What to Look For in a Double Travel Buggy

A compact side-by-side that has a small footprint (for use in public transport and narrow doors). Add seats or a carrycot (with adaptors) to grow the frame to accommodate kids up to 50lbs per seat.

A fantastic budget stroller Double with rear and front suspension to make light work of uneven surfaces, a large storage basket and a padded handlebar for parents with different heights.

Size

In general strollers double strollers pushchairs are larger than single models - especially when they're side-by-side buggies like the Kolcraft Geo 3 and UPPAbaby Vista 2. This extra width enables them to take on heavier children without straining their chassis. Other features that make them sit n stand double stroller out: large pop-out canopies that have SPF 50 protection and large peekaboo windows, swivel-lock front wheels to aid in maneuvering tight spaces like shopping aisles and a cup holder for one parent and a clever fold mechanism that is one-handed. The 10-inch wheels aren't built for rough terrain, but they can handle city streets and theme park rides quite well.

In terms of price tags, these types of lightweight twin stroller, side-by-side buggies are surprisingly affordable.

Weight

The heavier the double buggy the more easy it is to lift and maneuver. The Joie Evalite Duo, which is the most lightweight of our Lab tests, is a great option if weight is an issue. It's still loaded with plenty of features like the large pop-out canopy, SPF50 and a peekaboo window as well as a quick-release folding mechanism that can be stowed flat in seconds and a four-wheel suspension for rough terrain and a swivel wheels on the front that allows you to maneuver narrow aisles of supermarkets and stores. It's also affordable at just over a thousand dollars. It can also carry twins or a baby and toddler with the purchase of an additional'sidepack'.

Flexibility

A well-designed double buggy will offer a huge amount of flexibility, regardless if you have twins or two toddlers or a baby. Buggies that are narrow can be used to fit through small spaces. Side-by-side models let you to keep track of your children and keep them safe while you go to the supermarket or park. There are a variety of seating configurations, so you can adjust the seat as your child grows. Some permit the addition of a car seat or ride-on board.

The Joie Evalite duo is a great illustration. It can hold two seats or a car seat and its adaptors for car seats permit you to switch from a single to a double in a matter of seconds. It also comes with a large pop-out UPF 50+ sunshade that can be used as a canopy with adjustable leg rests as well as peekaboo windows in both seats; the standing fold is simple and easy to perform with just one hand; and a top-quality suspension that can take care of rough terrain.

The iCandy Peach tri-fold buggy is another option. They are perfect to navigate narrow aisles and doors. They are also able to accommodate twins or a child and a larger child with the addition of UPPAbaby’s"PiggyBack" board (which is available separately). The basket is generous and comes with all the extras like raincovers and liner.

Tandem buggies are usually designed with your children seated side-by-side. This can make them more stable and easier to push on uneven surfaces, but they can be difficult to maneuver up and over kerbs. They typically have a larger footprint than a single-seater pushchair, and may be a bit too long to pass through doors.

Comfort

This is among the most comfortable lightweight double stroller doubles we've tested. It features stadium-style seating on both seats, ensuring that your children can enjoy the view. It also has an enormous UPF 50+ canopy with a windows that peek out, a cushioned toddler seat that includes an additional RumbleSeat that comes with built-in adjustable leg and foot rests and an integrated cup holder for one parent. Testers are awestruck by how the seats recline individually by squeezing a lever under each seat, and say that the straps are easy to unfasten and fasten using just one hand. It's also a doddle to fold with a twist mechanism on the handle that makes it as easy as could be and can be stored with the backrest upright to make it easy to access.

With 30 different configurations (it'll carry twins as well as a toddler and baby or three kids with the addition of a 'PiggyBack' Board) This is a great option for families that are looking to expand with their child. Its large shopping basket and soft suspension makes it ideal on streets and in cities too. It is also very reasonably priced. BabyGearLab recommends this to youngsters up to the age of six.