What to Look For in a double travel buggy (Full Guide)

A side-byside double with a compact footprint (for narrow doorways and public transport). Add seats or carrycots (with adaptors), to increase the frame's capacity for weight for children up to 50 lbs.

A budget-friendly, basic double with rear and front suspension to take care of uneven surfaces, a massive storage basket and padded handlebar for parents of different heights.

Size

Double pushchairs are generally wider than single ones, particularly when they are side-by-side buggies like the Kolcraft Geo 3 or UPPAbaby. The good thing is that this extra width allows them to accommodate heavier children without straining the chassis. Other features that make them stand out: large pop-out canopy with SPF 50 protection and large peekaboo windows with swivel lock front wheels to aid in maneuvering tight spaces like shopping aisles as well as a cup holder that can be used by one parent, and a clever fold mechanism that operates with one hand. The 10-inch wheels aren't built for rough terrain but can handle city streets and theme park rides well.

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

Weight

The lighter a smallest double buggy-best twin buggy is the easier it is to lift and maneuver. The Joie Evalite Duo, which is the lightest of our Lab tests, is an excellent choice if weight is an issue. It still has plenty of features like the large pop-out canopy, SPF50 and a peekaboo window, a quick-release folding system that can be stowed flat in just a few seconds and a four-wheel suspension for rough terrain and a swivel wheel at the front that allows you to maneuver narrow aisles of supermarkets and stores. Just over PS1,000 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 good double infant stroller buggy will offer a huge amount of flexibility, no matter if you have twins or an infant and a toddler. The narrow tandem buggies are ideal for navigating narrow spaces, while side by side models ensure that your children are properly cared for and allow you to keep an eye on them while you travel around the supermarket or the park. A lot of buggies come with a variety seat configurations so you can adjust the seat as your child grows. Some permit the addition of the option of a car seat or ride-on board.

The Joie Evalite duo is an excellent example. It can be used to hold two seats, or even a car seat. The adaptors allow you to convert from one seat to a double in merely minutes. It also comes with a large pop-out UPF 50+ sunshade canopy with adjustable leg rests as well as peekaboo windows in both seats; an easy standing fold that is simple and easy to perform using just one hand; and a high-quality suspension that can take care of rough terrain.

Tri-fold buggies, such as the iCandy Peach are another versatile option. They are perfect to navigate narrow aisles and doors. They also can easily accommodate twins or a child 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 terrain double buggy the accessories you could need, including liners and rain covers.

Tandem buggies are generally designed with your children sitting together. This can make them more stable and easier to push on uneven surfaces, however they can be a challenge to maneuver over and up kerbs. They typically have a larger footprint than a single-seater pushchair twin, and may be a bit too long to pass through doorways.