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What to Look For in a Double Travel Buggy
A compact side-byside with tiny footprint (for use in public transport and narrow doors). Add seats or carrycots (with adaptors), to increase the frame's weight capacity for children up to 50 lbs.
A fantastic budget double with rear and front suspension to take care of uneven surfaces, a huge storage basket, and a cushioned handlebar for parents of various heights.
Size
In general double pushchairs are larger 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 enables them to carry heavier kids without straining the chassis. Other features make them stand out: large pop-out canopies with SPF 50 protection, as well as peekaboo windows with swivel lock front wheels to assist in navigating tight spaces such as shopping aisles and a cup holder for one parent and a smart fold mechanism that is one-handed. The 10-inch wheels are not built for rough terrain, but they are able to handle city streets and theme park rides quite well.
These lightweight side-by-side buggies come with surprisingly low prices.
Weight
The lighter the double buggy, the easier it is to lift and maneuver. The Joie Evalite Duo is a great option if you need to be mindful of weight, since it's the lightest we've seen in our lab tests, but it still has plenty of features, including nice-sized pop-out canopies that come with SPF 50 and windows that peek out; a quick-release fold that folds flat in just a few minutes; four-wheel suspension to handle rough terrain and a swivel front wheel that makes getting around tight shops and supermarket aisles effortless. It's priced at just over $1000, it's also a super-affordable stroller. It can also carry twins or a baby and toddler with the purchase of an additional'sidepack'.
Flexibility
A double buggy that is well-designed can provide a lot of flexibility, no matter if you have twins or a baby and a toddler. Buggies with narrow tandems are ideal for navigating tight spaces, while side-by-side models will keep your children well-cared for and allow you to keep an eye on them while you travel around the supermarket or the park. Many have a variety of seats so that you can adjust the seat as your child grows. Some even permit the addition of the option of 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 let you change from a single seat to a double in a matter of seconds. It has a large pop-out canopy shade with UPF 50+ protection, adjustable legrests and a windows that peek out in both seats. A standing fold is easy to perform and fast.
The iCandy Peach tri-fold buggy is another option. Their slim frames are perfect to navigate narrow doors and aisles, and they can comfortably accommodate twins or even a baby and a big kid 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 liners and raincovers.
Tandem buggies typically have children seated side-by-side, which can make them easier to push and more stable on uneven surfaces however they can be difficult to maneuver between kerbs. They typically have a larger footprint than a single-seater pushchair and can be a bit long for getting through doors.
Comfort
This is among the most comfortable, lightweight doubles that we have test. It features stadium-style seating on both seats, ensuring that your children can enjoy the view. It also features an enormous UPF 50+ canopy with a windows that peek out, a padded toddler seat with an additional RumbleSeat that comes with built-in adjustable leg and foot rests as well as an integrated cup holder for one parent. The testers love how the seats recline individually by squeezing a lever under each seat. double travel stroller note that the straps are simple to secure and remove with just one hand. The handle is easy to turn making it easy to fold. It also stores with the backrest raised to make it easy to access.
This is the perfect choice for families looking to expand with their children. It is available in 30 different configurations. It can hold twins with a toddler as well as a baby or three kids if you add an 'PiggyBack Board'. Its large shopping basket and soft suspension make it suitable on kerbs and in the city too. It's also reasonably priced. BabyGearLab recommends it for kids between the ages of 6 and 6.
