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What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says that this side-by-side is small enough to pass through most doors and can accommodate two car seats or carrycots. It folds up self-standing and a handy carry strap to make it easy to schlep.

The canopies are also simple to lift and move up/down the stairs. The canopies are spaciously sized and have windows that peek out.

Size

A large shopping basket as well as rear and front suspension are the most important features to look out for in a double buggy. You may consider if it's a travel system or whether the car seat or carrycot can be added. These are important considerations when you have to take your little ones along in public transport or on longer journeys.

Take a look at the Leclerc Kooper X2 if you are looking for a compact double buggy converts to single buggy that you can use right from the beginning. This side-by-side model features an innovative frame that expands widthways so that it can accommodate two children. The seats come with a recline option and can be positioned independently, giving you the choice of one child leaning back relaxing for a nap, while the other looks out at the world around them. You also get a large UPF 50+ canopy as well as the ability to peek into the future.

Another great option for infant twins is the Mountain Buggy Duet. It is the tiniest side-by-side lightweight twin buggy pushchair on the market and is only 63cm wide, so will fit through most doors. It can accommodate two car seats or one carrycot, and comes with lay-flat seats that are suitable from birth.

Tandem double buggies, that feature the children sitting in a row they are a popular choice for twins or parents of a baby and a toddler. They have a bigger space than single-seaters, and are more difficult to maneuver through narrow doors or on pavements.

The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is a well-loved tandem that will grow with your family. It comes with 30 different seating options. The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is suitable for twins, a child and a toddler or even three kids when you include the iCandy 'PiggyBack board' (available separately). It comes with an easy suspension system that makes kerbs easy to navigate. It is able to be used in mono or double mode. You can also connect a single stroller to the top of the unit for additional storage space.

Weight

A great double buggy should be lightweight twin stroller and easy to push. It should also have spacious shopping baskets, rear and front suspension to allow it to maneuver over rough terrain and, most importantly, be suitable for twins or siblings of different age.

Many compact double stroller with infant car seat buggies come with frames that can be used to support infant car seats. They also come with brand-name adaptors that match the most popular models from Cybex BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are a great option for families with children with medical issues and would prefer not the need to purchase separate strollers.

They tend to be wider than side-byside buggies, and are harder to squeeze into doorways and on public transportation. If this is important to you, make sure to check the product details to see whether there are alternatives available.

Mountain Buggy Duet is the slimmest double stroller available on the market. This is the thinnest side-byside available, measuring only 63cm in width. It is able to carry twins or one toddler and a baby. It is built to last with a sturdy design and superior functionality with big air-filled tires that can be used on all terrains, but also happy to zip around the city.

The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is another great alternative. It can hold twins or a baby and toddler, or two kids with piggyback boards (which must be purchased separately). It comes 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 lighter than the majority of trifold buggies. This is a great choice for older children.

Folding

The Baby Jogger City Select 2 is an excellent option for storing a double buggy. This side-by-side model has a very slick fold and the clever frame expands in width as you fold so that it's narrower than the standard stroller. This makes it easy to get around doorways and on public transport. It also means that you don't require a second car for schlepping the buggy around.

It's a great choice for parents with twins, since it can be utilized in duo or mono mode with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can also hold an additional passenger on the buggy's "piggyback' board, and offers a great range of configurations that include an elevated stadium seating to give both children views of their surroundings. The adjustable handlebar features a handbrake that helps to push the buggy up and down hills.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another great option. It has the smallest footprint side-by-side on the market, measuring 63cm. This makes it a great choice for parents who are worried about fitting an extra door for a double on public transport. However, it is able to be able to handle rough terrain as a true off-roader. It can be used to carry twins or a toddler and a baby or two children with the same age, and each seat reclines independently to keep the kids at ease.

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

If you're on a budget there are plenty of budget double buggies such as the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This is a compact side-by-side that can fit a baby in a carrycot and the toddler in a seat, or even three kids when you add the Pizazz-branded PiggyBack ride-on board. It has a simple self-standing fold as well as a big canopy that provides both kids some protection and also has a peekaboo window. It's also relatively light for a double buggy and comes with a larger undercarriage basket to store shopping.