What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says this side-byside is small enough to fit through most doorways and can accommodate two car seats or carrycots. It comes with a self-standing folding mechanism and convenient carry straps to make it easy to carry.

The canopies are also simple to move and lift up and down the stairs. The canopies are spaciously sized and have windows that peek out.

Size

A large shopping basket as well as rear and front suspension are key aspects to look for in a double buggy. You may consider if it is a travel system or whether an infant car seat or a 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 in search of a compact double buggy that you can use from birth look into the Leclerc Kooper X2. This side-byside model comes with a clever frame that expands in width to to accommodate two children. The seats have a recline option and can be placed independently, giving you the option of having one child leaning back relaxing for a nap, while the other is looking out at their surroundings. The seats also come with a large UPF 50+ canopy and an option to peek inside.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another fantastic alternative for twins. This is the slimmest side-by-side twin pushchair on the market and only 63cm in width, it will fit through most doors. It can accommodate two car seat or one carrycot, and has lay-flat seats that are suitable from birth.

Tandem double buggies are popular among parents of twins, or parents who have a baby and toddler. They do have a larger space than single-seaters, and are more difficult to maneuver through narrow doors or on pavements.

The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is an extremely popular tandem that can expand with your family. It offers 30 different seating options. The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is suitable for twins or a child and a toddler, or even three children when you include the iCandy 'PiggyBack board' (available separately). It has soft suspension that allows for easy work of kerbs and can be used in a mono or double strollers mode. It is possible to attach one stroller to the top for extra storage.

Weight

A quality double running stroller buggy must be lightweight and easy to push. It should come with an ample shopping basket with front and back suspension to allow the child to traverse rougher terrain, and be suitable for twins as well as siblings of different ages.

Many double buggies are compact and come with frames that can be used to store infant car seats. They also have branded adaptors that fit popular models by Cybex BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are great options for those who want to stay clear of separate strollers for your smaller children with medical conditions.

However, they generally have a bigger footprint than side-by-side buggies and can be harder to fit through doors and on public transport. If this is important to you, make sure to check the product's specifications to see if there are any alternatives available.

Mountain Buggy Duet is the most compact double stroller on the market. This is the slimmest side-by-side available at 53cm in width and can be used by newborn twins or one toddler and one baby. It has a robust design and superior functionality and large air-filled tires that are suitable for all terrains but also happy to go about town.

Another great option is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can carry twins with one toddler and one baby or two kids, with a piggy back board (which you need to buy separately). It has a self-standing fold and carry strap that makes it easy to transport and has front and rear suspension to help you deal with the rough terrain. It's heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo, but lighter than most trifold buggies. This is a great option for older children.

Folding

A good nipper double buggy stroller needs to be slim to store, and a suitable option is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This side-by-side model has a very slick fold and the frame's clever design expands in width when folded so that it's narrower than the standard stroller. This allows it to be more easily maneuvered through doorways and on public transportation, while also making it less necessary to have a second vehicle.

It's a great choice for parents with twins since it can be used with two seats, and car seat adaptors. It can also accommodate a third passenger on the buggy's "piggyback' board, and offers many different configurations that include an elevated stadium seating area that gives each child a view of their surroundings. The adjustable handlebar comes with a handbrake that helps to push the buggy up and down hills.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another great option. It has the most compact footprint side-by-side on the market measuring just 63cm. It is perfect for parents who fret about fitting a double in a door or on public transport. However it is still able to tackle rough terrain and be an off-roader. It can be used for twins, a toddler and one or two children with similar age. Each seat can recline independently, ensuring that the children are able to sit comfortably.

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 a toddler seat. It's a little larger than other doubles, but it provides excellent manoeuvrability, particularly on smooth surfaces. It's an excellent choice for those looking for a stylish but practical buggy.

There are a variety of affordable double buggies, like the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This is a compact side-by-side that can fit a baby in a carrycot, the toddler in the seat, or three kids if you add the brand-new pizazz PiggyBack ride-on board. It comes with an auto-standing fold, a huge canopy that offers protection for children as well as the ability to peek inside. It's also light for a double buggy and includes a larger undercarriage storage basket for shopping.