What to Look For in a Double Travel Buggy
A side-byside double with an incredibly compact footprint (for narrow doorways and public transport). Add carrycots or seats (with adaptors) to increase the frame's capacity for weight for children weighing up to 50lbs.
Budget double with front and back suspension for uneven surfaces. Large storage basket, padded handlebars and large storage basket.
Size
In general double pushchair s are generally wider than single models - especially when they're side by side buggies, like the Kolcraft Geo 3 and UPPAbaby Vista 2. The good news is that this extra width enables them to handle heavier children without straining the chassis. Other features make them stand out: large pop-out canopy with SPF 50 protection and peekaboo windows with swivel lock front wheels to assist in navigating tight spaces such as shopping aisles as well as a cup holder that can be used by one parent, and a clever fold mechanism that is one-handed. The 10-inch wheels aren't built for rough terrain, but they can handle city streets and theme park rides quite well.
These lightweight side-by-side buggies have surprisingly low price tags.
Weight
The lighter the double buggy , the easier it is to lift and maneuver. The Joie Evalite Duo is a great option if you need to be mindful of weight. It's the lightest in our Lab tests. However, it offers a wide range of features, including large pop-out canopy with SPF 50 and peekaboo windows and a quick-release fold that can be folded flat in a matter of seconds; four-wheel suspension that can take on rough terrain and an adjustable front wheel that makes navigating tight aisles of supermarkets and shops easy. It's also affordable at just over PS1,000. It can also carry twins or a baby and toddler with the purchase of an additional'sidepack'.
Flexibility
A well-designed double buggy can provide a lot of flexibility, no matter if you have twins or an infant and a toddler. The narrow tandem buggies are a great way to squeeze through small spaces. Side-by-side models let you to keep the eye on your children and ensure their safety while you are navigating the supermarket or park. Many also have a wide range of seat configurations, so you can adapt the seat as your children develop, and some come with the option of adding a ride-on or car seat.
The Joie Evalite duo is an excellent illustration. It can be used to support two seats, or even a car seat. The adaptors let you change from one seat to a double seat in a matter of seconds. It has a large pop-out canopy shade with UPF 50+ protection, adjustable legrests and peekaboo window in both seats. A standing fold is easy to perform and fast.
Tri-fold buggies, such as the iCandy Peach are another versatile choice. Their slim frames are ideal for narrow aisles and doors while they are able to accommodate twins, a baby or an adult due to the addition of UPPAbaby's 'PiggyBack' board (which is available separately). The basket is generous and comes with all the extras like raincovers and liners.
Tandem buggies usually have your children seated side-by-side, which can make them easier to push and more sturdy on uneven surfaces, but can be tricky to maneuver between kerbs. They typically have a larger footprint than a single-seater stroller and may be a bit longer to pass through doors.
Comfort
This is one of the most comfortable, lightweight doubles we've examined. It has stadium-style seating on both seats, ensuring that your children can take in the view. It also has an enormous UPF 50+ canopy with a peekaboo window, a padded toddler seat with an RumbleSeat with built-in adjustable leg and foot rests as well as cups holder for one parent. The seats can recline independently by pressing a lever beneath each seat. Testers also love how the straps can be secured and unfastened with 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 the ideal choice for families that want to expand with their children. double pram pushchair is available in a variety of configurations, including 30. It can accommodate twins, a toddler and a baby or three kids if you add a 'PiggyBack board'. The large basket and soft suspension make it ideal for kerbs as well as for use in cities. It's also reasonably priced. BabyGearLab recommends it for children up to six years old.