A great option for parents who wish to explore off-road the Fox 5 is a true all-terrain pram. It comes with a suspension that is impressive and large wheels that are puncture-proof.
Our test subject Claire was impressed by the neat packaging, easy-to-open and thought it was one of the fastest and easiest pieces of baby equipment to put together. She tested it on rough terrain and was impressed by its performance.
Seats
Most 3 wheel tandem stroller wheel double buggies are designed as single pushchairs. However, some models can be converted to accept an additional seat by using adapters. Some models allow you to add an extra board for older kids who are ready to walk, but require a little help.
Take a look at the Joie Evalite Duo for a lightweight option perfect for urban streets. It’s easy to maneuver and comes with a deep basket that has plenty of storage space. It can accommodate twins starting at birth and will accept two car seats, or a carrycot with a seat. However, the seats need to be facing forwards, and there’s no room for a shopping bag underneath which is why you’ll need a sidepack to do this.
If you like to travel off-road, the Mountain Buggy Duet is a great choice. It’s a side by side model with the most compact footprint of any double buggy on the market. This allows it to squeeze through doors that are narrow and on public transport, and allows you to climb up and down kerbs without too much trouble. It also has a handbrake that is attached to the adjustable handlebar to provide additional security and safety.
Another option that is lightweight is the UPPAbaby Vista 2 Double that can be used to accommodate twins or a baby and toddler. The seats come with multi-position recline and UPF 50+ sunshades and the canopy can be adjusted to keep the sun from your child’s eyes. The Vista 2 can be converted into triple by adding UPPAbaby’s “PiggyBack” board for older children.
The iCandy Orange double buggies are one of the most sought-after on the market. This is due to their exceptional comfort. It’s an all-terrain pushchair with a soft suspension that makes light work of bumpy surfaces. It can accommodate up to 30 seating configurations, and comes with a built-in ride-on board for older kids who prefer walking and a ‘cinema seating’ mode that raises the back seat to improve visibility.
Alternately, the phil&teds dots is a brilliant single buggy that is available from day one that can then easily adapt to take 2 (or 3 wheel tandem stroller!) in a variety of configurations. This is particularly useful for parents who have children in your car. The frame can be fitted to a wedgie, which permits the best lie-flat position. Also, car seat adapters that fit a wide range of brands.
Suspension
The quality of the suspension on a 3 wheeled pushchairs-wheel double buggy is crucial to how it will be easy for you and your baby to push. A smooth ride is vital because babies feel every bump on the road, especially if it’s on rough terrain like grass or dirt roads. Certain models come with locking front tires to help maneuver and get over obstacles like curbs.
Certain models come with air-filled tyres that are great for all-terrain riding, however they are susceptible to punctures. Be sure to keep an extra set of tyres in your trunk. Other models use gel or foam tyres, specifically designed to handle bumps and are less susceptible to punctures, however, you might feel a bit stiff and uncomfortable for your child’s back when you decide to run.
Our award-winning side-byside duet buggy features a fantastic suspension that will get you over any terrain comfortably and with ease, making it the perfect buggy for city walks. Upgrade the duet to our dual kit and you’ll be able to bring two children on the same footprint!
MFM reviewer Kath took the Urban Glide 2 through its tests with her newborn and 3 years old son, and found it coped really well on difficult terrain: “it navigated effortlessly over bumpy pavements and grass, cobbles and dirt tracks with ease and was easy to manoeuvre around corners and go up and down kerbs. It’s also very comfortable to jog with the 16″ rear wheels and lockable swivel front wheels that provide a steady jogging experience.” The Urban Glide 2 has a number of features, such as large seats with padded cover and hood that offers 50+ UV protection and easy-to-use and rechargeable visibility lights.
Folding
A three-wheeled double buggy can be folded neatly to be stored. You can find options that fold flat and stand up (as if they were in a pushchair) and also ones that pop out to reveal an umbrella-style fold with an electric brake. In general, the more wheels a buggy has the more comfortable it will be to handle over rough terrain. This is particularly true when the wheels are bigger than the average. This will provide you with more stability and decrease the likelihood that your child are likely to tip over or fall over.
The iCandy Wave is a popular option. It can be used with an infant car seat from birth and then transformed into a double buggy side-byside after your child has reached the age of. It’s a light-feeling option that makes it simple to push and comes with extra features like a bumper bar and raincover.
Another option is the phil&teds sport, which is future proof as it’s brilliant as a single buggy from day one and then adjusts to take 2 (or even 3!) within its compact footprint. It is a clever three-wheel design with a sling for better manoeuvrability and stability.
If you’re looking to run with your kids, this is the best double buggies to jog with as it has a lockable swivel front wheel that helps you keep your balance when you’re on off-road or hilly tracks. It comes with a huge undercarriage, a movable handlebar, and a soft suspension that gives you an enjoyable ride.
It’s a light and compact model that can be folded in one hand and is ideal for travel. It is compatible with many infant car seats, and it includes a handy undercarriage bag to store shopping. It’s a bit costly however, it does have several standout features, such as its one-click folding, as well as a variety of extras, like a bumper bar or raincover.
Stores
Many people are impressed by the storage capacity of a 3 wheel double buggy. Certain models, like the Roma Atlas offer a generously-sized basket, as well as two zip pockets on the hood that keep your keys and phone in reach. It’s also designed to deal with slightly rough terrain making it a great choice for family walks or all-terrain strolls.
Other models like the UPPAbaby Vista 2 offer plenty of space, and the ability to accommodate twins or a toddler and a baby (it utilizes their ‘PiggyBack’ board allow this to be done). It’s the smallest side-by-side double available. It also has some impressive features, such as LED lights for visibility that are placed on each side of its frame to increase safety in low-light conditions.
For something different, the Joie Evalite Duo is a lightweight buggy that can accommodate twins from birth (it’s world-facing and has the ability to lie flat). The clever frame can expand to allow for an additional seat, but still weighs just 11kg. This makes it simple to lift and move. It can be used with an infant car seat, a carrycot or both. This allows you to get the best of all worlds.