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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. It can accommodate two car seats or carrycots. It has self-standing folding mechanism, as well as handy carry straps that make it easy to transport.

The canopies are also easy to move and lift up and down the stairs. The canopies have generously sized windows as well as peekaboo openings.

Size

A spacious shopping basket as well as rear and front suspension are the most important features to look out for in a double buggy. It is also advisable to think about whether it's a travel system, or if you can add an infant car seat or carrycot. These are crucial considerations when you are required to take your children on public transport or on long trips.

Consider the Leclerc Kooper X2 if you are looking for a compact, double buggy you can use right from the beginning. This model is a side-by-side buggy with frames that can be expanded widthways in order to accommodate two children. The seats have a recline option and can be set up in a different way, which gives you the option of having one child leaning back and relaxing for a nap, while the other is looking 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 infant twins is the Mountain Buggy Duet. It is the thinnest side-byside twin pushchair available and only 63cm wide so should fit through most doorways. It can take two car seat or one carrycot and has lie-flat seats suitable from birth.

Tandem cheap double pushchair buggies are very popular with parents of twins, or parents who have a child and toddler. However, they do tend to have a wider footprint than single-seaters, and can be difficult to maneuver on narrow roads or through doorways.

The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is a well-loved tandem that will grow 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 you can purchase separately). It has soft suspension that can take care of kerbs and can be used in mono or double mode. You can also attach one stroller to the top to store additional items.

Weight

A great double buggy should be light and easy to push. It should also have spacious shopping baskets, front and rear suspension to allow it to maneuver over rough terrain and, most importantly it should be suitable for twins or siblings of various ages.

Many compact double buggies include frames that can be used to hold infant car seats. They also have branded adaptors that match popular models by Cybex BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are great choices for those who want to avoid using separate strollers for your younger children who have medical needs.

However, they do tend to have a wider footprint than side-by-side buggies and can be harder to fit through doors and public transport. If this is important to you, look through the product details to see what alternatives are available.

Mountain Buggy Duet is the smallest double stroller on the market. It's the slimmest side-byside available at 63cm wide and is suitable for twins who are just born or one baby and one toddler. It has a robust design and a superior function with big air-filled tires that can be used on all terrains, but also happy to whizz around town.

Another great option is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can carry twins or one toddler and one baby or two kids, with piggy back boards (which you need to buy separately). It comes with a carry strap that is self-standing and can fold to make it easy to transport. It also comes with front and back suspensions to assist you in navigating rough terrain. It's heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo, but lighter than the majority of trifold buggies. This is a great option for older children.

Folding

The Baby Jogger City Select 2 is a great option for storing two strollers. This model is a side-by-side and features a very smooth fold. The frame expands when you fold, so it's smaller than a single stroller. This makes it much easier to navigate through doorways and public transport. It also means that you don't require an additional vehicle to transport the buggy around.

It's a great option for parents with twins, as it can be used in mono or duo mode with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can also hold an additional passenger on the buggy's "piggyback board, and provides many different configurations that include an elevated stadium seating area that gives the children both views of their surroundings. There's even a handbrake built into the handlebar that can be adjusted that makes it easier to push it up and down hills.

Another good alternative is the Mountain Buggy Duet, which has the smallest footprint side-by-side on the market at the smallest 63cm. It is ideal for parents who worry about fitting a double into a door 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, which ensures that the children are able to sit comfortably.

The iCandy Peach is a good option. It can be used in tandem or mono mode, and it can fit 2 car seats/seats, or a carrycot that has an infant seat. It's slightly larger than other doubles but it offers an excellent maneuverability, particularly on smooth surfaces. It's a great option for those who are looking for a stylish but practical buggy.

There are numerous affordable double buggies, like the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This compact side-by-side can hold a newborn in the carrycot, an infant in the seat or even three children if you add the PiggyBack ride on board that is branded with the pizazz. It features a self-standing fold, a canopy that provides protection for children as well as a peekaboo feature. It is also relatively lightweight for a double stroller and features a large undercarriage storage basket to store things like shopping.