What to Look For in a Double 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 increase the frame's capacity for weight for children up to 50 pounds.

A great barebones budget cheap double stroller with front and rear suspensions to make light work of uneven surfaces, a huge storage basket and a padded handlebar for parents with different heights.

Size

In general, double pushchairs are wider than single models, especially when they're side by side buggies, like the Kolcraft Geo 3 and UPPAbaby Vista 2. The good news is that this extra width allows them to handle heavier children without straining the chassis. Other features that make them stand out: large pop-out canopies with SPF 50 protection and peekaboo windows with swivel lock front wheels to help navigate tight spaces like shopping aisles and a cup holder for one parent and a clever fold mechanism that can be operated by one hand. The 10-inch wheels aren't built for rough terrain, but they can handle city streets and theme park rides well.

In terms of cost, these types of lightweight buggies, which are side-by-side, are surprisingly affordable.

Weight

The heavier the double buggy the more easy it is to move and lift. The Joie Evalite Duo is a good choice if you need to be aware of weight, since it's the lightest of our Lab tests, but it still has plenty of features, including nice-sized pop-out canopies with SPF 50 and windows that peek out and a quick-release fold that can be folded flat in a matter of seconds; four-wheel suspension that can take on rough terrain and an adjustable front wheel that makes maneuvering tight aisles of supermarkets and shops simple. It's also extremely affordable at over PS1,000. It can also carry twins or a baby and toddler with the purchase of an additional'sidepack'.

Flexibility

A well-designed double pram and pushchair buggy can provide a lot of flexibility, regardless if you have twins or a baby and a toddler. Buggies that are narrow are a great way to squeeze through small spaces. Side-by-side models let you to keep track of your children and keep them safe while you are navigating the supermarket or park. Many have a variety of seating configurations, so you can adjust them as your child develops. Some allow you to add an automobile seat or ride-on board.

The Joie Evalite duo is a great illustration. It can accommodate two seats or a car seat and its easy-to-use adaptors let you change from a single seat to a double in just a few seconds. It has a large pop-out canopy sunshade that has UPF 50+ protection, adjustable legrests and the window that peeks out from both seats. A standing fold is simple to perform and fast.

The iCandy Peach tri-fold buggy is another option. Their slim frames are perfect for negotiating narrow doors and aisles, and they can comfortably accommodate twins, a baby or even a large child thanks 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 liners.

Tandem buggies are generally made with your kids sitting close to each other. This can make them more stable and easier to push on uneven surfaces, but they can be difficult to maneuver over and up kerbs. They typically have a bigger footprint than a single-seater stroller and may be a bit too long to pass through doorways.

Comfort

One of the most comfortable lightweight doubles we've tested, this buggy features seats that are elevated to the level of stadium seats so your children enjoy the view; nice-sized UPF 50+ canopy with peekaboo windows; padded toddler seat and an additional RumbleSeat with built-in adjustable leg and foot rests; as well as an individual cup holder twin strollers for newborns parents. Testers love the way that the seats recline individually by squeezing a lever under each seat, and also say that the straps are easy to secure and remove 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 can be stored with the backrest up to make it easy to access.

With 30 different configurations (it'll carry twins as well as a toddler and baby or three kids if you add the option of a 'PiggyBack' Board) this is a fantastic choice for families who want the flexibility to grow with their child. Its large shopping basket and soft suspension mean it's good on streets and in cities too. It's also very well priced. BabyGearLab recommends this product for children ages 0-6. of six.