14 Smart Ways To Spend Your Leftover Double Travel Buggy Budget

What to Look For in a Double Travel Buggy

A side-byside double buggy newborn with a compact footprint (for narrow doorways and on public transport). Add seats or a carrycot (with adaptors) to expand the frame to accommodate children up to 50 pounds per seat.

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

Size

In general double pushchairs are larger than single models, especially when they're side by side buggies, like the Kolcraft Geo 3 and UPPAbaby Vista 2. The good news is that this extra width enables them to carry heavier kids without straining the chassis. They also come with other key features that help them stand out, like spacious pop-out canopies that come with SPF 50 and peekaboo windows; swivel lock front wheels that make it easier to navigate tight areas such as shopping aisles; cup holders for one parent and a smart fold mechanism that is able to be completed by one hand; and 10 inch back wheels that aren't designed for rough terrain, but can manage city streets and theme parks quite well.

These lightweight side-by-side buggies are surprisingly affordable.

Weight

The lighter a nipper double buggy-buggy is the easier it is to lift and manoeuvre. The Joie Evalite Duo is a good choice if you need to be aware of weight. It's the lightest in our Lab tests, but it still has plenty of features, such as nice-sized pop-out canopies with SPF 50 and windows that peek out as well as a quick-release fold which can be folded flat in a matter of minutes; four-wheel suspension to take on rough terrain and an adjustable front wheel that makes navigating tight shops and supermarket aisles effortless. Just over PS1,000 is a very affordable best twin stroller. It can also carry twins or a baby and toddler with the purchase of an additional'sidepack'.

Flexibility

A well-designed double infant strollers buggy for twins (Recommended Looking at) buggy can provide a lot of flexibility, no matter if you have twins or a baby and a toddler. Buggies with narrow tandems are ideal to fit into tight spaces, while side-byside models keep your children accounted for and will help you keep an eye on them as you travel around the supermarket or the park. They also come with a wide selection of seating options, so you can adapt the seat as your children grow. Some offer the option of adding an extra ride-on board or car seat.

The Joie Evalite Duo is a perfect example. It can be used to support two seats, or even a car seat. The adaptors let you convert from one seat to a double in just minutes. It also has a nice-sized pop-out UPF 50+ sunshade canopy with adjustable leg rests as well as windows that peek out from both seats and a standing fold that's quick and easy to do using just one hand; and a premium suspension that makes light work of rough terrain.

The iCandy Peach tri-fold buggy is another alternative. They are ideal for navigating narrow aisles and doors. They also can easily accommodate twins and a larger child by adding UPPAbaby's ‘PiggyBack’ board (which is sold separately). They offer a generous basket and come with all the accessories you could need, including liners and rain covers.

Tandem buggies are generally made with your kids sitting close to each other. This makes them easier and more stable to push on uneven surfaces, however they can be a challenge to maneuver up and over kerbs. They have a larger footprint than a one-seater and can be too large to pass through doorways.

Comfort

This is one of the most comfortable and lightweight doubles we've tested. It has a stadium-style seat on both seats, which means your children can enjoy the view. It also has an enormous UPF 50+ canopy with windows that peek out, a padded toddler seat with an RumbleSeat with built-in adjustable leg and foot rests as well as an integrated cup holder for one parent. The seats recline independently by pressing a lever underneath each seat. Testers also love how the straps can be secured and unfastened in one hand. The handle is simple to turn making it easy to fold. It can also be stored with the backrest up to make it easy to access.

With 30 different configurations (it'll accommodate twins, a baby and toddler or three kids if you add the option of a 'PiggyBack' Board) it's a great option for families that want to be able to grow with their child. Its spacious shopping basket as well as soft suspension mean it's good on kerbs and in the city too. It's also reasonably priced. BabyGearLab recommends this for children up to the age of six.