What to Look For in a Double Travel Buggy
A compact side-by-side with 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 weighing up to 50lbs.
Budget double with back and front 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-by-side buggies like the Kolcraft Geo 3 or UPPAbaby. 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 umbrellas with SPF 50 protection, as well as peekaboo windows, swivel-lock front wheels to assist in navigating tight spaces such as shopping aisles and a cup holder for one parent, and a clever fold mechanism that operates with one hand. The 10-inch wheels aren't designed for rough terrain, but they can handle city streets and theme park rides quite well.
These buggies that are lightweight have surprisingly low price tags.
Weight
The heavier a double buggy is the easier it will be to lift and maneuver. The Joie Evalite Duo is a good choice if you need to be mindful of weight. It's the lightest in our Lab tests, but it still has plenty of features, such as nice-sized pop-out canopy with SPF 50 and windows that peek out as well as a quick-release fold which stows flat within seconds; four-wheel suspension to cope with rough terrain; and an swivel front wheel that makes navigating tight shops and supermarket aisles effortless. With a price of just over P1,000, it's also a super-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 are a great way to squeeze into tight spaces. Side-by-side models enable you to keep the track of your children and keep them safe when you're out at the supermarket or park. There are a variety of seating configurations, so you can adjust them as your child develops. Some permit the addition of a car seat or ride-on board.
The Joie Evalite duo is an excellent illustration. It can be used to support two seats, or a car seat. The adaptors allow you to change from one seat to a double in merely minutes. It has a large pop-out canopy sunshade with UPF 50+ protection, adjustable legrests and a peekaboo window in both seats. A standing fold is easy to do and quick.
The iCandy Peach tri-fold buggy is another option. They are great to navigate narrow doors and aisles. They also can easily accommodate twins and a big kid by adding UPPAbaby's ‘PiggyBack’ board (which is available separately). The basket is spacious and comes with all the extras including raincovers and liner.
Tandem buggies typically have children seated side-by-side, which can make them easier to push and more robust on uneven surfaces but can be tricky to maneuver between kerbs. double tandem pushchair have a wider footprint than a single-seater pushchair and may be a bit longer for getting through doors.
Comfort
This is one of the most comfortable and lightweight doubles that we have examined. It features stadium-style seating on both seats, which means your children can take in the view. It also has a large UPF 50+ canopy that has a peekaboo window, an upholstered toddler seat with an additional RumbleSeat that comes with built-in adjustable leg and foot rests and a cup holder for a single parent. Testers love how the seats recline individually by squeezing a lever under each seat. They also note that the straps are simple to secure and remove with just one hand. It's also simple to fold with a twist mechanism on the handle, making it as easy as is possible and also stores by putting the backrest up for easy access.
This is a great option for families looking to develop with their children. It comes in 30 different configurations. It can hold twins or a toddler, as well as three children when you add the 'PiggyBack board'. Its spacious shopping basket and soft suspension make it suitable on streets and in cities too. It's also very well priced. BabyGearLab recommends this to children ages 0-6. of six.