids when you add iCandy's 'PiggyBack' board (which you can buy separately). It is equipped with a soft suspension system that makes kerbs easy to navigate. It is able to be used in single or double mode. You can attach one stroller on top for additional storage.

Weight

A good double buggy should be light and easy to push. It should also have spacious shopping baskets, front and rear suspension to allow it to maneuver over rough terrain and, ideally it should be suitable for twins or siblings of various ages.

Many compact double buggies come with frames that are designed to take infant car seats and come with branded adaptors to match the popular models from Cybex, BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. They are a great choice for families with children with medical issues and you want to avoid the need to purchase separate strollers.

They are generally larger than side-byside buggies and are more difficult to fit into doorways and on public transport. Check the product details for alternatives if this is important to you and your family.

Mountain Buggy Duet is the most compact double stroller on the market. This is the slimmest side-by-side on the market at just 53cm in width and is suitable for twins in the newborn stage or even one toddler and one baby. It's a sturdy design and superior functionality with big air-filled tires that are suitable for all terrains, but also happy to zip around the city.

The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is another great alternative. It can carry twins as well as a baby and toddler, or two children using the piggyback board (which is required to be purchased separately). It has an adjustable carry strap that can sit n stand double stroller on its own and fold to make it easy to transport. It also comes with front and back suspensions to make it easier to navigate rough terrain. It's heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo but still lighter than most tri-fold buggies. It's also an excellent value for older children.

Folding

A good double running stroller buggy needs to be slimline to store, and a ideal choice 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 an individual stroller. This allows it to be more easily maneuvered through doorways and public transportation, while also making it less necessary to have a second vehicle.

It's a good option for parents who have twins as it can be used in mono or duo mode with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can also hold a third child on the buggy's "piggyback' board, and offers many different configurations with an elevated stadium-style seating to give each child a view of their surroundings. The adjustable handlebar comes with a handbrake that helps to push the buggy up and down hills.

Another good option is the Mountain Buggy Duet, which has the smallest footprint side-by-side on the market at 64cm. This makes it a great choice for parents who are worried about fitting a double running Stroller-doorway on public transport, and it can also take on rough terrain like a true off-roader. It can accommodate twins or a toddler with an infant, or two children who are similar age. Each seat reclines independently, which ensures that the kids are comfortable.

One final good choice is the iCandy Peach, which can be utilized in tandem or mono mode, and can be used with a car seat/seats or an infant seat and carrycot. It's slightly longer than other doubles, however it has excellent maneuverability particularly on smooth surfaces. This is a great choice for those looking for an elegant and practical buggy.

If you're on a tight budget, there are plenty of affordable double seat stroller buggies available, such as the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This compact side-byside can fit a newborn in the carrycot, an infant in the seat, or three children if you include a PiggyBack ride on board with pizazz. It features a simple, self-standing fold, and a big canopy that provides children some security and also has a peekaboo window. It is also relatively lightweight for a double stroller, and has a large undercarriage basket to store shopping.