What to Look For in a Double Travel Buggy

A side-by-side double with small footprint (for narrow doors and on public transport). Add seats or a carrycot (with adaptors) to expand the frame to accommodate children up to 50 lbs per seat.

Budget double jogging stroller with back and front suspension 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 news is that this extra width enables them to handle heavier children without straining the chassis. Other features make them stand out: large pop-out canopies that have SPF 50 protection, as well as peekaboo windows, swivel-lock front wheels to help navigate tight spaces like shopping aisles as well as a cup holder that can be used by one parent and a smart fold mechanism that is one-handed. The 10-inch wheels are not built for rough terrain, but they are able to handle city streets and theme park rides quite well.

These buggies that are lightweight come with surprisingly low prices.

Weight

The lighter the double buggy, the easier it is to move and lift. The Joie Evalite Duo, which is the most lightweight of our Lab tests, is a great choice if weight is an issue. It still has many features, including the large pop-out canopy, double Buggy With car seat SPF50 and a peekaboo window as well as a quick-release folding mechanism that can be stowed flat in just a few seconds with four-wheel suspension to handle rough terrain and a swivel wheels on the front, which makes it easy to maneuver tight shops and supermarket aisles. It'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 good double buggy will provide a great deal of flexibility, regardless 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 allow you to keep the eye on your children and keep them safe when you're out at the grocery store or in the park. They also come with a wide range of seat configurations, so you can adapt them as your children grow. Some offer the option of adding a ride-on board or car seat.

The Joie Evalite Duo is a fantastic example. It can be used to hold two seats or a car-seat. The adaptors allow you to convert from one seat to a Double Buggy Travel System in just seconds. It also comes with a large pop-out UPF 50+ canopy sunshade and adjustable leg rests, as well as peekaboo windows on both seats; a standing fold that's simple and easy to perform with just one hand; and a high-quality suspension that can take care of rough terrain.

Tri-fold buggies like the iCandy Peach are another versatile option. Their slim frames are ideal for narrow doors and aisles, while they can easily hold 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 are generally designed with your children sitting close to each other. This can make them easier and more stable to push on uneven surfaces, but they can be a challenge to maneuver over and up kerbs. They have a larger footprint than a one-seater and can be too large to pass through doorways.

Comfort

This is among the most comfortable and lightweight twin buggy doubles that we have tested. It has a stadium-style seat on both seats, so your children can take in the view. It also comes with an enormous UPF 50+ canopy with a peekaboo window, an upholstered toddler seat with an additional RumbleSeat that comes with built-in, adjustable foot and leg rests, as well as an integrated cup holder for a single parent. The seats can recline independently by pressing a lever underneath each seat. Testers also love how the straps can be fastened or removed with just one hand. The handle is easy to turn making it easy to fold. It also stores with the backrest up ready to grow double stroller make it easy to access.

This is the ideal choice for families that want to grow with their children. It is available in 30 different configurations. It can carry twins with a toddler as well as three children when you add the 'PiggyBack board'. The spacious basket and the soft suspension make it ideal for kerbs, as as for use in cities. It is also very affordable. BabyGearLab recommends it for kids up to six years old.