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A double buggy is essential whether you are a new mum of twins or you need to tote around a toddler and a baby at the same time. Choosing a double buggy can give you a headache. There are a lot of double buggy models out there, and all of them seem to plusses and minuses. If you don’t have the time of energy to comparison shop (and as a busy mum of two, who could blame you), consider the results of a recent double buggy product test conducted by the team at babyworld.co.uk.

The Babyworld staff tested three types of double buggy models, umbrella fold, flat fold, and rough terrain. All of the top ten double buggy models fit into one of these categories. Which will work best for you depends on your circumstances. If you are driving around a lot, a flat fold double buggy that fits easily into the boot works well. If you are walking into town along a narrow lane, a rough terrain double buggy is ideal. If you live in the middle of the city, an easy to carry umbrella fold double buggy will make getting on and off the bus much easier.

While all ten double buggies tested ranked well in various areas, there were a few that really stood out. Below is a brief summary of the double buggy test results for the top performing buggy in each of the model types.

Umbrella Fold Double Buggy
The Maclaren Twin Traveler ticks all the boxes when it comes to an umbrella fold double buggy. In addition to the usual pushchair features, the Maclaren Twin Traveler has washable seat covers, independent sunshades, bottle holders, and includes foot muffs, rain cover, and head huggers for each baby. The Maclaren Twin Traveler is a smooth operator; testers found this double buggy easy to push, maneuver, fold, and carry. The only downside? The £220 price tag.

Flat Fold Double Buggy
The American-made Graco DuoRider isn’t as pretty as the Maclaren double buggy, but what it lacks in looks it makes up for in function. The Graco DuoRider double buggy is a breeze to push and maneuver. This light double buggy weighs in at a slim 10.5kg. The Graco DuoRider collapses with one hand and fits easily into the boot. All of this comes at an attractive £129.99. However, the Graco DuoRide double buggy does not come with a rain cover, and some testers said the swivel front wheels can be a little squirrelly.

Rough Terrain Double Buggy
The Mountain Buggy Terrain Double was the only buggy to rank well in the rough terrain category. This tough double buggy is solid and sturdy with smooth-ride air filled tires and a heavy duty rain cover. While the Mountain Buggy Terrain Double performs well over bumpy lanes and cracked pavement, the lack of swivel wheels makes this buggy difficult to steer around sharp corners. The other drawback is the Mountain Buggy Terrain Double’s enormous price tag of £545.