What to Look For in a Double Travel Buggy
A side-by-side double with a compact footprint (for narrow entrances and public transport). Add carrycots or seats (with adaptors), to make the frame more sturdy for children up to 50 lbs.
A fantastic budget double with rear and front suspension to make light work of uneven surfaces, a massive storage basket and padded handlebar for parents of various heights.
Size
Double pushchairs tend to be larger than single ones, especially when they are side-by-side buggies such as the Kolcraft Geo 3 or UPPAbaby. The good news is that this extra width allows them to accommodate heavier children without straining the chassis. They also have other important features that make them stand out, including spacious pop-out canopies that come with SPF 50 and peekaboo windows; swivel lock front wheels which help navigate narrow spots such as shopping aisles; a one-parent cup holder and the clever fold mechanism that can be operated with one hand; and 10-inch back wheels that aren't built for rough terrain but can handle city streets and theme parks quite well.
In terms of price tags these kinds of lightweight, side-by-side buggies are surprisingly affordable.
Push Chairs And Prams is to move and lift. The Joie Evalite Duo is a great option if you need to be mindful of weight, as it's the lightest of our Lab tests. However, it offers a wide range of features, including nice-sized pop-out canopies with SPF 50 and peekaboo windows; a quick-release fold that folds flat in just a few seconds; four-wheel suspension that can take on rough terrain and an swivel front wheel that makes maneuvering tight aisles of supermarkets and shops simple. It's priced at just over $1000, 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 an excellent option for parents with twins or even a baby and toddler. Narrow tandem buggies can be used to squeeze into tight spaces. Side-by-side models let you to keep track of your children and ensure their safety when you're out at the grocery store or in the park. There are a variety of seats so that you can alter them as your child grows. Some even permit the addition of the option of a car seat or ride-on board.
The Joie Evalite duo is an excellent example. It can be used to hold two seats or a car seat. The adaptors allow you to convert from a single seat to a double in merely minutes. It also comes with a large pop-out UPF 50+ sunshade that can be used as a canopy with adjustable leg rests as well as peekaboo windows in both seats as well as an easy standing fold that is simple and easy to perform with just one hand; and a top-quality suspension that can take care of rough terrain.
Tri-fold buggies like the iCandy Peach are another versatile option. They are perfect for 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). They provide a spacious basket and come with all the accessories you may need, including rain covers and liners.
Tandem buggies are usually made with your kids sitting close to each other. This can make them more stable and easy to push on uneven surfaces, however they can be a challenge to maneuver around and over kerbs. They have a bigger footprint than a single-seater and may be too large to pass through doorways.
Comfort
One of the most comfortable and lightweight doubles we've tried This buggy comes with elevated 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; a padded toddler seat and an additional RumbleSeat with built-in adjustable leg and foot rests; and the cup holder that is single-parent. Testers are awestruck by the way the seats recline by pushing an adjustable lever underneath each seat. They also note that the straps are simple to unfasten and fasten using just one hand. The handle is easy to turn making it easy to fold. It can also be put away with the backrest raised for easy access.
This is the ideal choice for families that want to develop with their children. It is available in 30 different configurations. It can accommodate twins, a toddler and a baby or three kids when you add an 'PiggyBack Board'. The spacious basket and the soft suspension make it suitable for kerbs as well as in the city. It's also very well priced. BabyGearLab recommends it for children between the ages of 6 and 6.