The Ugly Truth About Double Travel Buggy

What to Look For in a Double Travel Buggy

A side-by-side off road double buggy that has small footprint (for narrow entrances and public transport). Add seats or carrycots (with adaptors) to make the frame more sturdy for children up to 50 lbs.

A great barebones budget double stroller for twins (a knockout post) that has rear and front suspensions to make light work of uneven surfaces, a massive storage basket and padded handlebar for parents with different heights.

Size

In general double pushchairs are larger than single models - particularly when they're side-by-side buggies, like the Kolcraft Geo 3 and UPPAbaby Vista 2. This extra width enables them to carry heavier children without straining their chassis. Other features that make them stand out: large pop-out canopy that have SPF 50 protection, as well as peekaboo windows with swivel lock front wheels to assist in navigating tight spaces such as shopping aisles, a cup holder for one parent and a smart fold mechanism that can be operated by one hand. The 10-inch wheels aren't built for rough terrain but can handle city streets and theme park rides quite well.

These lightweight side-by-side buggies have surprisingly low price tags.

Weight

The heavier the double pram and pushchair buggy the more easy it is to lift and maneuver. The Joie Evalite Duo is a great option if you need to be mindful of weight, since it's the lightest in our Lab tests, but it still has plenty of features, including nice-sized pop-out canopies that come with SPF 50 and windows that peek out as well as a quick-release fold which folds flat in just a few minutes; four-wheel suspension to take on rough terrain and an swivel front wheel that makes getting around tight aisles of supermarkets and shops easy. It's also super-affordable at just over PS1,000. It can also carry twins or a baby and toddler with the purchase of an additional'sidepack'.

Flexibility

A good double buggy newborn buggy will offer a huge amount of flexibility, no matter if you have twins or a baby and a toddler. The narrow tandem double buggy buggies are ideal to fit into tight spaces, while side-byside models keep your children accounted for and allow you to keep an eye on them as you travel around the supermarket or the park. There are a variety of seating configurations, so you can alter the seat as your child grows. Some permit the addition of the option of a car seat or ride-on board.

The Joie Evalite Duo is a perfect example. It can be used to hold two seats or a car-seat. The adaptors make it easy to convert from a single seat to a double in merely seconds. It also has a nice-sized pop-out UPF 50+ canopy sunshade and adjustable leg rests, as well as peekaboo windows on both seats; the standing fold is quick and easy to do with one hand; and Best double buggy (http://40.118.145.212) a high-quality suspension that makes light work of rough terrain.

Tri-fold buggies such as the iCandy Peach are another versatile choice. Their slim frames are perfect to navigate narrow doors and aisles, and they can comfortably accommodate twins or a baby and an adult due to the addition of UPPAbaby's 'PiggyBack board (which you buy separately). The basket is spacious and includes all the accessories including raincovers and liner.

Tandem buggies are generally designed with your children sitting together. This can make them more stable and easier to push on uneven surfaces, however they can be difficult to maneuver up and over kerbs. They typically have a larger footprint than a single-seater stroller and can be a bit long to pass through doors.

Comfort

This is one of the most comfortable, lightweight doubles we've tested. It has a stadium-style seat on both seats, which means your children can take in the view. It also has an enormous UPF 50+ canopy that has a the peek-a-boo window, and a cushioned toddler seat that includes an RumbleSeat with built-in, adjustable foot and leg rests as well as a cup holder for one parent. Testers are awestruck by the way the seats recline individually by squeezing the levers under each seat. They also note that the straps are easy to fasten and unfasten using just one hand. It's also a doddle to fold, with a twist mechanism on the handle, making it as easy as is possible, and stores by putting the backrest up for easy 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) This is a great option for families that want to be able to grow with their child. Its spacious shopping basket and soft suspension make it suitable on kerbs and in the city too. It's also very well priced. BabyGearLab recommends this to children up to the age of six.