Buying a Cheap Double Buggy
Parents who are willing to spend a bit more can get an excellent tandem stroller that will last for years and keep its price for resales. The Uppababy Vista V2 is a top-rated model that is able to convert to a single and has an additional seat, the RumbleSeat which offers versatility.
It comes with a decent recline seat, a big canopy with UPF protection 50+ and a peekaboo window. It's also compact and folds up easily.
Budget
A good double buggy is an absolute lifesaver when you have two kids in the car and shouldn't break the bank. It is important to consider car seats or carrycots, as well as the cost of the buggy but there are some amazing alternatives available that won't cost a fortune.
The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is a great choice when you're trying to save money. It's priced under PS1,000, and it can fit twins as well as a baby and toddler, or even three kids with 'PiggyBack board' (which you purchase separately). It is the slimmest tandem available. The footprint is the same as the footprint of a single pushchair, so it can easily be pushed through doorways and shopping aisles.
The iCandy Orange is another great option and is one of our most affordable double buggies. It has 30 seating options and soft suspension that can take care of kerbs. It can also be converted from single to double so it'll grow with your family and take a third child in the back.
Style
If you are on a tight budget it is possible to purchase some beautiful double buggies. Many of them are designed to look great and are also very durable. You can also enjoy an excellent resale price if you choose a popular brand.
The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is one of the most affordable double strollers on the market. It comes in a variety of colors and is attractive to take a look at. It can also be used as a triple buggy by adding the UPPA's 'PiggyBack' board. It can be used with twins or a toddler and a baby or children in a car seat. This is a double buggy that's ideal for use in cities. It has a narrow frame that can fit through most doors and can handle shopping aisles and trains.
Another popular choice is the iCandy Peach. It is a light option that is priced at less than PS300, including the adaptors for carseats. It can also be used as a single and has some attractive features like a large, spacious shopping basket, front suspension and UPF 50+ sunshades, with peekaboo windows. There is a nice cup holder with a single parent and the seats can be positioned to face one another or away from each other.
Double buggies with side-by-side sides cost more, but they are less difficult to push. They can be quite big though so they might not fit through narrow doors, and are generally more suitable for older children who want to sit facing one another. The Mountain Buggy Duet has one of the tiniest sides-by-sides on the market.
Sites like Rebelstork offer some of the most popular double strollers for sale at reasonable prices. They sell open box and overstock items, as well as new models, so you can try before you buy. They also have a trade-in scheme to allow you to get money off when you decide to upgrade.
Convenience
The Joie Evalite Duo pushchair is an excellent choice if you are on a budget but still want to fit your children (and do not mind the slightly larger size). It folds easily, is lightweight and comfortable to drive. It offers ample storage for two children, generous UPF 50+ canopy with the ability to peek out as well as reclining seats that are easy to adjust, and a clever brake lever on the handlebar. All this at a price well below PS1000.
If you're looking for a budget double stroller that can also accommodate infant car seats, the iCandy Orange Wave is another suitable option. Its slick frame expands widthways to accommodate two seats or a single stroller seat with a bassinet option. You can carry up to three kids with the UPPAbaby "PiggyBack," the running board for older children (which you buy separately).
The seat and the carrycot are side-by-side positioning, meaning your children will be able to see each other and you'll have an eye on them, which means there's less chance of mischance between them. It is also the slimmest available. This means it can fit through most doors and is able to maneuver around tight corners. It's a bit heavy and lengthy to push in double mode, and doesn't perform as well as some of the other best double buggies in rough or uneven terrain.
This is our top-rated double stroller. It's a great option for a moderate price. It's lightweight, has an easy-to-use shopping basket and can fit two car seats for children, or one baby seat and a toddler seat. It has a comfortable seat and large wheels on the back that are able to handle rougher terrain than our more compact models. It also folds into a compact self-standing design and comes with a comfortable strap for transport. It's not as spacious or as well-made as other best-value doubles, but it's an excellent value overall.
Safety
When purchasing a double stroller, you must ensure that it is in compliance with all the necessary safety standards. The safety straps and how the seats adjust to your child's growth are crucial. Also, ensure that the seats have different recline positions for different ages. Look for large storage baskets as well as pockets and other accessories you might need, like sunshades and rain covers.
If you intend to use your buggy mostly in the city or on public transportation, you should make sure that it is light and easy to maneuver. You will also need to think about the weight of the buggy when fully loaded and if it can be folded easily to fit in your car boot. If you are planning to use the buggy in smaller towns and villages, make sure that the wheels well-gripped and are able to navigate narrow doorways and pavements.
There are many different types of double buggies available, with side-by-side models being the most well-known. They are longer and harder to push but offer the benefit of both children being in a position to see. They can also be quite pricey.
Tandem buggies allow children to be placed next to each one. This is a more comfortable option for older children, but it does mean that the buggy is less stable than a side-byside. It is also more difficult to fit them through narrow doors and is difficult to maneuver up and down the kerbs.
The iCandy Peach double buggies are one of the most popular and stylish models. It is unique in its features. These include a built-in ride-on board, 'cinema seating' and 30 seating options - it will even hold an additional child! It is light and has a solid suspension and can be transformed from a single seat into a double seat with the purchase of supplementary seats.
If you are looking for a more streamlined double buggy the Mountain Buggy Duet is an excellent choice. It is the tiniest double buggy that is available and its footprint is comparable to that of a single-buggy. It has a variety of configurations to allow both children to see the world. There's also an easy handbrake on an adjustable handlebar. With the addition of an adapter, it can also fit two infant car seats.