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What to Look For in a Compact double to single buggy Buggy

Kerry says this side-byside is light enough to pass through most doorways and can be used with two car seats or carrycots. It features a self-standing folding mechanism and convenient carry straps to make it easy to move.

It's also lightweight to carry and wheel up and down stairs. The canopies have generously sized windows as well as peekaboo openings.

Size

A large shopping basket as well as front and rear suspensions are the most important elements to look for in a double buggy. It is also advisable to think about whether it's a traveler or whether you can add a car seat or carrycot. These are important considerations when you have to take your little ones along in public transport or on longer journeys.

If you're looking for a small double stroller with infant car seat buggy that you can use from birth take a look at the Leclerc Kooper X2. This innovative model is a side-byside buggy with an adjustable frame that can expand widthways in order to accommodate two children. The seats come with a recline option and can be positioned independently, giving you the option of one child leaning back enjoying a nap while the other looks out at their surroundings. The seats also come with a large UPF 50+ canopy, as well as a peekaboo feature.

Another great option for newborn twins is the Mountain Buggy Duet. It is the tiniest best twin stroller pushchair that is available on the market. It's only 63cm in width, so it should be able to pass through most doors. It can also accommodate two car seats or one carrycot, and comes with lay-flat seats that are suitable from birth.

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

The iCandy Orange is a popular tandem buggy that has been designed to 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 purchase separately). It features a soft suspension that makes light work of kerbs. It can be used in mono or pushchairs double mode. You can also attach a single stroller on top for extra storage.

Weight

A good double buggy is lightweight and easy to push. It should also have nice-sized shopping baskets, a rear and front suspensions to make it easier to navigate rougher surfaces and, most importantly it is suitable for twins or siblings of various ages.

A majority of compact double buggies have frames that are specifically designed to accommodate infant car seats and come with adaptors with branded brands to match the most popular models from Cybex, BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. They are a great choice for families with children with medical needs and would prefer not having to use separate strollers.

They are typically larger than buggies with side-by-sides, and are harder to fit in doorways or on public transportation. Check the product details for alternatives if this is important to your family.

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 twins in the newborn stage or even one baby and one toddler. It has a robust design and a superior function, with large air-filled tires that can be used on all terrains, but also happy to zip around the city.

Another option is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can accommodate twins with one toddler and one baby or two kids, with piggy backboards (which you'll need to purchase separately). It folds up with a self-standing design and carry strap, making it a breeze to transport and has front and rear suspensions to help you cope with the rough terrain. It's a little heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo but still lighter than tri-fold buggies and is an excellent value choice for older kids.

Folding

The Baby Jogger City Select 2 is a fantastic option to store two strollers. This model is a side-byside and features a very smooth fold. The frame expands as you fold, so it's more compact than a single stroller. This makes it much easier to navigate through doorways and public transportation, and it also means that you don't require a second car for schlepping the buggy around.

It's a great option for parents with twins, since it can be utilized in duo or mono mode with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can accommodate an additional child on the 'piggybackboard that is part of the buggy. It also comes with many different configurations including elevated stadium-style seats to give both kids the view of their surroundings. There's even a handbrake built into the adjustable handlebar that makes it easier to push it up and down hills.

Another alternative is the Mountain Buggy Duet, which has the smallest side-by-side footprint available at 64cm. It is perfect for parents who fret about fitting a double inside the doorway or on public transport. However it is able to handle rough terrain and be a true off-roader. It can be used for twins or a toddler with an infant, or two children who are the same age. Each seat reclines independently, so the kids are comfortable.

The iCandy Peach is a good alternative. It can be used in tandem or mono mode, and can accommodate two car seats or a carrycot that has an infant seat. It's slightly longer than other doubles but it is extremely maneuverable particularly on smooth surfaces. This is a great choice for those looking for an attractive and practical buggy.

There are a variety of budget double buggies, such as the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This is a compact side-by-side that can fit a baby in a carrycot and the toddler in a seat, or even three kids when you add the brand-new pizazz PiggyBack ride-on board. It has an auto-standing fold, a huge canopy that offers protection for children as well as a peekaboo feature. It's also quite light for a double buggy travel system stroller and features a large undercarriage storage basket for storing shopping.