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9 Best value double buggies you can buy in 2021
A CHEAP double buggy is an absolute lifesaver for getting out and about with two young children – especially if you have twins.
Double buggies can either be tandem designs (where one seat is on top of the other) or side-by-side. Both types are widely available on the cheap, so check out our picks of cheap double buggies below. They’re all less than £250.
If you’re transitioning from one child to two, or are expecting twins, a new buggy is one of the most important pieces of baby kit you’ll be buying.
A cheap double buggy offers the mobility, function and ease of an expensive designer buggy at a fraction of the price. You may be looking for a cheap double buggy as a backup buggy for big day trips in case your toddler is too exhausted and needs a snooze, or a cheap double buggy can be your everyday set of wheels.
Cheap double buggies typically come in two styles. Twin buggies offer side-by-side seating, while tandem buggies have one seat in front of the other.
The style of cheap double buggy you go for will depend on the ages and sizes of your children, your personal preference and the size of your front door.
The best cheap double buggy is lightweight, sleek and easy to push. Here are the ones your children will love riding around in.
Best cheap lightweight double buggy: Chicco
- Chicco Twin Buggy, £169 at Amazon - buy here
Satisfied parents rave about Chicco's lightweight, easy-to-push double buggy, which has multiple recline positions.
One reviewer says it's replaced her Bugaboo Donkey - which will set parents back over £1K if bought new.
Perfect for your little one from birth all the way up to age 3.
Best cheap tandem buggy: Graco Stadium Duo Tandem Stroller
- Graco Stadium Duo Double Pushchair, £199.99 at Very - buy here
This double tandem pushchair has a front seat suitable from six months and a back seat that works from birth, up to age three.
Parents like how narrow this buggy is, making it a smart choice for shopping trips.
Best twin cheap double buggy: Joie Aire blue and pink pushchair
- Joie Aire blue and pink pushchair, £165 at Argos - buy here
Ultra-lightweight and easy to push, this colourful pram can also be collapsed with just one hand.
Suitable for a toddler and newborn, parents of twins also love it and can use it from birth. Bonus: it comes with a rain cover.
Best compact cheap double buggy: Hauck Swift X Duo
- Hauck Swift X Duo, £209.25 at La Redoute - buy here
Hauck's double buggy folds down ultra compactly for easy travel and is lightweight so can be carried anywhere.
The large canopy also covers perfectly with a UPF 50+
Best cheap double buggy with accessories: Chicco Echo double pushchair
- Chicco Echo double pushchair, £150 at Maraz - buy here
Chicco's cheap and lightweight double buggy is a popular choice that goes the distance for everyday use: easy to push through the park and on flat pavements, it can also hold your day's shopping.
It reclines down comfortably and you can even adjust the footrests.
This option collapses down with an easy, one-hand umbrella fold.
We're also impressed with the accessories available for the price: it includes a rain-cover, shopping basket, detachable hood and chest pads.
Best cheap double buggy from birth: Dani Dyer Black Geometric Double Stroller
- Dani Dyer Geometric Buggy, £139.99 at Clair de Lune - buy here
This twin double buggy in the Dani Dyer range is a stylish design with a gorgeous geometric print, but what parents especially like about it is that each seat reclines and adjusts.
With its five-point harness, it is also a suitable choice from birth.
Best cheap double buggy for toddlers: DZWSD Double Stroller
- DZWSD Double Stroller, £166.15 at Amazon - buy here
Whether you need a double buggy that lives in the car, a quick fix on holiday or just a cheap and cheerful double buggy design to get your toddlers around, DZWSD double stroller is a well-rated choice.
It’s value for money and has a padded safety bar, linked brakes and five-point harnesses.
With shock absorbent wheels and a lightweight frame, it is the perfect double buggy for holiday use, as well as great for the school run.
Best for baby and toddler: Joolz Geo² Expandable Set
- Joolz Geo² Expandable Set, £249 at Boots - buy here
The Jools Geo2 was made for baby right up to second child toddler age.
The expansion set consists of a cot and a seat, which can be changed with a click of a button.
It also comes with an integrated hook on the handlebar (for shopping days) and a sun and rain hood to keep little one in optimum comfort whatever the weather.
10. Best for running: Homcom 2-Seater Jogger Trailer
- Homecom double jogger, £99.99 at Aosom - buy here
Multi-tasking is common for busy mothers but it is made somewhat easier with Homcom's double jogger. Suitable from eighteen months onwards it has room for two children with secure five-point straps and a weather canopy.
It can be used for running, walking or even biking, it has buggy reflectors and a safety flag for child visibility in traffic.
What should I look for in a double buggy?
There are a few different features you'll want to consider before buying a double buggy.
One is manoeuvrability: you'll want a buggy you can push easily with two children in it.
Another is how far back the seats recline: if they can lie flat back, then the buggy is suitable for use from birth. Otherwise, you'll have to wait until your little one is around six months before they can ride in it.
Another key issue for parents when it comes to buying a double buggy is storage: how easily it folds down, whether they can manage to fold it one-handed and if it fits in the car boot are three things to consider.
Some double buggies have individual seat adjustments, so one baby can sleep while the other sits - another factor to think about.
Accessories also play a role: from footrests to removable hoods to rain covers to shopping baskets, think about what you'll be using the double buggy for and which features are essential for your purposes.
What double buggy is best for a newborn and a toddler?
When you have a toddler who can only walk so far and a newborn, it makes sense to get a double buggy, particularly for shopping trips where you may need storage space as well.
There are some great buggies that have five-point harnesses, so are suitable to use from birth, like the Joie Aire pushchair. If your little one sleeps a lot then tandem buggies are perfect as they have flat reclining positions and can be adapted as your family grows. The Jools Geo Set is a fantastic addition that also has a lot of storage space.
How to collapse a double buddy
Depending on the type of double buggy you have purchased, they normally have a click drop mechanism that will swiftly fold the buggy down in seconds. Sometimes they may have two buttons on either side which will release the buggy to fold down. Always check you don't have excess shopping in the bottom or a forgotten toy as this can halt the collapse on the buggy and it won't shut properly. Many will also have a secure bar to make sure the buggy does not reopen in transit or at home.
Do I need a double buggy?
A double buggy can be seen as a bit of an investment with all the other extra baby bits needed, but they can also be a lifesaver, particularly if you have two under two. It is rare that a child will walk for long periods of time under three and if you make regular trips to the park, shops or playdates it can be difficult to carry a toddler for long periods of time. If you have a newborn too, or twins, then a double buggy can fit them both in perfectly.
Many are suitable from birth, come with five-point harnesses, have space for shopping underneath, can be used for jogging or are a tandem design for reclining periods of sleep.
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