What to Look For in a Double Travel Buggy

A side-by-side double with small footprint (for narrow doors and public transport). Add seats or carrycots (with adaptors) to make the frame more sturdy for children up to 50 pounds.

A great barebones budget double that has rear and front suspensions to make light work of uneven surfaces, a large storage basket, and a cushioned handlebar for parents of various heights.

Size

In general, double pushchairs are wider than single models – particularly when they’re side by side buggies, like the Kolcraft Geo 3 and UPPAbaby Vista 2. This extra width enables them to take on heavier children without straining their chassis. Other features that make them stand out: large pop-out canopies with SPF 50 protection, as well as peekaboo windows, swivel-lock front wheels to assist in navigating tight spaces such as shopping aisles, a cup holder for one parent, and a clever fold mechanism that can be operated by one hand. The 10-inch wheels aren’t built for rough terrain, but they are able to handle city streets and theme park rides well.

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

Weight

The heavier the double buggy the lighter it is, the easier it is to move and lift. The Joie Evalite Duo, which is the most lightweight of our Lab tests, is an excellent choice if weight is an issue. double pram and pushchair has plenty of features including the large pop-out canopy, SPF50 and peekaboo window and a quick-release folding system that can be folded flat in seconds, four-wheel suspension for rough terrain and a swivel wheels on the front that allows you to maneuver narrow aisles of supermarkets and stores. With a price of just over P1,000 is a very affordable 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 toddler and baby. Buggies that are narrow can be used to fit through small spaces. Side-by-side models let you to keep the track of your children and ensure their safety while you go to the park or shopping. Many have a variety of seats so that you can modify them as your child develops. Some permit the addition of an automobile seat or ride-on board.

The Joie Evalite duo is an excellent example. It can be used to support two seats, or a car seat. The adaptors allow you to change from one seat to a double seat in a matter of minutes. It comes with a large pop-out canopy shade with UPF 50+ protection, adjustable legrests and a the window that peeks out from both seats. A standing fold is simple to perform and fast.

The iCandy Peach tri-fold buggy is another alternative. They are perfect for navigating narrow aisles and doors. They also can easily accommodate twins or a child and a larger child by adding UPPAbaby’s ‘PiggyBack’ board (which is available separately). They provide a spacious basket and include all the accessories you could require, such as rain covers and liners.

Tandem buggies typically have children sitting side-by-side. This makes them easier to push and more stable on uneven surfaces but they can be difficult to maneuver around kerbs. They are larger than a one-seater and can be too long to fit through doorways.

Comfort

This is one of the most comfortable, lightweight doubles that we have examined. It has a stadium-style seat on both seats, ensuring that your children can take in the view. It also has a large UPF 50+ canopy with the peek-a-boo window, and an upholstered toddler seat with an additional RumbleSeat that comes with built-in adjustable foot and leg rests as well as a cup holder for one parent. The seats recline independently by pressing a lever under each seat. Testers love the fact that the straps can be secured and unfastened in one hand. The handle is easy to twist and makes it easy to fold. It also stores with the backrest up to make it easy to access.

With 30 different configurations (it’ll carry twins as well as a toddler and baby or three kids if you add the option of a 'PiggyBack’ board) This is a great option for families that want the flexibility to grow with their child. Its spacious shopping basket and soft suspension make it suitable on roads and in cities too. It’s also reasonably priced. BabyGearLab recommends this product for youngsters up to the age of six.