What to Look For in a double travel buggy (Highwave`s statement on its official blog)

A side-byside off road double buggy with small footprint (for narrow doors and on public transport). Add seats or a carrycot (with adaptors) to grow the frame for kids up to 50 pounds per seat.

A great barebones budget double with rear and front suspension to make light work of uneven surfaces, a huge storage basket and a padded handlebar for parents with different heights.

Size

Double pushchairs are typically more spacious than single ones, especially when they are side-by-side buggies like the Kolcraft Geo 3 or UPPAbaby. This extra width lets them to take on heavier children without straining their chassis. Other features make them stand out: large pop-out umbrellas that have SPF 50 protection and large peekaboo windows, swivel-lock front wheels to assist in navigating tight spaces such as shopping aisles as well as a cup holder that can be used by one parent and a clever fold mechanism that is one-handed. The 10-inch wheels aren't designed for rough terrain but can handle city streets and theme park rides well.

In terms of price tags, these types of lightweight, side-by-side buggies are surprisingly affordable.

Weight

The heavier a double buggy is, the easier it is to lift and maneuver. The Joie Evalite Duo is a great option if you need to be cognizant of weight, as it's the lightest in our Lab tests. However, it offers a wide range of features, including nice-sized pop-out canopies with SPF 50 and peekaboo windows; a quick-release fold that can be folded flat in a matter of seconds; four-wheel suspension that can handle rough terrain and an adjustable front wheel that makes maneuvering tight shops and supermarket aisles easy. It's also super-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 that is well-designed can provide a lot of flexibility, no matter if you have twins or a baby and a toddler. Narrow tandem buggies are a great way to squeeze into small spaces. Side-by-side models enable you to keep the track of your children and keep them safe when you're out at the supermarket or park. A lot of buggies come with a variety seats so that you can adjust them as your child develops. Some even permit the addition of a car seat or ride-on board.

The Joie Evalite duo is a perfect example. It can accommodate two seats or a car seat, and its adaptors for car seats allow you to change from single to double in seconds. It comes with a huge pop-out canopy sunshade that has UPF 50+ protection, adjustable legrests and a peekaboo window in both seats. A standing fold is simple to perform and fast.

Tri-fold buggies such as the iCandy Peach are another versatile choice. Their slim frames are ideal to navigate narrow aisles and doors, while they can easily hold twins, a baby or even a large child thanks to the addition of UPPAbaby's 'PiggyBack board (which is available separately). They offer a generous basket and include all the extras you might require, such as rain covers and liners.

Tandem buggies are generally designed with your children sitting side-by-side. This can make them more stable and easier to push on uneven surfaces, however they can be a challenge to maneuver around and over kerbs. They typically have a bigger footprint than a single-seater pushchair and may be a bit too long to pass through doors.

Comfort

This is one of the most comfortable and lightweight doubles we've tested. It has a stadium-style seat on both seats, ensuring that your children can enjoy the view. It also features a large UPF 50+ canopy with peekaboo window, a padded toddler seat with an additional RumbleSeat that comes with built-in, adjustable foot and leg rests, as well as an integrated cup holder for a single parent. Testers love the way that the seats recline individually by squeezing the levers under each seat, and also say that the straps are simple to secure and remove with one hand. The handle is easy to twist making it easy to fold. It can also be stored by putting the backrest up to make it easy to access.

With 30 different configurations (it'll carry twins, a baby and toddler or three kids with the addition of a 'PiggyBack' Board) it's a great option for families that want the flexibility to grow with their child. The spacious basket and soft suspension make it ideal for kerbs, as well as for use in cities. It's also a great value. BabyGearLab recommends this to youngsters up to the age of six.