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What to Look For in a compact double buggy (click here to visit Metooo for free)

Kerry says that this side-by-side is small enough to fit through the majority of doors and accommodate two car seats or carrycots. It features self-standing folding mechanism, as well as 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 have generously sized windows and peekaboo openings.

Size

Double buggy features you must look for include an enormous shopping basket, front and rear suspension, and a sturdy frame. You might want to look at whether it's an e-travel system, or whether an infant car seat or a carrycot can be added. These are important considerations when you are required to take your children on public transport, or for long distance journeys.

If you're looking for a small double buggy that you can use from birth look into the Leclerc Kooper X2. This clever model is a side-byside buggy that has an adjustable frame that can expand to accommodate two children. The seats have a recline option and can be set up independently, giving you the choice of one child leaning back and enjoying a nap while the other one gazes out at their surroundings. The seats also come with a large UPF 50+ canopy, as well as the ability to peek into the future.

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

Tandem double pushchairs buggies that feature the children sitting in a row is a popular option for twins or for parents of a baby and a toddler. However, they do generally have a bigger footprint than single-seaters and can be difficult to maneuver on narrow roads or through doorways.

The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is an extremely popular tandem that can expand with your family. It has 30 different seating options. It can be used with twins, a baby and toddler or three kids when you add iCandy's "PiggyBack" board (which is available separately). It is equipped with an easy suspension system that makes kerbs easier to navigate. It can be used in either mono or double mode. You can also attach a single to double stroller stroller on the top of it to provide additional storage space.

Weight

A good double buggy should be light and easy to push. It should also come with nice-sized shopping baskets, front and rear suspension to make it easier to maneuver over rough terrain and, in the ideal case, be suitable for twins or siblings of various age groups.

Many compact double buggies come with frames that can be used to store infant car seats. They also come with brand-name adaptors that match the most popular models from Cybex BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. They are a great choice if you have younger children with medical conditions and would prefer not having to use separate strollers double strollers.

They tend to be wider than buggies that are side-by-side, and are harder to fit in doorways or on public transport. If this is important to you, look through the product's details to determine what alternatives are available.

If you're looking for the most compact double pushchair available, check out the Mountain Buggy Duet. It's the slimmest side-byside available at 64cm wide. It can be used for newborn twins or one toddler and one baby. It offers robust engineering and superior functionality with large air-filled tyres that are all-terrain but just as happy nipping around town.

Another great choice is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can accommodate twins, one baby and one toddler or two kids using a piggy back board (which you must purchase separately). It comes with a self-standing fold and carry strap, making it super-easy to schlep, and has front and rear suspension to help you cope with rougher terrain. It's heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo, but lighter than the majority of trifold buggies. This is a great choice for older children.

Folding

A good double buggy needs to be slim to store, and a ideal choice is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This model is a side-by-side and has a very smooth fold. The frame expands when you fold, so it's narrower that a single stroller. This makes it easier to maneuver through doors and on public transportation, as well as making it less necessary to have a second vehicle.

It's an excellent option for parents of twins because it can be used with two seats, and car seat adaptors. It can also accommodate an additional passenger on the buggy's "piggyback' board, and offers a great range of configurations with an elevated stadium-style seating option that allows both children views of their surroundings. The adjustable handlebar has a handbrake, which helps to push the buggy up and down hills.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another excellent option. It has the smallest footprint side-by-side available, measuring 63cm. This makes it perfect for parents who are concerned about fitting an extra door for a double on public transport. However, it is able to handle rough terrain like a true off-roader. It can accommodate twins or a toddler and a baby, or two children with similar age. Each seat can recline independently, ensuring that the children are able to sit comfortably.

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 a toddler seat. It's a bit larger than other doubles, but it has excellent manoeuvrability, particularly on smooth surfaces. It's a great option for those who are looking for a stylish but practical buggy.

If you're on a tight budget, there are plenty of affordable double buggies available, such as the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This compact side-byside can fit babies in the carrycot and an infant in the seat, or even three kids if you add the PiggyBack ride on board with the pizazz. It features a simple, self-standing fold and a nice big canopy that provides both kids some protection and includes a peekaboo window. It's also quite light for a double stroller and has a large undercarriage basket for storing the shopping.