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What to Look For in a GYMAX Double Seat Stroller: Adjustable Handle Grey Travel Buggy

A compact side-byside with a small footprint (for use in public transport and narrow doors). Add seats or a carrycot (with adaptors) to grow the frame to accommodate children up to 50lbs per seat.

A budget-friendly, basic double with rear and front suspensions to make light work of uneven surfaces, a huge storage basket and padded handlebar for parents of different heights.

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 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, such as spacious pop-out canopies that come with SPF 50 and peekaboo windows as well as swivel lock front tires which help navigate narrow spots such as shopping aisles; cups with a single parent holder, a smart fold mechanism that can be operated one-handed; and 10-inch back wheels that aren’t made for tough terrain but are able to handle city streets and theme parks fairly well.

In terms of cost, these types of lightweight buggies that are side-by-side are quite affordable.

Weight

The lighter a Double Buggy Side By Side buggy is the easier it is to lift and manoeuvre. The Joie Evalite Duo, which is the most lightweight of our Lab tests, is a great option for those who are concerned about weight. issue. It’s got plenty of features like an enormous pop-out canopy that has SPF50 and a peekaboo windows, a quick-release folding system 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 maneuver tight shops and supermarket aisles. Just over PS1,000, 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 good double buggy will provide a great deal of flexibility, regardless if you have twins or two toddlers or a baby. Buggies with narrow tandems are ideal to fit into narrow spaces, while side by side models keep your children accounted for and allow you to keep your eyes on them as you travel around the supermarket or the park. Many also have a wide variety of seat configurations which allows you to alter to your child’s needs as they develop, and some come with the option of adding a ride-on board or car seat.

The Joie Evalite Duo is a perfect 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 seconds. It also comes with a large pop-out UPF 50+ sunshade that can be used as a canopy with adjustable leg rests as well as windows that peek out from both seats and the standing fold is simple and easy to perform 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 perfect for narrow aisles and doors, while they can easily hold twins or even a baby and a big kid thanks to the addition of UPPAbaby’s “PiggyBack board (which you can purchase separately). They come with a large basket and include all the extras you might require, such as liners and rain covers.

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 around kerbs. They have a bigger footprint than a single seater and can be too big to fit through doorways.

Comfort

One of the more comfortable and lightweight doubles we’ve tried the buggy has seats that are elevated to the level of stadium seats, so your kids can enjoy the view; large UPF 50+ canopy with peekaboo windows; a padded toddler seat and an additional RumbleSeat that has adjustable legs and foot rests; as well as an individual cup holder for parents. Testers are awestruck by how the seats recline independently by pressing the levers under each seat, and also say that the straps are easy to secure and remove using just one hand. The handle is simple to twist making it easy to fold. It also stores with the backrest up for easy access.

With 30 different configurations (it’ll accommodate twins, a baby and toddler or three kids with the addition of a ‘PiggyBack’ board) it’s a great choice for families who want the flexibility to grow with their child. The spacious basket and the soft suspension makes it suitable for kerbs as well as in the city. It is also very affordable. BabyGearLab recommends it to children up to six years old.