What to Look For in a Double Travel Buggy
A compact side-by-side that has a small footprint (for use in public transport and narrow doorways). Add seats or carrycots (with adaptors) to increase the frame's weight capacity for children up to 50 pounds.
A fantastic budget double with front and rear suspensions to make light work of uneven surfaces, a huge storage basket and a padded handlebar for parents of different heights.
Size
Double pushchairs are typically wider than single ones, particularly when they are side-by-side buggies such as the Kolcraft Geo 3 or UPPAbaby. This extra width enables them to take on heavier children without straining their chassis. Other features that make them stand out: large pop-out canopy with SPF 50 protection, as well as peekaboo windows and swivel-lock front wheels that aid in maneuvering tight spaces like shopping aisles as well as a cup holder that can be used by one parent and a clever fold mechanism that operates with 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.
In terms of price tags, these types of lightweight, side-by-side buggies are surprisingly affordable.
Weight
The lighter the double buggy the more easy it is to lift and maneuver. The Joie Evalite Duo is a great option if you need to be mindful of weight, as it's the lightest in our Lab tests but still offers plenty of features, including large pop-out canopies with SPF 50 and windows that peek out and a quick-release fold that folds flat in just a few seconds; four-wheel suspension to cope with rough terrain; and an swivel front wheel that makes maneuvering narrow aisles in supermarkets and shops simple. 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 great option for parents with twins, or even a baby and toddler. The narrow tandem buggies can be used to fit into 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. They also come with a wide variety of seat configurations, so you can adapt them as your children grow. double buggy for twins have the option to add a ride-on or car seat.
The Joie Evalite Duo is a fantastic example. sit and stand double stroller can fit two seats or a car seat, and its adaptors for car seats allow you to change from a single seat to a double in a matter of seconds. It comes with a large pop-out canopy shade with UPF 50+ protection, adjustable legrests and the window that peeks out from both seats. A standing fold is simple to do and quick.
Tri-fold buggies such as the iCandy Peach are another versatile choice. They are ideal to navigate narrow doors and aisles. 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). The basket is large and includes all the accessories, such as raincovers and liner.
Tandem buggies are typically designed with your children seated close to each other. This can make them more stable and easy to push on uneven surfaces, however they can be difficult to maneuver up and over kerbs. They have a bigger footprint than a single seater and can be too big to fit through doors.
Comfort
One of the more comfortable, lightweight doubles we've tested the buggy has raised stadium-style seating for both seats so that your children can have a great view. It also has nice-sized UPF 50+ canopies with peekaboo windows; padded toddler seat and add-on RumbleSeat, which has an adjustable leg and foot rests, as well as an individual cup holder for parents. Testers are awestruck by how the seats recline individually by squeezing a lever under each seat, and also say that the straps are simple to fasten and unfasten using just one hand. The handle is simple to twist making it easy to fold. It also stores with the backrest up to make it easy to access.
This is a great option for families looking to grow with their children. It is available in 30 different configurations. It can carry twins or a toddler, as well as three children if you add the 'PiggyBack board'. The spacious basket and soft suspension makes it suitable for kerbs as well in the city. It's also reasonably priced. BabyGearLab recommends it for kids up to six years old.