3 Wheel Double Buggy
The Fox 5 is an all-terrain stroller that's perfect for parents who love to explore off-road. It is equipped with a powerful suspension and huge wheels that are puncture-proof.
Claire Our test participant, Claire, was impressed by the packaging. It was easy to open and clean. She found it to be among the simplest and most efficient pieces of baby equipment to assemble. She took it out for a spin around some tough terrain and was very pleased with its performance.
Seats
Most 3 wheel double buggies begin life as single pushchairs, but some can convert to take an additional seat or carrycot using adapters (these are typically more common in tandem buggies). You'll also find that some models let you include a ride-onboard for older children who want to walk but still need a little help.
If you're looking for a lightweight alternative that's ideal for city streets, take a look at the Joie Evalite Duo. It is easy to maneuver and comes with a large basket with lots of storage. It can accommodate twins from birth and will accept two car seats or a carrycot and seat. The seats are required to be oriented forward and there's no room to store a bag of groceries underneath and you'll need a sidepack to do this.
If you like to travel off-road, the Mountain Buggy Duet is a excellent choice. It's a side-by- side model with the slimmest footprint of any double buggy that is available. This makes it easier to fit through narrow doors and on public transport and also allows you to go up and down kerbs without too much trouble. The adjustable handlebar features an additional handbrake for safety and security.
The UPPAbaby Vista 2 double is a lightweight option that can be used by twins or a baby and toddler. The seats feature multi-position reclining and UPF 50+ sunshades, while the canopy can be adjusted to keep the sun out of your child's eyes. The Vista 2 can even be transformed into a triple by the addition of UPPAbaby's 'PiggyBack board designed for mobile older children.
The iCandy Orange double buggies are among the most well-known on the market. This is due to their outstanding comfort. It's a true all terrain pushchair, with a soft suspension to make smooth work of bumpy surfaces. It offers 30 different seating configurations, a built-in board for older children who prefer walking, and a "cinema mode' that raises the back seats to provide better visibility.
The phil&teds dots are brilliant single buggys that can be easily modified to accommodate two (or three!) Multiple configurations are possible. This is especially helpful for parents with children in a car seat since the frame can be fitted with a wedgie for optimum lying flat, or car seat adapters to a wider range of brands.
Suspension
The suspension of a double 3-wheel buggy will determine the ease with which you and your child/children can push it. It is crucial to have a smooth ride because babies can feel every bump on the road. This is especially the case if you're driving on rough terrain like grass or roads that are not paved. Some models also come with locking front wheels to help in maneuvering and navigating obstacles such as curbs.
Certain models come with air-filled tyres which are ideal for all-terrain riding, however they are susceptible to punctures. Make sure you have a spare set of tyres in your trunk. Certain models come with gel-filled or foam-filled tyres which are designed to absorb bumps. They are less likely to puncture, however they could cause discomfort for your child should you decide to run.
3 wheeled pushchair -winning side-byside duet buggy has a brilliant suspension that lets you go over any terrain comfortably and with ease making it the ideal buggy for city strolls. Upgrade the duet to our dual kit and you'll be able to bring two children on the same footprint!
MFM reviewer Kath tested the Urban Glide 2 through its tests with her newborn and 3 years old, and found that it was able to handle difficult terrain: "it navigated effortlessly over grass and bumpy pavements cobbles, dirt tracks and cobbles with ease and was easy to maneuver around corners and go up and down kerbs. It's even very pleasant to jog with the 16" rear wheels and lockable swivel front wheel that provide a steady running experience." The Urban Glide 2 has a lot of features, like an enormous seat unit that comes with padded cover as well as a hood that has 50+ UV protection, and rechargeable and easy-to use visibility lights.
Folding
A three-wheel double buggy can be folded neatly to be stored. There are options that fold flat and stand up (as as if they were in a pushchair) as well as those that pop up to reveal a more umbrella-style fold with a hand-operated brake. In general, the more wheels a buggy has the more comfortable it will be to handle on rough terrain. This is especially relevant when the wheels are bigger than the average. This will give you more stability and make it less likely that your children will fall over or tip over.
A popular choice is the iCandy Wave, which can be used as early as birth with an infant car seat. It transforms into a side-by-side double buggy when your child is old enough to allow them to be seated next to each one. It's a light option that is simple to push. It also comes with a bumper bar as well as a raincover.
Another alternative is the phil&teds sport, which is future proof because it's a fantastic single buggy from day one and then adjusts to take 2 (or even 3!) within its compact footprint. It has a clever 3-wheel design with a sling seat for greater maneuverability, stability and kerb pop.
If you're looking to jog with your children it is the best double buggies to jog with as it has a lockable front wheel that can help you remain in control when you're on off-road or hilly tracks. It also has a spacious undercarriage basket, a movable handlebar and soft suspension for an enjoyable ride.
This is a very lightweight and compact option that can be folded with one hand and is great for travel. It's compatible with an extensive selection of infant car seats and comes with an easy-to-pull-out undercarriage bag that can be used to stash things to shop. It's a bit on expensive side, but it does have some standout features that make it a good option for value, such as its slick one-click fold and a host of other features like a bumper bar and raincover.
Storage
One thing that a lot of people appreciate about a great 3-wheel double buggy is the storage capacity. Certain models, like the Roma Atlas offer a generously-sized basket and 2 handy zip pockets inside the hood that keep your keys and phone easily accessible. It's also designed to deal with rough terrain, making it a great choice for family walks and all-terrain walks.
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' boards to make this possible). It's the most compact side-by-side double available and it comes with some amazing technology, including game-changing LED visibility lights on both sides of the frame to ensure safety in dim lighting conditions.
For something different and unique, the Joie Evalite Duo is a lightweight buggy that can seat twins from birth (it's open to the world and features a lie flat position). The frame's clever design expands to accommodate a second seat, yet it weighs just 11kg. This makes it simple to move and lift. It can be used with the car seat, a carrycot or both. This allows you to have the best of both worlds.
