What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

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

The canopies are also easy to move and lift up and down the stairs. The canopies are large and have windows that peek out.

Size

A spacious shopping basket as well as front and rear suspensions are essential features to look out for in a double pram stroller buggy. It is also advisable to think about whether it's a travel system, or the possibility of adding an infant car seat or carrycot. These are crucial considerations if you are required to take your children on public transport, or for long distance journeys.

If you're looking for a compact double buggy that you can use from birth, consider the Leclerc Kooper X2. This model is a side-by-side buggy with a frame that can expand to accommodate two children. The seats can be reclined and positioned independently. This allows you to have one child relax and sleep while the other is observing the surroundings. You get a big UPF 50+ canopy, with a peekaboo window too.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another great option for twins. This is the slimmest side-by-side twin stroller with car seats pushchair available and is only 63cm wide, so should fit through most doorways. It can accommodate two car seats or a carrycot and has lying-flat seats that can be used from birth.

Tandem double buggies, which have the children positioned on opposite sides is a popular option for twins or for parents of a baby and a toddler. However, they do tend to have a larger space than single-seaters and may be difficult to manoeuvre on narrow pavements or through doors.

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 or a baby and a toddler or three children if you purchase iCandy's "PiggyBack" board (which is available separately). It comes with an easy suspension system that makes kerbs simple to navigate. It can be used in single or double buggy from birth mode. You can also attach a single stroller to the top of the unit for 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 get around rough terrains and, ideally, be suitable for twins or siblings of various age groups.

A majority of compact double buggies have frames designed to fit infant car seats and come with adaptors branded to match the most popular models from Cybex, BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are great options when you are looking to stay clear of separate strollers for younger children with medical conditions.

However, they do tend to have a wider footprint than side-by-side buggies and are more difficult to fit through doors and public transport. If this is important to you, check the product's specifications to see what alternatives are available.

Mountain Buggy Duet is the slimmest double stroller available on the market. This is the slimmest side by side available at 64cm wide. It can be used for twins in the newborn stage or even one baby and one toddler. It has a robust design and superior functionality, with large air-filled tires that are suitable for All terrain double stroller (Compravivienda.com) terrains, but also happy to zip around town.

Another option is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can carry twins or 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 super-easy to schlep, and has front and rear suspensions to help you cope with rough terrain. It's heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo but still lighter than the majority of tri-fold buggies and is a great value option for older kids.

Folding

The Baby Jogger City Select 2 is a fantastic option for storing two strollers. This side-by-side model features a smooth fold, and the frame's clever design expands widthways as you fold so that it's narrower than the standard stroller. This makes it easier to navigate through doorways and public transport, while it also means you don't need an additional car to push the buggy around.

It's a great choice for parents with twins since it can be utilized in duo or mono mode with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can also accommodate an additional passenger on the buggy's "piggyback board, and provides many different configurations with an elevated stadium-style seating to give 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.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another great option. It has the most compact footprint side-by-side available measuring just 63cm. This makes it ideal for parents who are worried about fitting an extra door for a double on public transport, while it can still be able to handle rough terrain as a true off-roader. It can be used for twins or a toddler with one or two children who are similar age. Each seat can recline independently, ensuring that the kids are comfortable.

The iCandy Peach is a good alternative. It can be used in mono or tandem mode, and can be used with 2 car seats/seats, or a carrycot and an infant seat. It's a little larger than other doubles, but it provides excellent manoeuvrability, particularly on smooth surfaces and is an excellent choice for those who are looking for an elegant but practical buggy.

There are many budget double buggies, such as the UPPAbaby vista 2. This small side-by-side can accommodate babies in a carrycot or an infant in the seat, or three children if you add a PiggyBack ride on board branded with pizazz. It comes with an easy-to-stand fold, a canopy that offers protection for children and a peekaboo feature. It's also light for a double buggy, and comes with a larger undercarriage basket to store shopping.