What to Look For in a Double Travel Buggy
A compact side-by-side with tiny footprint (for use in public transport and narrow doorways). Add carrycots or seats (with adaptors) to make the frame more sturdy for children up to 50 pounds.
Budget double with suspension for the front and back for uneven surfaces. Large storage basket, padded handlebars and large storage basket.
Size
Double pushchairs are typically more spacious than single ones, particularly when they are side-by-side buggies such as 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 canopy with SPF 50 protection and large peekaboo windows and swivel-lock front wheels that help navigate tight spaces like shopping aisles and a cup holder for one parent and a clever fold mechanism that is one-handed. The 10-inch wheels aren't designed for rough terrain but can handle city streets and theme park rides quite well.
In terms of price tags these kinds of lightweight, side-by-side buggies are surprisingly affordable.
Weight
The lighter the double buggy the more easy it is to move and lift. The Joie Evalite Duo, which is the lightest of our Lab tests, is a great option for those who are concerned about weight. issue. It still has plenty of features including an enormous pop-out canopy that has SPF50 and a peekaboo windows, a quick-release folding system that can be stowed flat in seconds and a four-wheel suspension for rough terrain and a swivel wheels on the front, which allows you to maneuver narrow aisles of supermarkets and stores. 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 good double buggy can provide a lot of flexibility, regardless if you have twins or two toddlers or a baby. Buggies that are narrow can be used to fit into tight spaces. Side-by-side models let you to keep track of your children and keep them safe while you are navigating the park or shopping. Many have a variety of seating configurations, so you can adjust 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 support two seats, or even a car-seat. The adaptors let you convert from one seat to a double in just seconds. It also has a nice-sized pop-out UPF 50+ sunshade canopy, adjustable leg rests and windows that peek out from both seats as well as the standing fold is quick and easy to do with just one hand; and a premium suspension that makes light work of rough terrain.
Tri-fold buggies like the iCandy Peach are another versatile option. Their slim frames are perfect for narrow doors and aisles, while they can easily hold twins, a baby or even a large child thanks to the addition of UPPAbaby's "PiggyBack board (which is available separately). The basket is generous and comes with all the extras, such as liners and raincovers.
Tandem buggies typically have children seated together, which makes them easier to push and more robust on uneven surfaces but can be tricky to maneuver between kerbs. They have a larger footprint than a single seater and can be too large to fit through doorways.
Comfort
One of the most comfortable and lightweight doubles we've tried This buggy comes with raised stadium-style seating for both seats so your children are able to enjoy the view. It comes with nice-sized UPF 50+ canopy with windows that peek out; a padded toddler seat, as well as an add-on RumbleSeat, which has an adjustable leg and foot rests; and a single-parent cup holder. The seats can recline independently by pressing a lever under each seat. Testers also love how the straps can be fastened and unfastened with one hand. The handle is simple to twist making it easy to fold. It also stores by putting the backrest up to make it easy to access.
This is the ideal choice for families that want to grow with their children. It comes in a variety of configurations, including 30. It can hold twins, a toddler and a baby or three kids if you add a 'PiggyBack board'. Its spacious shopping basket as well as soft suspension makes it ideal on kerbs and in the city too. It's also very well priced. BabyGearLab recommends it for kids between the ages of 6 and 6.