What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says that this side-by-side is small enough to pass through the majority of doors and accommodate two car seats or carrycots. It has a self-standing folding mechanism and easy carry straps to make it easy to transport.

The canopies are also simple to lift and move up/down the stairs. The canopies are generously sized and have peekaboo windows.

Size

A good-sized shopping basket and front and rear suspensions are key elements to look for in a double buggy. It is also advisable to think about whether it's a travel system or whether you can add a carrycot or car seat. These are important considerations when you need to take your little ones along on public transport or longer journeys.

If you're in search of a compact double pram and pushchair buggy that can be used from birth look into the Leclerc Kooper X2. This clever 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 allow one child to relax and sleep while the other observes the surroundings. There is also a huge UPF 50+ canopy as well as an option to peek inside.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another fantastic alternative for twins. It is the thinnest side-byside twin pushchair available and is only 63cm wide, so will fit through most doors. It can accommodate two car seats or a carrycot, and comes with lie-flat seats suitable from birth.

Tandem double buggies that have the children positioned in a row they are a popular choice for twins, or parents of a baby and toddler. However, they tend to have a wider footprint than single-seaters, and can be difficult to manoeuvre on narrow roads or through doors.

The iCandy Orange is a popular tandem buggy and has been designed to adapt to your family, offering 30 different seating options. It can be used with twins, a baby and toddler or three kids when you purchase iCandy's "PiggyBack" board (which you can purchase separately). It comes with a soft suspension system that makes kerbs easier to navigate. It can be used in single or double mode. It is also possible to attach a single stroller on the top of it to provide extra storage space.

Weight

A good double buggy is lightweight and easy-to-push. It should also have nice-sized shopping baskets, front and rear suspension to make it easier to get around rough terrains and, ideally it should be suitable for twins or siblings of various age.

Many double buggies are compact and come with frames that can be used to support infant car seats. They also have branded adaptors that are compatible with the most popular models from Cybex BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are a great option if you have younger children with medical needs and want to avoid having to use separate strollers.

However, they tend to have a wider footprint than side-by-side buggies and can be harder to fit through doors and on public transportation. If this is im which makes it easier to push up and down hills.

Another good alternative is the Mountain Buggy Duet, which has the smallest side-by-side footprint on the market at the smallest 63cm. It is perfect for parents who fret about fitting a double into a door or on public transport. However, it can still handle rough terrain as a true off-roader. It can be used for twins or a toddler and an infant, or two children of similar age. Each seat reclines independently, so children are comfortable.

Another good option is the iCandy Peach, which can be used in mono or tandem mode and can take 2 car seat/seats or a carrycot and toddler seat. It's slightly larger than other doubles, but it provides an excellent maneuverability, particularly on smooth surfaces and is an excellent choice for those who are looking for an attractive but practical buggy.

If you're on a budget, there are plenty of affordable double buggies to choose from like the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This compact side-byside can fit a newborn in a carrycot or even a toddler in the seat, or three kids if you add a PiggyBack ride on board branded with pizazz. It features a simple, self-standing fold as well as a big canopy that provides both kids some protection and includes a peekaboo window. It's also light for a double stroller with infant car seat buggy, and includes a larger undercarriage storage basket for shopping.