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What to Look For in a Double Travel Buggy

A side-byside double with a compact footprint (for narrow entrances and on public transport). Add seats or a carrycot (with adaptors) to grow the frame for kids up to 50 lbs per seat.

A fantastic budget double with rear and front suspensions to make light work of uneven surfaces, a large storage basket and a padded handlebar for parents of different heights.

Size

Double pushchairs are generally more spacious than single ones, particularly when they are side-by-side buggies such as the Kolcraft Geo 3 or UPPAbaby. The good news is that this extra width allows them to accommodate heavier children without straining the chassis. Other features that make them stand out: large pop-out canopy with SPF 50 protection and peekaboo windows with swivel lock front wheels to aid in maneuvering tight spaces like shopping aisles, a cup holder for one parent and a smart fold mechanism that operates with one hand. The 10-inch wheels aren’t designed for rough terrain but can handle city streets and theme park rides quite well.

These side-by-side buggies are light and come with surprisingly low prices.

Weight

The lighter a double buggy is, the easier it will be to lift and manoeuvre. The Joie Evalite Duo is a great option if you need to be mindful of weight, as it’s the lightest we’ve seen in our lab tests but still offers plenty of features, such as nice-sized pop-out canopies with SPF 50 and peekaboo windows; a quick-release fold that can be folded flat in a matter of minutes; four-wheel suspension to handle rough terrain and an swivel front wheel that makes maneuvering tight shops and supermarket aisles simple. It’s also super-affordable at just over PS1,000. It can also carry twins or a baby and toddler with the purchase of an additional’sidepack’.

compact twin stroller that is well-designed will offer a huge amount of flexibility, no matter if you have twins or an infant and a toddler. Narrow tandem buggies are great for fitting through tight spaces, while side-byside models keep your children accounted for and will help you keep your eyes on them as you go to the grocery store or park. There are a variety of seat configurations so you can adjust the seat as your child grows. Some permit the addition of an automobile seat or ride-on board.

The Joie Evalite duo is a great illustration. It can be used to hold two seats, or even a car-seat. The adaptors let you convert from one seat to a double seat in a matter of minutes. It also has a nice-sized pop-out UPF 50+ sunshade that can be used as a canopy, adjustable leg rests and peekaboo windows on both seats and the standing fold is simple and quick to fold using just one hand; and a top-quality suspension that can take care of rough terrain.

Tri-fold buggies, such as the iCandy Peach are another versatile choice. extra resources are ideal for narrow aisles and doors. They can also easily accommodate twins and a big kid by adding UPPAbaby’s ‘PiggyBack’ board (which is sold separately). The basket is large and includes all the accessories, such as liners and raincovers.

Tandem buggies typically have your children sitting side-by-side. This can make them easier to push and more stable on uneven surfaces but they can be difficult to maneuver between kerbs. They typically have a bigger footprint than a single-seater stroller and may be a bit too long for getting through doorways.

Comfort

One of the more comfortable lightweight doubles we’ve tested, this buggy features raised stadium-style seating for both seats so your children enjoy the view; nice-sized UPF 50+ canopy with peekaboo windows; a padded toddler seat and an additional RumbleSeat that has adjustable legs and foot rests, as well as an individual cup holder for parents. The testers love the way the seats recline by pushing an adjustable lever underneath each seat, and say that the straps are simple to fasten and unfasten using just one hand. The handle is easy to twist making it easy to fold. It also stores by putting the backrest up to make it easy to access.

This is a great option for families that want to develop with their children. It is available in 30 different configurations. It can carry twins or a toddler, as well as a baby or three kids if you add the ‘PiggyBack board’. The spacious basket and soft suspension makes it suitable for kerbs as well in the city. It is also very affordable. BabyGearLab recommends this product for youngsters up to the age of six.