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Kerry says this side-byside is small enough to fit through most doorways and can be used with two car seats or carrycots. It has self-standing folding mechanism, as well as handy carry straps that make it easy to transport.

It's also easy to move up and down stairs. The canopies are spacious with windows as well as peekaboo openings.

Size

Double buggy features you must look for include the large shopping basket, rear and front suspension and an incredibly sturdy frame. You might also want to consider whether it's a travel system or whether you can add a car seat or carrycot. Those are important considerations if you have to take your kids on public transport or longer journeys.

If you're looking for a small double buggy that you can use from birth look into the Leclerc Kooper X2. This side-by-side model has a clever frame that expands in width so that it can accommodate two children. The seats have a recline option and can be positioned independently, giving you the choice of one child leaning back relaxing for a nap, while the other is looking out at the world around them. You also get a large UPF 50+ canopy as well as the ability to peek into the future.

Another great option for infant twins is the Mountain Buggy Duet. It is the thinnest side-byside twin pushchair available sit and stand double stroller is only 63cm wide, so should fit through most doorways. It can take two car seats or one carrycot and has lay-flat seats that are suitable from birth.

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

The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is an extremely popular tandem that can expand with your family. It offers 30 different seating options. The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is suitable for twins or a child, toddler or even three kids when you add the iCandy 'PiggyBack board' (available separately). It comes with a soft suspension system that makes kerbs simple to navigate. It can be used in mono or double mode. You can also attach a single stroller on top for extra storage.

Weight

A good double buggy should be lightweight double pushchair and easy to push. It should come with an ample shopping basket, front and back suspension to make it easier for the child to maneuver through rough terrain, and be suitable for twins as well as siblings of different ages.

Many double buggies are compact and have frames that can be used to support infant car seats. They also come with brand-name adaptors that fit the popular models made by Cybex BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are a great option for families with children with medical needs and would prefer not having to use separate strollers.

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

Mountain Buggy Duet is the smallest double buggy double stroller on the market. This is the slimmest side-by-side available at 53cm in width and can be used for twins in the newborn stage or even one baby and one toddler. It has a robust design and superior functionality with big air-filled tires that can be used on all terrains, but also happy to go about town.

Another great choice is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can accommodate twins or one baby and one toddler or two kids using a piggy back board (which you need to buy separately). It is equipped with a carry strap that is self-standing and can folds to make it simple to transport. It also has front and back suspension to assist you in navigating rough terrain. It's a little heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo but still lighter than most tri-fold buggies and is a great value option for older children.

Folding

The Baby Jogger City Select 2 is an excellent option to store two strollers. This model is a side-byside and features a very smooth fold. The frame expands when you fold it, making it more compact than one stroller. This makes it easier to maneuver through doorways and public transportation, as well as eliminating the need for a second vehicle.

It's a great option for parents with twins, since it can be used in mono or duo mode with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can also accommodate an additional child on the 'piggybackboard' of the buggy. It also has many different configurations including elevated stadium-style seats to give both children a view of their surroundings. The adjustable handlebar comes with a handbrake, which makes it easier to push the buggy up and down hills.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another excellent alternative. It has the smallest footprint side-byside available measuring just 63cm. It is ideal for parents who fret about fitting a double into a door or on public transport. However it is still able to tackle rough terrain as a true off road double buggy-roader. It can carry twins or a toddler and a baby or two children of the same age, and each seat can recline independently to keep the kids comfortable.

The iCandy Peach is a good alternative. It can be used in mono or tandem mode, and can be used with 2 car seats/seats, or a carrycot with an infant seat. It's slightly longer than other doubles, but it provides great maneuverability, especially on smooth surfaces and is an excellent option for those looking for a stylish but practical buggy.

There are numerous budget double buggies, such as the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This compact side-byside can fit a newborn in the carrycot or an infant in the seat or even three kids if you add a PiggyBack ride on board with pizazz. It has a simple self-standing fold, and a big canopy that gives both kids some protection and includes a peekaboo window. It's also quite light for a double pram pushchair stroller, and has a large undercarriage basket for storing shopping.