Buying a Cheap Double Buggy
Parents who are willing to invest a little more can buy a top-quality tandem stroller that will last for a long time and retain its price for resales. The Uppababy Vista V2 model is an excellent stroller that can be converted to a single. It also comes with an additional seat, the RumbleSeat that allows for more flexibility.
It has a decent seat recline, a large canopy that has UPF protection of 50+ and peekaboo window. It's also compact and folds up easily.
Budget
A good double buggy can be a lifesaver when you have two kids in tow and will not cost a fortune. You'll also need to consider the price of car seats or carrycots, as well as the cost of the buggy. But even if you do there are plenty of options that won't break the budget.
The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is a great option if you're looking to save money. It's under PS1,000, and can be used for twins, a baby and a toddler, or even three kids with the 'PiggyBack board' (which you purchase separately). It's the tiniest tandem on the market. The footprint is the same as that of a single pushchair, so it can easily be carried through doors and aisles.
The iCandy Orange double buggies are another option. It comes with 30 different seating options, and soft suspension to make kerbs a breeze. It can also be converted from single to double so it'll grow with your family and accommodate a third child in the back.
Style
You can still find some lovely double buggies on an affordable budget. Many of them look beautiful and are extremely durable. You can also get a good resale price when you select a well-known brand.
The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is one of the most affordable double strollers that are available. It is available in a variety of colours and is really stylish to see. It can also be used as a triple buggy by incorporating the UPPA's own 'PiggyBack' boards. It can take twins, a baby and toddler or the child in car seats. This is an extra-large buggy that is perfect for city use. It has a narrow frame that fits through the majority of doors and handle shopping aisles and trains.
The iCandy Peach is another popular option. It's a light-weight alternative that costs less than PS300, including the adaptors for carseats. It can be used as one seat and comes with some great features such as an enormous, spacious basket, front suspension, and UPF 50+ shades with a windows that peek out. There's a nice cup holder with a single parent and seats can be placed to face each other or to separate from each other.
Double buggies that are side-by-side cost more, but are less difficult to push. They can be quite big though so they might not fit through narrow doors. They are typically more suitable for older children who want to sit facing one another. The Mountain Buggy Duet is one of the slimmest side-by-sides available on the market.
Sites like Rebelstork offer some of the most popular double strollers that are available for sale at a reasonable price. They have both new and older models, as well as open boxes and overstocks. You can test them before purchasing. They have a trade in scheme that allows you to receive a discount on your purchase if you choose to upgrade.
Convenience
The Joie Evalite Duo pushchair is an excellent choice if you are on a budget but still want to be able to accommodate your children (and aren't averse to the slightly larger size). It's easy to fold, lightweight and easy to drive. It has good storage for two children, a generous UPF 50+ canopy that has a 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 for a price below PS1000.
If you need a cheap double buggy that can fit infant car seats such as the iCandy Orange Wave is another good choice. Its slick frame expands widthways to accommodate two seats or a single stroller with an optional bassinet. It can even go up to three children when you add UPPAbaby's "PiggyBack' running board for children who are older (you purchase it separately).
The seat and carrycot have side-by-side placement, which means your kids can see each other, and you can keep an eye on them, which means there's less chance of mistaking them. It is also the slimmest available. This means it will pass through most doors and be maneuvered around corners that are tight. However, it does feel long and heavy to push when in double mode and doesn't do as well on rough or uneven terrain as our other best-value double buggies.
This is a great mid-priced choice and our top-rated double buggy. It's lightweight, comes with an integrated basket for shopping, and it can be used with two car seats for children, or one toddler and a baby. It comes with a comfortable seat and big wheels on the back that are able to take on rough terrain better than our more compact models. Plus, it folds into an incredibly compact, self-standing design and has a convenient carry strap for easy schlepping. It's not as big or as high-end as other top-quality doubles but it's still an excellent value.
Safety
Check that the double buggy meets all safety standards before buying it. This includes the safety straps, how the seats can be adjusted as your children grow and whether they have different reclining positions to suit their age. Also look for a spacious storage basket and pockets and whether there are any other extras that are useful, like sunshades or rain covers.
If you're going to be using the buggy mostly around town or on public transport, ensure that it is lightweight and easy to move. Also, take into lightest double stroller how much it weighs when fully loaded and if it is easy to fold and fit in your car boot. If you plan to use the buggy in smaller villages or towns, be sure that the wheels well-grip and that they can traverse narrow roads and doorways.
There are many kinds of double buggies available with side-byside models being the most popular. They tend to be larger and more difficult to push, but they offer the benefit of both children having a view. They can be expensive.
Tandem buggies allow children to be positioned next each one. This can be more comfortable for older children, however it also means that the buggy is less stable than a side by side. It is also difficult to maneuver them through narrow doorways and up and down kerbs.
The iCandy Peach double buggies are one of the most popular and fashionable models. It is unique in its features. It has a built-in board for riding on, "cinema seating" and 30 different seating configurations. It can even fit an additional child. It is lightweight, has a good suspension, and can be converted from a single seat into double seat by the purchase of supplementary seats.
If lightweight double stroller are looking for a more streamlined double buggy the Mountain Buggy Duet is an excellent option. It is the thinnest side-byside on the market and has a footprint that is similar to one buggy. It has a variety of configurations so that both children can see the world around them. There is a neat handbrake on the adjustable handlebar. With the addition of an adapter it can also be used to accommodate two infant car seats.