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Kerry says this side-by-side is light enough to pass through most doorways and can take two car seats or carrycots. It comes with self-standing folding mechanism, as well as handy carry straps that make it easy to move.

It's also extremely light to lift and wheel up/down stairs. The canopies are spaciously sized and have peekaboo windows.

Size

Double buggy features you should consider include an enormous shopping basket, rear and front suspension, and an incredibly sturdy frame. You might also want to think about whether it's a traveler or if you can add an infant car seat or carrycot. These are important considerations when you're planning to bring your little ones along on public transport or longer journeys.

Take a look at the Leclerc Kooper X2 if you are looking for a compact, double buggy you can use from the beginning. This side-byside model comes with an innovative frame that can be expanded to to accommodate two children. The seats can be reclined or positioned independently. This lets you allow one child to relax and nap while the other observes the surroundings. You get a big UPF 50+ canopy with a peekaboo window too.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another excellent alternative for twins. It is the tiniest twin pushchair available on the market. It is only 63cm in width and should fit through most doors. It can also take two car seats or a carrycot. It also has lie-flat seats that are suitable from birth.

Tandem double jogging stroller buggies, which feature the children sitting in a row, are a popular choice for twins, or parents of a baby and toddler. However, they do tend to have a larger space than single-seaters and may be difficult to manoeuvre on narrow pavements or through doors.

The iCandy Orange is a popular tandem buggy that has been designed to grow with your family, offering 30 different seating options. It can be used with twins, a baby and toddler or three children if you add iCandy's 'PiggyBack' board (which you can purchase separately). It has soft suspension that can take care of kerbs. It is used in mono or double mode. You can also attach one stroller on top for extra storage.

Weight

A quality double buggy is lightweight and easy to push. It should include a large shopping basket as well as front and rear suspension to allow the child to maneuver through rough terrain, and be suitable for twins as well as siblings of different ages.

Many compact double buggy side by side buggies come with frames that can be used to support infant car seats. They also come with branded adaptors that fit the most popular models from Cybex BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are a great option if you have younger children with medical needs and would prefer not the need to purchase separate strollers.

However, they generally have a bigger footprint than side-by-side buggies and are more difficult to fit through doorways and on public transport. Review the product's details for alternatives in case this is important to your family.

Mountain Buggy Duet is the smallest double tandem pushchair stroller on the market. It is the tiniest side-by-side available, measuring only 63cm in width. It is able to transport twins or an infant and a toddler. It offers robust engineering and high-quality performance with air-filled tyres that are all-terrain but just as happy nipping around town.

The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is another excellent option. It can accommodate twins or a baby and toddler, or two children using piggyback boards (which is required to be purchased separately). It comes with an adjustable carry strap that can stand on its own and folds down to make it easy to move around. It also comes with front and back suspension to assist you in navigating rough terrain. It's a bit heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo but still lighter than tri-fold buggies. It's an excellent value for older kids.

Folding

The Baby Jogger City Select 2 is a great option for storing two strollers. This model is a side-by-side and has a smooth fold. The frame expands when you fold it, which means it's narrower that one stroller. This allows it to be more easily maneuvered through doorways and public transportation, while also eliminating the need for an additional vehicle.

It's a great choice for parents of twins as it can be used with two seats, and car seat adaptors. It can also accommodate a third child on the buggy's "piggyback board. It also offers an array of configurations, including an elevated stadium-style seating option that allows each child a view of their surroundings. There's even a handbrake on the adjustable handlebar which makes it easier to push it 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 double buggy 63cm. It is ideal for parents who are worried about fitting a double into a door or on public transport. However it is able to handle rough terrain and be a true off-roader. It can carry twins, a baby and toddler or two kids who are the same age and each seat can recline independently to make sure the kids are comfortable.

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

If you're on a tight budget there are plenty of budget double buggies like the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This compact side-byside can fit babies in the carrycot and a toddler in the seat, or even three children if you add the PiggyBack ride on board that is branded with some pizazz. It has an easy-to-stand fold, a large canopy that protects both children and a peekaboo feature. It is also relatively lightweight for a double stroller, and comes with a large undercarriage basket to store the shopping.