What to Look For in a Double Travel Buggy

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

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

Size

Double pushchairs tend to be larger than single ones, particularly when they are side-byside buggies, such as the Kolcraft Geo 3 or UPPAbaby. This extra width enables them to take on heavier children without straining their chassis. Other features make them stand out: large pop-out canopy with SPF 50 protection and peekaboo windows, 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 operates with one hand. 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 side-by-side buggies are light and are surprisingly affordable.

Weight

The heavier the double buggy, the easier it is to move and lift. The Joie Evalite Duo is a great option if you need to be mindful of weight, since it's the lightest in our Lab tests, but it still has plenty of features, including nice-sized pop-out canopies that come with SPF 50 and peekaboo windows and a quick-release fold that can be folded flat in a matter of seconds; four-wheel suspension to handle rough terrain and a swivel front wheel that makes navigating tight aisles of supermarkets and shops simple. Just over PS1,000 is a very affordable 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 provide a great deal of flexibility, no matter if you have twins or an infant and a toddler. Buggies with narrow tandems are ideal for fitting through tight spaces, while side-byside models keep your children accounted for and will help you keep your eyes on them as you go to the grocery store or the park. They also come with a wide selection of seating options, so you can adapt them as your children grow, and some even have the option to add a ride-on board or car seat.

The Joie Evalite Duo is a great example. It can fit two seats or a car seat, and its adaptors that are easy to use permit you to switch from single to lightweight double stroller in seconds. It also has a nice-sized pop-out UPF 50+ canopy sunshade and adjustable leg rests, as well as windows that peek out from both seats and the standing fold is simple and quick to fold with just one hand; and a high-quality suspension that makes light work of rough terrain.

The iCandy Peach tri-fold twin buggy from birth is another option. They are perfect for narrow aisles and doors. They are also able to 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 the extras you might require, including liners and rain covers.

Tandem buggies usually have your children seated together, which makes them easier to push and more robust on uneven surfaces but can be tricky to maneuver around kerbs. They typically have a larger footprint than a single and Double stroller-seater stroller and can be a bit long for getting through doors.

Comfort

This is among the most comfortable and lightweight double buggy doubles that we have test. It has a stadium-style seat on both seats, ensuring that your children can take in the view. It also comes with a large UPF 50+ canopy with a peekaboo window, an upholstered toddler seat with an add-on RumbleSeat that has built-in adjustable leg and foot rests as well as a cup holder for one parent. The seats recline independently by pressing a lever underneath each seat. Testers also love how the straps can be fastened and unfastened in one hand. It's also easy to fold, with a twist mechanism on the handle that makes it as easy as is possible, and stores by putting the backrest up to make it easy to access.

With 30 different configurations (it'll accommodate twins as well as a toddler and baby or three kids with the addition of a 'PiggyBack' board) this is a fantastic option for families that want the flexibility to grow with their child. The spacious basket and the soft suspension make it suitable for kerbs, as in the city. It's also a great value. BabyGearLab recommends this to children up to the age of six.