What to Look For in a double buggy for twins Travel Buggy

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

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

Size

In general double pushchairs are larger than single models, especially when they're side-by-side buggies, like the Kolcraft Geo 3 and UPPAbaby Vista 2. This extra width allows them to accommodate larger children without straining their chassis. Other features make them stand out: large pop-out umbrellas with SPF 50 protection, as well as peekaboo windows with swivel lock front wheels to aid in maneuvering tight spaces like shopping aisles, a cup holder for one parent, and a clever fold mechanism that is one-handed. The 10-inch wheels aren't designed for rough terrain but can handle city streets and theme park rides well.

These buggies that are lightweight are surprisingly affordable.

Weight

The lighter a small double buggy-buggy is the more easy it will be to lift and maneuver. The Joie Evalite Duo is a good choice if you need to be cognizant of weight. It's the lightest we've seen in our lab tests. However, it offers a wide range of features, including large pop-out canopy with SPF 50 and windows that peek out; a quick-release fold that folds flat in just a few seconds; four-wheel suspension that can cope with rough terrain; and an adjustable front wheel that makes maneuvering narrow aisles in supermarkets and shops easy. It's priced at just over $1000 It's also a great value stroller double. It can also carry twins or a baby and toddler with the purchase of an additional'sidepack'.

Flexibility

A double buggy is a great option for parents with twins or even a baby and toddler. Narrow tandem buggies are great to fit into tight spaces, while side-byside models ensure that your children are properly cared for and will help you keep an eye on them while you travel around the supermarket or park. There are a variety of seating configurations, so you can adjust them as your child develops. Some even allow you to add a car seat or ride-on board.

The Joie Evalite Duo is a perfect example. It can be used to hold two seats, or a car seat. The adaptors let you convert from a single seat to a best double buggy seat in a matter of minutes. It comes with a huge pop-out canopy sunshade with UPF 50+ protection, adjustable legrests and a peekaboo window in both seats. A standing fold is simple to perform and fast.

The iCandy Peach tri-fold buggy is another option. They are great to navigate narrow doors and aisles. They can also easily accommodate twins and a larger child with the addition of UPPAbaby's ‘PiggyBack’ board (which is sold separately). They come with a large basket, and come with all the accessories you could need, including rain covers and liners.

Tandem buggies typically have your children seated together, which can make them easier to push and more stable on uneven surfaces but they can be difficult to maneuver between kerbs. They have a bigger footprint than a one-seater and can be too big to fit through doors.

Comfort

This is among the most comfortable and lightweight doubles that we have tested. It features stadium-style seating on both seats, so your children can enjoy the view. It also comes with a large UPF 50+ canopy with a the peek-a-boo window, and a cushioned toddler seat that includes an RumbleSeat with built-in adjustable leg and foot rests as well as cups holder for a single parent. The testers love the way the seats recline by pushing a lever under each seat, and say that the straps are simple to secure and remove with one hand. The handle is simple to twist, making it simple to fold. It also stores with the backrest up for easy access.

This is a great option for families looking to expand with their children. It is available in 30 different configurations. It can carry twins or a toddler, as well as three children if you add a 'PiggyBack board'. Its spacious shopping basket as well as soft suspension makes it ideal on roads and in cities too. It is also very reasonably priced. BabyGearLab recommends this product for children up to the age of six.