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Kerry says that this side-byside is small enough to pass through the majority of doors. It can accommodate two car seats or carrycots. It features self-standing folding mechanism, as well as convenient carry straps to make it easy to transport.

The canopies are also simple to lift and move up/down the stairs. The canopies are generously sized and feature peekaboo windows.

Size

A large shopping basket as well as rear and front suspension are key elements to look for in a double buggy. You might also want to consider whether it's a travel system or whether you can add an infant car seat or carrycot. Those are important considerations if you need to take your children on public transport or on longer journeys.

If you're looking for a compact double buggy that you can use from birth look into the Leclerc Kooper X2. This side-byside model comes with an intelligent frame that expands in width to 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 surroundings. You will get a huge UPF 50+ canopy with the option of a peekaboo window as well.

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

Tandem double buggies are popular with parents of twins or parents who have a baby and toddler. They have a bigger footprint than single-seaters and are more difficult to maneuver through narrow doors or on pavements.

The iCandy Orange is a popular tandem buggy that's been designed to grow with your family, with 30 different seating options. It can be used with twins, a baby and a toddler or three children if you purchase iCandy's "PiggyBack" board (which is available separately). It has a soft suspension that makes light work of kerbs. It is used in a mono or double buggy converts to single mode. You can also attach a single stroller on the top of it for extra 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 that aid the child to traverse rough terrain, and be suitable for twins and other siblings of different age groups.

A lot of compact double strollers buggies come with frames that are designed to fit infant car seats and come with adaptors branded to match the popular models from Cybex, BeSafe and Maxi-Cosi. These are excellent options if you want to avoid having separate strollers for your younger children who have medical needs.

However, they tend to have a larger footprint than side-by-side buggies, and may be more difficult to maneuver through doorways and on public transportation. If this is important to you, look through the product's details to determine what alternatives are available.

Mountain Buggy Duet is the smallest cheap double pushchair stroller on the market. This is the slimmest side-by-side available at 63cm wide and can be used by twins in the newborn stage or even one toddler and one baby. It is built to last with a sturdy design and a superior function with big air-filled tires that can be used on all terrains, but also happy to whizz around town.

Another great option is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can hold twins with one toddler and one baby or two kids, with a piggy back board (which you'll need to purchase separately). It has a self-standing fold and carry strap, making it easy to transport and has front and rear suspensions to help you cope with the rough terrain. It's heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo, but less heavy than trifold buggies. This is a great option for older children.

Folding

The Baby Jogger City Select 2 is a fantastic choice for storing the double pushchair with car seat buggy. This side-byside model has an extremely smooth fold and the frame's clever design expands in width when folded so that it's smaller than an individual stroller. This allows it to be more easily maneuvered through doorways and on public transportation, as well as making it less necessary to have a second vehicle.

It's a good option for parents who have twins since it can be utilized in duo or mono mode with two seats and car seat adaptors. It can also accommodate another child on the 'piggybackboard' of the buggy. It also has an array of options, including seats that are elevated to give both kids the view of their surroundings. There's even a handbrake built into the adjustable handlebar which makes it easier to push up and down hills.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another good option. It has the smallest footprint side-by-side available, measuring 63cm. This makes it ideal for parents who are worried about fitting a double through doors and on public transport, and it can still handle rough terrain like a true off-roader. It can accommodate twins or a toddler and an infant, or two children who are similar age. Each seat reclines independently, so children are comfortable.

The iCandy Peach is a good option. 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 a bit larger than other doubles but it offers excellent maneuverability particularly on smooth surfaces. This is an excellent choice for those who want an attractive and practical buggy.

There are numerous inexpensive double buggies available, like the UPPAbaby vista 2. This is a small side-by-side that can accommodate a newborn in a carrycot and the toddler in a seat, or three kids if you add the brand-new pizazz PiggyBack ride-on board. It has a simple, self-standing fold as well as a large canopy that offers both kids some protection and also has a peekaboo window. It's also quite light for a double stroller, and has a large undercarriage basket that can be used to store your things like shopping.