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10 Things You've Learned About Preschool That Will Help You With Double Travel Buggy
What to Look For in a Double Travel Buggy
A side-byside double with an incredibly compact footprint (for narrow doorways and on public transport). Add seats or carrycots (with adaptors), to increase the frame's weight capacity for children up to 50 lbs.
A budget-friendly, basic double with rear and front suspension to take care of uneven surfaces, a huge storage basket and padded handlebar for parents of different heights.
Size
In general double pushchairs are generally wider than single models - especially when they're side-by-side buggies like the Kolcraft Geo 3 and UPPAbaby Vista 2. This extra width allows them to take on heavier children without straining their chassis. They also have other important features that make them stand out, like large pop-out canopy sizes with SPF 50 and windows that peek out as well as swivel lock front tires that help navigate tight spots such as aisles for shopping; cups with a single parent holder, the clever fold mechanism that is able to be completed with one hand; and 10-inch back wheels that aren't designed for rough terrain but can are able to handle city streets and theme parks fairly well.
These buggies that are lightweight are surprisingly affordable.
Weight
The lighter a double buggy is the more easy it will be to lift and manoeuvre. The Joie Evalite Duo, which is the most lightweight of our Lab tests, is a great option if weight is an issue. It's got plenty of features including the large pop-out canopy, SPF50 and a peekaboo window as well as a quick-release folding mechanism that can be stowed flat in seconds, four-wheel suspension for rough terrain and a swivel wheel on the front, which makes it easy to navigate tight shops and supermarket aisles. It's also affordable at just over a thousand dollars. It can also carry twins or a baby and toddler with the purchase of an additional'sidepack'.
Flexibility
A double buggy is an excellent option for parents with twins, or even a baby and toddler. The narrow tandem buggies can be used to squeeze through small spaces. pushchair twin -by-side models enable you to keep the eye on your children and ensure their safety while you are navigating the grocery store or in the park. There are many buggies that come with a range of seat configurations which allows you to alter 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 great illustration. It can be used to hold two seats, or a car-seat. The adaptors make it easy to convert one seat to a double in just seconds. It also comes with a large pop-out UPF 50+ canopy sunshade, adjustable leg rests and peekaboo windows in both seats; a standing fold that's quick and easy to do with one hand; and a top-quality suspension that makes light work of rough terrain.
The iCandy Peach tri-fold buggy is another option. Their slim frames are ideal for negotiating narrow aisles and doors, and they can comfortably accommodate twins or even a baby and even a large child thanks to the addition of UPPAbaby's 'PiggyBack board (which is available separately). The basket is generous and includes all the accessories, such as raincovers and liner.
Tandem buggies typically have children seated together, which makes them easier to push and more robust on uneven surfaces but they can be difficult to maneuver between kerbs. They are larger than a single-seater and may be too long to pass through doorways.
Comfort
One of the most comfortable lightweight doubles we've tested the buggy has elevated stadium-style seating for both seats, so your kids can are able to enjoy the view. It comes with large UPF 50+ canopy with windows that peek out; a padded toddler seat and add-on RumbleSeat that has adjustable legs and foot rests, as well as an individual cup holder for parents. Testers are awestruck by the way the seats recline by pushing an adjustable lever underneath each seat, and also say that the straps are simple to secure and remove with one hand. The handle is easy to turn making it easy to fold. It can also be put away with the backrest up to make it easy to access.
With 30 different configurations (it'll accommodate twins or a toddler and a 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 spacious shopping basket as well as soft suspension makes it ideal on roads and in cities too. It's also very well priced. BabyGearLab recommends it to children between the ages of 6 and 6.