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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 an auto-standing folding mechanism as well as handy carry straps that make it easy to carry.

It's also extremely lightweight to carry and wheel up and down stairs. The canopies are large and feature peekaboo windows.

Size

A large shopping basket as well as rear and front suspension are essential elements to look for in a double buggy. It is also advisable to think about whether it's a travel system or whether you can add an infant car seat or carrycot. Those are important considerations if you're planning to bring your little ones along on public transport or on longer journeys.

Consider the Leclerc Kooper X2 if you are looking for a small double buggy that you can use from the beginning. This side-by-side model features an intelligent frame that expands in width so that it can accommodate two children. The seats can be reclined or positioned independently. This allows you to have one child relax and sleep while the other is observing the surrounding. There is also a huge UPF 50+ canopy and an option to peek inside.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another great option for twins. This is the slimmest side-by-side twin pushchair on the market and only 63cm in width, it will fit through most doors. It can take two car seat or one carrycot, and comes with lie-flat seats suitable from birth.

Tandem double buggies are very popular with parents of twins or parents with a baby and toddler. However, they do tend to have a wider footprint than single-seaters and can be difficult to maneuver on narrow roads or through doors.

The iCandy Orange tandem buggy is a well-loved tandem that will expand with your family. It offers 30 different seating configurations. The iCandy Orange tandem buggy can be used for twins or a child and a toddler or even three children when you include the iCandy "PiggyBack" board (available separately). It is equipped with a soft suspension system that makes kerbs simple to navigate. It can be used in single or double mode. You can even connect a single stroller to the top of it for additional storage space.

Weight

A good double buggy should be lightweight and easy-to-push. It should come with an ample shopping basket as well as front and rear suspensions to allow the child to navigate more difficult terrain, and also be suitable for twins as well as siblings of different ages.

Many double single pushchair buggies are compact and come with frames that can be used to store infant car seats. They also have 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 issues and you want to avoid having to use separate strollers.

However, they do tend to have a wider space than side-byside buggies and can be harder to fit through doors and on public transport. If this is important to you, check the product's specifications to see whether there are alternatives available.

If you're looking for the most compact lightest double stroller pushchair on the market, check out the Mountain Buggy Duet. It's the slimmest side-byside on the market at just 53cm in width and can be used by newborn twins or one toddler and one baby. It offers robust engineering and high-quality performance with air-filled tyres that are all-terrain but just as happy nipping around the city.

Another great choice is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can hold twins with one toddler and one baby or two kids using a piggy back board (which you'll need to purchase separately). It folds up with a self-standing design and carry strap, making it super-easy to schlep, and has front and rear suspension to help you cope with the rough terrain. It's heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo but still lighter than most tri-fold buggies. It's also an excellent value for older kids.

Folding

A great double car seat stroller buggy has to be compact for storage. A good choice is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This model is a side by side and features a very smooth fold. The frame expands when you fold, so it's more compact than a single stroller. This allows it to be more easily maneuvered through doorways and public transportation, while eliminating the need for an additional vehicle.

It's a great choice for parents with twins as it can be used in mono or duo mode with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can also accommodate an additional rider on the buggy's 'piggyback board, and provides a great range of configurations with an elevated stadium-style seating area that gives both children views of their surroundings. The adjustable handlebar comes with a handbrake that helps to push the buggy up and down hills.

Another good option is the Mountain Buggy Duet, which has the smallest side-by-side footprint on the market at 64cm. This makes it perfect for parents who are concerned about fitting a double-doorway on public transport. However, it can still be able to handle rough terrain as an 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 keep the kids at ease.

Another good option is the iCandy Peach, which can be used in mono or tandem mode, and can be used with a car seats or a carrycot and toddler seat. It's slightly longer than other doubles but it offers excellent maneuverability especially on smooth surfaces. This is a fantastic option for those who want a stylish and practical buggy.

There are numerous affordable double buggies, like the UPPAbaby vista 2. This compact side-byside can fit infants in a carrycot and an infant in the seat, or even three children if you include a PiggyBack ride on board branded with the pizazz. It features a simple, self-standing fold and a nice big canopy that gives the kids some protection and includes a peekaboo window. It is also relatively lightweight for a double stroller, and comes with a large undercarriage basket to store things like shopping.