What to Look For in a Double Travel Buggy

A side-by-side double that has an incredibly compact footprint (for narrow doorways and on public transport). Add seats or carrycots (with adaptors) to make the frame more sturdy 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

In general, double buggy with carrycot pushchairs are wider than single models - particularly when they're side by side buggies, like the Kolcraft Geo 3 and UPPAbaby Vista 2. The good thing is that this extra width enables them to carry heavier kids without straining the chassis. They also come with other key features that make them stand out, including spacious pop-out canopies that come with SPF 50 and windows that peek out; swivel lock front wheels that help navigate tight spots like shopping aisles cups with a single parent holder, a smart fold mechanism that is able to be completed with one hand; and 10-inch back wheels that aren't made for rough terrain, but can handle city streets and theme parks fairly well.

In terms of cost these kinds of lightweight, side-by-side buggies are surprisingly affordable.

Weight

The lighter the double pushchair (prev) best twin buggy, the easier it is to move and lift. The Joie Evalite Duo is a excellent choice if you have to be mindful of weight, since 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 as well as a quick-release fold which can be folded flat in a matter of seconds; four-wheel suspension to handle rough terrain and an swivel front wheel that makes maneuvering tight aisles of supermarkets and shops effortless. Just over PS1,000 is a very affordable stroller. It can also carry twins or a baby and toddler with the purchase of an additional'sidepack'.

Flexibility

A good double stroller with car seat buggy will offer a huge amount of flexibility, whether you have twins or two toddlers or a baby. Buggies that are narrow are a great way to squeeze into tight spaces. Side-by-side models allow you to keep the eye on your children and keep them safe when you're out at the grocery store or in the park. There are many buggies that come with a variety of seat configurations that allow you to modify them as your children grow. Some come with the option of adding a ride-on board or car seat.

The Joie Evalite Duo is a great example. It can fit two seats or a car seat, and its adaptors for car seats allow you to change from a single seat to a double in just a few seconds. It comes with a huge pop-out canopy shade with UPF 50+ protection, adjustable legrests and the window that peeks out from both seats. A standing fold is simple to do and quick.

The iCandy Peach tri-fold buggy is another option. Their slim frames are perfect for negotiating narrow doors and aisles, while they can easily hold twins or a baby and even a large child thanks to the addition of UPPAbaby's "PiggyBack board (which you can purchase separately). The basket is spacious and includes all the accessories including raincovers and liners.

Tandem buggies are typically designed with your children seated close to each other. This can make them easier and more stable to push on uneven surfaces, but they can be a challenge to maneuver around and over kerbs. They have a bigger footprint than a single seater and can be too long to pass through doorways.

Comfort

One of the most comfortable and lightweight doubles we've tried, this buggy features elevated stadium-style seating for both seats so that your children can enjoy the view; large UPF 50+ canopy with peekaboo windows; a padded toddler seat and an additional RumbleSeat with built-in adjustable leg and foot rests, as well as an individual cup holder for parents. The testers love how the seats recline independently by pressing the levers under each seat, and also say that the straps are easy to fasten and unfasten using just one hand. The handle is easy to twist making it easy to fold. It can also be put away by putting the backrest up for easy access.

This is a great option for families that want to grow with their children. It comes in 30 different configurations. It can hold twins with a toddler as well as three children when you add a 'PiggyBack board'. Its spacious shopping basket as well as soft suspension makes it ideal on kerbs and in the city too. It's also reasonably priced. BabyGearLab recommends this to youngsters up to the age of six.