You'll Never Be Able To Figure Out This 3 Wheel Double Buggy's Tricks

3 Wheel Double Buggy

The Fox 5 is an all-terrain stroller that's perfect for parents who want to explore off-road. It features a fantastic suspension and huge, puncture-proof wheels.

Our test subject Claire was impressed by the neat packaging, easy-to-open and deemed it to be one of the fastest and most simple pieces of baby equipment to put together. She tested it on some rough terrain and was amazed by its performance.

Seats

Most 3 wheel parent facing pushchair wheel double buggies begin life as single pushchairs, but some can convert to take an additional seat or carrycot with adapters (these are usually more common in tandem buggies). You'll also find that some models allow you to add a ride-on board to older children who wish to walk but require some help.

If you're looking for a lightweight option that is ideal for city streets, check out the Joie Evalite Duo. It's easy to maneuver and comes with a deep basket with plenty of storage space. It can accommodate twins from at birth and will accept two car seats, or a carrycot with seat. The seats must be facing towards the front and there is no space to store bags of groceries under the seat. You will need an extra sidepack.

Mountain Buggy Duet will be the best choice if you enjoy off-road driving. It is a side by side model with the slimmest footprint of any double buggy on the market. It's easier to maneuver through narrow doors as well as on public transport. It is also able to climb over and up kerbs. The adjustable handlebar comes with an integrated handbrake to increase safety and security.

The UPPAbaby vista 2 double is another lightweight option that is suitable for twins or a toddler and baby. The seats come with multi-position recline and UPF 50+ sunshades and the canopy can be adjusted to keep the sun from your child's eyes. The Vista 2 can be converted into a triple by adding UPPAbaby’s 'PiggyBack’ board for older children.

The iCandy Orange double buggies are one of the most sought-after on the market. This is due to their superb comfort. It's an all-terrain vehicle, with a soft suspension to make light work of bumpy surfaces. It can accommodate up to 30 seating configurations and has an integrated ride-on board that can be used for older kids who prefer walking plus a 'cinema seating' mode which raises the back seat for better visibility.

The phil&teds dots are great single buggys that are easily modified to take two (or three!) in multiple configurations. This is especially helpful if you have an infant in a car seat, as the frame can be fitted with a wedgie to allow for optimal lying flat, or car seat adapters for a wider range of brands.

Suspension

The quality of the suspension on a 3-wheel double buggy is essential to how it will be easy for you and your baby to push. It is important to enjoy a smooth ride since babies feel every bump in the road. This is especially the case if you're driving on rough terrain, such as grass or unpaved roads. Some models also have front wheels that lock to assist with maneuvering and getting over obstacles such as curbs.

Some models come with air-filled tyres which will provide a fantastic all-terrain experience, but they can be susceptible to punctures, so ensure you have a spare set in the trunk. Other models use gel or foam tyres that are designed to withstand bumps and are less susceptible to punctures, however, you might feel a bit stiff and uncomfortable for your child's back should you decide to run.

Our award winning side-by-side duet buggy has a brilliant suspension that can get you over any terrain with ease and comfort which makes it the ideal buggy for city walks. Upgrade the duet to our dual kit and you can bring two children on the same footprint!

MFM reviewer Kath tested the Urban Glide 2 through its tests with her infant and three years old, and found that it coped really well on difficult terrain: "it navigated effortlessly over bumpy pavements and grass cobbles, dirt tracks and cobbles with ease and was easy to manoeuvre around corners and go up and down kerbs. The 16" rear facing 3 wheel stroller wheels, combined with the lockable swivel wheel on the front, make it an extremely stable jogging experience. The Urban Glide 2 is loaded with features as a large basket with zip-top 3 wheel strollers cover large padded seat unit and a 50+ UV hood, and game-changing visibility lights that are easy to use and rechargeable.

Folding

A 3 wheel push chair-wheel double buggy can fold up pretty neatly to store it. There are options that fold flat and then stand up (as if they're in a pushchair position) as well as ones that pop out to reveal a more umbrella-style fold with the option of a brake operated by hand. The more wheels the buggy has, generally the easier it will be to maneuver over rough terrain. This is particularly true if your wheels are bigger than the average size. You will have more stability, and it is less likely that you need to tip over or flip your child.

The most popular model is the iCandy Wave, which can be used from birth using an infant car seat. It transforms into a side-by-side double buggy once 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 raincover.

Another option is the phil&teds sport, which is future proof because it's a fantastic single buggy from day one and then adjusts to take two (or even 3!) all within its compact footprint. It is a clever design of three wheels with a sling for better manoeuvrability and stability.

If you want to jog with your kids it is the best double buggies to jog with as it comes with a lockable swivel front wheel that can help you keep your balance when you're on off-road or hilly tracks. It comes with a huge undercarriage, an adjustable handlebar, and soft suspension that gives you a comfortable ride.

This is a very lightweight and compact model that can be folded in one hand and is perfect for traveling. It's compatible with a wide range of infant car seats, and comes with a handy pull-out undercarriage basket that can be used to store shopping. It's a bit on costly side, but has some standout features that make it a great option for value, such as its slick one-click fold and a host of other features, such as a bumper bar and raincover.

Stores

Many people are amazed by the capacity of storage offered by the triple wheeled double buggy. Certain models, like the Roma Atlas offer a generously-sized basket as well as two handy zip pockets on the hood that keep keys and your phone easily accessible. It's also designed to cope with slightly rough terrain so it's a great choice for family walks and all-terrain walks.

Other models like the UPPAbaby Vista 2 offer plenty of space and the flexibility to accommodate twins or a baby and a toddler (it takes their 'PiggyBack' board allow this to be done). It's the slimmest side-by-side double in the market and it comes with some amazing technology that includes games-changing LED lights on each side of the frame to improve safety in dim lighting conditions.

The Joie Evalite Duo, a lightweight stroller that can accommodate 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 widthways to accommodate a second seat, but it only weighs in at around 11kg, which makes it easy to move and lift. It can be used with the car seat, a carrycot or both. This lets you get the best lightweight 3 wheel stroller of all worlds.