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What to Look For in a Double Travel Buggy

A side-by-side double buggy with carrycot that has small footprint (for narrow doorways and on public transport). Add seats or a carrycot (with adaptors) to grow the frame to accommodate children up to 50 pounds per seat.

A great barebones budget double with rear and front suspension to make light work of uneven surfaces, a huge storage basket and padded handlebar for parents with different heights.

Size

Double pushchairs tend to be larger than single ones, particularly when they are side-by-side buggies such as the Kolcraft Geo 3 or UPPAbaby. This extra width allows them to carry heavier children without straining their chassis. Other features make them stand out: large pop-out umbrellas that come with SPF 50 protection and peekaboo windows and swivel-lock front wheels that help navigate tight spaces like shopping aisles and a cup holder for one parent and a clever fold mechanism that operates with one hand. The 10-inch wheels aren't designed 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 have surprisingly low price tags.

Weight

The lighter the double buggy, the easier it is to move and lift. The Joie Evalite Duo is a good choice if you need to be aware of weight, as it's the lightest of our Lab tests but still offers plenty of features, including large pop-out canopies with SPF 50 and windows that peek out as well as a quick-release fold which can be folded flat in a matter of minutes; four-wheel suspension to cope with rough terrain; and a swivel front wheel that makes navigating narrow aisles in supermarkets and shops effortless. It's also super-affordable at just over PS1,000. It can also carry twins or a baby and toddler with the purchase of an additional'sidepack'.

Flexibility

A good compact double buggy buggy will provide a great deal of flexibility, whether you have twins or a baby and a toddler. Narrow tandem buggies can be used to fit into small spaces. side by side double stroller-by-side models enable you to keep the track of your children and keep them safe while you go to the park or shopping. They also come with a wide variety of seat configurations that allow you to modify the seat as your children grow, and some even offer the option of adding an extra ride-on board or car seat.

The Joie Evalite Duo is a perfect example. It can fit two seats or a car seat and its adaptors for car seats permit you to switch from single to Double Stroller With Standing Platform in a matter of seconds. It also comes with a large pop-out UPF 50+ sunshade canopy with adjustable leg rests as well as windows that peek out from both seats as well as the standing fold is simple and easy to perform with just one hand; and a top-quality suspension that makes light work of rough terrain.

Tri-fold buggies like the iCandy Peach are another versatile choice. They are perfect for navigating narrow aisles and doors. They can also easily accommodate twins and a big kid with the addition of UPPAbaby's ‘PiggyBack’ board (which is sold separately). The basket is spacious and includes all the accessories like liners and raincovers.

Tandem buggies are usually designed with your children seated close to each other. This can make them easier and more stable to push on uneven surfaces, but they can be difficult to maneuver over and up kerbs. They have a bigger footprint than a single seater and can be too long to pass through doorways.

Comfort

This is one of the most comfortable, lightweight doubles we've test. It has stadium-style seating on both seats, which means your children can enjoy the view. It also comes with a large UPF 50+ canopy with a peekaboo window, an upholstered toddler seat with an additional RumbleSeat that comes with built-in adjustable leg and foot rests and a cup holder for one parent. The seats can recline independently by pressing a lever under each seat. Testers also love how the straps can be secured and unfastened with one hand. The handle is simple to twist, making it simple to fold. It can also be stored with the backrest raised to make it easy to access.

This is the perfect choice for families that want to expand with their children. It comes in a variety of configurations, including 30. It can carry twins or a toddler, as well as three children if you add a 'PiggyBack board'. Its large shopping basket and soft suspension makes it ideal on roads and in cities too. It's also very well priced. BabyGearLab recommends this to youngsters up to the age of six.