The 10 Scariest Things About Compact Double Buggy

What to Look For in a compact double buggy (this site)

Kerry says that this side-by-side is light enough to pass through most doorways and can take two car seats or carrycots. It folds up self-standing and handy carry straps to make it easy to schlep.

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

Size

Double buggy features that you must look for include the large shopping basket, front and rear suspension, and strong frame. You might also want to think about whether it's a traveler or whether you can add an infant car seat or carrycot. These are important considerations when you are required to take your children on public transport, or on long journeys.

Consider the Leclerc Kooper X2 if you are looking for a small, double buggy you can use from birth. This side-by-side model features an intelligent frame that expands widthways so that it can accommodate two children. The seats can be reclined and placed independently. This lets you let one child unwind and take a nap while the other is observing the surroundings. There is also a huge UPF 50+ canopy as well as an option to peek inside.

Another option for newborn twins is the Mountain Buggy Duet. This is the slimmest side-by-side twin pushchair on the market and only 63cm in width, it should fit through most doorways. It can also be used with two car seats or one carrycot. It also has lie-flat seats that are suitable from birth.

tandem double buggy double buggy with car seat buggies that feature the children sitting in a row, are a popular choice for twins or parents of a baby and a toddler. They do have a larger footprint than single-seaters, and are more difficult to maneuver through narrow doorways or on pavements.

The iCandy Orange is a popular tandem buggy that has been designed to adapt to your family, offering 30 different seating configurations. It can be used with twins or a baby and a toddler or even three kids if you add iCandy's "PiggyBack" board (which is available separately). It comes with an easy suspension system that makes kerbs simple to navigate. It is able to be used in single or double mode. You can also attach one stroller to the top to store additional items.

Weight

A quality double strollers buggy is light and easy to push. It should also have nice-sized shopping baskets, front and rear suspension to make it easier to get around rough terrains and, most importantly it is suitable for twins or siblings of various age groups.

A majority of compact double buggies come with frames designed to fit infant car seats and come with adaptors branded to match the popular models from Cybex, BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. They are a great choice for families with children with medical issues and want to avoid having to use separate strollers.

They are typically larger than buggies with side-by-sides and are more difficult to fit into doorways and on public transport. If this is important to you, look through the product's specifications to see if there are any alternatives available.

If you're looking to find the tiniest double stroller with bassinet pushchair available, check out the Mountain Buggy Duet. It's the slimmest side-by-side available that measures just 63cm in width. It can be used to transport twins or a baby and a toddler. It has a robust design and superior functionality and large air-filled tires that are suitable for all terrains but are also able to zip around the city.

Another option is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can carry twins or one baby and one toddler or two kids using a piggy back board (which you must purchase separately). It has a self-standing fold and carry strap, making it super-easy to schlep, and comes with rear and front suspension to help you cope with rougher terrain. It's a bit heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo but still lighter than most tri-fold buggies and is an excellent value for older kids.

Folding

A good double stroller needs to be slimline for storage, and a good choice is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This model is a side by side and features a very smooth fold. The frame expands when you fold, so it's narrower that one stroller. This makes it easier to get around doorways and on public transportation, and it also means you don't need an additional vehicle to transport the buggy around.

It's a great option for parents who have twins because it can be used in a mono or duo mode with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can also accommodate a third rider on the buggy's 'piggyback board, and provides a great range of configurations, including an elevated stadium-style seating area that gives each child a view of their surroundings. The adjustable handlebar comes with an adjustable handbrake that allows you to push the buggy up and down hills.

Another good option is the Mountain Buggy Duet, which has the smallest side-by-side footprint available at the smallest 63cm. This makes it a great choice for parents who are worried about fitting an extra door for a double single pushchair on public transport, and it can still take on rough terrain like a true off-roader. It can carry twins or a toddler and a baby or two kids with the same age, and each seat reclines independently to make sure the kids are at ease.

The iCandy Peach is a good option. It can be utilized in a mono mode, and it can fit two car seats or a carrycot and an infant seat. It's a bit longer than some other doubles but it offers great maneuverability, especially on smooth surfaces. It's an excellent option for those who want an elegant but practical buggy.

If you're on a budget, there are plenty of affordable double buggies available, such as the UPPAbaby Vista 2. It's a compact side-byside that can fit a baby in a carrycot, a toddler in the seat, or three kids if you include the brand-new pizazz PiggyBack ride-on board. It comes with 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.