What to Look For in a Double Travel Buggy
A compact side-by-side that has a small footprint (for use in public transport and narrow doors). Add seats or a carrycot (with adaptors) to expand the frame to accommodate children up to 50lbs per seat.
A budget-friendly, basic double that has rear and front suspension to make light work of uneven surfaces, a huge storage basket and padded handlebar for parents with different heights.
Size
In general amazon double stroller Pushchairs And Prams are generally wider than single models – particularly when they’re side by side buggies, like the Kolcraft Geo 3 and UPPAbaby Vista 2. The good thing is that this extra width enables them to accommodate heavier children without straining the chassis. Other features make them stand out: large pop-out canopy that come with SPF 50 protection and peekaboo windows, swivel-lock front wheels to assist in navigating tight spaces such as shopping aisles as well as a cup holder that can be used by one parent and a clever 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 the double buggy the more easy it is to move and lift. The Joie Evalite Duo, which is the most lightweight of our Lab tests, is an excellent option if weight is an issue. It’s still loaded with many features, including an enormous pop-out canopy that has SPF50 and peekaboo window as well as a quick-release folding mechanism that can be stowed flat in seconds with four-wheel suspension to handle rough terrain and a swivel wheel at the front that makes it easy to maneuver narrow aisles of supermarkets and stores. It’s also affordable at just 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 a fantastic option for parents with twins or even a toddler and baby. The narrow tandem buggies can be used to fit through small spaces. Side-by-side models allow you to keep track of your children and keep them safe when you’re out at the park or shopping. They also come with a wide variety of seat configurations that allow you to modify to your child’s needs as they develop, and some have the option to add a ride-on or car seat.
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 one seat to a double in merely seconds. It comes with a huge pop-out canopy sunshade with UPF 50+ protection, adjustable legrests, Side By side double stroller and a the window that peeks out from both seats. A standing fold is simple to make and quick.
The iCandy Peach tri-fold buggy is another alternative. They are perfect for narrow doors and aisles. They can also easily accommodate twins or a child and a large kid with the addition of UPPAbaby’s”PiggyBack” board (which is sold separately). The basket is large and comes with all the extras including liners and raincovers.
Tandem buggies are generally designed with your children sitting together. This can make them more stable and easier to push on uneven surfaces, but they can be difficult to maneuver around and over kerbs. They typically have a larger footprint than a single-seater stroller and may be a bit too long for getting through doorways.
Comfort
This is among the most comfortable, lightweight doubles that we have examined. It features stadium-style seating on both seats, so your children can enjoy the view. It also features an enormous UPF 50+ canopy that has a windows that peek out, a cushioned toddler seat that includes an additional RumbleSeat that comes with built-in, adjustable foot and leg rests as well as cups holder for one parent. Testers are awestruck by how the seats recline independently by pressing an adjustable lever underneath each seat, and say that the straps are easy to fasten and unfasten using just one hand. The handle is easy to twist making it easy to fold. It also stores with the backrest raised to make it easy to access.
With 30 different configurations (it’ll accommodate twins, a baby and toddler or three kids with the addition of a “PiggyBack” board) This is a great choice for families who want to be able to grow with their child. Its spacious shopping basket and soft suspension makes it ideal on roads and in cities too. It is also very reasonably priced. BabyGearLab recommends this product for youngsters up to the age of six.
