What to Look For in a Double Travel Buggy

A compact side-by-side with tiny 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 50 lbs per seat.

Budget double with back and front 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 news is that this extra width allows them to accommodate heavier children without straining the chassis. They also have other key features that help them stand out, like spacious pop-out canopies that come with SPF 50 and peekaboo windows and swivel lock front wheels that make it easier to navigate tight areas like shopping aisles a one-parent cup holder and the clever fold mechanism that is able to be completed by one hand; and 10 inch back wheels that aren't designed for tough terrain but manage city streets and theme parks fairly well.

These side-by-side buggies are light and have surprisingly low price tags.

Weight

The heavier the double buggy, the easier it is to lift and maneuver. The Joie Evalite Duo is a good choice if you need to be cognizant of weight, as it's the lightest double stroller in our Lab tests but still offers plenty of features, including nice-sized pop-out canopy with SPF 50 and peekaboo windows; a quick-release fold that stows flat within seconds; four-wheel suspension that can take on rough terrain and double travel Buggy an adjustable front wheel that makes getting around tight shops and supermarket aisles easy. With a price of just over P1,000 It's also a great value stroller. It can also carry twins or a baby and toddler with the purchase of an additional'sidepack'.

Flexibility

A well-designed double buggy can provide a lot of flexibility, whether you have twins or two toddlers or a baby. The narrow tandem buggies are a great way to squeeze through small spaces. Side-by-side models let you to keep the eye on your children and keep them safe while you go to the grocery store or in the park. There are a variety of seating configurations, so you can alter the seat as your child grows. Some even permit the addition of an automobile seat or ride-on board.

The Joie Evalite Duo is a fantastic example. It can be used to hold two seats or a car-seat. The adaptors make it easy to change from one seat to a double in merely minutes. It also comes with a spacious pop-out UPF 50+ sunshade that can be used as a canopy with adjustable leg rests as well as peekaboo windows in both seats and the standing fold is quick and easy to do with one hand; and a premium suspension that can take care of rough terrain.

Tri-fold buggies like the iCandy Peach are another versatile choice. They are great for navigating narrow doors and aisles. 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 come with all the accessories you could require, such as liners and rain covers.

Tandem buggies are usually designed with your children seated close to each other. This makes them easier and more stable to push on uneven surfaces, but they can be difficult to maneuver over and up kerbs. They are larger than a single seater and can be too big to fit through doors.

Comfort

One of the most comfortable, lightweight doubles we've tested the buggy has raised stadium-style seating for both seats so that your children can have a great view. It also has nice-sized UPF 50+ canopy with windows that peek out; a padded toddler seat and add-on RumbleSeat with built-in adjustable leg and foot rests, as well as a single-parent cup holder. The testers love the way that the seats recline individually by squeezing the levers under each seat, and say that the straps are simple to fasten and unfasten using just one hand. It's also a doddle to fold, with a twist mechanism on the handle, making it as easy as could be, and stores by putting the backrest up to make it easy to access.

With 30 different configurations (it'll accommodate 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 are looking to expand with their child. Its spacious shopping basket as well as soft suspension mean it's good on streets and in cities too. It's also reasonably priced. BabyGearLab recommends it for kids from 6 to 12 years old.