Which Lightweight Double Pushchair Should You Buy?

It's easy to move around with a lightweight double pushchair, especially if you have kids of varying age groups. They are easy to fold, steer and carry up and over steps.

This City Mini GT2 offers side-by-side seats with plenty of legroom, adjustable reclining and massive UPF 50+ canopy with peekaboo windows. It also has a frame that expands in the width to accommodate a second car seat or a second passenger.

Side-by-Side

The majority of the light double pushchairs we tried were side-by-side models. These are the best for children who can sit without assistance, since they aren't as likely to have compatibility with car seats. The Thule Urban Glide 2 Double, and Baby Trend Sit 'N Stand Double, are both excellent options. They have recline adjustments for both seats, a large canopy, and padded five-point safety harnesses. They're also easy to move despite their bigger footprint and are perfect for parents who are worried about fitting through doors.

The Cybex Duet pushchair is unique because of its clever frame that expands to accommodate a second hand double buggy child seat. This makes it slimmer than other pushchairs that are side-by-side. It can fit through standard doors and is easy to maneuver in public transportation. It also doubles as a jogger which is great if you want to use it in conjunction with baby carriers or a car seat. It's available in a variety of exciting colors.

The UPPAbaby Vista v2 double is another excellent lightweight side-by-side double. It allows for an even greater degree of customization due to a modular frame. The innovative design allows the conversion of a single or double buggy by adding two carrycots or child car seats. It can even accommodate twins. It's a good option for families growing. The umbrella stroller UPPAbaby is one of the lightest, most fashionable and fashionable strollers you can find.

If you're looking for a more compact and lightweight double, you can try the egg2 that folds down to the size of a compact suitcase. It can be used as a single double with the addition of two carrycots or infant car seats, and our home testers were awed by the sleek and easy it was to carry even when stuffed with kids.

Side-by-side lightweight double pushchairs aren't foolproof, though -If your children are at the same age or stage, they might be fighting over who gets to ride in which seat. If they're at different heights then the tandem model could be best for them, as it allows them to face eachother.

Tandem

While side-by-side models are more suitable for siblings with similar ages, tandem lightweight double pushchairs offer their own perks. They can accommodate a larger car seat, lightweight double pushchair and some even have reversible seats or an extra carrycot in the middle. They are more spacious, and easier to get in and out of. However their baskets tend to be smaller than those found on buggies that are single. Many feature larger canopies as well as peekaboo windows, and even padded leg cushions.

The iCandy Peach tandem is another good example of a lightweight tandem that provides great value. Its fabrics feel a little less luxurious than our other top-rated doubles, but it still looks and feels great and is easy to use. One of the most striking things about it is its single-handed fold. While it requires practice, Kirstie in our Lab declared it to be "genius". The carrycot is not foldable while it is attached. However, the mechanism to attach and remove the carrycot is simple and quick.

Tandem lightweight double pushchairs will typically make tighter turns than side-by-side models, however, they can be more difficult to drive on uneven surfaces and curbs. They may also be slow to accelerate and are heavier to move, which could put strain on your back.

Another alternative is a convertible double buggy which starts off as a single and then you can add adapters that turn it into a double. It could include an additional seat, a carrycot, or both in front. The children can share a seat. Some also have the option of incorporating a buggy board, which could help older children keep up with younger siblings.

The Uppababy Vista V2 can be converted into a twin-sized pram by purchasing additional cocoons at PS59 each. The cocoons create an open space for infants. They can be positioned side by side or attached to one another, and you can use them with the infant car seat that is included with the pushchair (as long as you choose the right one). These buggies for dual-use are made of quality materials and can last for many years without showing any wear. This means they come with a high resale price.

Single-to-Double

For families who love the outdoors and want to upgrade from a single stroller, this lightweight double buggy turns into a jogger thanks an innovative kit that includes air-filled tyres, as well as all-wheel suspension. It's also a great choice for twins, or children from different ages and, as a triple tandem, it's able to be able to handle the rough terrain. It's also a good option for parents who are looking for a stylish design that's as elegant as a single and Lightweight double pushchair comes in a variety of fabrics.

We loved the way that this iCandy model folds into itself using a single-hand mechanism that's extremely easy to master. And although it's heavier than some of the other single-to-double pushchairs in this review, home tester Karolina claimed that it feels extremely maneuverable, even when she had two toddlers and a carrycot in it.

The seat can be used with the parent facing and you can purchase accessories for this stroller such as the Roma Gemini carrycots (PS100 each) that are perfect for newborns. Our panel of testers found that the seats to be comfortable for toddlers and had good headrests and lumbar support. There are numerous options to recline the seats and the front seat is can be adjusted to different positions, and the back seat offering a reclining option.

The biggest drawback of this kind of buggy is that it is generally larger overall than doubles that are side-by-side, which makes it harder to navigate through doorways and is difficult to maneuver around kerbs. The wheels and suspension of these models tend to be able to deal with pavements. They're also lighter than many side-by-sides and, therefore, you can get a lot of storage. These strollers can be difficult to maneuver around supermarkets with narrow aisles, and they may struggle to carry a lot. It's easier to turn them around on the smallest of curved paths however, it can be difficult to turn them around on a straight path. Some are easier to turn than other, such as the Thule Urban Glide 2 Double or the Baby Trend Sit N' Stand Double.

Convertible

Convertible double pushchairs are ideal because they can be adapted to the changing needs of the family. Often, they start as single buggies, and include adapters that permit you to add a second child's chair or a carrycot (in certain instances) an automobile seat to the frame. Some can be converted to a single one when your child reaches the age of walk or wants to ride buggyboards.

One of the lightest double strollers on our list, this sleek tri-fold model can hold children as heavy as 40 pounds each. It comes with a convenient basket that can be placed between the seats to store things. The home testers loved the spacious canopy with peekaboo windows multi-position reclining seats, as well as front and rear suspensions for smoother rides on rough terrain. It also has a handy cup holder for the parent and a large, easy-to access basket. They did note that the backs have small pockets, which are only big enough to fit a phone and a set of keys.

This top-of-the-line, lightweight side-byside can be used in more than 20 different configurations and includes an additional seat and carrycot. It has a high-profile steering handlebar, rear and front suspensions that smooth rough terrain and a compact fold that stands up on its own with straps to make it easy to transport and seven-inch front wheels with swivel locks and 10 inches back wheels with suspensions to ensure more comfortable riding. The only downside is that you'll need buy a separate baby carrier or car seat.

This multi-functional tandem is a top pick among our home testers for its easy-to-maneuver size and impressively large shopping basket that is accessible from both seats facing the parent. It is a breeze to maneuver thanks to its surprisingly low weight (about the weight of a few single pushchairs). Many people praise the clever way it connects the second seat or riding board at the back. Parents also liked the fact that it could accommodate infant car seats and carriers from various brands, including some that don't normally fit into other double buggies.