3 Wheel Double Buggy
The Fox 5 is an all-terrain stroller that's perfect for parents who like to take a trip off-road. It has a suspension that is impressive and large, puncture proof wheels.
Our tester Claire was impressed by the clean packaging, easy-to-open and found it to be one of the quickest and easiest pieces of baby gear to put together. She took it for a spin around some rough terrain and was extremely pleased with its performance.
Seats
Most 3 wheel double buggies start life as single pushchairs, but some can convert to take an additional seat or carrycot using adapters (these are more commonly found in tandem buggies). You'll also find that some models allow you to include a ride-onboard for older children who wish to walk but require some assistance.
Check out the Joie Evalite Duo for a lightweight option perfect for city streets. It's easy to maneuver and has a large basket that is full of storage. It can hold twins from birth and will accommodate two car seats as well as seats and a carrycot. However, the seats have to face forwards and there's no space for a shopping bag under which is why you'll need a sidepack to do that.
Mountain Buggy Duet will be the best choice if you enjoy off-road driving. It's a side by side with the slimmest footprint of any double buggy on the market. It's easier to maneuver through narrow doors, on public transport and to climb up and over kerbs. It also has a handbrake on the handlebar that can be adjusted for more security and safety.
The UPPAbaby Vista 2 double is a lightweight option that is suitable for twins or a toddler and a baby. The seats are multi-positional reclining with UPF 50plus sunshades. The canopy can be adjusted so that the sun does not touch your child's eyes. The Vista 2 can be converted into an UPPAbaby triple by incorporating UPPAbaby's "PiggyBack" board, which is designed for older children.
The iCandy Orange is one of the most well-known double buggies available, thanks to its superb comfort. It's an all-terrain pushchair with a soft suspension, which is able to handle bumpy surfaces. It can accommodate up to 30 seating configurations, and has a built-in ride-on for older children who prefer to walk, as well as a 'cinema' seating mode that raises the back of the seat for better visibility.
The phil&teds dots are fantastic single buggys that can be easily modified to accommodate two (or three!) in a variety of configurations. 3 wheeler pushchair is particularly helpful if you have an infant in a car seat, as the frame can be equipped with a wedgie for optimum lying flat, or car seat adapters to various brands.
Suspension
The quality of the suspension in a 3 wheel double buggy is vital to how easy it will be for you and your child to push. It is important to have a smooth ride, because babies can feel every bump in the road. This is especially relevant if you drive on rough terrain, such as grass or roads that are not paved. Some models have front tires that lock to assist in maneuvering and getting over obstacles like curbs.
Some models have air-filled tyres which are ideal for all-terrain riding, however they are prone to punctures. Make sure you have a spare set of tyres in the trunk. Some models have gel-filled or foam-filled tyres that are designed to absorb bumps. They can be less likely to puncture, however they might be uncomfortable for your child should you decide to run.
Our award-winning side-byside duet buggy comes with a superb suspension that will get you over any terrain easily and comfortably making it the ideal buggy for city strolls. You can even upgrade the duet with our dual kit in order to carry two children all within the same footprint!
MFM reviewer Kath test-driven the Urban Glide 2 with her toddler and newborn and found it to be exceptionally adept on terrains that are difficult to traverse. "It glided effortlessly over bumpy sidewalks and grass cobbles, dirt tracks. 3 wheel pushchair was also very easy for me to navigate around corners and climb up and down kerbs." The 16" rear wheels, when combined with the lockable swivel wheel on the front, make it an extremely stable jogging experience. The Urban Glide 2 is loaded with features too as a large basket with a zip-top cover, large padded seat unit with 50+ UV hood and game-changing lights that are simple to use and recharge.
Folding
A three-wheel double buggy can be folded up in a neat manner 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 open to reveal an umbrella-like fold that has a hand-operated brake. In general, the more wheels a buggy has the more able it will be to handle on rough terrain. This is particularly applicable if the wheels are larger than the average. This will give you more stability and make it less likely that your child will fall over or tip over.
A popular option is the iCandy Wave, which can be used from birth with an infant car seat, and transforms into a side-by-side double buggy once your child is old enough for them to sit beside each one. It's a lightweight option which makes it easy to push, and it comes with extra features, including raincover and a bumper bar.
Another alternative is the phil&teds sports, which is future proof since it's great as a single buggy from day dot and then adjusts to take two (or even 3!) within its compact footprint. It features a clever 3-wheel design and a sling seat for greater maneuverability, stability and the ability to pop the kerb.
If you're looking to jog with your children, this is the best double buggie for jogging because it has a lockable swivel front wheel that helps you keep your balance when you're tackling off-road or hilly tracks. It also has a spacious undercarriage basket, an adjustable handlebar, and a soft suspension for comfortable riding.
This is a light compact model that folds easily with just one hand. It is perfect for travel. It's compatible with a broad range of infant car seats, and comes with an undercarriage basket that can be pulled out that can be used to stash items. It's on the expensive side, but it does have several standout features that make it a great price, including its easy one-click fold and numerous extras like a bumper bar and raincover.
Stores
Many people are impressed by the capacity of storage offered by a 3 wheel double buggy. Certain models, like the Roma Atlas offer a generously-sized basket, as well as two zip pockets inside the hood to keep your phone and keys within easy reach. It's also designed for dealing 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 carry twins or even a baby and a toddler (it utilizes their 'PiggyBack' boards to allow this to be done). It's the smallest side-byside double available. It also has some impressive technology, including LED lights for visibility that are placed on both sides of the frame to ensure safety in low-light situations.
For something a little different you can choose the Joie Evalite Duo is a light buggy that can hold twins from birth (it's facing the world and can be used in the ability to lie flat). The clever frame can expand to accommodate an extra seat, yet it weighs only 11kg. This makes it simple to lift and maneuver. It can also take an infant car seat or carrycot, so you can enjoy the best of both worlds and it future proofs your wallet as you don't need to buy a new buggy immediately.