What to Look For in a Double Travel Buggy
A compact side-by-side that has an extremely small footprint (for use in public transport and narrow doors). Add seats or carrycots (with adaptors), to make the frame more sturdy for children weighing up to 50lbs.
Budget double with front and back suspension for uneven surfaces. Large storage basket, padded handlebars, and large storage basket.
Size
In general double 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 enables them to accommodate heavier children without straining the chassis. Other features make them stand out: large pop-out canopies with SPF 50 protection, as well as peekaboo windows, 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 operates with one hand. The 10-inch wheels are not built for rough terrain but can handle city streets and theme park rides quite well.
These side-by-side buggies are light and have surprisingly low price tags.
Weight
The heavier a double buggy is the more easy it will be to move and lift. The Joie Evalite Duo, which is the lightest of our lab tests, is an excellent option if weight is an issue. It's got plenty of features including the large pop-out canopy, SPF50 and a peekaboo windows and a quick-release folding system that can be stowed flat in seconds, four-wheel suspension for rough terrain and a swivel wheels on the front, which makes it easy to navigate narrow aisles in supermarkets and shops. It's also extremely affordable at over a thousand dollars. 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. The narrow tandem buggies are a great way to squeeze into tight spaces. Side-by-side models enable you to keep the eye on your children and ensure their safety while you go to the park or shopping. There are a variety of seats so that you can alter them as your child develops. Some permit the addition of a car seat or ride-on board.
The Joie Evalite duo is a perfect example. It can fit two seats or a car seat and its easy-to-use adaptors allow you to change from a single seat to a double in seconds. It also comes with a spacious pop-out UPF 50+ canopy sunshade with adjustable leg rests as well as peekaboo windows on both seats and an easy standing fold that is quick and easy to do with just one hand; and a high-quality suspension that can take care of rough terrain.
extra resources -fold buggy is another alternative. Their slim frames are perfect to navigate narrow aisles and doors and they can comfortably accommodate twins or even a baby and a big kid thanks to the addition of UPPAbaby's "PiggyBack board (which is available separately). They provide a spacious basket, and come with all the extras you might need, including liners and rain covers.
Tandem buggies typically have children sitting side-by-side. This makes them easier to push and more sturdy on uneven surfaces, but they can be difficult to maneuver around kerbs. They have a bigger footprint than a one-seater and can be too big to pass through doorways.
Comfort
One of the more comfortable lightweight doubles we've tested This buggy comes with raised stadium-style seating for both seats so your children have a great view. It also has large UPF 50+ canopy with peekaboo windows; padded toddler seat and add-on RumbleSeat, which has an adjustable leg and foot rests; and the cup holder that is single-parent. The seats recline independently by pressing a lever underneath each seat. The testers also appreciate the fact that the straps can be fastened and removed with just one hand. It's also easy to fold, thanks to a twist mechanism on the handle that makes it as easy as could be and also stores by putting the backrest up for easy access.
With 30 different configurations (it'll carry twins, a baby and toddler or three kids with the addition of a 'PiggyBack' Board) it's a great choice for families who are looking to expand with their child. The spacious basket and soft suspension make it suitable for kerbs, as well in the city. It's also a great value. BabyGearLab recommends it to children between the ages of 6 and 6.