7 Little Changes That Will Make The Difference With Your Double Travel Buggy
What to Look For in a Double Travel Buggy
A compact side-by-side with a small footprint (for use in public transport and narrow doorways). Add seats or carrycots (with adaptors), to increase the frame's weight capacity for children up to 50 pounds.
A budget-friendly, basic double with front and rear suspensions to make light work of uneven surfaces, a massive storage basket, and a cushioned handlebar for parents of various heights.
Size
Double pushchairs are generally wider than single ones, especially when they are side-by-side buggies such as the Kolcraft Geo 3 or UPPAbaby. The good thing is that this extra width enables them to handle heavier children without straining the chassis. Full Record come with other key features that make them stand out, including generously-sized pop-out canopies with SPF 50 and windows that peek out; swivel lock front wheels which help navigate narrow spots such as aisles for shopping; cups with a single parent holder, an innovative fold mechanism that is able to be completed by one hand; and 10 inch back wheels that aren't built for rough terrain but can manage city streets and theme parks quite well.
These lightweight side-by-side buggies have surprisingly low price tags.
Weight
The lighter the double buggy the more easy it is to move and lift. The Joie Evalite Duo, which is the lightest of our lab tests, is an excellent choice if weight is an issue. It's still loaded with many features, including the large pop-out canopy, SPF50 and a peekaboo windows as well as a quick-release folding mechanism that can be stowed flat in seconds and a four-wheel suspension for rough terrain and a swivel wheel at the front that makes it easy to navigate narrow aisles in supermarkets and shops. It's also affordable at just over PS1,000. 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 can provide a lot of flexibility, whether you have twins or two toddlers or a baby. Narrow tandem buggies are a great way to squeeze into small spaces. Side-by-side models enable you to keep the eye on your children and keep them safe while you go to the park or shopping. They also come with a wide variety of seat configurations that allow you to modify them as your children develop, and some come with the option of adding a ride-on or car seat.
The Joie Evalite Duo is a fantastic example. It can accommodate two seats or a car seat, and its adaptors that are easy to use allow you to change from single to double in just a few seconds. It also comes with a large pop-out UPF 50+ sunshade that can be used as a canopy, adjustable leg rests and peekaboo windows on both seats and an easy standing fold that is 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 option. They are great for narrow doors and aisles. They also can easily accommodate twins or a child and a big kid by adding UPPAbaby's ‘PiggyBack’ board (which is available separately). They offer a generous basket and include all the accessories you may need, including rain covers and liners.
Tandem buggies are usually designed with your children seated close to each other. double pushchair makes them easier and more stable to push on uneven surfaces, however they can be difficult to maneuver over and up kerbs. They typically have a larger footprint than a single-seater pushchair and may be a bit longer to get through doors.
Comfort
One of the more comfortable, lightweight doubles we've tested the buggy has elevated stadium-style seating for both seats so your children have a great view. It also has nice-sized UPF 50+ canopies with peekaboo windows; a padded toddler seat and an additional RumbleSeat that has adjustable legs and foot rests; and the cup holder that is single-parent. The seats recline independently by pressing a lever under each seat. Testers love the fact that the straps can be fastened or unfastened in one hand. It's also a doddle to fold with a twist mechanism on the handle that makes it as simple as possible, and stores with the backrest upright to make it easy to access.
This is the ideal choice for families that want to expand with their children. It comes in a variety of configurations, including 30. It can accommodate twins with a toddler as well as a baby or three kids with a 'PiggyBack board'. Its large shopping basket and soft suspension make it suitable on roads and in cities too. It is also very reasonably priced. BabyGearLab recommends it for kids up to six years old.