What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says this side-by-side is small enough to fit through most doorways and can accommodate two car seats or carrycots. It has a self-standing folding mechanism and easy carry straps to make it easy to carry.

The canopies are also easy to lift and move up and down the stairs. The canopies are spaciously sized and have peekaboo windows.

Size

double stroller with bassinet buggy features you should look for include the large shopping basket, rear and front suspension, and strong frame. It is also advisable to consider whether it's a travel system, or the possibility of adding an infant car seat or carrycot. These are crucial considerations if you need to take your children on public transport or on long trips.

If you're looking for a compact double buggy that you can use from the beginning take a look at the Leclerc Kooper X2. This innovative model is a side-by-side 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, which gives you the choice of one child leaning back and relaxing for a nap, while the other looks out at the surrounding. You also get a large UPF 50+ canopy and a peekaboo feature.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another fantastic alternative for twins. This is the slimmest side-by-side twin pushchair on the market and only 63cm in width, it can fit through the majority of doors. It can also be used with two car seats or a carrycot, and comes with lying-flat seats that can be used for babies from birth.

Tandem double buggies are popular with parents of twins or parents with a baby and toddler. They have a bigger footprint 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, offering 30 different seating options. The iCandy Orange tandem buggy can be used for twins, a child and a toddler or even three children when you add the iCandy PiggyBack board (available separately). It is equipped with a soft suspension system that makes kerbs easier to navigate. It can be used in mono or double mode. It is also possible to attach a Single Double Stroller stroller double on the top of it to provide additional storage space.

Weight

A quality double buggy is lightweight and easy-to-push. It should include a large shopping basket, front and back suspensions to allow the child to traverse rougher terrain, and be suitable for twins and siblings of different ages.

Many best double stroller buggies are compact and come with frames that can be used to store infant car seats. They also come with branded adaptors that fit the popular models made by Cybex BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are excellent options if you want to avoid using separate strollers for your younger children with medical conditions.

They tend to be wider than buggies that are side-by-side and are difficult to fit in doorways or on public transport. Check the product details for alternatives in case this is important to you and your family.

If you're looking for the smallest double pushchair available take a look at the Mountain Buggy Duet. It's the slimmest side-byside available at 64cm wide. It can be used by twins in the newborn stage or even one baby and one toddler. It is built to last with a sturdy design and superior functionality with big air-filled tires that are suitable for all terrains but also happy to whizz around the city.

Another great choice is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can carry twins with one toddler and one baby or two kids with piggy backboards (which you'll need to purchase separately). It folds up with a self-standing design and carry strap to make it a breeze to transport and has front and rear suspension to help you deal with rough terrain. It's a little heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo but still lighter than the majority of tri-fold buggies. It's an excellent value for older children.

Folding

A great double buggy has to be compact for storage. A good choice is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This side-by-side model has a very slick fold and the frame's clever design expands widthways as you fold to make it smaller than an individual stroller. This allows it to be more easily maneuvered through doorways and public transportation, while reducing the need for an additional vehicle.

It's a great choice for parents of twins because it can be used with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can also hold a third child on the buggy's "piggyback' board, and offers a great range of configurations that include an elevated stadium seating area that gives each child a view of their surroundings. There's even a handbrake on the handlebar that can be adjusted that makes it easier to push up and down hills.

Another option is the Mountain Buggy Duet, which has the smallest side-by-side footprint available at 63cm. It is perfect for parents who fret about fitting a double in the doorway or on public transport. However it is able to handle rough terrain as a true off-roader. It can be used to carry twins, a baby and toddler or two kids who are the same age and each seat can recline independently to keep the kids comfortable.

Another good option is the iCandy Peach, which can be used in tandem or mono mode, and can be used with a car seats or a carrycot and a toddler seat. It's a bit longer than other doubles, but it provides excellent manoeuvrability, particularly on smooth surfaces and is an excellent choice for those who are looking for an elegant but practical buggy.

If you're looking for a budget there are plenty of affordable double buggies to choose from, such as the UPPAbaby Vista 2. It's a compact side-byside that can fit a baby in a carrycot as well as an infant in the seat, or three kids if you add the pizazz-branded PiggyBack ride-on board. It features a simple, self-standing fold and a nice big canopy that provides children some security and also has a peekaboo window. It's also light for a double buggy, and includes a larger undercarriage storage basket to store shopping.