What to Look For in a Double Travel Buggy

A compact side-byside with an extremely small footprint (for use in public transport and narrow doorways). Add carrycots or seats (with adaptors), to make the frame more sturdy for children up to 50 lbs.

A great barebones budget double that has rear and front suspensions to make light work of uneven surfaces, a large storage basket and a padded handlebar for parents of different heights.

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. This extra width enables them to carry heavier children without straining their chassis. Other features that make them stand out: large pop-out canopy that come with SPF 50 protection and large peekaboo windows and swivel-lock front wheels that help navigate tight spaces like shopping aisles as well as a cup holder that can be used by one parent and a smart fold mechanism that is one-handed. The 10-inch wheels aren't built for rough terrain but can 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 seat stroller buggy the lighter it is, the easier it is to lift and maneuver. The Joie Evalite Duo is a good choice if you need to be aware of weight, as it's the lightest we've seen in our lab tests. However, it offers a wide range of features, including large pop-out canopies with SPF 50 and windows that peek out as well as a quick-release fold which folds flat in just a few minutes; four-wheel suspension to cope with rough terrain; and a swivel front wheel that makes navigating tight shops and supermarket aisles effortless. It's also extremely affordable at more than PS1,000. It can also carry twins or a baby and toddler with the purchase of an additional'sidepack'.

Flexibility

A good double buggy will provide a great deal of flexibility, no matter if you have twins or two toddlers or a baby. Narrow tandem buggies are great for fitting through tight spaces, while side-by-side models keep your children accounted for and help you to keep an eye on them as you navigate the supermarket or park. Many also have a wide range of seat configurations, so you can adapt to your child's needs as they develop, and some have the option to add a ride-on or car seat.

The Joie Evalite duo is a great example. It can be used to hold two seats, or a car seat. The adaptors allow you to convert from a single seat to a double seat in a matter of minutes. It comes with a large pop-out canopy sunshade with UPF 50+ protection, adjustable legrests, and a the window that peeks out from both seats. A standing fold is easy to make and quick.

The iCandy Peach tri-fold buggy is another option. Their slim frames are ideal for narrow aisles and doors, while they are able to accommodate twins, a baby or an adult due to the addition of UPPAbaby's 'PiggyBack' board (which you can purchase separately). The basket is spacious and comes with all the extras, such as raincovers and liner.

Tandem buggies are typically designed with your children sitting together. This makes them more stable and easy to push on uneven surfaces, however they can be difficult to maneuver over and up kerbs. They have a larger footprint than a one-seater and can be too large to pass through doorways.

Comfort

One of the more comfortable lightweight doubles we've tested This buggy comes with raised stadium-style seating for both seats so that your children can have a great view. It also has nice-sized UPF 50+ canopies with peekaboo windows; a padded toddler seat, as well as an add-on RumbleSeat, which has an adjustable leg and foot rests, as well as a single-parent cup holder. Testers love the way the seats recline by pushing a lever under each seat, and also 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 simple as possible and also stores with the backrest upright to make it easy to access.

This is the ideal choice for families who want to develop with their children. It comes in a variety of configurations, including 30. It can hold twins with a toddler as well as three children when you add a 'PiggyBack board'. The large basket and soft suspension make it ideal for kerbs, as well in the city. It's also reasonably priced. BabyGearLab recommends it to children between the ages of 6 and 6.