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What to Look For in a compact double buggy (sneak a peek at these guys)

Kerry says that this side-by-side is light enough to pass through most doorways and can be used with two car seats or carrycots. It comes with a self-standing fold and a handy carry strap to make it easy to schlep.

It's also lightweight ready to grow double stroller carry and wheel up/down stairs. The canopies are large enough to accommodate windows as well as peekaboo openings.

Size

A spacious shopping basket as well as front and rear suspension are the most important elements to look for in a double buggy. It is also advisable to consider whether it's a travel system, or whether you can add a car seat or carrycot. Those are important considerations if you have to take your kids on public transport or longer journeys.

Take a look at the Leclerc Kooper X2 if you are looking for a small double buggy that you can use from the beginning. This clever model is a side-byside buggy that has an adjustable frame that can expand widthwise to accommodate two children. The seats come with an option to recline and can be placed independently, which gives you the choice of one child leaning back enjoying a nap while the other is looking out at the surrounding. There is also a huge UPF 50+ canopy and a peekaboo feature.

Another great option for infant twins is the Mountain Buggy Duet. It is the tiniest twin pushchair that is available on the market. It's only 63cm in length which means it can fit through most doors. It can also take two car seats or a carrycot and has lie-flat seats that are suitable from birth.

Tandem pushchairs double buggies that feature the children sitting side by side, are a popular choice for twins, or parents of a baby and a toddler. However, they generally have a bigger footprint than single-seaters and can be difficult to manoeuvre on narrow streets or through doorways.

The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is a popular tandem that can grow with your family. It comes with 30 different seating options. It can be used with twins, a baby and toddler or even three kids if you purchase iCandy's "PiggyBack" board (which you can buy separately). It features a soft suspension that allows for easy work of kerbs and can be used in mono or double stroller sale mode. You can also attach a single stroller on the top of it for extra storage space.

Weight

A quality double buggy is lightweight and easy-to-push. It should also have spacious shopping baskets, a rear and front suspension to allow it to get around rough terrains and, ideally it is suitable for twins or siblings of various ages.

Many compact double buggies come with frames specifically designed to accommodate infant car seats and come with adaptors with branded brands to match popular models from Cybex, BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. They are a great choice for parents of children with medical needs and you want to avoid the need to purchase separate strollers.

However, they do tend to have a wider footprint than side-by-side buggies and are more difficult to fit through doors and public transport. Check the product details for alternatives for this if it is important to your family.

Mountain Buggy Duet is the most compact double stroller on the market. It's the slimmest side-byside on the market at just 64cm wide. It can be used for twins in the newborn stage or even one baby and one toddler. It is built to last and offers superior functionality with large air-filled tyres, which are all-terrain but equally comfortable cruising around town.

Another great choice is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can accommodate twins or one toddler and one baby or two kids with a piggy back board (which you need to buy separately). It has a carry strap that is self-standing and can fold to make it easy to transport. It also has front and back suspension to make it easier to navigate 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 choice for older children.

Folding

A good double running stroller buggy needs to be slimline for storage, and a good choice is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This side-by-side model features a very slick fold and the clever frame expands in width when folded to make it smaller than the standard stroller. This makes it easier to maneuver through doors and on public transportation, while making it less necessary to have a second vehicle.

It's a good option for parents who have twins as it can be utilized in duo or mono mode with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can also accommodate an additional rider on the buggy's 'piggyback' board, and offers an array of configurations, including an elevated stadium-style seating option that allows both children views of their surroundings. There's even a brake on the adjustable handlebar, making it easier to push it up and down hills.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another excellent option. It has the most compact footprint side-by-side on the market, measuring 63cm. This makes it perfect for parents who are concerned about fitting an extra door for a double on public transport. However, it is able to take on rough terrain like a true off-roader. It can accommodate twins or a toddler with an infant, or two children with the same age. Each seat reclines independently, which ensures that the kids are comfortable.

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

If you're on a budget there are plenty affordable double buggies to choose from such as the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This is a compact side-by-side that fits a newborn in a carrycot, the toddler in a seat, or even three kids when you add the brand-new pizazz PiggyBack ride-on board. It has a simple self-standing fold as well as a large canopy that offers the kids some protection and also has a peekaboo window. It is also relatively lightweight for a double buggy that converts to single stroller and comes with a large undercarriage basket for storing the shopping.