What to Look For in a Compact Graco DuoRider Double Pushchair: Lightweight Birth to 3 Years Buggy

Kerry says this side-byside is light enough to pass through most doors and accommodate two car seats or carrycots. It comes with a self-standing fold and a handy carry strap to make it easy to schlep.

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

Size

A spacious shopping basket as well as front and rear suspensions are the most important elements to look for in a double buggy. You may also want to think about whether it's a travel system, or whether you can add a car seat or carrycot. Those are important considerations if you have to take your kids in public transport or on longer journeys.

Consider the Leclerc Kooper X2 if you are looking for a small double buggy that you can use right from the time you are born. This innovative model is a side-byside buggy with frames that can be expanded widthways in order to accommodate two children. The seats can be reclined or positioned independently. This allows you to allow one child to relax and sleep while the other observes the surrounding. The seat comes with a large UPF 50+ canopy that has the option of a peekaboo window as well.

Another great option for newborn twins is the Mountain Buggy Duet. It is the tiniest side-by-side twin pushchair on the market and only 63cm in width, it should fit through most doorways. It can take two car seat or one carrycot and has lying-flat seats that can be used from birth.

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

The iCandy Orange is a popular tandem buggy and has been designed to grow with your family, offering 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 purchase separately). It comes with a soft suspension system that makes kerbs easy to navigate. It can be used in either single or double mode. It is possible to attach one stroller to the top for additional storage.

Weight

A good double buggy is lightweight and easy to push. It should also have spacious shopping baskets, a rear and front suspension to make it easier to navigate rougher surfaces and, most importantly, be suitable for twins or siblings of different ages.

Many compact double buggies have 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. They are a great choice if you have younger children with medical conditions and you want to avoid having to use separate strollers.

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

Mountain Buggy Duet is the smallest double stroller on the market. This is the slimmest side-by-side available at 64cm wide. It can be used for newborn twins or one toddler and one baby. It has a robust design and superior functionality with big air-filled tires that can be used on all terrains but are also able to zip around town.

Another option is the UPPAbaby Vista 2, which can carry twins with one toddler and one baby or two kids using piggy backboards (which you'll need to purchase separately). It comes with a carry strap that is self-standing and can folds to make it simple to transport. It also has front and back suspensions to assist you in navigating rougher terrain. It's heavier than the Joie Evalite Duo, but lighter than most trifold buggies. This is a great option for older children.

Folding

A good double stroller needs to be slim to store, and a suitable option is the Baby Jogger City Select 2. This side-by-side model has a very slick fold and the frame's clever design expands widthways as you fold so that it's narrower than an individual stroller. This makes it easier to maneuver through doorways and public transportation, while making it less necessary to have a second vehicle.

It's a great option 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 'piggyback board that is part of the buggy. It also comes with an array of configurations including elevated stadium-style seats that give both kids an overview of their surroundings. The adjustable handlebar has a handbrake that helps to push the buggy up and down hills.

Mountain Buggy Duet is another excellent option. It has the smallest footprint side-by-side available measuring just 63cm. This makes it perfect for parents who are worried about fitting an extra door for a double on public transport, while it can also handle rough terrain like an off-roader. It can accommodate twins, a toddler and one or two children with the same age. Each seat reclines independently, so the children are able to sit comfortably.

One final good choice is the iCandy Peach, which can be used in mono or tandem mode and can take 2 car seats or a carrycot and a toddler seat. It's a bit larger than other doubles, however it has excellent maneuverability especially on smooth surfaces. This is a fantastic option for those looking for an attractive and practical buggy.

There are a variety of affordable double buggies, like the UPPAbaby Vista 2. This is a compact side-by-side that fits a newborn in a carrycot, the toddler in a seat, or three kids if you include the Pizazz-branded PiggyBack ride-on board. It features an easy-to-stand fold, a canopy that protects children as well as an option to peekaboo. It's also fairly light for a double stroller and features a large undercarriage storage basket for storing shopping.