What to Look For in a Compact Double Buggy
Kerry says this side-by-side is slim enough to get through most doorways and can accommodate two car seats or carrycots. It has a self-standing fold and a handy carry strap for easy schlepping.
It's also light to lift and wheel up/down stairs. The canopies are generously sized and have peekaboo windows.
Size
Double buggy features you should consider include an enormous shopping basket, front and rear suspension and an incredibly sturdy frame. It is also advisable to consider whether it's a traveler or if you can add a car seat or carrycot. These are crucial considerations when you need to take your children on public transport or for long distance journeys.
Take a look at the Leclerc Kooper X2 if you are looking for a small, double stroller with bassinet buggy you can use from the time you are born. This model is a side-by-side buggy that has a frame that can expand to accommodate two children. The seats can be reclined or positioned independently. This allows you to have one child relax and take a nap while the other is observing the surroundings. You will get a huge UPF 50+ canopy, with the option of a peekaboo window as well.
Another great option for infant twins is the Mountain Buggy Duet. It is the tiniest side-by-side twin pushchair available and only 63cm in width, it should fit through most doorways. It can take two car seat or one carrycot, and has lying-flat seats that can be used from birth.
Tandem thule double stroller buggies are popular among parents of twins or parents with a baby and a toddler. They have a bigger space than single-seaters, and are more difficult to maneuver through narrow doorways or on pavements.
The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is an extremely popular tandem that can expand with your family. It offers 30 different seating configurations. The iCandy Orange tandem buggy can be used for twins or 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 easier to navigate. It can be used in either mono or double mode. You can attach one stroller to the top for extra storage.
Weight
A quality double buggy is lightweight and easy-to-push. It should also have nice-sized shopping baskets, a rear and front suspension to make it easier to maneuver over rough terrain and, most importantly, be suitable for twins or siblings of different age.
Many compact double umbrella stroller buggies have frames designed to take infant car seats and come with branded adaptors to match the most popular models from Cybex, BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. They are a great choice if you have younger children with medical issues and would prefer not 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 public transport. If this is important to you, check the product's specifications to see whether there are alternatives available.
Mountain Buggy Duet is the most compact double stroller on the market. It's the slimmest side-byside available at 64cm wide. It can be used for twins in the newborn stage or even one toddler and one baby. It offers robust engineering and superior performance thanks to its large air-filled tyres, which are all-terrain but just as happy nipping around the city.
The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is another great alternative. It can accommodate twins or a baby and toddler, or two children using the piggyback board (which must be purchased separately). It is equipped with a self-standing carry strap and folds down to make it easy to move around. It also comes with front and back suspension to make it easier to navigate 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 great double buggy has to be slimline to store, and a good choice is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This side-by-side model has an extremely smooth fold and the frame's clever design expands in width when folded to make it smaller than a single stroller. This makes it easy to navigate through doorways and public transport. It also means you don't need an additional car to push the buggy around.
It's a great option for parents with twins as it can be used in a mono or duo mode with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can also accommodate a third child on the buggy's "piggyback board. It also offers a great range of configurations, including an elevated stadium-style seating area that gives each child a view of their surroundings. There's even a handbrake built into the adjustable handlebar that makes it easier to push up and down hills.
Another good alternative is the Mountain Buggy Duet, which has the smallest footprint side-by-side on the market at 64cm. It is perfect for parents who fret about fitting a double in the doorway or on public transport. However it is still able to tackle rough terrain like an off-roader. It can accommodate twins, a toddler and a baby, or two children who are similar age. Each seat reclines independently, which ensures that the children are able to sit comfortably.
One final good choice is the iCandy Peach, which can be utilized in tandem or mono mode and can take 2 car seat/seats or a carrycot and a toddler seat. It's slightly larger than other doubles, but it has great maneuverability, especially on smooth surfaces and is an excellent option for those looking for a stylish but practical buggy.
