Which double buggy

One of the biggest factors to consider when choosing a double buggy is cost. Luckily good double buggies come in a wide range of costs, so there is likely to be something suitable whatever your budget is.

When testing double pushchairs we consider comfort for both children and parents, weight, size, folded size, wheel type, folding mechanism, fabrications, longevity and whether they are worth the money.

Our 10 of the Best lists are compiled by qualified and experienced parenting journalists. They rely on a number of sources, including our independent reviews, testing undertaken during the MadeForMums Awards, and feedback from our home testing panel and Top Testers Club.

Our list is not an ordered ranking from , instead it is a carefully selected group of tried-and-tested products, each of which we believe is best for a different situation or requirement. The Roma Gemini weighs the same as some single pushchairs and folds down into an admirably small package, making it a great option if you want something lightweight and easy to transport.

However, where it really impressed was its handling. The fabrics are quite light, and the details are definitely less luxurious than some more premium models, but this is partially because of the lightweight construction, which is a huge plus in the practicality stakes.

Many parents will love the addition of a bumper bar, and it also has a generous basket for all those essentials and non-essentials you need when out with two children.

It features an ultra-compact fold, H x W The City Tour 2 Double cannot be used as a travel system with car seats, but you can put two carrycots on it to use from birth. However the seats do recline to a flat position so babies under six months can lie flat — a handy option if your baby outgrows the small-sized carrycot.

Its basket underneath can hold up a decent amount up to 5kg , which is essential with twins, but there is a bar from the frame down the middle, so fitting a large changing bag in is tricky. Available from: Amazon , Uber Kids and Boots. Suitable for: birth to around 22kg each seat 4 years Can be used with carrycots: Yes Travel system compatible: Yes Weight: Bugaboo prams have always been highly regarded and the Donkey 3 is no different.

If you have twins it can be used as a double buggy straight away as it will also take two carrycots or car seats. Bugaboo say you can push this buggy one handed and they are spot on.

In Duo mode the Donkey3 is 74cm wide which is narrower than the average 80cm of most twin side by side buggies. Pros : Narrower than most side-by-side buggies, 17 seat configurations, extra storage space Cons : Bulky when folded down, heavy, expensive.

Available from: UberKids , Pramworld and Bugaboo. Created by a New Zealand dad who wanted to enjoy mountain trails with his children, the Mountain Buggy Duet is the slimmest side-by-side on the market, at 63cm, with a footprint the same as a single buggy. This makes it ideal for parents who are worried about fitting through narrow doorways or on public transport.

But the fact it can fit anywhere when pushing makes up for its bulk in the car boot. Pros: Very narrow, performs well on multiple terrains, useful handbrake Cons: Heavy to lift, hard to assemble. Style is a large part of the appeal of this double stroller from My Babiie and TOWIE star Sam Faiers, which features reversible padded seat liners in blue or pink diagonal stripes that you can flip over to customise.

With a tried-and-tested traditional design, It also has separate curved handlebars and an umbrella fold, rather than the flat fold of many other modern double pushchairs.

Pros: Striking look, extra-long hoods, lots of accessories, affordable Cons: Umbrella fold not suitable for everyone, design not to all tastes. The Joie Aire Twin is an affordable and easy-to-fold stroller ideal for both twins and siblings of different ages, as the seats recline separately so a baby can lie-flat whilst their older sibling can be upright.

With the leg rests and the full recline, I would be confident that my boys would be able to have a good nap in the buggy. At just However Jenny mentioned she struggled to mount kerbs due to the small wheels.

Having said that, my husband tried and had no issue. As Joie promises, it really is a quick, one-hand fold. With three wheels, rear suspension and hard-wearing pneumatic tyres this buggy can handle anything you throw at it.

