What to Look For in a Double Travel Buggy
A compact side-byside with a small footprint (for use in public transport and narrow doors). Add seats or carrycots (with adaptors), to make the frame more sturdy for children up to 50 lbs.
Budget
Nipper Double Buggy with front and back suspension for uneven surfaces. Large storage basket, padded handlebars, and large storage basket.
Size
Double pushchairs tend to be more spacious than single ones, especially when they are side-byside buggies, such as the Kolcraft Geo 3 or UPPAbaby. This extra width enables them to take on heavier children without straining their chassis. They also have other important characteristics that make them stand out, including spacious pop-out canopies that come with SPF 50 and peekaboo windows as well as swivel lock front tires which help navigate narrow spots such as shopping aisles; a one-parent cup holder and an innovative fold mechanism that is able to be completed with one hand; and 10-inch back wheels that aren't designed for rough terrain but can manage city streets and theme parks quite well.
In terms of cost these kinds of lightweight buggies, which are side-by-side, are surprisingly affordable.
Weight
The lighter a double-buggy is the more easy it is to lift and manoeuvre. The Joie Evalite Duo is a excellent choice if you have to be cognizant of weight. It's the lightest we've seen in our lab tests. However, it offers a wide range of features, including large pop-out canopies with SPF 50 and windows that peek out as well as a quick-release fold which folds flat in just a few seconds; four-wheel suspension that can cope with rough terrain; and an adjustable front wheel that makes maneuvering narrow aisles in supermarkets and shops easy. It's also super-affordable at just more than PS1,000. It can also carry twins or a baby and toddler with the purchase of an additional'sidepack'.
Flexibility
A double buggy is an excellent option for parents with twins, or even a baby and toddler. The narrow tandem buggies are ideal to fit into tight spaces, while side-byside models keep your children accounted for and will help you keep an eye on them as you go to the grocery store or the park. A lot of buggies come with a variety seats so that you can alter the seat as your child grows. Some even permit the addition of a car seat or ride-on board.
The Joie Evalite duo is an excellent example. It can be used to hold two seats, or even a car seat. The adaptors let you convert one seat to a double in just minutes. It comes with a huge pop-out canopy shade with UPF 50+ protection, adjustable legrests and windows that peek out in both seats. A standing fold is easy to make and quick.
The iCandy Peach tri-fold buggy is another alternative. They are ideal for navigating narrow aisles and doors. They can also easily accommodate twins and a large kid with the addition of UPPAbaby’s"PiggyBack" board (which is sold separately). The basket is spacious and comes with all the extras, such as raincovers and liner.
Tandem buggies are generally designed with your children sitting together. This makes them more stable and easy to push on uneven surfaces, but they can be difficult to maneuver over and up kerbs. They typically have a bigger footprint than a
single double stroller-seater
twin pushchair, and may be a bit longer to get through doors.
Comfort
This is among the most comfortable lightweight doubles that we have tested. It has a stadium-style seat on both seats, ensuring that your children can take in the view. It also comes with an enormous UPF 50+ canopy with a windows that peek out, a cushioned toddler seat that includes an RumbleSeat with built-in adjustable foot and leg rests and a cup holder for one parent. Testers are awestruck by the way that the seats recline individually by squeezing an adjustable lever underneath each seat. They also note that the straps are easy to secure and remove using just 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 upright for easy access.
With 30 different configurations (it'll accommodate twins, a baby and toddler or three kids if you add the option of a 'PiggyBack' board) This is a great choice for families who are looking to expand with their child. Its spacious shopping basket as well as soft suspension make it suitable on roads and in cities too. It's also very well priced. BabyGearLab recommends this to children up to the age of six.
