"Ask Me Anything": Ten Answers To Your Questions About Double Travel Buggy

What to Look For in a Double Travel Buggy

A side-by-side double that has a compact double buggy 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 lbs.

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

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. The good thing is that this extra width lets them to handle heavier children without straining the chassis. They also come with other key features that help them stand out, including large pop-out canopy sizes with SPF 50 and peekaboo windows and swivel lock front wheels that help navigate tight spots such as shopping aisles; cups with a single parent holder, the clever fold mechanism that can be operated with one hand; and 10-inch back wheels that aren't designed for tough terrain but manage city streets and theme parks fairly well.

These side-by-side buggies are light and have surprisingly low price tags.

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 cognizant of weight. It's the lightest we've seen in our lab tests, but it still has plenty of features, such as nice-sized pop-out canopy with SPF 50 and peekaboo windows as well as a quick-release fold which can be folded flat in a matter of seconds; four-wheel suspension that can take on rough terrain and an adjustable front wheel that makes getting around tight aisles of supermarkets and shops simple. It's also affordable at just 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. The narrow tandem buggies are ideal for navigating tight spaces, while side-byside models keep your children accounted for and allow you to keep an eye on them as you go to the grocery store or park. There are a variety of seating configurations, so you can adjust the seat as your child grows. Some even allow you to add a car seat or ride-on board.

The Joie Evalite duo is an excellent example. It can hold two seats or a car seat and its easy-to-use adaptors let you change from a single to a Amazon Double Stroller (Unsplash.Com) in a matter of seconds. It comes with a large pop-out canopy sunshade that has UPF 50+ protection, adjustable legrests and the window that peeks out from both seats. A standing fold is easy to do and quick.

The iCandy Peach tri-fold buggy is another alternative. They are ideal for navigating narrow doors and aisles. They also can easily accommodate twins and a larger child with the addition of UPPAbaby’s"PiggyBack" board (which is sold separately). The basket is spacious and comes with all the extras like raincovers and liners.

Tandem buggies are generally made with your kids sitting together. This can make them easier and more stable to push on uneven surfaces, however they can be a challenge to maneuver up and over kerbs. They have a larger footprint than a single seater and can be too long to fit through doorways.

Comfort

This is among the most comfortable lightweight doubles we've examined. It has stadium-style seating on both seats, which means your children can take in the view. It also features a large UPF 50+ canopy with a peekaboo window, an upholstered toddler seat with an RumbleSeat with built-in, adjustable foot and leg rests, as well as a cup holder for a single parent. Testers are awestruck by the way that the seats recline individually by squeezing an adjustable lever underneath each seat, and also say that the straps are easy to unfasten and fasten using just one hand. It's also simple 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.

This is the perfect choice for families who want to expand with their children. It comes in 30 different configurations. It can carry twins, a toddler and three children when you add an 'PiggyBack Board'. Its spacious shopping basket and soft suspension make it suitable on kerbs and in the city too. It's also a great value. BabyGearLab recommends this product for children ages 0-6. of six.