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What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says that this side-byside is small enough to fit through the majority of doors. It can accommodate two car seats or carrycots. It comes with self-standing folding mechanism, as well as convenient carry straps to make it easy to move.

The canopies are also simple to lift and move up and down the stairs. The canopies are large and feature peekaboo windows.

Size

Double buggy features you must look for include an enormous shopping basket, rear and front suspension and an incredibly sturdy frame. You may be interested in knowing if it's an e-travel system, or if a car seat or carrycot is possible to add. These are important considerations when you have to take your children on public transport or for long distance journeys.

If you're looking for a small double buggy that you can use from birth take a look at the Leclerc Kooper X2. This side-by-side model has an intelligent frame that can be expanded to allow it to accommodate two children. The seats can be reclined or positioned independently. This lets you have one child relax sit and stand double stroller nap while the other is observing the surroundings. The seats also come with 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 is only 63cm wide, so can fit through the majority of doors. It can take two car seat or one carrycot and has lying-flat seats that can be used from birth.

Tandem double buggies, that have the children positioned on opposite sides they are a popular choice for twins or for parents of a baby and toddler. They do have a larger footprint than single-seaters and are more difficult to maneuver through narrow doors or on pavements.

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

Weight

A good double buggy should be lightweight and easy to push. It should come with a large shopping basket, front and back suspension to allow the child to maneuver through rougher terrain, and be suitable for twins as well as siblings of different ages.

A majority of compact thule double stroller buggies come with frames specifically designed to accommodate infant car seats and come with branded adaptors to match popular models from Cybex, BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are great options when you are looking to stay clear of separate strollers for younger children with medical issues.

However, they do tend to have a wider footprint than side-by-side buggies and can be harder to fit through doors and public transport. Review the product's details for alternatives in case this is important to your family.

Mountain Buggy Duet is the most compact double stroller on the market. This is the slimmest side-by-side on the market at just 53cm in width and is suitable for twins in the newborn stage or even one baby and one toddler. It has robust engineering and superior performance thanks to its large air-filled tyres, which are all-terrain but equally comfortable cruising around the city.

Another great option is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can hold twins or one baby and one toddler or two kids, with piggy back boards (which you'll need to purchase separately). It comes with a self-standing fold and carry strap to make it super-easy to schlep, and it has both rear and front suspensions to help you cope with the rough terrain. It's a little heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo but still lighter than the majority of tri-fold buggies and is an excellent value for older kids.

Folding

A good double stroller needs to be slim to store, and a ideal choice is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This side-by-side model features a very slick fold and the clever frame expands widthways as you fold to make it smaller than a single stroller. This allows it to be more easily maneuvered through doorways and on public transportation, while also eliminating the need for a second vehicle.

It's an excellent option for parents with twins since it can be used with two seats, and car seat adaptors. It can hold another child on the 'piggybackboard' of the buggy. It also comes with an array of configurations including elevated stadium-style seats that give both kids an overview of their surroundings. There's even a brake on the adjustable handlebar, making it easier to push it up and down hills.

Another option is the Mountain Buggy Duet, which has the smallest footprint side-by-side on the market at the smallest 63cm. This makes it ideal for parents who are concerned about fitting a double through doors and on public transport, and it can also take on rough terrain like a true off road double buggy-roader. It can accommodate twins, a baby and toddler or two kids with the same age, and each seat reclines independently to ensure that the children are at ease.

The iCandy Peach is a good option. It can be utilized in a mono mode, and can be used with 2 car seats/seats, or a carrycot that has an infant seat. It's a little longer than some other doubles, but it has great maneuverability, especially on smooth surfaces. It's a great option for those who are looking for an elegant but practical buggy.

If you're looking for a budget there are plenty affordable double buggies available like the UPPAbaby Vista 2. It's a compact side-byside that can fit a baby in a carrycot and the toddler in a seat, or three kids if you add the pizazz-branded PiggyBack ride-on board. It features an auto-standing fold, a canopy that protects children as well as the ability to peek inside. It is also relatively lightweight for a double pushchairs stroller, and features a large undercarriage storage basket to store the shopping.