What to Look For in a compact double buggy (read more)
Kerry says this side-by-side is light enough to pass through most doorways and can take two car seats or carrycots. It has a self-standing fold and handy carry straps to make it easy to schlep.
It's also easy to move up/down stairs. The canopies are large and feature peekaboo windows.
Size
A spacious shopping basket as well as front and rear suspension are key aspects to look for in a double buggy. You may want to look at whether it's a travel system, or whether an infant car seat or a carrycot can be added. These are important considerations when you need to take your children on public transport, or on long journeys.
Consider the Leclerc Kooper X2 if you are looking for a compact, double pushchair with car seat buggy you can use right from the beginning. This side-by-side model features an intelligent frame that expands widthways so that it can accommodate two children. The seats can be reclined or positioned independently. This allows you to let one child unwind and nap while the other is observing the surrounding. You also get a large UPF 50+ canopy, as well as the ability to peek into the future.
Mountain Buggy Duet is another excellent alternative for twins. It is the tiniest twin stroller side by side pushchair available on the market. It is only 63cm in width and should be able to pass through most doors. It can take two car seat or one carrycot, and comes with lie-flat seats suitable from birth.
Tandem double stroller sale buggies are popular with parents of twins, or parents with a baby and toddler. However, they tend to have a wider footprint than single-seaters, and can be difficult to maneuver 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 can be used for twins, a child and a toddler, or even three children when you add the iCandy PiggyBack board (available separately). It is equipped with a soft suspension system that makes kerbs easy to navigate. It is able to be used in single and double stroller or double mode. You can even attach a single stroller to the top of it for additional storage space.
Weight
A quality double buggy is lightweight and easy to push. It should include a large shopping basket, front and back suspension to make it easier for the child to navigate rough terrain, and be suitable for twins and other siblings of different ages.
Many double buggies are compact and have frames that can be used to hold infant car seats. They also have branded adaptors that fit the most popular models from Cybex BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are excellent options when you are looking to avoid having separate strollers for your younger children who have medical needs.
However, they do tend to have a larger footprint than side-by-side buggies and can be harder to fit through doors and public transportation. Check the product details for alternatives if this is important to your family.
Mountain Buggy Duet is the slimmest double stroller available on the market. It's the slimmest side-byside on the market at just 63cm wide and is suitable for newborn twins or one toddler and one baby. It has robust engineering and high-quality performance with air-filled tyres that can be used on all terrains but equally comfortable cruising around the city.
The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is another fantastic option. It can accommodate twins, a baby and a toddler, or two kids with piggyback boards (which must be purchased separately). It has a self-standing carry strap and folds to make it simple to transport. It also has front and back suspensions to make it easier to navigate rougher terrain. It's heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo but still lighter than the majority of tri-fold buggies. It's also a great value option for older children.
Folding
A good double stroller needs to be compact to store, and a ideal choice is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This side-by-side model has an extremely smooth fold and the frame's clever design expands in width as you fold so that it's smaller than a single double stroller stroller. This makes it easy to navigate doorways and on public transport, while it also means that you don't require an additional car to push the buggy around.
It's a great choice for parents with twins, as it can be used in a mono or duo mode with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can also hold another rider on the buggy's 'piggyback board. It also offers a great range of configurations, including an elevated stadium-style seating area that gives both children views of their surroundings. The adjustable handlebar features a handbrake, which makes it easier to push the buggy up and down hills.
Mountain Buggy Duet is another great alternative. It has the most compact footprint side-by-side on the market with a footprint of 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 an off-roader. It can accommodate twins or a toddler and a baby or two kids who are 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 used in mono or tandem mode, and it can fit two car seats, or a carrycot and a toddler seat. It's slightly longer than other doubles, but it is extremely maneuverable particularly on smooth surfaces. This is an excellent choice for those who want an elegant and practical buggy.
There are a variety of budget double buggies, such as the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This compact side-byside can fit infants in the carrycot, even a toddler in the seat or even three kids if you add the PiggyBack ride on board with some pizazz. It has an easy-to-stand fold, a canopy that provides protection for both children and an option to peekaboo. It's also light for a double buggy, and has a larger undercarriage basket for shopping.