What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says that this side-by-side is slim enough to get through most doors and accommodate two car seats or carrycots. It features an auto-standing folding mechanism as well as handy carry straps that make it easy to move.

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

Size

Double buggy features you must look for include the large shopping basket, front and rear suspension, and a sturdy frame. You might be interested in knowing if it's a best travel double stroller system or whether the car seat or carrycot can be added. These are important considerations when you have to take your children on public transport or on longer journeys.

You should consider the Leclerc Kooper X2 if you are looking for a compact, double buggy you can use right from birth. This side-by-side model has a clever frame that expands widthways to to accommodate two children. The seats come with the option of recline and can be placed independently, giving you the option of one child leaning back and taking a nap while the other is looking out at the surrounding. There is also a huge UPF 50+ canopy, as well as the ability to peek into the future.

Another option for newborn twins is the Mountain Buggy Duet. It is the tiniest twin stroller side By side pushchair that is available on the market. It is only 63cm in width and should fit through the majority of doors. It can also be used with two car seats or a carrycot and has lying-flat seats that can be used from birth.

Tandem double buggies are very popular with parents of twins or who have a baby and a toddler. They do have a larger space than single-seaters, and are more difficult to maneuver through narrow doors or on pavements.

The iCandy Orange is a popular tandem buggy and has been designed to adapt to your family, with 30 different seating options. The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is suitable for twins or a child, toddler or even three children when you include the iCandy "PiggyBack" board (available separately). It features a soft suspension that makes light work of kerbs and can be utilized in double single pushchair or mono mode. You can also attach one stroller on top to store additional items.

Weight

A quality double to single buggy buggy must be light and easy to push. It should have a large shopping basket, front and back suspension to allow the child to navigate rougher terrain, and be suitable for twins and other siblings of different ages.

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

They are generally larger than buggies with side-by-sides sit and stand double stroller are more difficult to fit in doorways or 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 for the smallest small double buggy pushchair on the market look into the Mountain Buggy Duet. It's the slimmest side-byside available at 53cm in width and can be used by twins in the newborn stage or even one baby and one toddler. It is built to last and offers high-quality performance with air-filled tyres that can be used on all terrains but also great for cruising around the city.

Another great choice is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can carry twins, one toddler and one baby or two kids using a piggy back board (which you need to buy separately). It is equipped with a carry strap that is self-standing and can folds to make it simple to move around. It also has front and back suspension to make it easier to navigate rougher terrain. It's heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo but still lighter than the majority of tri-fold buggies. It's also an excellent value choice for older kids.

Folding

The Baby Jogger City Select 2 is a fantastic choice for storing a double buggy. This side-byside model has an extremely smooth fold and the clever frame expands widthways as you fold so that it's narrower than a single stroller. This makes it easier to maneuver through doors and on public transportation, as well as making it less necessary to have a second vehicle.

It's a great option for parents with twins, since it can be used in a mono or duo mode with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can also hold a third rider on the buggy's 'piggyback' board, and offers an array of configurations that include an elevated stadium seating option that allows the children both views of their surroundings. The adjustable handlebar comes with a handbrake, which helps to push the buggy up and down hills.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another great option. It has the smallest footprint side-byside available with a footprint of 63cm. It is perfect for parents who are worried about fitting a double inside the doorway or on public transport. However, it can still handle rough terrain and be an off-roader. It can carry twins or a toddler and a baby or two children of the same age, and each seat reclines independently to keep the kids comfortable.

Another good option is the iCandy Peach, which can be used in mono or tandem mode and can take 2 car seat/seats or a carrycot and toddler seat. It's a bit longer than other doubles, but it has great maneuverability, especially on smooth surfaces and is a great option for those who are looking for a stylish but practical buggy.

There are a variety of inexpensive double buggies available, like the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This compact side-byside can fit babies in a carrycot and even a toddler in the seat or even three children if you add a PiggyBack ride on board branded with some pizazz. It has an easy-to-stand fold, a huge canopy that offers protection for both children and a peekaboo feature. It's also light for a double buggy, and includes a larger undercarriage storage basket to store shopping.