What to Look For in a
Double Travel BuggyA compact side-byside with a small footprint (for use in public transport and narrow doorways). Add seats or a carrycot (with adaptors) to increase the size of the frame to accommodate children up to 50 lbs per seat.
Budget double with front and back suspension for uneven surfaces. Large storage basket, padded handlebars, and large storage basket.
Size
double stroller with infant car seat pushchairs are generally larger than single ones, especially when they are side-byside buggies, such as the Kolcraft Geo 3 or UPPAbaby. This extra width allows them to take on heavier children without straining their 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 aid in maneuvering tight spaces like shopping aisles as well as a cup holder that can be used by one parent and a clever fold mechanism that operates with one hand. The 10-inch wheels aren't designed for rough terrain, but they are able to handle city streets and theme park rides well.
In terms of price tags these kinds of lightweight buggies, which are side-by-side, are surprisingly affordable.
Weight
The lighter the
double buggy converts to single buggy the lighter it is, the easier it is to lift and maneuver. The Joie Evalite Duo is a great option if you need to be aware of weight. It's the lightest in our Lab tests. However, it offers a wide range of features, including nice-sized pop-out canopy with SPF 50 and windows that peek out as well as a quick-release fold which folds flat in just a few seconds; four-wheel suspension to take on rough terrain and an adjustable front wheel that makes getting around narrow aisles in supermarkets and shops easy. It's also extremely affordable at over PS1,000. It can also carry twins or a baby and toddler with the purchase of an additional'sidepack'.
Flexibility
A well-designed double buggy will provide a great deal of flexibility, regardless if you have twins or a baby and a toddler. Buggies that are narrow are a great way to squeeze into tight spaces. Side-by-side models let you to keep track of your children and ensure their safety while you go to the park or shopping. Many also have a wide range of seat configurations, so you can adapt them as your children develop, and some offer the option of adding a ride-on or car seat.
The Joie Evalite duo is a great example. It can accommodate two seats or a car seat and its adaptors that are easy to use let you change from a single seat to a
amazon double stroller in seconds. It also comes with a spacious pop-out UPF 50+ sunshade canopy with adjustable leg rests as well as windows that peek out from both seats and a standing fold that's quick and easy to do with one hand; and a high-quality suspension that can take care of rough terrain.
Tri-fold buggies such as the iCandy Peach are another versatile choice. They are ideal for narrow aisles and doors. They can also easily accommodate twins and a big kid with the addition of UPPAbaby's ‘PiggyBack’ board (which is sold separately). The basket is large and comes with all the extras, such as raincovers and liner.
Tandem buggies are usually designed with your children sitting side-by-side. This makes them more stable and easier to push on uneven surfaces, but they can be difficult to maneuver over and up kerbs. They usually have a wider footprint than a single-seater pushchair, and may be a bit too long to pass through doorways.
Comfort
This is one of the most comfortable lightweight doubles we've examined. It has a stadium-style seat on both seats, ensuring that your children can enjoy the view. It also comes with an enormous UPF 50+ canopy with a the peek-a-boo window, and a padded toddler seat with an additional RumbleSeat that comes with built-in adjustable foot and leg rests, as well as cups holder for a single parent. The testers love the way the seats recline individually by squeezing the levers under each seat, and also say that the straps are simple to secure
sit and stand double Stroller remove with one hand. It's also a doddle to fold, thanks to a twist mechanism on the handle, making it as simple as possible, and stores by putting the backrest up to make it easy to access.
With 30 different configurations (it'll accommodate twins or a toddler and a baby or three kids if you add the option of a 'PiggyBack' Board) it's a great choice for families who want to be able to grow with their child. Its large shopping basket and soft suspension mean it's good on roads and in cities too. It's also very well priced. BabyGearLab recommends this to youngsters up to the age of six.