At Pros: All terrain, light to push, adjustable handlebar, quick release wheels to remove for storage Cons: Not travel system compatible. The drawbacks are the fiddly straps, and the lack of a shopping basket. The hoods are great though — nice and big, and have inbuilt pockets for stowing away snacks, keys, phones; all the important stuff. Lightweight and reasonably nippy, this pram is great for taking on city streets. The seat pads are reversible, in a deep pink and royal blue, meaning you can pick a colour for each seat.

There are reclining calf supports too. The basket underneath is huge and has a very handy open back that is perfect for chucking stuff into while you juggle two kids. We also liked the one rain cover that goes over both seats, so when British weather hits the kids are cocooned together — lucky things. Robust and roomy, the Bugaboo donkey will carry your child from birth to toddlerhood and beyond. The expandable chassis offers huge flexibility for growing families.

Compress it down to one seat and a side-car-style shopping basket, or with a few simple adjustments it can slide out to a side-by-side two-seater. You can also have one bassinet and one seat unit side by side if you have different-aged children. Both bassinet and bucket-style seat options are comfortable and snug and can make use of the extendable UPF sun canopies. One minor detail we found annoying was that the rain covers are separate for each seat and quite fiddly to get on and off properly.

The Joolz Geo2 is a pram designed to grow with an expanding family. We loved the huge shopping basket underneath. It can be expanded into double mode, although the extra seat — which stacks beneath the main seat — removes our beloved huge shopping basket. And it is one of the heaviest double prams we tried. But we really liked the fact you can fold the Geo2 with both seat units attached, and the footprint, when folded in double mode, is good compared to many others.

Its side-by-side configuration is seriously smart, the fabrics are luxe, the five-point harness quick and easy to use and the seats well padded. The three-section sun canopy provided a really good amount of cover in all weathers, and our mini testers were able to snooze nicely because the seat reclines to almost flat. It pushes well, and fits through most shop doors, but not the internal doors in our house.

It is also easy to fold — simply pull the handle in the seat and down it goes. But we can forgive that because there are two really good-sized baskets underneath the seat unit, making it practical for larger families. With luxury fabrics, leatherette trim and plush seats, this pram looks very smart indeed. And being smart, it has a huge range of in-line configurations in duo mode.

Although initially this was a bit mind-blowing, we found that once we got our heads around the different attachments it was easy to use and super flexible. Seat elevator adaptors lift the top seat, giving more space to the passenger below.

Even when we had a bassinet on top, the mini tester had more than enough space below, although they are quite low down and tricky to see. When pushing the pram in duo mode we felt a touch like a bus driver, but it is a light push, which is crucial for pushing two toddlers up an epic hill.

But it does have all the high-end finishes of a luxury pram — large UPF canopies, large shopping basket, natural fibres, a really good glide and a robust foot brake.

It also has a magnetic-clasp harness with very well-padded straps. We were really impressed with this side-by-side number. And it feels a lot higher than some other side-by-sides we tried, which is great for tall parents, but might not be so ideal for more petite pilots.

A foot brake goes right across the back wheels and is flip-flop friendly. All the fabrics are durable, and per cent recycled too — which gets a big eco-friendly tick from us.

The canopies are some of the most generous we tried, and they also flick out at the bottom, perfect for nap times. However, this is not a pram with a compact fold, and we found this function a bit of a workout. This in-line double pram is built to grow with your family.

The huge under-seat basket converts to the second seat, which does leave you short on basket space. The seat unit and bassinet are both deluxe, the fabrics are thick and luxurious, and the mechanisms are great. Peel off the upper pads of the all-season seat unit to reveal a breathable mesh fabric beneath for warmer months.

The swivel front wheels make manoeuvring easy, while the large back wheels give a smooth ride. Our gripe is the fold is a bit of a faff — you have to remove the bassinets or seat units before folding the chassis.

Pushchair manufacturers, such as Bugaboo and Stokke, make their own branded versions, but there are several universal ones out there, too. They can often be folded away or removed when not in use. They can be awkward or uncomfortable to walk behind, especially for long periods. In order to accommodate your toddler, you have to walk further back from the pram's handlebar than you naturally would.

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