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Kerry says that the side-byside is small enough to pass through most doors and can accommodate two car seats or carrycots. It has a self-standing folding mechanism and easy carry straps to make it easy to carry.

The canopies are also easy to lift and move up/down the stairs. The canopies are spacious with windows and peekaboo openings.

Size

Double buggy features you should look for include an enormous shopping basket, rear and front suspension, and a sturdy frame. You might also want to think about whether it's a traveler or the possibility of adding a carrycot or car seat. Those are important considerations if you have to take your children on public transport or on longer journeys.

You should consider the Leclerc Kooper X2 if you are looking for a compact, double buggy you can use right from birth. This clever model is a side by side buggy that has a frame that can expand widthways in order to accommodate two children. The seats come with the option of recline and can be positioned independently, which gives you the option of having one child leaning back and enjoying a nap while the other is looking out at the surrounding. The seats also come with a large UPF 50+ canopy and an option to peek inside.

Another great option for infant twins is the Mountain Buggy Duet. It is the thinnest twin pushchair from birth pushchair that is available on the market. It measures just 63cm wide which means it can fit through the majority of doors. It can also take two car seats or a carrycot, and comes with lay-flat seats that are suitable for babies from birth.

Tandem double buggies are very popular with parents of twins or parents with a baby and a toddler. They do have a larger space than single-seaters, and are more difficult to maneuver through narrow doorways or on pavements.

The iCandy Orange is a popular tandem buggy that has been designed to adapt to your family. It comes with 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 you can buy separately). It is equipped with an easy suspension system that makes kerbs easy to navigate. It can be used in single or double mode. It is possible to attach one stroller on top to store additional items.

Weight

A good double buggy is lightweight twin stroller and easy to push. It should also come with nice-sized shopping baskets, front and rear suspension to allow it to get around rough terrains and, ideally it is suitable for twins or siblings of different ages.

Many compact double buggies include frames that can be used to support infant car seats. They also have branded adaptors that fit popular models by Cybex BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are excellent options if you want to avoid using separate strollers for your younger children who have medical needs.

However, they do generally have a bigger footprint than side-by-side buggies, and may be more difficult to maneuver through doors and public transportation. If this is important to you, look through the product details to see whether there are alternatives available.

If you're looking to find the tiniest double pushchair available, check out the Mountain Buggy Duet. This is the slimmest side by side available at 63cm wide and can be used by newborn twins or one baby and one toddler. It is built to last and offers high-quality performance with air-filled tyres that can be used on all terrains but equally comfortable cruising around town.

Another great choice is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can accommodate twins, one baby and one toddler or two kids using piggy backboards (which you'll need to purchase separately). It folds up with a self-standing design and carry strap that makes it easy to transport and it has both rear and front suspension to help you cope with the rough 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 has to be slimline for storage. A ideal choice is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This side-byside model has an extremely smooth fold and the clever frame expands in width as you fold to make it smaller than the standard twin stroller. This makes it easier to maneuver through doorways and on public transportation, as well as making it less necessary to have an additional vehicle.

It's a great choice for parents with twins because it can be utilized in duo or mono mode with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can accommodate an additional child on the 'piggybackboard that is part of the twin buggy from birth. It also has many different configurations including elevated stadium-style seats to give both kids a view of their surroundings. There's even a brake on the handlebar that can be adjusted that makes it easier to push it up and down hills.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another great alternative. It has the smallest footprint side-byside on the market, measuring 63cm. It is ideal for parents who fret about fitting a double travel stroller into the doorway or on public transport. However, it can still handle rough terrain and be an off-roader. It can be used to carry twins, a baby and toddler or two children of the same age, and each seat can recline independently to keep the kids at ease.

The iCandy Peach is a good alternative. It can be used in tandem or mono mode, and it can fit two car seats, or a carrycot that has an infant seat. It's slightly longer than other doubles, however it offers excellent maneuverability especially on smooth surfaces. This is a great choice for those looking for an attractive and practical buggy.

If you're on a tight budget there are plenty of affordable double buggies available like the UPPAbaby Vista 2. It's a compact side-byside that fits a newborn in a carrycot as well as the toddler in a seat, or even three kids if you add the pizazz-branded PiggyBack ride-on board. 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 buggy, and comes with a larger undercarriage basket for shopping.