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What to Look For in a Compact stokke double stroller Buggy

Kerry says that this side-by-side is slim enough to fit through the majority of doors and accommodate two car seats or carrycots. It has an auto-standing folding mechanism as well as easy carry straps to make it easy to transport.

The canopies are also easy to move and lift up and down the stairs. The canopies have generously sized windows and openings that peek out.

Size

A spacious shopping basket as well as rear and front suspension are the most important features to look out for in a double buggy. You might consider if it's a travel system, or whether the car seat or carrycot can be added. These are important considerations when you are required to take your children on public transport or on long trips.

If you're in search of a compact double buggy that can be used from birth look into the Leclerc Kooper X2. This side-by-side model features a clever frame that can be expanded to to accommodate two children. The seats can be reclined and placed independently. This allows you to let one child unwind and sleep while the other is observing the surrounding. You get a big UPF 50+ canopy, with a peekaboo window too.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another fantastic option for twins. It is the tiniest twin umbrella stroller pushchair on the market. It's just 63cm wide and should fit through the majority of doors. It can also take two car seats or one carrycot and 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 a toddler. However, they do tend to have a larger space than single-seaters and may be difficult to manoeuvre on narrow streets or through doors.

The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is an extremely popular tandem that can grow with your family. It comes with 30 different seating configurations. It can be used with twins, a baby and a toddler or even three kids if you purchase iCandy's "PiggyBack" board (which you can purchase separately). It comes with a soft suspension system that makes kerbs simple to navigate. It can be used in either single or double mode. You can even attach a single stroller to the top of it for extra storage space.

Weight

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

Many compact double buggies come with frames designed to take infant car seats and come with adaptors branded to match the popular models from Cybex, BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are great options for those who want to stay clear of separate twin strollers for newborns for younger children with medical issues.

However, they do tend to have a wider footprint than side-by-side buggies and are more difficult to fit through doors and public transport. If this is important to you, check the product's specifications to see what alternatives are available.

Mountain Buggy Duet is the most compact double stroller on the market. This is the slimmest side by side available at 64cm wide. It can be used by twins in the newborn stage or even one toddler and one baby. It has a robust design and superior functionality, with large air-filled tires that are suitable for all terrains, but also happy to zip around town.

Another great choice is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can accommodate twins or 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 that makes it super-easy to schlep, and comes with rear and front suspensions to help you cope with the rough terrain. It's a little heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo but still lighter than the majority of tri-fold buggies and is an excellent value for older kids.

Folding

The Baby Jogger City Select 2 is a fantastic option to store the double buggy. This side-by-side model has an extremely smooth fold and the frame's clever design expands in width when folded so that it's narrower than the standard stroller. This allows it to be more easily maneuvered through doors and on public transportation, as well as eliminating the need for a second vehicle.

It's a great option for parents with twins because it can be used in mono or duo mode with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can accommodate another child on the 'piggyback board' of the buggy. It also comes with an array of configurations, including elevated stadium-style seats to give both children an overview of their surroundings. The adjustable handlebar features a handbrake that makes it easier to push the buggy up and down hills.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another good alternative. It has the smallest footprint side-byside available, measuring 63cm. It is ideal for parents who fret about fitting a double in the doorway or on public transport. However it is still able to tackle rough terrain and be a true off-roader. It can accommodate twins, a toddler and one or two children who are similar age. Each seat reclines independently, so the kids are comfortable.

One final good choice is the iCandy Peach, which can be used in mono or tandem mode, and can be used with a car seat/seats or a carrycot and a toddler seat. It's a bit larger than other doubles, however it offers excellent maneuverability especially on smooth surfaces. This is a fantastic option for those looking for an elegant and practical buggy.

There are numerous budget double buggies, such as the UPPAbaby vista 2. This best compact double stroller side-by-side can hold babies in the carrycot or even a toddler in the seat, or three children if you add the PiggyBack ride on board that is branded with the pizazz. It comes with an easy-to-stand fold, a canopy that offers protection for both children and the ability to peek inside. It is also relatively lightweight for a double stroller and comes with a large undercarriage basket to store the shopping.