What's The Job Market For Double Travel Buggy Professionals?

What to Look For in a Double Travel Buggy

A compact side-byside with tiny footprint (for use in public transport and narrow doors). Add carrycots or Lightweight Twin Buggy seats (with adaptors) to increase the frame's weight capacity for children up to 50 lbs.

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

Size

Double pushchairs are typically more spacious 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 accommodate larger children without straining their chassis. They also come with other key features that help them stand out, such as spacious pop-out canopies that come with SPF 50 and windows that peek out as well as swivel lock front tires which help navigate narrow spots like shopping aisles a one-parent cup holder and a smart fold mechanism that can be operated one-handed; and 10-inch back wheels that aren't designed for tough terrain but manage city streets and theme parks quite well.

In terms of price tags they are surprisingly affordable. These types of light buggies, which are side-by-side, are surprisingly affordable.

Weight

The heavier a double buggy is the more easy it is to lift and manoeuvre. The Joie Evalite Duo is a great option if you need to be aware of weight, as it's the lightest in our Lab tests but still offers plenty of features, such as nice-sized pop-out canopies that come with SPF 50 and peekaboo windows; a quick-release fold that can be folded flat in a matter of seconds; four-wheel suspension to take on rough terrain and a swivel front wheel that makes maneuvering tight shops and supermarket aisles easy. It's priced at just over $1000, it's also a super-affordable stroller. It can also carry twins or a baby and toddler with the purchase of an additional'sidepack'.

Flexibility

A well-designed double buggy will offer a huge amount of flexibility, no matter if you have twins or a baby and a toddler. Narrow tandem buggies are great for navigating tight spaces, while side-byside models keep your children accounted for and help you to keep an eye on them as you navigate the supermarket or park. They also come with a wide variety of seat configurations, so you can adapt the seat as your children develop, and some offer 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 easy-to-use adaptors let you change from a single to a double in just a few seconds. It also has a nice-sized pop-out UPF 50+ sunshade that can be used as a canopy, adjustable leg rests and windows that peek out from both seats; a standing fold that's simple and quick to fold using just one hand; and a premium suspension that makes light work of rough terrain.

The iCandy Peach tri-fold buggy is another alternative. Their slim frames are ideal for narrow aisles and doors and they can comfortably accommodate twins, a baby or even a large child thanks to the addition of UPPAbaby's 'PiggyBack' board (which you can purchase separately). They come with a large basket and include all the accessories you could require, such as liners and rain covers.

Tandem buggies typically have children seated side-by-side, which can make them easier to push and more robust on uneven surfaces however they can be difficult to maneuver up and down kerbs. They are larger than a one-seater and can be too big to pass through doorways.

Comfort

This is among the most comfortable lightweight doubles we've examined. It features stadium-style seating on both seats, so your children can take in the view. It also has an enormous UPF 50+ canopy with 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 a cup holder for a single parent. The testers love the way the seats recline individually by squeezing the levers under each seat, and also say that the straps are easy to secure and remove using just one hand. It's also easy to fold, thanks to a twist mechanism on the handle, making it as easy as is possible and can be stored by putting the backrest up to make it easy to access.

With 30 different configurations (it'll carry twins as well as a toddler and baby or three kids with the addition of a 'PiggyBack' board) it's a great choice for families who are looking to expand with their child. Its large shopping basket and soft suspension mean it's good on kerbs and in the city too. It is also very affordable. BabyGearLab recommends it for children from 6 to 12 years old.