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What to Look For in a Double Travel Buggy

A side-by-side double with a compact footprint (for narrow doorways and public transport). Add seats or a carrycot (with adaptors) to increase the size of the frame to accommodate kids up to 50lbs per seat.

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

Size

In general double pushchairs are larger than single models – especially when they’re side-by-side buggies like the Kolcraft Geo 3 and UPPAbaby Vista 2. The good thing is that this extra width enables them to accommodate heavier children without straining the chassis. They also come with other key characteristics that make them stand out, including generously-sized pop-out canopies with SPF 50 and windows that peek out and swivel lock front wheels that make it easier to navigate tight areas such as aisles for shopping; cup holders for one parent and the clever fold mechanism that can be operated with one hand; and 10-inch back wheels that aren’t built for tough terrain but manage city streets and theme parks quite well.

In terms of cost they are surprisingly affordable. These types of light, side-by-side buggies are surprisingly affordable.

Weight

The lighter a double buggy is the more easy it is to move and lift. extra resources is a excellent choice if you have to be cognizant of weight. It’s the lightest in our Lab tests. However, it offers a wide range of features, including large pop-out canopies with SPF 50 and peekaboo windows; a quick-release fold that can be folded flat in a matter of seconds; four-wheel suspension to handle rough terrain and a swivel front wheel that makes getting around tight aisles of supermarkets and shops effortless. It’s priced at just over $1000 It’s also a great value stroller. It can also carry twins or a baby and toddler with the purchase of an additional’sidepack’.

Flexibility

A double buggy is a fantastic option for parents with twins or even a baby and toddler. Buggies that are narrow are a great way to squeeze into tight spaces. Side-by-side models let you to keep track of your children and keep them safe when you’re out at the grocery store or in the park. There are many buggies that come with a variety of seat configurations which allows you to alter them as your children grow. Some come with the option of adding a ride-on board or car seat.

The Joie Evalite duo is a perfect example. It can hold two seats or a car seat, and its adaptors that are easy to use permit you to switch from single to double in seconds. It has a large pop-out canopy sunshade that has UPF 50+ protection, adjustable legrests and a the window that peeks out from both seats. A standing fold is easy to do and quick.

Tri-fold buggies like the iCandy Peach are another versatile option. They are great for narrow aisles and doors. They are also able to accommodate twins or a child and a big kid with the addition of UPPAbaby’s ‘PiggyBack’ board (which is sold separately). They provide a spacious basket and include all the accessories you may require, such as liners and rain covers.

Tandem buggies are usually designed with your children seated together. This can make them more stable and easy to push on uneven surfaces, but they can be difficult to maneuver over and up kerbs. They usually have a wider footprint than a single-seater pushchair and may be a bit too long for getting through doorways.

extra resources of the more comfortable and lightweight doubles we’ve tried the buggy has raised stadium-style seating for both seats, so your kids can have a great view. It also has large UPF 50+ canopy with peekaboo windows; a padded toddler seat and an additional RumbleSeat with built-in adjustable leg and foot rests; and an individual cup holder for parents. Testers love the way the seats recline independently by pressing the levers under each seat. They also note that the straps are simple to unfasten and fasten with one hand. It’s also a doddle to fold, with a twist mechanism on the handle that makes it as simple as possible, and stores with the backrest up for easy access.

This is the perfect choice for families that want to grow with their children. It is available in 30 different configurations. It can hold twins, a toddler and three children if you add a ‘PiggyBack board’. The large basket and soft suspension make it ideal for kerbs, as in the city. It’s also very well priced. BabyGearLab recommends this for children up to the age of six.