What to Look For in a Double Travel Buggy

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

Budget double buggy with carrycot with suspension for the front and back for uneven surfaces. Large storage basket, padded handlebars and large storage basket.

Size

In general double stroller with car seat pushchairs are larger 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 lets them to handle heavier children without straining the chassis. Other features that make them stand out: large pop-out umbrellas that come with SPF 50 protection and peekaboo windows with swivel lock front wheels to help navigate tight spaces like 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 they are able to handle city streets and theme park rides well.

In terms of cost these kinds of lightweight buggies that are side-by-side are quite affordable.

Weight

The lighter the double buggy the more easy it is to lift and maneuver. The Joie Evalite Duo is a great option if you need to be cognizant of weight. It's the lightest of our Lab tests. However, it offers a wide range of features, including nice-sized pop-out canopies with SPF 50 and peekaboo windows as well as a quick-release fold which stows flat within seconds; four-wheel suspension to cope with rough terrain; and an swivel front wheel that makes getting around narrow aisles in supermarkets and shops effortless. With a price of just over P1,000, it's also a super-affordable twin stroller. 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 a baby. The narrow tandem buggies are ideal for fitting through tight spaces, while side-byside models will keep your children well-cared for cheap double Buggy (Apk.Tw) and help you to keep an eye on them while you go to the grocery store or the park. Many also have a wide variety of seat configurations, so you can adapt the seat as your children grow, and some even offer the option of adding a ride-on or car seat.

The Joie Evalite duo is an excellent example. It can accommodate two seats or a car seat, and its adaptors for car seats let you change from a single seat to a double umbrella stroller in seconds. It has a large pop-out canopy shade with UPF 50+ protection, adjustable legrests, and a the window that peeks out from both seats. A standing fold is simple to perform and fast.

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

Tandem buggies are typically made with your kids sitting together. This makes them easier and more stable to push on uneven surfaces, however they can be a challenge to maneuver around and over kerbs. They typically have a bigger footprint than a single-seater pushchair, and can be a bit long to get through doorways.

Comfort

One of the more comfortable, lightweight doubles we've tested, this buggy features elevated stadium-style seating for both seats so that your children can are able to enjoy the view. It comes with nice-sized UPF 50+ canopies with peekaboo windows; a padded toddler seat and an additional RumbleSeat with built-in adjustable leg and foot rests, as well as the cup holder that is single-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 simple to fasten and unfasten with one hand. The handle is easy to twist and makes it easy to fold. It can also be put away with the backrest raised to make it easy to access.

This is a great option for families that want to develop with their children. It comes in 30 different configurations. It can carry twins or a toddler, as well as three children if you add a 'PiggyBack board'. The large basket and soft suspension makes it suitable for kerbs as well in the city. It's also very well priced. BabyGearLab recommends it to children from 6 to 12 years old.