Cheap Double Buggy: The Evolution Of Cheap Double Buggy
Buying a Cheap Double Buggy
Parents who are willing to invest a little more can buy an excellent 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 one. It also has a second seat called the RumbleSeat which allows for greater flexibility.
It has a decent seat recline, a large canopy that has UPF protection of 50+ and a peekaboo window. It folds easily and compactly.
Budget
A good double buggy can be an essential item when you have two young kids with you, and it isn't going to cost you a fortune. It is important to consider car seats or carrycots as well as the cost of the buggy, but even then there are plenty of alternatives available that won't break the bank.
A great option if you are looking to cut costs is the UPPAbaby Vista 2 - an incredible value at less than $1000 and can be used with twins with one baby and one toddler or three kids (with a 'PiggyBack' board, which you buy separately). It's the lightest tandem available. The footprint is similar to the one of a single pushchair, meaning it is able to be easily moved through doors and shopping aisles.
The iCandy Orange is another great alternative and one of our favourite budget double buggies. It has 30 seating configurations and features soft suspension that allows for easy work of kerbs. It is also able to be converted from single to double, so that it can grow with your family. You can even fit an additional child in the back.
Style
You can still find some gorgeous double buggies for an affordable budget. Many of them look great and are extremely durable. If you choose a well-known brand, they will also offer a decent resale price.
The UPPAbaby Vista 2 is one of the best budget double strollers that are available. It is available in a range of colors and is elegant. It can also be used as a triple buggy by incorporating UPPA's separate 'PiggyBack' board. It can accommodate twins, a toddler and a baby or a child in an infant car seat. This is a perfect double buggy for city use as it has a slim frame that can be pushed through the majority of doors. It can also be used for shopping, buses and trains.
double to single buggy is the iCandy Peach. It is a light option and costs less than PS300 including the adaptors that are required to fit carseats. It can also be used as one-person and has nice features such as an expansive, wide shopping basket and front suspension, as well as UPF 50+ sunshades, with peekaboo windows. There's a great cup holder with a single parent and the seats can be positioned to face one another or away from each other.
Double buggies that are side-by-side cost more, but they are less difficult to push. They can be quite wide however they might not fit through narrow doors, and are generally best suited for older children who want to be seated facing each other. The Mountain Buggy Duet has one of the slimmest sides-by-sides that are available.
Sites like Rebelstork offer the best double strollers for sale at affordable prices. They offer open boxes and surplus items as well as new models so you can test before you purchase. They also have a trade-in program to allow you to get discounts when you decide to upgrade.
Convenience
If you're on a budget and still want something that can accommodate your kids (and you're not afraid of a slightly bulkier pushchair) then the Joie Evalite Duo is a great option. Our Lab experts love that it's lightweight, easy to drive and folds in half in a few seconds. It also has ample storage for both children, and UPF 50+ canopy with peekaboo windows, reclined seats that are easy to adjust, and a smart one-handed brake lever on the handlebar, all at the price of PS1000.
If you need a cheap double stroller that can also accommodate infant car seats, the iCandy Orange Wave is another suitable option. Its sleek frame can be expanded in width to accommodate two seats or one stroller seat with an option bassinet. It can even go up to three kids when you add on UPPAbaby's 'PiggyBack' running board for older children (you purchase it separately).
The seat and the carrycot are placed in a row, so that your children can see each the other and you can keep an eye on them. This decreases the chances of them getting confused. It's also one of the slimmest side-bysides available and will fit through most doorways and is able to be easily steered around tight corners. However, it feels heavy and long when in double mode. It also isn't as effective on rough or uneven terrain as our other top-quality double buggies.
This is a great mid-range option, and our top-rated double buggy. It's light, has an integrated shopping basket and it can be used with two child car seats, or one toddler and a baby. It features a comfortable and spacious seat and big wheels on the back that are able to handle rougher terrain than some of our less compact models. It folds down into a compact self-standing design and comes with a comfortable strap for carrying. It's not as large or as high-quality as some of the other best-value doubles, but it's a great price overall.
Safety
Verify that the double stroller meets all safety standards prior to purchasing it. This includes the safety straps, how the seats adjust to accommodate your growing children and if they come with different recline positions to match their age. Find large storage baskets, pockets and any extras you might need, like sunshades and rain covers.
If you are going to use the buggy mainly in the city or on public transport check that it is light and easy to move. You will also need to consider how much it weighs when fully loaded and whether it can be folded easily to fit into the car boot. If you intend to use the buggy in small villages and towns, make sure that the wheels well-grip and that they can navigate narrow doorways and pavements.
There are many kinds of double buggies available with side-byside models being the most popular. They are longer and harder to push, but they offer the advantage of both children being able to see. They can also be quite expensive.
Tandem buggies are another option and these have the children placed next to one another. It is more comfortable for older kids, but the buggy will not be as stable. It is also difficult to maneuver them through narrow doors and up and down kerbs.
The iCandy Peach double buggies are one of the most loved and stylish models. It is unique in its features. It comes with a built-in board for riding on, "cinema seating" and 30 different seating options. It even accommodates an additional child. It is also light and has good suspension. It can convert from a single seat to a double one with the purchase of an additional seat.
Mountain Buggy Duet makes a excellent option for those looking for a sleeker, double buggy. It is the thinnest side-byside available and comes with a footprint that is similar to a single buggy. It offers several configurations so that both children are able to see the world and there is a neat handbrake on the adjustable handlebar. It can also accommodate two infant car seats by way of an adapter.