What to Look For in a
double buggy from birth Travel Buggy
A side-by-side
Double Buggy With Car Seat with an incredibly compact footprint (for narrow entrances and public transport). Add carrycots or seats (with adaptors) to increase the frame's weight capacity for children up to 50 pounds.
A budget-friendly, basic
double travel stroller with front and rear suspensions to make light work of uneven surfaces, a huge storage basket and a padded handlebar for parents of different heights.
Size
double buggy with carrycot pushchairs tend to be more spacious than single ones, especially when they are side-by-side buggies such as the Kolcraft Geo 3 or UPPAbaby. The good thing is that this extra width allows them to accommodate heavier children without straining the chassis. They also come with other key features that make them stand out, like spacious pop-out canopies that come with SPF 50 and peekaboo windows as well as swivel lock front tires which help navigate narrow spots such as shopping aisles; a one-parent cup holder and an innovative fold mechanism that can be done one-handed; and 10-inch back wheels that aren't designed for rough terrain, but can manage city streets and theme parks quite well.
In terms of price tags they are surprisingly affordable. These types of light buggies that are side-by-side are quite affordable.
Weight
The lighter a
stroller double-buggy is, the easier it is to move and lift. The Joie Evalite Duo, which is the most lightweight of our Lab tests, is an excellent option for those who are concerned about weight. issue. It's still loaded with plenty of features like an enormous pop-out canopy that has SPF50 and peekaboo window and a quick-release folding system that can be stowed flat in a matter of seconds and a four-wheel suspension for rough terrain, and a swivel wheel on the front that makes it easy to maneuver narrow aisles of supermarkets and stores. Just over PS1,000, it's also a super-affordable
twin stroller with car seats. It can also carry twins or a baby and toddler with the purchase of an additional'sidepack'.
Flexibility
A double buggy is a great option for parents with twins or even a toddler and baby. Buggies that are narrow can be used to fit through small spaces. Side-by-side models allow you to keep the eye on your children and keep them safe while you go to the park or shopping. Many have a variety of seating configurations, so you can alter them as your child develops. Some allow you to add a car seat or ride-on board.
The Joie Evalite Duo is a great example. It can accommodate two seats or a car seat, and its adaptors for car seats permit you to switch from a single to a double in just a few seconds. It also has a nice-sized pop-out UPF 50+ sunshade canopy with adjustable leg rests as well as peekaboo windows in both seats; a standing fold that's quick and easy to do with just one hand; and a high-quality suspension that makes light work of rough terrain.
The iCandy Peach tri-fold buggy is another option. They are ideal to navigate narrow aisles and doors. They also can easily accommodate twins and a big kid with the addition of UPPAbaby’s ‘PiggyBack’ board (which is sold separately). They provide a spacious basket and include all the extras you might need, including liners and rain covers.
Tandem buggies are usually made with your kids sitting close to each other. This can make them more stable and easy to push on uneven surfaces, but they can be difficult to maneuver up and over kerbs. They have a larger footprint than a single seater and can be too large to fit through doorways.
Comfort
One of the most comfortable lightweight doubles we've tested the buggy has seats that are elevated to the level of stadium seats so that your children can are able to enjoy the view. It comes with large UPF 50+ canopy with windows that peek out; a padded toddler seat and add-on RumbleSeat, which has an adjustable leg and foot rests, as well as the cup holder that is single-parent. Testers are awestruck by how the seats recline by pushing a lever under each seat. They also note that the straps are easy to secure and remove using just one hand. The handle is easy to twist making it easy to fold. It also stores by putting the backrest up to make it easy to access.
With 30 different configurations (it'll accommodate twins or a toddler and a baby or three kids if you add the option of a "PiggyBack" board) This is a great option for families that want the flexibility to grow with their child. Its large shopping basket and soft suspension makes it ideal on roads and in cities too. It's also a great value. BabyGearLab recommends it to children up to six years old.