What to Look For in a Compact double stroller with infant car seat Buggy

Kerry says that this side-byside is small enough to fit through the majority of doors. It can accommodate two car seats or carrycots. It features self-standing folding mechanism, as well as handy carry straps that make it easy to carry.

It's also lightweight to carry and wheel up/down stairs. The canopies are spacious with windows and openings that peek out.

Size

A good-sized shopping basket and front and rear suspensions are key aspects to look for in a double buggy. You may also want to consider whether it's a travel system or the possibility of adding a car seat or carrycot. Those are important considerations if you're planning to bring your little ones along in public transport or on longer journeys.

Consider the Leclerc Kooper X2 if you are looking for a compact double buggy that you can use from the time you are born. This side-by-side model has an innovative frame that expands in width to to accommodate two children. The seats can be reclined and positioned independently. This lets you let one child unwind and take a nap while the other observes the surroundings. You also get a large UPF 50+ canopy and a peekaboo feature.

Another great option for newborn twins is the Mountain Buggy Duet. It is the tiniest side-by-side twin pushchair on the market and is 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 lie-flat seats that are suitable from birth.

Tandem double stroller with infant car seat buggies, which feature the children sitting side by side is a popular option for twins, or parents of a baby and toddler. They do have a larger footprint than single-seaters, and are more difficult to maneuver through narrow doors or on pavements.

The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is a well-loved tandem that will grow with your family. It offers 30 different seating options. 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 an easy suspension system that makes kerbs simple to navigate. It can be used in either single or double mode. It is also possible to connect a single stroller to the top of the unit for additional storage space.

Weight

A great double buggy should be lightweight and easy to push. It should come with a large shopping basket with front and back suspensions to aid the child to navigate rough terrain, and be suitable for twins and other siblings of different ages.

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

They are generally larger than buggies with side-by-sides, and are harder to squeeze into doorways and on public transport. Look over the product's specifications for alternatives if this is important to you and your family.

Mountain Buggy Duet is the smallest double travel buggy stroller on the market. This is the slimmest side-by-side available at 64cm wide. It can be used by newborn twins or one toddler and one baby. It has a robust design and superior functionality with big air-filled tires that can be used on all terrains but also happy to zip around the city.

Another option is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can hold twins or one baby and one toddler or two kids with piggy back boards (which you need to buy separately). It has a self-standing fold and carry strap, making it super-easy to schlep, and comes with rear and front suspension to help you cope with rougher terrain. It's heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo, but lighter than the majority of trifold buggies. This is a great option for older children.

Folding

A great double buggy converts to single buggy has to be slim for storage. A suitable option is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This model is a side by side and has a smooth fold. The frame expands as you fold, so it's smaller than the standard stroller. This makes it easier 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 good option for parents with twins because it can be used in mono or duo mode with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can also hold an additional child on the buggy's "piggyback' board, and offers many different configurations, including an elevated stadium-style seating area that gives both children views of their surroundings. The adjustable handlebar has a handbrake that allows you to push the buggy up and down hills.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another excellent option. It has the smallest footprint side-byside on the market with a footprint of 63cm. This makes it perfect for parents who are concerned about fitting a double-doorway on public transport, and it can still take on rough terrain like a true off-roader. It can accommodate twins, a toddler and a baby, or two children who are similar age. Each seat can recline independently, ensuring that children are comfortable.

The iCandy Peach is a good option. It can be used in mono or tandem mode, and can accommodate 2 car seats/seats, or a carrycot with a toddler seat. It's a bit longer than other doubles, but it has excellent manoeuvrability, particularly on smooth surfaces and is a great option for those who are looking for an attractive but practical buggy.

There are a variety of inexpensive double buggies available, like the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This is a compact side-by-side that can fit a baby in a carrycot as well as a toddler in the seat, or three kids if you add the brand-new pizazz PiggyBack ride-on board. It has a self-standing fold, a huge canopy that offers protection for children as well as an option to peekaboo. It's also fairly light for a double buggy and includes a larger undercarriage storage basket to store shopping.