Double Travel Buggy: The Ugly Truth About Double Travel Buggy

What to Look For in a double Buggy Travel system Travel Buggy

A compact side-by-side with a small footprint (for use in public transport and narrow doorways). Add seats or carrycots (with adaptors) to make the frame more sturdy for children up to 50 lbs.

A fantastic budget double pram and pushchair with rear and front suspensions to make light work of uneven surfaces, a massive storage basket, and a cushioned handlebar for parents with different heights.

Size

double infant strollers pushchairs are typically wider than single ones, particularly when they are side-by-side buggies such as the Kolcraft Geo 3 or UPPAbaby. 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 umbrellas that have SPF 50 protection, as well as peekaboo windows, swivel-lock front wheels to aid in maneuvering tight spaces like shopping aisles and a cup holder for one parent and a smart fold mechanism that can be operated by one hand. The 10-inch wheels aren't designed for rough terrain but can handle city streets and theme park rides well.

These buggies that are lightweight have surprisingly low price tags.

Weight

The lighter a double tandem pushchair buggy is the more easy it will be to lift and manoeuvre. The Joie Evalite Duo is a excellent choice if you have to be cognizant of weight, since it's the lightest of our Lab tests. However, it offers a wide range of features, including large pop-out canopy with SPF 50 and peekaboo windows; a quick-release fold that folds flat in just a few minutes; four-wheel suspension to cope with rough terrain; and an adjustable front wheel that makes navigating tight aisles of supermarkets and shops easy. It's also super-affordable at just over a thousand dollars. It can also carry twins or a baby and toddler with the purchase of an additional'sidepack'.

Flexibility

A double pram pushchair buggy that is well-designed will offer a huge amount of flexibility, whether you have twins or a baby and a toddler. Buggies that are narrow can be used to squeeze into tight spaces. Side-by-side models allow you to keep the track of your children and keep them safe when you're out at the park or shopping. There are a variety of seating configurations, so you can modify the seat as your child grows. Some even permit the addition of a car seat or ride-on board.

The Joie Evalite duo is a perfect example. It can accommodate two seats or a car seat, and its easy-to-use adaptors allow you to change from a single to a nipper double buggy in seconds. It comes with a large pop-out canopy sunshade with UPF 50+ protection, adjustable legrests and a the window that peeks out from both seats. A standing fold is easy to perform and fast.

Tri-fold buggies such as the iCandy Peach are another versatile choice. Their slim frames are ideal for narrow aisles and doors, 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 is available separately). The basket is spacious and comes with all the extras including liners and raincovers.

Tandem buggies usually have your children sitting side-by-side. This makes them easier to push and more robust on uneven surfaces however they can be difficult to maneuver between kerbs. They have a larger footprint than a single seater and can be too big to fit through doorways.

Comfort

This is among the most comfortable and lightweight doubles we've tested. It has stadium-style seating on both seats, ensuring that your children can take in the view. It also features a large UPF 50+ canopy with windows that peek out, an upholstered toddler seat with an additional RumbleSeat that comes with built-in, adjustable foot and leg rests as well as a cup holder for one parent. Testers love the way the seats recline independently by pressing an adjustable lever underneath each seat. They also note that the straps are easy to secure and remove with one hand. It's also easy to fold with a twist mechanism on the handle that makes it as easy as is possible and can be stored with the backrest upright to make it easy to access.

With 30 different configurations (it'll carry twins, a baby and toddler or three kids with the addition of a 'PiggyBack' Board) this is a fantastic option for families who want to be able to grow with their child. Its spacious shopping basket as well as soft suspension makes it ideal on kerbs and in the city too. It's also reasonably priced. BabyGearLab recommends it for children between the ages of 6 and 6.