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What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy

Kerry says this side-by-side is small enough to fit through most doorways and can be used with two car seats or carrycots. It folds up self-standing and a handy carry strap for easy schlepping.

The canopies are also simple to move and lift up and down the stairs. The canopies are spacious with windows and openings that peek out.

Size

Double buggy features you should consider include an enormous shopping basket, front and rear suspension, and an incredibly sturdy frame. You may want to look at whether it is a travel system, or if the car seat or carrycot can be added. These are crucial considerations when you have to take your children on public transport, or on long journeys.

You should consider the Leclerc Kooper X2 if you are looking for a compact double buggy that you can use from the beginning. This side-byside model comes with an intelligent frame that expands in width to to accommodate two children. The seats can be reclined or positioned independently. This allows you to let one child unwind and nap while the other one is watching the surroundings. You get a big UPF 50+ canopy that has a peekaboo window too.

Another great option for infant twins is the Mountain Buggy Duet. This is the slimmest side-by-side twin umbrella stroller pushchair (www.google.bt) available and only 63cm wide so will fit through most doors. It can also take two car seats or a carrycot. It also has lie-flat seats that are suitable from birth.

Tandem double buggies that have the children positioned in a row is a popular option for twins, or parents of a baby and toddler. However, they do tend to have a larger space than single-seaters and may be difficult to maneuver on narrow streets or through doorways.

The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is an extremely popular tandem that can expand with your family. It has 30 different seating configurations. 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 features a soft suspension that makes light work of kerbs. It is utilized in double or mono mode. You can also attach a single stroller to the top of the unit for extra storage space.

Weight

A great double buggy should be lightweight and easy to push. It should also have nice-sized shopping baskets, rear and front suspensions to make it easier to maneuver over rough terrain and, in the ideal case it is suitable for twins or siblings of various ages.

Many double stroller with bassinet buggies are compact and include frames that can be used to hold infant car seats. They also come with brand-name adaptors that match the most popular models from Cybex BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are excellent options when you are looking to stay clear of separate strollers for your smaller children with medical conditions.

However, they generally have a bigger footprint than side-by-side buggies and may be more difficult to maneuver through doorways and on public transport. Review the product's details for alternatives in case this is important to your family.

Mountain Buggy Duet is the slimmest double stroller available on the market. It's the slimmest side-byside on the market at just 64cm wide. It can be used by twins in the newborn stage or even one toddler and one baby. It offers robust engineering and high-quality performance with air-filled tyres that are all-terrain but equally comfortable cruising around town.

Another great option is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can hold twins with one toddler and one baby or two kids using a piggy back board (which you must purchase separately). It folds up with a self-standing design and carry strap, making it super-easy to schlep, and comes with rear and front suspension to help you cope with the rough 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

The Baby Jogger City Select 2 is a great choice for storing the double car seat stroller buggy. This side-byside model has a smooth fold, and the clever frame expands widthways as you fold so that it's narrower than an individual stroller. This makes it easier to maneuver through doors and on public transportation, while reducing the need for a second vehicle.

It's a good 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 another rider on the buggy's 'piggyback' board, and offers many different configurations that include an elevated stadium seating to give each child a view of their surroundings. There's even a handbrake built into the adjustable handlebar, making it easier to push up and down hills.

Another option is the Mountain Buggy Duet, which has the smallest footprint side-by-side on the market at 64cm. It is perfect for parents who worry about fitting a double to single buggy in the doorway or on public transport. However, it can still handle rough terrain as a true off-roader. It can accommodate twins, a toddler and a baby, or two children of similar age. Each seat can recline independently, ensuring that children are comfortable.

Another option is the iCandy Peach, which can be used in tandem or mono mode and can take 2 car seat/seats or an infant seat and carrycot. It's a bit longer than some other doubles, but it has great maneuverability, especially on smooth surfaces. It's a great option for those who want an elegant but practical buggy.

There are a variety of inexpensive double buggies available, like the UPPAbaby vista 2. This is a small side-by-side that fits a newborn in a carrycot, an infant in a seat, or three kids when you add the pizazz-branded PiggyBack ride-on board. It features a simple, self-standing fold, and a big canopy that gives both kids some protection and includes a peekaboo window. It's also fairly light for a double stroller and has a large undercarriage basket for storing shopping.