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What to Look For in a Double Travel Buggy

A side-by-side double with a compact footprint (for narrow doorways and public transport). Add seats or carrycots (with adaptors), to increase the frame's capacity for weight for children up to 50 lbs.

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 generally wider than single models - especially when they're side-by-side buggies, like the Kolcraft Geo 3 and UPPAbaby Vista 2. This extra width allows them to take on heavier children without straining their chassis. Other features that make them stand out: large pop-out canopies that have SPF 50 protection and peekaboo windows and swivel-lock front wheels that help navigate tight spaces like shopping aisles, a cup holder for one parent and a clever fold mechanism that operates with one hand. The 10-inch wheels are not built for rough terrain, but they can handle city streets and theme park rides quite well.

In terms of cost, these types of lightweight buggies, which are side-by-side, are surprisingly affordable.

Weight

The lighter a double-buggy is the more easy it will be to lift and maneuver. The Joie Evalite Duo is a good choice if you need to be aware of weight, as it's the lightest in our Lab tests, but it still has plenty of features, such as nice-sized pop-out canopies with SPF 50 and peekaboo windows; a quick-release fold that stows flat within minutes; four-wheel suspension to cope with rough terrain; and a swivel front wheel that makes getting around tight shops and supermarket aisles simple. Just over PS1,000 is a very affordable stroller. double buggy from birth 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, no matter if you have twins or a baby and a toddler. The narrow tandem buggies are a great way to squeeze through small spaces. Side-by-side models let you to keep the eye on your children and keep them safe while you go to the park or shopping. They also come with a wide selection of seating options, so you can adapt them as your children grow, and some even come with the option of adding a ride-on or car seat.

The Joie Evalite Duo is a perfect example. It can be used to hold two seats, or even a car-seat. The adaptors make it easy to change from one seat to a double seat in a matter of seconds. It comes with a large pop-out canopy sunshade that has UPF 50+ protection, adjustable legrests, and a peekaboo window in both seats. A standing fold is simple to do and quick.


The iCandy Peach tri-fold buggy is another option. Their slim frames are perfect for negotiating narrow aisles and doors, while they can easily hold twins or even a baby and a big kid thanks to the addition of UPPAbaby's 'PiggyBack board (which you buy separately). They offer a generous basket and include all the accessories you may need, including rain covers and liners.

Tandem buggies typically have your children sitting side-by-side. This can make them easier to push and more robust on uneven surfaces but can be tricky to maneuver up and down kerbs. They are larger than a single seater and can be too long to fit through doorways.

Comfort

This is among the most comfortable, lightweight doubles that we have tested. It has a stadium-style seat on both seats, which means your children can take in the view. It also has a large UPF 50+ canopy with windows that peek out, a cushioned toddler seat that includes an add-on RumbleSeat that has built-in adjustable leg and foot rests, as well as cups holder for one parent. The testers love the way that the seats recline by pushing the levers under each seat. They also note that the straps are simple to fasten and unfasten using just one hand. The handle is easy to twist, making it simple to fold. It can also be put away with the backrest up to make it easy to access.

With 30 different configurations (it'll carry twins as well as a toddler and baby or three kids with the addition of a "PiggyBack" board) this is a fantastic choice for families who are looking to expand with their child. Its spacious shopping basket and soft suspension make it suitable on streets and in cities too. It's also a great value. BabyGearLab recommends it to children up to six years old.

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