3 Wheel Double Buggy
The Fox 5 is an all-terrain stroller that is ideal for parents who love to go off-road. It has impressive suspension and big, puncture-proof wheels.
Our tester Claire was amazed by the clean packaging, easy-to-open and found it one of the quickest and easiest pieces of baby gear to put together. She tested it on rough terrain and was impressed with its performance.
Seats
The majority of 3 wheel double buggies start life as single pushchairs, but some models can be converted to accommodate a second seat or carrycot using adapters (these are typically more common in tandem buggies). You'll also see that some models allow you to add a ride-on board for older children who wish to walk but still need some assistance.
If you're looking for a lightweight alternative that's ideal for city streets, check out the Joie Evalite Duo. It's easy to maneuver and comes with a large basket that is full of storage. It can be used for twins beginning at birth and accepts two car seats or a carrycot with seat. The seats have to face forward and there is no space to store bags of groceries under the seat. You will require an extra sidepack.
If you like to go off-road and off-road, the Mountain Buggy Duet is a good choice. It's a side by side with the slimmest footprint of any double buggy available on the market. This makes it easier to squeeze through doors that are narrow and on public transport and allows you to climb up and down kerbs without too much trouble. The adjustable handlebar features an integrated handbrake to increase safety and security.
Another option that is light weight is the UPPAbaby Vista 2 Double, which can be used to accommodate twins or a toddler and baby. The seats are multi-positional reclining with UPF 50+ sunshades. The canopy can be adjusted to ensure that the sun doesn't touch your child's eyes. The Vista 2 can be converted into triple by adding UPPAbaby's 'PiggyBack’ board for older children.
3 wheeler pushchair are one of the most sought-after on the market. This is due to their exceptional comfort. It's an all-terrain pushchair with soft suspension that is able to handle bumpy surfaces. It offers 30 different seating configurations as well as a built-in table for older children who prefer walking, and a "cinema mode' that raises the back seat for better visibility.
Alternatively, the phil&teds dot is a great single buggy that is available from day one that can then easily adapt to take 2 (or 3!) in various configurations. This is especially helpful if you have an infant in a car seat as the frame can be fitted with a wedgie for optimum position, and also car seat adapters to a wider range of brands.
Suspension
The quality of the suspension on a triple buggy is crucial to how easy it will be for you and your baby to push. A smooth ride is essential because babies feel every bump in the road, particularly if it's in rough terrain such as grass or dirt roads. Some models have locking front tires that help maneuver and get over obstacles like curbs.
Certain models come with air-filled tyres that are ideal for all-terrain riding, however they are susceptible to punctures. Make sure you keep an extra set of tyres inside the trunk. Some models have gel or foam tyres that are designed to withstand bumps and are less susceptible to punctures, however, you might find them to be a bit stiff and uncomfortable on your child's back should you decide to jog.
Our award winning side-by-side duet buggy comes with a superb suspension that lets you go over any terrain easily and comfortably making it the ideal 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 year old, and found that it coped really well on difficult terrain: "it navigated effortlessly over bumpy pavements and grass cobbles, dirt tracks and cobbles easily and was able to manoeuvre around corners and climb up and down kerbs. The 16" rear wheels, coupled with the lockable swivel wheels on the front, make it an extremely safe jogging experience. The Urban Glide 2 is loaded with features as a large basket with zip-top cover large cushioned seat with 50+ UV hood, and game-changing visibility lights that are easy to use and recharge.
Folding
A 3-wheel double buggy folds pretty easily to be stored. There are options that fold flat and stand up (as though they were in the shape of a pushchair) and others that are able to open up to reveal more umbrella-style folding, with the option of a hand-operated break. The more wheels the buggy has, in general the easier it will be to maneuver through rough terrain. This is especially true if your wheels are larger than typical size. You will have more stability, and it's less likely that you will have to flip or tip your child.
The iCandy Wave is a popular option. It can be used in conjunction with an infant car-seat as early as birth and then transformed into a double buggy side-by-side when your child is old. It is a lightweight option that is easy to push. It also comes with a bumper bar as well as rain cover.
Another alternative is the phil&teds sport, which is future proof since it's great as a single buggy from day dot and then adapts to take 2 (or even three!) All of this is contained in its small footprint. It has an innovative three-wheel design that includes a sling for better manoeuvrability and stability.
If you want to jog with your children, this is the best double buggie for jogging because it has a lockable swivel front wheel that helps you remain in control when you're tackling off-road or hilly tracks. It features a big undercarriage, an adjustable handlebar, and a soft suspension to provide an enjoyable ride.
This is a lightweight compact and compact option that folds easily with one hand. It's ideal to take on trips. It's compatible with a broad variety of infant car seats, and comes with an easy-to-pull-out undercarriage bag that can be used to stash items. It's a bit costly however, it does have several standout features, such as its one-click folding feature and a host of extras, including a bumper bar or raincover.
Stores
One thing that many people appreciate about a good triple wheeled double buggy is the storage capacity. Certain models, like the Roma Atlas offer a generously-sized basket as well as two handy zip pockets in the hood to keep your keys and phone easily accessible. It's also designed to cope with rough terrain, making it a great choice for family walks and all-terrain strolls.
Other models, like the UPPAbaby Vista 2 offer plenty of space and flexibility to carry twins or even a baby and a toddler (it utilizes their 'PiggyBack' boards to enable this). It's the smallest side-by-side double in the market and it comes with some amazing technology, including games-changing LED lights on each side of the frame to improve security in low-light conditions.
The Joie Evalite Duo, a lightweight stroller that can hold twins from birth and is a world-facing stroller with a lie-flat seat it's a different kind of stroller. The frame's clever design expands to allow for an additional seat, but still weighs only 11kg. This makes it simple to lift and maneuver. It can also take an infant car seat or carrycot, allowing you to have the best of both worlds and it future proofs your wallet since you don't have to buy a new buggy right away.