What to Look For in a Double Travel Buggy
A side-by-side double with small footprint (for narrow entrances and public transport). Add seats or carrycots (with adaptors), to increase the frame's capacity for weight for children weighing up to 50lbs.
Budget double with back and front suspension 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. The good news is that this extra width allows them to carry heavier kids without straining the chassis. They also have other important features that help them stand out, including spacious pop-out canopies that come with SPF 50 and windows that peek out; swivel lock front wheels which help navigate narrow spots such as shopping aisles; a one-parent cup holder and a smart fold mechanism that is able to be completed with one hand; and 10-inch back wheels that aren't built for rough terrain, but can handle city streets and theme parks quite well.
In terms of cost these kinds of lightweight buggies that are side-by-side are quite affordable.
Weight
The heavier the double buggy the more easy it is to move and lift. The Joie Evalite Duo is a excellent choice if you have to be cognizant of weight, as it's the lightest of 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 can be folded flat in a matter of seconds; four-wheel suspension that can take on rough terrain and an swivel front wheel that makes maneuvering tight shops and supermarket aisles easy. double buggy side by side 's also extremely affordable at more than PS1,000. It can also carry twins or a baby and toddler with the purchase of an additional'sidepack'.
Flexibility
A double buggy is an excellent option for parents with twins or even a baby and toddler. Narrow tandem buggies can be used to fit into tight spaces. Side-by-side models allow you to keep the track of your children and keep them safe while you go to the grocery store or in the park. Many also have a wide selection of seating options which allows you to alter to your child's needs as they develop, and some have the option to add a ride-on board or car seat.
The Joie Evalite Duo is a fantastic example. It can hold two seats or a car seat and its adaptors for car seats permit you to switch from a single to a double in seconds. It also comes with a large pop-out UPF 50+ sunshade canopy, adjustable leg rests and peekaboo windows in both seats as well as an easy standing fold that is simple and easy to perform using just one hand; and a top-quality suspension that makes light work of rough terrain.
Tri-fold buggies, such as the iCandy Peach are another versatile option. They are great for navigating narrow doors and aisles. They also can easily accommodate twins or a child and a larger child by adding UPPAbaby's ‘PiggyBack’ board (which is sold separately). They provide a spacious basket, and come with all the accessories you could need, including rain covers and liners.
Tandem buggies are typically designed with your children seated together. This can make them easier and more stable to push on uneven surfaces, however they can be a challenge to maneuver over and up kerbs. They have a bigger footprint than a single-seater and may be too long to fit through doorways.
Comfort
One of the more comfortable, lightweight doubles we've tested the buggy has raised stadium-style seating for both seats, so your kids can enjoy the view; nice-sized UPF 50+ canopies with windows that peek out; a padded toddler seat and an additional RumbleSeat that has adjustable legs and foot rests, as well as the cup holder that is single-parent. Testers love the way the seats recline individually by squeezing the levers under each seat, and say that the straps are easy to secure and remove with just one hand. The handle is easy to twist making it easy to fold. It also stores with the backrest raised for easy access.
With 30 different configurations (it'll accommodate twins, a baby and toddler or three kids if you add the option of a 'PiggyBack' Board) this is a fantastic option for families that want to be able to grow with their child. The large basket and soft suspension makes it suitable for kerbs, as well in the city. It's also reasonably priced. BabyGearLab recommends this for youngsters up to the age of six.