There are a variety of affordable double buggies, like the UPPAbaby Vista 2. It's a compact side-byside that fits a newborn in a carrycot as well as the toddler 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 provides both kids some protection and a peek-a-boo window. It's also quite light for a double pram stroller stroller and features a large undercarriage storage basket for storing the shopping.

It's also light to lift and wheel up/down stairs. The canopies are generously sized and have peekaboo windows.
Size
Double buggy features you should consider include an enormous shopping basket, front and rear suspension and an incredibly sturdy frame. It is also advisable to consider whether it's a traveler or if you can add a car seat or carrycot. These are crucial considerations when you need to take your children on public transport or for long distance journeys.
Take a look at the Leclerc Kooper X2 if you are looking for a small, double stroller with bassinet buggy you can use from the time you are born. This model is a side-by-side buggy that has a frame that can expand to accommodate two children. The seats can be reclined or positioned independently. This allows you to have one child relax and take a nap while the other is observing the surroundings. You will get a huge UPF 50+ canopy, with the option of a peekaboo window as well.
Another great option for infant twins is the Mountain Buggy Duet. It is the tiniest side-by-side twin pushchair available and only 63cm in width, it should fit through most doorways. It can take two car seat or one carrycot, and has lying-flat seats that can be used from birth.
Tandem thule double stroller buggies are popular among parents of twins or parents with a baby and a toddler. They have a bigger space than single-seaters, and are more difficult to maneuver through narrow doorways or on pavements.
The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is an extremely popular tandem that can expand with your family. It offers 30 different seating configurations. The iCandy Orange tandem buggy can be used for twins or 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 easier to navigate. It can be used in either mono or double mode. You can attach one stroller to the top for extra storage.
Weight
A quality double buggy is lightweight and easy-to-push. It should also have nice-sized shopping baskets, a rear and front suspension to make it easier to maneuver over rough terrain and, most importantly, be suitable for twins or siblings of different age.
Many compact double umbrella stroller buggies have frames designed to take infant car seats and come with branded adaptors to match the most popular models from Cybex, BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. They are a great choice if you have younger children with medical issues and would prefer not 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 public transport. If this is important to you, check the product's specifications to see whether there are alternatives available.
Mountain Buggy Duet is the most compact double stroller on the market. It's the slimmest side-byside available at 64cm wide. It can be used for twins in the newborn stage or even one toddler and one baby. It offers robust engineering and superior performance thanks to its large air-filled tyres, which are all-terrain but just as happy nipping around the city.
The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is another great alternative. It can accommodate twins or a baby and toddler, or two children using the piggyback board (which must be purchased separately). It is equipped with a self-standing carry strap and folds down to make it easy to move around. It also comes with front and back suspension to make it easier to navigate 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 great double buggy has to be slimline to store, and a good choice is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This side-by-side model has an extremely smooth fold and the frame's clever design expands in width when folded to make it smaller than a single stroller. This makes it easy to navigate through doorways and public transport. It also means you don't need an additional car to push the buggy around.
It's a great option for parents with twins as it can be used in a mono or duo mode with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can also accommodate a third child on the buggy's "piggyback board. It also offers a great range of configurations, including an elevated stadium-style seating area that gives each child a view of their surroundings. There's even a handbrake built into the adjustable handlebar that makes it easier to push up and down hills.
Another good alternative is the Mountain Buggy Duet, which has the smallest footprint side-by-side on the market at 64cm. It is perfect for parents who fret about fitting a double in the doorway or on public transport. However it is still able to tackle rough terrain like an off-roader. It can accommodate twins, a toddler and a baby, or two children who are similar age. Each seat reclines independently, which ensures that the children are able to sit comfortably.
One final good choice is the iCandy Peach, which can be utilized in tandem or mono mode and can take 2 car seat/seats or a carrycot and a toddler seat. It's slightly larger than other doubles, but it has great maneuverability, especially on smooth surfaces and is an excellent option for those looking for a stylish but practical buggy.
