Devon Barragan asked 3 months ago
What to Look For in a Double Travel Buggy
A side-byside double with an incredibly compact footprint (for narrow doors and on public transport). Add seats or carrycots (with adaptors), to increase the frame’s capacity for weight for children up to 50 pounds.
Budget double with back and front suspension for uneven surfaces. Large storage basket, padded handlebars and large storage basket.
Size
Double pushchairs are typically larger than single ones, particularly when they are side-by-side buggies like the Kolcraft Geo 3 or UPPAbaby. This extra width enables them to accommodate larger children without straining their chassis. Other features that make them stand out: large pop-out canopy with SPF 50 protection and large peekaboo windows, swivel-lock front wheels to aid in maneuvering tight spaces like shopping aisles and a cup holder for one parent and a smart fold mechanism that can be operated by one hand. The 10-inch wheels aren’t built for rough terrain but can handle city streets and theme park rides quite well.
These side-by-side buggies are light and come with surprisingly low prices.
Weight
The heavier a double buggy is the more easy it will be 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 double stroller of our Lab tests, but it still has plenty of features, including nice-sized pop-out canopies with SPF 50 and windows that peek out and a quick-release fold that can be folded flat in a matter of seconds; four-wheel suspension that can handle rough terrain and a swivel front wheel that makes getting around tight aisles of supermarkets and shops effortless. It’s priced at just over $1000 It’s also a great value stroller. It can also carry twins or a baby and toddler with the purchase of an additional’sidepack’.
Flexibility
A double buggy that is well-designed will offer a huge amount of flexibility, whether you have twins or a baby and a toddler. The narrow tandem buggies can be used to squeeze through small spaces. Side-by-side models allow you to keep the track of your children and keep them safe while you are navigating the grocery store or in the park. Many also have a wide selection of seating options that allow you to modify the seat as your children grow, and some even come with the option of adding a ride-on board or car seat.
The Joie Evalite Duo is a fantastic example. It can be used to support two seats, or even a car-seat. The adaptors allow you to change from a single seat to a double jogging stroller seat in a matter of seconds. It also has a nice-sized pop-out UPF 50+ sunshade that can be used as a canopy and adjustable leg rests, as well as peekaboo windows on both seats as well as a standing fold that’s simple and quick to fold using 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 to navigate narrow aisles and doors. They also can easily accommodate twins and a large kid by adding UPPAbaby’s”PiggyBack” board (which is available separately). They offer a generous basket and come with all the extras you might require, including liners and rain covers.
Tandem buggies typically have your children seated side-by-side, which makes them easier to push and more robust on uneven surfaces but they can be difficult to maneuver between kerbs. They have a bigger footprint than a single seater and can be too large to fit through doors.
Comfort
One of the most comfortable, lightweight doubles we’ve tested This buggy comes with elevated stadium-style seating for both seats so that your children can are able to enjoy the view. It comes with nice-sized UPF 50+ canopies with peekaboo windows; padded toddler seat and add-on RumbleSeat, which has an adjustable leg and foot rests; as well as an individual cup holder for parents. The testers love how the seats recline by pushing the levers under each seat, and say that the straps are easy to fasten and unfasten with just one hand. The handle is simple to twist making it easy to fold. It can also be stored with the backrest up to make it easy to access.
This is a great option for families who want to expand with their children. It is available in 30 different configurations. It can accommodate twins with a toddler as well as a baby or three kids if you add a ‘PiggyBack board’. The spacious basket and soft suspension make it suitable for kerbs, as well as in the city. It is also very reasonably priced. BabyGearLab recommends this product for children ages 0-6. of six.