What to Look For in a Double Travel Buggy
A compact side-byside with an extremely 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 lbs.
A budget-friendly, basic double with front and rear suspensions to make light work of uneven surfaces, a massive storage basket and a padded handlebar for parents with different heights.
Size
In general double pushchairs are larger than single models - especially when they're side-by-side buggies, like the Kolcraft Geo 3 and UPPAbaby Vista 2. This extra width lets them to accommodate larger children without straining their chassis. They also come with other key features that help them stand out, like spacious pop-out canopies that come with SPF 50 and windows that peek out and swivel lock front wheels that make it easier to navigate tight areas such as aisles for shopping; a one-parent cup holder and the clever fold mechanism that can be done one-handed; and 10-inch back wheels that aren't made for rough terrain, but can are able to handle city streets and theme parks fairly well.
These buggies that are lightweight come with surprisingly low prices.
Weight
The lighter the double buggy, the easier it is to move and lift. The Joie Evalite Duo is a great option if you need to be cognizant of weight, since it's the lightest of our Lab tests. However, it offers a wide range of features, such as nice-sized pop-out canopies that come with SPF 50 and peekaboo windows; a quick-release fold that can be folded flat in a matter of minutes; four-wheel suspension to cope with rough terrain; and an swivel front wheel that makes navigating narrow aisles in supermarkets and shops simple. With a price of just over P1,000 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 that is well-designed will offer a huge amount of flexibility, no matter if you have twins or an infant and a toddler. Buggies with narrow tandems are ideal for fitting through narrow spaces, while side by side models ensure that your children are properly cared for and will help you keep an eye on them as you navigate the supermarket or park. Many have a variety of seat configurations so you can alter them as your child develops. Some allow you to add an automobile seat or ride-on board.
The Joie Evalite Duo is a great example. It can be used to support two seats, or a car-seat. The adaptors let you convert one seat to a double in merely minutes. It comes with a large pop-out canopy sunshade that has UPF 50+ protection, adjustable legrests and peekaboo window in both seats. A standing fold is simple to make and quick.
The iCandy Peach tri-fold buggy is another option. They are ideal for narrow aisles and doors. They are also able to accommodate twins or a child and a large kid by adding UPPAbaby's ‘PiggyBack’ board (which is sold separately). ready to grow double stroller is spacious and includes all the accessories including raincovers and liner.
Tandem buggies are usually designed with your children sitting side-by-side. This can make them more stable and easy to push on uneven surfaces, but they can be difficult to maneuver up and over kerbs. They are larger than a one-seater and can be too long to pass through doorways.
Comfort
One of the more comfortable and lightweight doubles we've tried, this buggy features seats that are elevated to the level of stadium seats so your children have a great view. It also has large 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; as well as a single-parent cup holder. The seats recline independently by pressing a lever beneath each seat. Testers also love how the straps can be secured and unfastened with one hand. The handle is easy to twist and makes it easy to fold. It can also be stored by putting the backrest up for easy access.
This is the ideal choice for families who want to expand with their children. It is available in a variety of configurations, including 30. It can carry twins or a toddler, as well as a baby or three kids when you add the 'PiggyBack board'. Its spacious shopping basket as well as soft suspension make it suitable on streets and in cities too. It's also very well priced. BabyGearLab recommends it for children between the ages of 6 and 6.