What to Look For in a Double Travel Buggy
A compact side-byside with an extremely small footprint (for use in public transport and narrow doorways). Add seats or a carrycot (with adaptors) to increase the size of the frame for kids up to 50lbs per seat.
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 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 carry heavier children without straining their chassis. Other features make them stand out: large pop-out umbrellas that have SPF 50 protection and large peekaboo windows with swivel lock front wheels to help navigate tight spaces like shopping aisles, a cup holder for one parent and a clever fold mechanism that operates with one hand. The 10-inch wheels aren't built for rough terrain but can handle city streets and theme park rides well.
These lightweight side-by-side buggies 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, since it's the lightest we've seen in our lab tests but still offers plenty of features, including nice-sized pop-out canopies that come with SPF 50 and peekaboo windows and a quick-release fold that stows flat within seconds; four-wheel suspension to handle rough terrain and an swivel front wheel that makes navigating tight aisles of supermarkets and shops easy. It's priced at just over $1000 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 a baby. Narrow tandem buggies are great for fitting through tight spaces, while side-byside models will keep your children well-cared for and allow you to keep an eye on them as you go to the grocery store or the park. There are many buggies that come with a variety of seat configurations which allows you to alter to your child's needs as they grow, and some even offer the option of adding a ride-on or car seat.
The Joie Evalite duo is a great example. It can accommodate two seats or a car seat, and its easy-to-use adaptors allow you to change from a single to a double in just a few seconds. It comes with a large pop-out canopy shade with UPF 50+ protection, adjustable legrests and peekaboo window in both seats. A standing fold is simple to make and quick.
The iCandy Peach tri-fold buggy is another alternative. Their slim frames are ideal for negotiating narrow aisles and doors while they can easily hold twins or a baby and a big kid thanks to the addition of UPPAbaby's "PiggyBack' board (which you can purchase separately). They come with a large basket and include all the extras you might require, including liners and rain covers.
Tandem buggies are typically designed with your children seated side-by-side. This can make them more stable and easier to push on uneven surfaces, but they can be difficult to maneuver around and over kerbs. They are larger than a one-seater and can be too big to fit through doorways.
Comfort
One of the more comfortable lightweight doubles we've tested This buggy comes with raised stadium-style seating for both seats so that your children can have a great view. It also has large UPF 50+ canopy with peekaboo windows; a padded toddler seat and add-on RumbleSeat, which has an adjustable leg and foot rests; and an individual cup holder for parents. The seats can recline independently by pressing a lever underneath each seat. The testers also appreciate the fact that the straps can be fastened and unfastened with one hand. The handle is easy to twist making it easy to fold. It can also be put away with the backrest up to make it easy to access.
This is the ideal choice for families who want to expand with their children. It is available in 30 different configurations. It can accommodate twins, a toddler and a baby or three kids with a 'PiggyBack board'. The large basket and soft suspension makes it suitable for kerbs, as well as for use in cities. It's also very well priced. BabyGearLab recommends this for youngsters up to the age of six.