The Best Double Buggy Strollers
If you're expecting twins, or have two young children of various age groups, then a double buggy will help you out and out and. The best double buggy is easy to maneuver and is able to take on rough surfaces.
They also come with features like large sun canopies as well as hoods that are transparent and adjustable seats.
1. Baby Jogger City Tour Double
The City Tour 2 Double is the smallest double stroller in the Baby Jogger range. It's designed for travel, and can fit through standard doorways easily with its ultra-narrow shape. It's also among the lightest double buggies on the market with a weight of just 14lbs when folded. It's perfect for traveling with a toddler and a newborn as you won’t over-exceed airline baggage allowances. It can also be folded up into the size of an incredibly small travel bag making it easy to store in the back of your car.
The one-handed Z-shape fold is easy to fold and it's extremely compact once you master it. It takes a few minutes to fold. However strollers double strollers found the auto lock to be a bit confusing and as the handlebar isn't locked into position when you press it, it struck her legs when she was using it. She also felt that the handlebar was a bit too short particularly with a large changing bag hanging from it.
This double stroller is not as light as other buggies. It has a full variety of features, and is one the most versatile double strollers available on the market. It can be used with two carrycots (available separately), features various recline positions, and has a UV 50+ canopy. You can also add the bassinet to one or both seats to make it an all-in-one travel system.
The four rubber composite tires are great for pavements and urban terrain. However, they're not made for off-roading. They had trouble with gravel and long grass and there wasn't enough clearance between the wheel bracket and wheel and mud sank easily. Our testers loved this buggy and was able to climb some beautiful muddy hills.
2. iCandy Orange
The iCandy Orange double buggy is the most stylish, versatile and quality. It is an essential item for parents who want cutting edge design, quality and style that lasts. The Orange has a gorgeous light, sleek chassis with a large basket that easily fits two car seats. It has a gorgeous, removable canopy that is water repellent and ventilated. It comes in trendy colours such as Pistachio on a Jet Black Frame, Fossil on a Jet Black Frame, and Rose. The option of adding an integrated ride for older siblings is also available.
The 2021 update comes with several changes, including improved manoeuvrability and an even better, larger shopping basket with a re-designed bumper bar and leatherette cover. The seats are extremely comfortable and feature a moulded appearance. They are also adjustable and can be positioned according to the needs of siblings. iCandy has introduced the first "cinema seating" style that allows parents to keep eye contact with both children. They can also be moved to face either the parent or the towards the world.
It's a heavier tandem buggy, but it's extremely easy to use and steer, particularly on smooth roads. It's stable in double and single mode, and also on sloping ground. It's not as simple to drive on public transport, however, because it requires more than one hand to grip the handlebar. It's also a little heavy and will not fit in a standard car boot with the seat on, but this is a problem that can be overcome with cautious planning. iCandy has included an infant footmuff, a changing bag and car seat adapters included in the price so this is an excellent value package for new parents.
3. Joie Evalite Duo
This is a tandem stroller that's ultra-lightweight. It has two non-reversible seats, suitable for children from birth up to about 3 years of age. The rear seat can also accommodate the car seat.
It comes with an easy and user-friendly folding mechanism that makes it a great storage solution and travel. It also comes with a huge basket that is perfect to store your baby's and toddler's essentials.
The Joie Evalite Duo is a excellent double buggy for novices because it is a great value for money and is easy to steer. It is also extremely lightweight, making it easy to push over long distances. It has a high quality suspension system that guarantees a smooth ride, for both parents and children.
This is a stylish and practical city buggy that is suitable for twins, a baby and a toddler or even three kids with the addition of UPPAbaby's 'PiggyBack board (sold separately). Its sleek frame and compact dimensions make it ideal for shopping malls and narrow city streets. Its swivel front wheels and four-wheel suspension allows it to withstand rough or uneven terrain.
This buggy is also suitable for families that plan to travel since it can fit a car seat in the back. It has the one-click fold that secures it and can be used with a wide range of Joie infant car seat. It has a large basket, as well as comfortable seats for children. The only drawback is that the front seat cannot recline fully, which may be a concern for small infants. However, it's an excellent choice for families looking for an inexpensive and lightweight stroller.
4. Cybex Gazelle S
This is the stroller you require if you are expecting twins. It's the first travel system from Cybex and comes with adaptors which make it easy to convert from a single pushchair into a double. The upper adaptors are adjustable to your height, and the lower adaptors can be turned and turned over to allow you to change from one configuration to another. The Gazelle's seat also can recline into an upright position. It also has an enormous UV 50+ sun shade that is vital for children.
It is suitable from birth as a mono pushchair and from 4 years old as a double when you add the of the CLOUD Z i-Size car seat, a second seat unit or Gazelle Cot, this is the future-ready stroller that will adapt to your family. The new safety harness with one-pull makes it easy to secure your child, even when you are wearing your baby on your back.
The Gazelle S is different from other double strollers in that it folds compactly with both seats tucked away. This makes it simple to store at home, or even in your trunk. The large lower basket can hold up to 25 pounds of shopping, daily essentials or groceries, and a detachable shopper basket offers even more space for everything you buy. A one-pull harness, huge recline, and useful features like the shopping basket that can be removed this is a highly flexible and comfortable stroller for families. It also features wheels that are puncture-proof, so you don't need to worry about those unexpected flat tubes during your journeys away from home.
5. Nipper Double V5
The Nipper Double V5 is a new model from Out 'n' About of the award-winning, all-terrain buggies. It is designed for twins or siblings, and comes with recliner chairs that are independent, compatible with carrycots and lightweight frame that allows that allows for easy maneuverability on uneven terrain.
The height adjustable handle and rear wheel suspension provide a comfortable ride for children up to 22kg, while the hard-wearing pneumatic tyres are easy to clean and provide a smooth ride for running. The 360-swivel front wheel can be locked into place to facilitate moving around the city, and the single pedal brake is easy to use.
Our testers discovered that the Nipper Double is incredibly easy to maneuver, even on uneven terrain or when turning in the middle of a busy road. They were also amazed by the fact that both seats recline independently, which means they can be adjusted to meet the individual's needs. This is ideal for napping.
They also loved that the hoods could be moved back and forward, which made them easier to adjust in the sun or for wind protection. They did not offer as much coverage as the Baby Jogger City Mini Hoods. It's probably worth having an extra rain cover in case.
Overall, our testers were impressed with the way that the Nipper Double made it possible for them to take their twin girls Sydney and Lyla on all sorts of adventures, from spotting wildlife in the woods, to running to the park for a playdate. The testers were also awed with how spacious and comfortable the two seats are. There is plenty of room to stretch out for growing toddlers. Our testers did mention, however, that the absence of parent-facing seating and the inability to use car seats in this buggy was a drawback, and they would have liked to have seen more storage space for shopping and other gear.