What to Look For in a Double Travel Buggy

A compact side-by-side with an extremely small footprint (for use in public transport and narrow doorways). Add seats or a carrycot (with adaptors) to expand the frame to accommodate kids up to 50 pounds per seat.

Budget double with front and back suspension for uneven surfaces. Large storage basket, padded handlebars, and large storage basket.

Size

In general double buggy newborn pushchairs are generally wider 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 lets them to handle heavier children without straining the chassis. Other features make them stand out: large pop-out canopy with SPF 50 protection and peekaboo windows with swivel lock front wheels to help navigate tight spaces like shopping aisles as well as a cup holder that can be used by one parent and a clever fold mechanism that can be operated by one hand. The 10-inch wheels aren't built for Double Stroller With 5-Point Harness rough terrain, but they can handle city streets and theme park rides well.

These lightweight side-by-side buggies are surprisingly affordable.

Weight

The heavier the double buggy the lighter it is, the easier it is to move and lift. The Joie Evalite Duo is a great option if you need to be cognizant of weight, since it's the lightest in our Lab tests. However, it offers a wide range of features, such as nice-sized pop-out canopy with SPF 50 and windows that peek out; a quick-release fold that can be folded flat in a matter of seconds; four-wheel suspension to cope with rough terrain; and a swivel front wheel that makes maneuvering tight shops and supermarket aisles simple. It's also super-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 double buggy is an excellent option for parents with twins or even a toddler and baby. The narrow tandem buggies are a great way to squeeze through small spaces. Side-by-side models enable you to keep track of your children and keep them safe while you are navigating the grocery store or in the park. Many have a variety of seat configurations so you can modify them as your child develops. Some allow you to add the option of a car seat or ride-on board.

The Joie Evalite Duo is a perfect example. It can hold two seats or a car seat and its adaptors that are easy to use permit you to switch from a single to a double stroller with 5-point harness in just a few seconds. It also comes twin stroller with car seats a large pop-out UPF 50+ sunshade that can be used as a canopy with adjustable leg rests as well as peekaboo windows on both seats and a standing fold that's simple and easy to perform using just one hand; and a premium suspension that can take care of rough terrain.

Tri-fold buggies such as the iCandy Peach are another versatile option. Their slim frames are perfect for narrow aisles and doors, while they can easily hold twins, a baby or even a large child thanks to the addition of UPPAbaby's 'PiggyBack' board (which you can purchase separately). They provide a spacious basket, and come with all the accessories you could need, including liners and rain covers.

Tandem buggies usually have your children seated side-by-side, which can make them easier to push and more sturdy on uneven surfaces, but they can be difficult to maneuver between kerbs. They are larger than a single-seater and may be too large to fit through doorways.

Comfort

This is among the most comfortable lightweight doubles we've examined. It has a stadium-style seat on both seats, which means your children can enjoy the view. It also features a large UPF 50+ canopy that has a windows that peek out, a cushioned toddler seat that includes an RumbleSeat with built-in, adjustable foot and leg rests as well as an integrated cup holder for one parent. Testers love the way that the seats recline by pushing a lever under each seat, and say that the straps are easy to secure and remove with one hand. It's also a doddle to fold, with a twist mechanism on the handle that makes it as easy as is possible and also stores by putting the backrest up to make it easy to access.

With 30 different configurations (it'll carry twins as well as a toddler and baby or three kids if you add the option of a 'PiggyBack' Board) it's a great option for families that want to be able to grow with their child. The large basket and soft suspension make it suitable for kerbs, as well as in the city. It's also very well priced. BabyGearLab recommends it for kids up to six years old.