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Kerry says that this side-by-side is small enough to fit through most doors and be used with two car seats or carrycots. It features a self-standing folding mechanism and handy carry straps that make it easy to carry.

It's also very light to lift and wheel up and down stairs. The canopies have generously sized windows and openings that peek out.

Size

Double buggy features that you should look for include a large shopping basket, front and rear suspension and a sturdy frame. You may also want to consider whether it's a travel system or the possibility of adding an infant car seat or carrycot. These are crucial considerations when you have to take your children on public transport or on long journeys.

If you're looking for a compact double buggy that you can use from birth take a look at the Leclerc Kooper X2. This clever model is a side-by-side by side double stroller buggy with an adjustable frame that can expand to accommodate two children. The seats can be reclined and positioned independently. This allows you to allow one child to relax and nap while the other is observing the surrounding. The seat comes with a large UPF 50+ canopy with the option of a peekaboo window as well.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another great option for twins. It is the thinnest twin pushchair on the market. It's just 63cm wide and should be able to pass through most doors. It can accommodate two car seats or a carrycot, and comes with lying-flat seats that can be used from birth.

Tandem double buggies, which have the children positioned side by side is a popular option for twins, or parents of a baby and toddler. However, they do tend to have a wider footprint than single-seaters, and can be difficult to manoeuvre on narrow pavements or through doors.

The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is a well-loved tandem that will grow with your family. It has 30 different seating options. It can be used with twins, a baby and toddler or even three kids if you add iCandy's "PiggyBack" board (which is available separately). It has soft suspension that can take care of kerbs and can be used in a mono or double mode. You can attach a single stroller on top for extra storage.

Weight

A quality double buggy is lightweight and easy to push. It should have 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 and siblings of different age groups.

A lot of compact double buggies come with frames that are designed to fit infant car seats and come with adaptors with branded brands to match the most popular models from Cybex, BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. They are a great choice for parents of children with medical issues and would prefer not having to use separate strollers.

However, they tend to have a larger footprint than side-by-side buggies, and are more difficult to fit through doors and on public transport. Check the product details for alternatives in case this is important to your family.

Mountain Buggy Duet is the smallest double umbrella stroller stroller on the market. This is the slimmest side by side on the market at just 63cm wide and is suitable for twins who are just born or one toddler and one baby. It offers robust engineering and superior performance thanks to its large air-filled tyres, which are all-terrain but also great for cruising around the town.

The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is another great option. It can carry twins as well as a baby and toddler or two children with a piggyback board (which is required to be purchased separately). It comes with an adjustable carry strap that can stand on its own and fold to make it easy to move around. It also has front and back suspension to make it easier to navigate rougher terrain. It's a little heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo but still lighter than tri-fold buggies and is a great value option for older kids.

Folding

The Baby Jogger City Select 2 is a great option for storing a double buggy. This side-by-side model features a smooth fold, and the clever frame expands in width as you fold to make it smaller than the standard stroller. This makes it easier to navigate doorways and on public transport, while it also means you don't need a second hand double buggy car for schlepping the buggy around.

It's a good option for parents with twins, because it can be used in a mono or duo mode with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can also accommodate an additional child on the buggy's "piggyback' board, and offers a great range of configurations, including an elevated stadium-style seating to give each child a view of their surroundings. There's even a handbrake on the handlebar that can be adjusted, making it easier to push it up and down hills.

Another good option is the Mountain Buggy Duet, which has the smallest side-by-side footprint available at 64cm. This makes it ideal for parents who are worried about fitting a double through doors and on public transport, and it is able to take on rough terrain like an off-roader. It can be used to carry twins, a baby and toddler or two children who are the same age and each seat can recline independently to ensure that the children are comfortable.

One final good choice is the iCandy Peach, which can be used in mono or tandem mode and can accommodate a car seats/seats, or a carrycot and a toddler seat. It's slightly longer than other doubles but it has excellent maneuverability especially on smooth surfaces. This is a great choice for those who want a stylish and practical buggy.

There are a variety of inexpensive double buggies available, like the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This is a small side-by-side that can accommodate a newborn in a carrycot, a toddler in a seat, or even three kids if you include the brand-new pizazz PiggyBack ride-on board. It has a simple, self-standing fold and a nice big canopy that provides children some security and a peek-a-boo window. It's also fairly light for a lightest double stroller stroller, and has a large undercarriage basket that can be used to store your the shopping.