What to Look For in a compact double buggy side by side buggy [Praca published a blog post]

Kerry says that this side-by-side is slim enough to fit through most doors and can accommodate two car seats or carrycots. It comes with an auto-standing folding mechanism as well as convenient carry straps to make it easy to move.

It's also easy to move up and down stairs. The canopies are generously sized and have peekaboo windows.

Size

Double buggy features that you must look for include an enormous shopping basket, rear and front suspension, and a sturdy frame. You might consider if it's an e-travel system, or if the car seat or carrycot is possible to add. These are crucial considerations if you have to take your children on public transport, or on long journeys.

If you're looking for a small double buggy that you can use from the beginning look into the Leclerc Kooper X2. This clever model is a side-by-side buggy with frames that can be expanded widthways in order to accommodate two children. The seats can be reclined and positioned independently. This allows you to let one child unwind and take a nap while the other is observing the surroundings. You will get a huge UPF 50+ canopy, with an open window.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another fantastic alternative for twins. This is the slimmest side-by-side twin pushchair on the market and only 63cm wide so can fit through the majority of doors. It can also be used with two car seats or a carrycot. It also has lay-flat seats that are suitable from birth.

Tandem double buggies, that feature the children sitting side by side they are a popular choice for twins or for parents of a baby and toddler. They have a bigger footprint than single-seaters and are more difficult to maneuver through narrow doorways or on pavements.

The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is a well-loved tandem that will expand with your family. It offers 30 different seating configurations. The iCandy Orange tandem buggy can be used for twins, a child and a toddler or even three children when you include the iCandy 'PiggyBack board' (available separately). It comes with a soft suspension system that makes kerbs easy to navigate. It can be used in single or double mode. It is possible to attach one stroller on top for extra storage.

Weight

A good double buggy should be lightweight and easy to push. It should also have nice-sized shopping baskets, a rear and front suspension to allow it to navigate rougher surfaces and, most importantly, be suitable for twins or siblings of various ages.

Many compact double buggies come with frames that can be used to store infant car seats. They also have branded adaptors that match the popular models made by Cybex BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are great choices if you want to stay clear of separate strollers for younger children with medical issues.

They are typically larger than buggies with side-by-sides, and are harder to fit into doorways and on public transport. Check the product details for alternatives if this is important to your family.

Mountain Buggy Duet is the slimmest double stroller sale stroller available on the market. It's the slimmest side-byside on the market at just 63cm wide and can be used by newborn twins or one toddler and one baby. It is built to last with a sturdy design and superior functionality and large air-filled tires that can be used on all terrains but are also able to whizz around the city.

Another option is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can carry twins, compact Double buggy one toddler and one baby or two kids, with a piggy back board (which you need to buy separately). It folds up with a self-standing design and carry strap that makes it a breeze to transport and has front and rear suspension to help you cope with rough terrain. It's heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo, but less heavy than trifold buggies. This is a great option for older children.

Folding

A good double buggy needs to be compact for storage, compact double buggy and a good choice is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This side-by-side model has an extremely smooth fold and the clever frame expands in width as you fold so that it's narrower than a single stroller. This makes it easy to get around doorways and on public transport, while it also means you don't need an additional car to push the buggy around.

It's a good option for parents with twins as it can be utilized in duo or mono mode with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can also hold another child on the buggy's "piggyback board. It also offers many different configurations with an elevated stadium-style seating area that gives each child a view of their surroundings. The adjustable handlebar has a handbrake that makes it easier to push the buggy up and down hills.

Another good alternative is the Mountain Buggy Duet, which has the smallest side-by-side footprint available at 64cm. This makes it ideal for parents who are worried about fitting a double-doorway on public transport. However, it can also take on rough terrain like a true off-roader. It can accommodate twins or a toddler with an infant, or two children with similar age. Each seat reclines independently, so the children are able to sit comfortably.

Another good option is the iCandy Peach, which can be used in mono or tandem mode and can accommodate a car seat/seats or an infant seat and carrycot. It's a little longer than other doubles, but it has an excellent maneuverability, particularly on smooth surfaces and is an excellent choice for those looking for an attractive but practical buggy.

If you're on a tight budget there are plenty of affordable double buggies to choose from such as the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This compact side-by-side can hold a newborn in the carrycot and even a toddler in the seat or even three children if you add the PiggyBack ride on board with pizazz. It features a simple, self-standing fold, and a large canopy that offers children some security and a peek-a-boo window. It's also relatively light for a double buggy, and comes with a larger undercarriage basket for shopping.