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What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says this side-by-side is slim enough to get through most doors and accommodate two car seats or carrycots. It has self-standing folding mechanism, as well as easy carry straps to make it easy to transport.

It's also easy to move up/down stairs. The canopies have generously sized windows as well as peekaboo openings.

Size

A good-sized shopping basket and front and rear suspensions are the most important aspects to look for in a double buggy. You might want to look at whether it's a travel system or if a car seat or carrycot is possible to add. Those are important considerations if you're planning to bring your little ones along on public transport or longer journeys.

If you're looking for a compact double buggy that can be used from birth take a look at the Leclerc Kooper X2. This model is a side-by-side buggy with frames that can be expanded to accommodate two children. The seats can be reclined or positioned independently. This lets you have one child relax and take a nap while the other observes the surrounding. The seat comes with a large UPF 50+ canopy with the option of a peekaboo window as well.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another excellent option for twins. This is the slimmest side-by-side Lightweight Twin Buggy (Techdirt.Stream) pushchair twin on the market and only 63cm in width, it will fit through most doors. It can also be used with two car seats or a carrycot, and comes with lie-flat seats that are suitable from birth.

Tandem double buggies are popular with parents of twins or parents who have a child and a toddler. However, they generally have a bigger footprint than single-seaters, and can be difficult to maneuver on narrow roads or through doors.

The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is a well-loved tandem that will expand with your family. It offers 30 different seating configurations. It can be used with twins, a baby and a toddler or even three kids if you add iCandy's "PiggyBack" board (which is available separately). It is equipped with a soft suspension system that makes kerbs simple to navigate. It can be used in either mono or double buggy newborn mode. It is also possible to attach a single stroller to the top of it for additional storage space.

Weight

A good double pushchair sale buggy should be light and easy to push. It should also come with nice-sized shopping baskets, front and rear suspension to allow it to maneuver over rough terrain and, ideally it should be suitable for twins or siblings of different age groups.

Many compact double buggies have frames that are designed to fit infant car seats and come with adaptors branded to match the popular models from Cybex, BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are a great option for parents of children with medical needs and want to avoid 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 doors and on public transport. Review the product's details for alternatives for this if it is important to your family.

If you're looking to find the tiniest double pushchair available look into the Mountain Buggy Duet. It's the slimmest side-by-side on the market, measuring only 63cm in width. It is able to carry twins or one toddler and a baby. It has a robust design and a superior function, with large air-filled tires that are suitable for all terrains but also happy to zip around the city.

The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is another excellent alternative. It can hold twins as well as a baby and toddler or two children with the piggyback board (which is required to be purchased separately). It comes with a self-standing fold and carry strap that makes it a breeze to transport and it has both rear and front suspension to help you deal with rougher terrain. It's heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo, but less heavy than trifold buggies. This is a great option for older children.

Folding

A good double stroller needs to be compact for storage. A good choice is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This side-by-side model has a smooth fold, and the clever frame expands widthways as you fold so that it's narrower than a single stroller. This makes it easier to maneuver through doorways and on public transportation, while eliminating the need for an additional vehicle.

It's a great choice for parents of twins as it can be used with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can also hold another child on the buggy's "piggyback board. It also offers a great range of configurations that include an elevated stadium seating option that allows both children views of their surroundings. There's even a handbrake built into the adjustable handlebar which makes it easier to push it up and down hills.

Another alternative is the Mountain Buggy Duet, which has the most compact side-by-side footprint on the market at the smallest 63cm. It is ideal for parents who are worried about fitting a double inside a door or on public transport. However it is able to handle rough terrain as an off-roader. It can be used for twins or a toddler and an infant, or two children who are the same age. Each seat reclines independently, which ensures that children are comfortable.

The iCandy Peach is a good alternative. It can be used in mono or tandem mode, and it can fit two car seats or a carrycot that has an infant seat. It's a bit larger than other doubles, however it is extremely maneuverable particularly on smooth surfaces. This is a great choice for those who want a stylish and practical buggy.

If you're on a tight budget, there are plenty of budget double buggies such as the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This is a small double buggy side-by-side that fits a newborn in a carrycot, the toddler in the seat, or three kids if you include the brand-new pizazz PiggyBack ride-on board. It comes with a self-standing fold, a huge canopy that offers protection for both children and the ability to peek inside. It's also relatively light for a double buggy, and comes with a larger undercarriage basket for shopping.