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 transport up and down steps.

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

Side-by-Side

The majority of the lightweight double pushchairs we tried were side-by-side models. They are ideal for children who can sit up without assistance, since they tend to lack compatibility with car seats. The Thule Urban Glide 2 Double, and Baby Trend Sit 'N Stand Double, are both excellent choices. They offer recline that can be adjusted for both seats, a huge 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 into doorways.

The Cybex Duet pushchair is unique because it has a clever frame that expands in width to accommodate an additional child seat. This makes it lighter than other pushchairs with side-by-side seating. It can be pushed through standard doors and is easy to maneuver on public transport. It also doubles as a jogger which is great if you want to use it with baby carriers or a car seat. It's available in a variety of fun colors.

The UPPAbaby Vista v2 double is another excellent lightweight side-by-side double. It offers an even greater degree of customization due to a modular frame. It features a clever design that lets you transform it into a single stroller or a double by adding two car seats or carrycots (it can even take twins). It's a great option for families growing. The UPPAbaby umbrella stroller is one of the lightest, sexiest and stylish strollers available.

Try the egg2 that folds down to the size and weight of a tiny suitcase. It can be used as a single double stroller or double with the addition of 2 carrycots or infant car seats, and our home testers were awed by how simple and sleek it was to carry, even when fully loaded with kids.

Side-by-side lightweight double pushchairs aren't 100% foolproof, howeverIf your children are of the same age or stage they might be fighting over who rides in which seat. If they're different heights, a tandem model could be better for them as it will allow them to face each other.

Tandem

While side-by-side models may be better suited for siblings who are the same age, tandem lightweight double pushchairs are a different kind of pushchair with their own appeal. Some can fit an extra car seat, while others have Reversible seats. Some even come with an extra carrycot or a reversible seat in the middle. They are bigger and easy to get into and out of. However, their baskets tend to be smaller than those found on buggies that are single. They also have larger sized canopies with peekaboo windows and a cup holder for the parent and padding for the legs of children.

The iCandy Peach is another example of a lightweight and affordable tandem. The fabric is a little less expensive than our other top-rated doubles, but it still looks and feels great and is user-friendly. Its one-handed folding is impressive. Even though it requires some practice, Kirstie from our Lab called it "genius". It can't be folded without the carrycot attached, however, the mechanism for attaching and removing it is simple and fast.

Tandem lightweight double pushchairs will typically make tighter turns than side-by-side models however, they can be more challenging to drive over uneven surfaces and curbs. They can also be slower to accelerate and are heavier to move. This can put stress on your back.

A convertible double buggy is another alternative. It is initially one however, you can add adapters to make it a double. These can include a second seat or carrycot in the front or the kids can sit side-by-side. Some may have the option of including a buggyboard that assists an older child to keep pace with a younger brother or sister.

The Uppababy Vista V2 can be transformed into a twin-sized stroller by purchasing additional cocoons at PS59 each. The cocoons create a flat space for newborns. They can be swiveled together or placed side-by-side. You can also use the car seat that came with the pushchair when it's compatible with the. Since they are made of high-quality materials, these buggies with dual-use capabilities can be used for many years without showing much wear, which means they have a high potential for resale.

Single-to-Double

This compact double buggy is made for families who love the outdoors and would like to upgrade from a single-stroller. It can be transformed into a jogger using the kit that comes with air-filled tires as well as all-wheel suspension. It is also a good option for twins or children from different ages and as triple tandem, it is able to be able to handle the rough terrain. It's a great option for parents who want a chic style that's as sleek as a single and comes in various colors of fabric.

We loved the way this iCandy model folds into itself with a one-handed mechanism that's very simple to master. Although it's heavier than the other pushchairs that are single-to-double in this review, home tester Karolina claimed that it feels very maneuverable - even with two toddlers and a carrycot inside.

You can purchase additional items like the Roma Gemini Carrycots (PS100) that are ideal for infants. The seats are comfortable for toddlers, with excellent headrests and lumbar support. There are a variety of options to recline the seats, with the front seat adjustable in different positions and the back seat offering a reclining option.

This kind of buggy has the main disadvantage of being wider than doubles that are side-by-side. This makes it difficult to navigate through doorways and it can be difficult to move between kerbs. However, the wheels and suspension on these types of strollers generally perform well in dealing with pavements and the fact that they're lighter than the side-by-sides means you can still have plenty of storage space. It's important to keep in mind that these types of strollers aren't as good at getting through narrow aisles in supermarkets and can struggle to handle a large amount of shopping. Although it's easier to turn the stroller around on a narrow curved path, this can be a problem. Some are also easier to turn than others, like the Thule Urban Glide 2 Double and Baby Trend Sit N' Stand Double, for instance.

Convertible

Convertible double pushchairs are fantastic because they can be adjusted to the changing needs of the family. They often start out as single buggies, and come with adapters to add an additional seat, carrycot or (in some instances) the car seat to the frame. Some even convert to a single when your child grows older and begins to walk or prefers to ride on a buggy board.

One of the lightest double strollers on our list, this stylish tri-fold model can carry children up to 40lbs each. It comes with an easy-to-use basket between the seats for storage. Home users loved its spacious canopy with peekaboo windows with multi-position reclining seats as well as front and rear suspensions to ensure smoother rides on rough terrain. It also has a convenient parent cup holder as well as an enormous accessible, easily accessible basket. The backs of the bags have small pockets that are just large enough to hold phones and a set of keys.

This light, high-end side-byside is available in more than 20 different configurations. It also comes with a second seat and carrycot. It has a high-profile steering handlebar, front and rear suspensions that smooth rough terrain and it folds compactly and stands up on its own with straps that make it easy to transport and seven-inch front wheels with swivel locks as well as 10-inch back wheels that have suspensions to ensure an easier ride. The only drawback is that you'll need purchase a separate baby carriage or car seat.

This multi-functional tandem is the most popular of our home testers because it is easy to maneuver and has a large shopping basket that is accessible from both seats when in the parent-facing position. Its surprisingly lightweight weight (about the same as some single pushchairs) makes it easy to move. The seats are reversible, which means that you can switch them around to face either way, and the clever way it connects the second seat or riding board to the rear is highly praised by many. Parents also loved the fact that it can accommodate car seats and infant carriers from multiple brands. This includes some that are not normally compatible with other double buggies.