What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says that this side-byside is slim enough to fit through the majority of doors and accommodate two car seats or carrycots. It features a self-standing folding mechanism and easy carry straps to make it easy to move.

The canopies are also easy to move and lift up and down the stairs. The canopies are generously sized and feature peekaboo windows.

Size

A spacious shopping basket as well as rear and front suspension are essential features to look out for in a double buggy. You might 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're planning to bring your children in public transport or on longer journeys.

If you're in search of a compact double buggy that you can use from the beginning look into the Leclerc Kooper X2. This innovative model is a side by side buggy that has a frame that can expand widthwise to accommodate two children. The seats can be reclined and positioned independently. This lets you let one child unwind and sleep while the other observes the surrounding. The seats also come with a large UPF 50+ canopy, as well as a peekaboo feature.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another great option for twins. This is the slimmest side-by-side twin pushchair from birth pushchair on the market and is only 63cm wide, so should fit through most doorways. It can also take two car seats or a carrycot. It also has lie-flat seats that are suitable from birth.

tandem double stroller double buggy newborn buggies are very popular with parents of twins, or parents who have a baby and toddler. However, they do tend to have a larger footprint than single-seaters and can be difficult to manoeuvre on narrow streets or through doors.

The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is a popular tandem that can expand with your family. It comes with 30 different seating configurations. It can be used with twins or a baby and a toddler or three children if you add iCandy's 'PiggyBack' board (which you can purchase separately). It is equipped 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 attach a single stroller on top to store additional items.

Weight

A good double buggy should be lightweight and easy-to-push. It should have an ample shopping basket with front and back suspension to allow the child to maneuver through more difficult terrain, and also be suitable for twins as well as siblings of different ages.

Many compact double buggies have frames that it can be used with two seats, and car seat adaptors. It can hold an additional child on the 'piggyback board' of the buggy. It also offers a wide range of configurations including elevated stadium-style seats to give both children a view of their surroundings. The adjustable handlebar features a handbrake that helps to push the buggy up and down hills.

Another good option is the Mountain Buggy Duet, which has the most compact side-by-side footprint on the market at 64cm. This makes it ideal for parents who are worried about fitting an extra door for a double on public transport, while it is able to be able to handle rough terrain as a true off-roader. It can accommodate twins, a baby and toddler or two kids who are the same age and each seat reclines independently to make sure the kids are at ease.

Another option is the iCandy Peach, which can be used in mono or tandem mode, and can be used with a car seats/seats, or a carrycot and toddler seat. It's slightly longer than some other doubles, but it has excellent manoeuvrability, particularly on smooth surfaces and is an excellent choice for those who want an attractive but practical buggy.

If you're on a budget there are plenty affordable double buggies to choose from, such as the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This small side-by-side can accommodate infants in a carrycot, even a toddler in the seat, or three children if you add the PiggyBack ride on board with the pizazz. It has a simple, self-standing fold, and a big canopy that provides both kids some protection and includes a peekaboo window. It's also relatively light for a double buggy and has a larger undercarriage basket to store shopping.