What to Look For in a Double Travel Buggy
A side-byside double with a compact footprint (for narrow doors and public transport). Add carrycots or seats (with adaptors), to make the frame more sturdy 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
Double pushchairs tend to be more spacious than single ones, particularly when they are side-byside buggies, such as the Kolcraft Geo 3 or UPPAbaby. Get the facts enables them to carry heavier children without straining their chassis. They also have other key characteristics that make them stand out, including spacious pop-out canopies that come with SPF 50 and windows that peek out; swivel lock front wheels that make it easier to navigate tight areas like shopping aisles cups with a single parent holder, the clever fold mechanism that is able to be completed with one hand; and 10-inch back wheels that aren't built for tough terrain but handle city streets and theme parks quite well.
In terms of price tags these kinds of lightweight buggies, which are side-by-side, are surprisingly affordable.
Weight
The heavier a double buggy is, the easier it is to lift and manoeuvre. The Joie Evalite Duo is a excellent choice if you have to be aware of weight, since it's the lightest we've seen in our lab tests, but it still has plenty of features, including large pop-out canopies that come with SPF 50 and peekaboo windows; a quick-release fold that can be folded flat in a matter of seconds; four-wheel suspension that can cope with rough terrain; and an swivel front wheel that makes maneuvering tight shops and supermarket aisles easy. It's also super-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 double buggy is a great option for parents with twins, or even a toddler and a baby. The narrow tandem buggies can be used to fit into 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. A lot of buggies come with a variety seating configurations, so you can adjust the seat as your child grows. Some permit the addition of the option of a car seat or ride-on board.
The Joie Evalite duo is an excellent example. It can accommodate two seats or a car seat and its easy-to-use adaptors permit you to switch from a single seat to a double in seconds. It also has a nice-sized pop-out UPF 50+ sunshade that can be used as a canopy and adjustable leg rests, as well as peekaboo windows on both seats and a standing fold that's simple and quick to fold using just one hand; and a top-quality suspension that can take care of rough terrain.
The iCandy Peach tri-fold buggy is another alternative. Their slim frames are ideal to navigate narrow aisles and doors, while they can easily hold twins or even a baby and an adult due to the addition of UPPAbaby's 'PiggyBack board (which you can purchase separately). The basket is spacious and comes with all the extras, such as raincovers and liners.
Tandem buggies typically have children seated together, which can make them easier to push and more sturdy on uneven surfaces, but they can be difficult to maneuver up and down kerbs. They typically have a bigger footprint than a single-seater pushchair, and may be a bit too long to get through doors.
Comfort
One of the most comfortable, lightweight doubles we've tested the buggy has seats that are elevated to the level of stadium seats, so your kids can are able to enjoy the view. It comes with nice-sized UPF 50+ canopy with windows that peek out; a padded toddler seat and add-on RumbleSeat that has adjustable legs and foot rests; and an individual cup holder for parents. Testers are awestruck by the way that the seats recline individually by squeezing an adjustable lever underneath each seat, and also say that the straps are easy to unfasten and fasten with one hand. The handle is simple to turn and makes it easy to fold. It can also be put away with the backrest raised to make it easy to access.
With 30 different configurations (it'll carry twins or a toddler and a baby or three kids if you add the option of a 'PiggyBack' Board) This is a great choice for families who want the flexibility to grow with their child. Its spacious shopping basket as well as soft suspension mean it's good on kerbs and in the city too. It's also a great value. BabyGearLab recommends this to youngsters up to the age of six.