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Kerry says that this side-by-side is light enough to pass through most doorways and can accommodate two car seats or carrycots. It features an auto-standing folding mechanism as well as convenient carry straps to make it easy to transport.

It's also very lightweight to carry and wheel up/down stairs. The canopies are spaciously sized and feature peekaboo windows.

Size

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

Take a look at the Leclerc Kooper X2 if you are looking for a small, double buggy you can use from the beginning. This model is a side by side buggy that has a frame that can expand widthwise to accommodate two children. The seats have an option to recline and can be placed independently, giving you the choice of one child leaning back relaxing for a nap, while the other looks out at the world around them. You also get a large UPF 50+ canopy and a peekaboo feature.

Another great option for infant twins is the Mountain Buggy Duet. It is the tiniest side-by-side twin strollers for newborns pushchair on the market and only 63cm in width, it should fit through most doorways. It can also be used with two car seats or a carrycot, and comes with lying-flat seats that can be used from birth.

Tandem double buggies are popular with parents of twins or parents with a baby and a toddler. However, they generally have a bigger footprint than single-seaters, and can be difficult to manoeuvre on narrow roads or through doorways.

The iCandy Orange is a popular tandem buggy that has been designed to grow with your family, offering 30 different seating configurations. It can be used with twins, a baby and toddler or three children if you add iCandy's "PiggyBack" board (which you can buy separately). It is equipped with an easy suspension system that makes kerbs easy to navigate. It is able to 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 twin stroller and easy to push. It should also have spacious shopping baskets, rear and front suspensions to make it easier to maneuver over rough terrain and, ideally, be suitable for twins or siblings of different age.

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

They are typically larger than buggies that are side-by-side and are more difficult to fit 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 most compact double stroller on the market. This is the thinnest side-byside available, measuring only 63cm in width. It can be used to transport twins or one toddler and a baby. It has a robust design and superior functionality, with large air-filled tires that can be used on all terrains but are also able 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, 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 suspensions to help you cope with rough terrain. It's heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo but still lighter than the majority of tri-fold buggies and is an excellent value choice for older children.

Folding

A good double buggy needs to be slim for storage, and a ideal choice is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This side-by-side model has a smooth fold, and the frame's clever design expands in width when folded so that it's smaller than a single stroller. This allows it to be more easily maneuvered through doorways and on public transportation, while reducing the need for an additional vehicle.

It's a good option for parents with twins because it can be utilized in duo or mono mode with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can also accommodate a third rider on the buggy's 'piggyback board, and provides many different configurations, including an elevated stadium-style seating to give each child a view of their surroundings. The adjustable handlebar comes with a handbrake that allows you to push the buggy up and down hills.

Another option is the Mountain Buggy Duet, which has the smallest footprint side-by-side on the market at the smallest 63cm. This makes it a great choice for parents who are worried about fitting an extra door for a double on public transport, and it can still handle rough terrain like an off-roader. It can be used to carry twins or a toddler and baby or two kids who are the same age and each seat can recline independently to ensure that the children are at ease.

The iCandy Peach is a good alternative. It can be used in mono or tandem mode, and it can fit 2 car seats/seats, or a carrycot and a toddler seat. It's a bit larger than other doubles, but it is extremely maneuverable particularly on smooth surfaces. This is a great choice for those looking for a stylish and practical buggy.

If you're on a budget there are plenty of affordable double buggies available such as the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This small side-by-side can accommodate a newborn in the carrycot or even a toddler in the seat, or three kids if you add a PiggyBack ride on board branded with the pizazz. It has a self-standing fold, a huge canopy that provides protection for children and a peekaboo feature. It's also fairly light for a double stroller, and comes with a large undercarriage basket for storing things like shopping.