Compact Double Buggy: What Nobody Is Talking About

What to Look For in a Compact amazon Double Stroller Buggy

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

It's also very lightweight to carry and wheel up and down stairs. The canopies are spaciously sized and feature peekaboo windows.

Size

A good-sized shopping basket and front and rear suspension are the most important features to look out for in a double buggy. You might consider if it's a travel system or if the car seat or carrycot is possible to add. These are crucial considerations when you have to take your children on public transport or for long distance journeys.

If you're looking for a compact best double strollers buggy that you can use from the beginning look into the Leclerc Kooper X2. This side-by-side model has an intelligent frame that expands in width to to accommodate two children. The seats have an option to recline and can be positioned independently, which gives you the choice of one child leaning back relaxing for a nap, while the other looks out at their surroundings. You get a big UPF 50+ canopy that has an open window.

Another great option for newborn twins is the Mountain Buggy Duet. This is the slimmest twin pushchair on the market. It measures just 63cm wide which means it can fit through the majority of doors. It can accommodate two car seats or one carrycot, and has lie-flat seats suitable from birth.

Tandem double buggies, which have the children positioned side by side, are a popular choice for twins or parents of a baby and a toddler. However, they tend to have a wider footprint than single double stroller-seaters and can be difficult to manoeuvre on narrow streets or through doors.

The iCandy Orange is a popular tandem buggy that's 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. It can be used in mono or double mode. You can even attach a single stroller on the top of it to provide additional storage space.

Weight

A quality double buggy converts to single buggy is lightweight and easy to push. It should come with a large shopping basket with front and back suspension to make it easier for the child to traverse rougher terrain, and be suitable for twins and other siblings of different ages.

Many compact double buggies have frames that are specifically designed to accommodate infant car seats and come with adaptors branded to match the popular models from Cybex, BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are excellent options for those who want to avoid having separate strollers for your smaller children who have medical needs.

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

If you're looking for the smallest double pushchair available look into the Mountain Buggy Duet. It is the tiniest side-by-side available with a 63cm width. It can be used to carry twins or a baby and a toddler. It has a robust design and a superior function and large air-filled tires that are suitable for all terrains but are also able to zip around town.

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

Folding

The Baby Jogger City Select 2 is an excellent option for storing two strollers. This side-by-side model has a very slick fold and the clever frame expands in width when folded so that it's smaller than an individual stroller. This makes it much easier to get around doorways and on public transport. It also means you don't need a second car for schlepping the buggy around.

It's a great choice for parents who have twins because it can be utilized in duo or mono mode with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can also hold a third child on the buggy's "piggyback board, and provides an array of configurations with an elevated stadium-style seating option that allows both children views of their surroundings. There's even a handbrake built into the handlebar that can be adjusted that makes it easier to push up and down hills.

Another good alternative is the Mountain Buggy Duet, which has the smallest footprint side-by-side available at 64cm. This makes it ideal for parents who are worried about fitting a double through doors and on public transport, and it can still handle rough terrain like an off-roader. It can be used for twins or a toddler with an infant, or two children who are the same age. Each seat reclines independently, so the children are able to sit comfortably.

Another good option is the iCandy Peach, which can be used in mono or tandem mode, and can be used with a car seats/seats, or a carrycot and toddler seat. It's slightly larger than other doubles, but it has an excellent maneuverability, particularly on smooth surfaces and is an excellent option for those who want an elegant but practical buggy.

If you're on a budget, there are plenty of budget double buggies like the UPPAbaby Vista 2. It's a compact side-byside that fits a newborn in a carrycot and a toddler in the seat, or three kids when you add the pizazz-branded PiggyBack ride-on board. It has an auto-standing fold, a large canopy that offers protection for children and the ability to peek inside. It's also relatively light for a double buggy and has a larger undercarriage basket to store shopping.