10 Quick Tips About Double Travel Buggy
What to Look For in a Double Travel Buggy
A compact side-byside with an extremely small footprint (for use in public transport and narrow doorways). Add seats or a carrycot (with adaptors) to grow the frame to accommodate kids up to 50 pounds per seat.
Budget double with suspension for the front and back for uneven surfaces. Large storage basket, padded handlebars and large storage basket.
Size
Double pushchairs are typically more spacious than single ones, especially when they are side-byside buggies, such as 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 canopies with SPF 50 protection and peekaboo windows with swivel lock front wheels to help navigate tight spaces like shopping aisles and a cup holder for one parent and a smart fold mechanism that is one-handed. The 10-inch wheels aren't designed for rough terrain, but they can handle city streets and theme park rides well.
These lightweight side-by-side buggies are surprisingly affordable.
Weight
The heavier a double buggy is the easier it will be to lift and manoeuvre. The Joie Evalite Duo is a excellent choice if you have to be cognizant of weight. It's the lightest of our Lab tests, but it still has plenty of features, including nice-sized pop-out canopy with SPF 50 and peekaboo windows; a quick-release fold that can be folded flat in a matter of minutes; four-wheel suspension to cope with rough terrain; and an swivel front wheel that makes getting around tight aisles of supermarkets and shops effortless. It's also super-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 double buggy is a great option for parents with twins, or even a toddler and a baby. The narrow tandem buggies are a great way to squeeze through small spaces. Side-by-side models allow you to keep the eye on your children and ensure their safety while you go to the supermarket or park. Many also have a wide variety of seat configurations that allow you to modify to your child's needs as they grow. Some come with the option of adding a ride-on or car seat.
The Joie Evalite duo is a perfect example. It can accommodate two seats or a car seat, and its adaptors that are easy to use let you change from single to double in seconds. It has a large pop-out canopy sunshade that has UPF 50+ protection, adjustable legrests and peekaboo window in both seats. A standing fold is simple to perform and fast.
Tri-fold buggies, such as the iCandy Peach are another versatile option. Their slim frames are ideal to navigate narrow doors and aisles, and they can comfortably accommodate twins or a baby and even a large child thanks to the addition of UPPAbaby's "PiggyBack' board (which you buy separately). The basket is large and comes with all the extras, such as raincovers and liners.
Tandem buggies are typically made with your kids sitting side-by-side. This can make them easier and more stable to push on uneven surfaces, however they can be difficult to maneuver up and over kerbs. They usually have a wider footprint than a single-seater pushchair, and may be a bit longer to get through doorways.
Comfort
One of the more comfortable and lightweight doubles we've tried, this buggy features elevated stadium-style seating for both seats so your children are able to enjoy the view. It comes with nice-sized UPF 50+ canopies with peekaboo windows; a padded toddler seat and an additional RumbleSeat with built-in adjustable leg and foot rests; as well as a single-parent cup holder. The testers love the way the seats recline by pushing a lever under each seat, and say that the straps are easy to unfasten and fasten with one hand. It's also simple to fold with a twist mechanism on the handle, making it as simple as possible and also stores by putting the backrest up for easy access.
This is the perfect choice for families looking to develop with their children. It is available in a variety of configurations, including 30. It can carry twins or a toddler, as well as a baby or three kids with the 'PiggyBack board'. Its spacious shopping basket and soft suspension makes it ideal on roads and in cities too. It's also a great value. Pushchairs And Prams recommends it for children between the ages of 6 and 6.