What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says that this side-by-side is small double buggy enough to fit through most doors and can accommodate two car seats or carrycots. It folds up self-standing and a handy carry strap for easy schlepping.

It's also light to lift and wheel up and down stairs. The canopies are spaciously sized and feature peekaboo windows.

Size

A large shopping basket as well as rear and front suspension are the most important features to look out for in a double pram buggy buggy. You may want to look at whether it's a travel system, or whether the car seat or carrycot is possible to add. These are crucial considerations if you're planning to bring your children on public transport or on longer journeys.

You should consider the Leclerc Kooper X2 if you are looking for a compact double buggy that you can use right from the time you are born. This innovative model is a side-by-side buggy that has frames that can be expanded to accommodate two children. The seats can be reclined and placed independently. This allows you to allow one child to relax and nap while the other observes the surroundings. You will get a huge UPF 50+ canopy with the option of a peekaboo window as well.

Another great option for newborn twins is the Mountain Buggy Duet. It is the tiniest twin pushchair that is available on the market. It's only 63cm in width and should fit through the majority of doors. It can also accommodate two car seats or a carrycot and has lay-flat seats that are suitable from birth.

Tandem double buggies are popular with parents of twins, or parents with a baby and a toddler. However, they do tend to have a larger space than single-seaters and may be difficult to manoeuvre on narrow pavements or through doors.

The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is a well-loved tandem that will grow with your family. It comes with 30 different seating options. It can be used with twins, a baby and a toddler or even three kids if you add iCandy's "PiggyBack" board (which you can buy separately). It has a soft suspension that makes light work of kerbs. It is utilized in double or mono mode. You can also attach one stroller to the top for extra storage.

Weight

A good double buggy should be lightweight and easy to push. It should have an ample shopping basket as well as front and rear suspension to aid the child to navigate rough terrain, and be suitable for twins and other siblings of different ages.

Many compact second hand double buggy buggies come with frames designed to take infant car seats and come with branded adaptors to match the popular models from Cybex, BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. They are a great choice for parents of children with medical conditions and would prefer not having to use separate strollers.

However, they do tend to have a larger footprint than side-by-side buggies and are more difficult to fit through doorways and on public transportation. 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 thinnest side-byside available that measures just 63cm in width. It can be used to carry twins or a baby and a toddler. It has robust engineering and 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 carry twins with one baby and one toddler or two kids using piggy backboards (which you must purchase separately). It comes with a carry strap that is self-standing and can fold to make it easy to move around. It also has front and back suspensions to help you deal with rough terrain. It's heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo, but lighter than the majority of trifold buggies. This is a great option for older children.

Folding

A great double buggy with carrycot (via Xylvip) buggy has to be compact to store, and a suitable option is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This side-by-side model features an extremely smooth fold and the frame's clever design expands widthways as you fold so that it's narrower than an individual stroller. This allows it to be more easily maneuvered through doors and on public transportation, as well as eliminating the need for an additional vehicle.

It's a great option for parents with twins, since it can be used in a mono or duo mode with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can hold a third child on the 'piggybackboard of the buggy. It also comes with a wide range of configurations including elevated stadium-style seats to give both children an overview 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 footprint side-by-side available at 63cm. It is perfect for parents who worry about fitting a double in the doorway or on public transport. However it is still able to tackle rough terrain like an off-roader. It can accommodate twins, a baby and toddler or two children of the same age, and each seat can recline 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 can accommodate two car seats or a carrycot and the option of a toddler seat. It's a bit longer than other doubles but it is extremely maneuverable particularly on smooth surfaces. This is an excellent choice for those looking for an elegant and practical buggy.

There are numerous inexpensive double buggy travel system buggies available, like the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This compact side-byside can fit infants in the carrycot and an infant in the seat, or even three children if you include a PiggyBack ride on board branded with the pizazz. It comes with a self-standing fold, a canopy that offers protection for children and an option to peekaboo. It's also light for a double buggy, and includes a larger undercarriage storage basket to store shopping.