What to Look For in a Double Travel Buggy
A compact side-byside with a small footprint (for use in public transport and narrow doorways). Add seats or a carrycot (with adaptors) to expand the frame for kids up to 50 lbs per seat.
Budget double with suspension for the front and back for uneven surfaces. Large storage basket, padded handlebars and large storage basket.
Size
In general, double pushchairs are wider than single models - particularly when they're side-by-side buggies, like the Kolcraft Geo 3 and UPPAbaby Vista 2. The good thing is that this extra width enables them to handle heavier children without straining the chassis. Other features that make them stand out: large pop-out canopy that come with SPF 50 protection, as well as peekaboo windows and swivel-lock front wheels that assist in navigating tight spaces such as shopping aisles as well as a cup holder that can be used by one parent and a clever fold mechanism that is one-handed. The 10-inch wheels are not built for rough terrain but can handle city streets and theme park rides well.
These side-by-side buggies are light and are surprisingly affordable.
Weight
The heavier a double buggy is the easier it is to lift and maneuver. The Joie Evalite Duo is a excellent choice if you have to be aware of weight. 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 getting around narrow aisles in supermarkets and shops simple. It's also extremely affordable at over a thousand dollars. 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, regardless if you have twins or an infant and a toddler. The narrow tandem buggies are ideal to fit into tight spaces, while side-byside models will keep your children well-cared for and help you to keep your eyes on them as you travel around the supermarket or park. Many also have a wide selection of seating options that allow you to modify to your child's needs as they develop, and some come with the option of adding an extra ride-on board or car seat.
The Joie Evalite Duo is a perfect example. It can fit two seats or a car seat and its adaptors for car seats permit you to switch from single to double in just a few seconds. It also comes with a spacious pop-out UPF 50+ canopy sunshade and adjustable leg rests, as well as peekaboo windows in both seats as well as the standing fold is simple and easy to perform with just one hand; and a top-quality suspension that makes light work of rough terrain.
The iCandy Peach tri-fold buggy is another option. Their slim frames are ideal for narrow doors and aisles, while they are able to accommodate twins or even a baby and even a large child thanks to the addition of UPPAbaby's "PiggyBack' board (which you can purchase separately). pushchair twin is spacious and comes with all the extras like liners and raincovers.
Tandem buggies typically have your children sitting side-by-side. This makes them easier to push and more stable on uneven surfaces however they can be difficult to maneuver up and down kerbs. They have a larger footprint than a single seater and can be too large to fit through doors.
Comfort
One of the more comfortable, lightweight doubles we've tested, this buggy features seats that are elevated to the level of stadium seats so that your children can have a great view. It also has nice-sized UPF 50+ canopy with peekaboo windows; a padded toddler seat and an additional RumbleSeat with built-in adjustable leg and foot rests, as well as an individual cup holder for parents. Testers love how the seats recline independently by pressing an adjustable lever underneath each seat, and also say that the straps are easy to fasten and unfasten with just one hand. It's also a doddle to fold, with a twist mechanism on the handle, making it as easy as could be and can be stored with the backrest upright to make it easy to access.
strollers double strollers is the perfect choice for families looking to expand with their children. It is available in a variety of configurations, including 30. It can accommodate twins or a toddler, as well as three children with the 'PiggyBack board'. Its spacious shopping basket and soft suspension makes it ideal on kerbs and in the city too. It's also very well priced. BabyGearLab recommends this to children up to the age of six.