Which Lightweight Double Pushchair Should You Buy?

It's easy to move around with a light double pushchair, especially if you have kids with different ages. They are easy to fold, steer and transport up and over stairs.

This City Mini GT2 offers side-by-side seats with plenty of legroom with adjustable reclining, as well as huge UPF 50+ canopies with windows that peek out. It also has frames that can be expanded in the width to accommodate a second car seat or another passenger.

Side-by-Side

Most of the lightweight double pushchairs we tested were side-by-side models. They are ideal for children who can sit without assistance, since they lack car seat compatibility. However, the Thule Urban Glide 2 Double and the Baby Trend Sit 'N Stand Double are both excellent options that offer adjustable recline in both seats, a wide canopy, and padded 5-point harnesses. They are also easy to maneuver despite their larger footprint. They are perfect for parents who are worried about getting through doors.

The Cybex Duet pushchair is unique because of its clever frame that expands in width to allow for another child seat. This makes it slimmer than other pushchairs that are side-by-side. It is able to fit through standard doors and is easy to maneuver in public transport. It can also be used as a jogger, which is great for those who want to use it in conjunction with an infant carrier or car seat. It's also available in a range of fun colors.

Another great side-by-side, lightweight double is the UPPAbaby Vista v2 small double buggy, which offers even more flexibility and customization thanks to its modular frame. The clever design allows the conversion of an individual or double buggy by adding two carrycots or car seats for children. It can even accommodate twins. It's a fantastic and practical choice for families with growing children, and the UPPAbaby also is among the tiniest and most fashionable umbrella strollers available.

Try the egg2, which can be folded down to the size and weight of a compact suitcase. It can be used either as a double or a single by adding 2 baby car seats or carrycots. Our home testers were impressed with how easy it was to maneuver even with a load of children.

Even though they are lightweight double pushchairs that sit side-by-side do not guarantee safety. If your children are of the same age and stage, they could still fight about who gets to sit in which seat. If they're different heights it could be that a tandem design might be more suitable for them since it will allow them to look at each other.

Tandem

While side-by-side models are best travel double stroller suited to siblings of the same ages, tandem lightweight double strollers come with their own charms. They can be fitted with a larger car seat, and some come with convertible seats or an additional carrycot that is located in the middle. They are generally more spacious and simple to access and exit from however their baskets are usually smaller than those of single buggies. Many have larger canopies, peekaboo windows and even padded leg cushions.

The iCandy Peach is another example of a great value lightweight tandem. Its fabric feels a bit less premium than some of our other top-rated tandems, but it looks and feels great and is very easy to use. Its one-handed folding is impressive. Although it takes some practice, Kirstie from our Lab called it "genius". The carrycot cannot be folded while it's attached. However, the mechanism to attach and remove the carrycot is easy and quick.

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

Another option is a convertible double buggy, which starts off as a single and then you can add adapters that turn it into a double. This can include an additional seat or carrycot in the front or children can be seated side-by-side. Some also have the option of adding buggy boards, which could help an older child keep up with younger siblings.

The Uppababy Vista V2 is a good example of a convertible since it can be converted into a twin buggy from birth pram by the purchase of additional cocoons (PS59 each) that create a lie-flat space for infants. They can be attached together or placed on top of each other. You can also use the car seat that was included with the pushchair, in the event that it is compatible with the. Since they are made of high-quality materials, these buggies with dual-use capabilities can be used for a long time without displaying much wear, which means they have a high price resales.

Single-to-Double

This light double buggy was designed for families who love to go on outdoor adventures and would like to upgrade from an individual-stroller. It can be converted into a jogger by acquiring kits that include air-filled tires and all-wheel suspension. It also handles rough terrain well and it's a tandem triple that is suitable for twins or children of various age groups. It's a great choice for parents who want a sleek design as elegant as a single. It comes in various colors of fabric.

We loved the way this iCandy model folds up with just one hand, making it very simple to master. It's also heavier than other single-to-double pushchairs in this review, our home tester Karolina said that it still feels very maneuverable - even with two toddlers and a carrycot in it.

The seat can be used as a parent-facing and you can purchase additional accessories for this stroller, such as the Roma Gemini carrycots (PS100 each) which are great for infants. Our test panel found the seats to be comfortable for toddlers and had good headrests and lumbar support. There are a variety of options for reclined seats, with the front seat can be adjusted to different positions, and the back seat having a reclining option.

This type of buggy has the biggest disadvantage of being larger than doubles that are side-by-side. This makes it difficult to maneuver through doorways and it can be difficult to get up and down kerbs. However the suspension and wheels on these models generally perform well in dealing with pavements and the fact that they're generally lighter than the side-by-sides means you can still find plenty of storage space. It's important to remember that strollers of this type aren't as adept at navigating narrow aisles in supermarkets and aren't able to cope with a lot of shopping. It's a bit easier to turn around on the smallest double buggy of curved paths, but even this can be difficult. Some are more easy to turn than others, such as the Thule Urban Glide 2 Double or Baby Trend Sit N' Stand Double.

Convertible

The best thing about convertible double pushchairs is that they are able to adapt to changing family requirements. Often, they start as single buggies and come with adapters that allow you to add a second child's chair, a carrycot, or (in some cases) a car-seat to the frame. Some even convert to a single buggie when your child grows older and begins to walk or prefers to ride on buggy boards.

This stylish tri-fold double stroller is among of the lightest strollers on our list. It can support up to 40 lbs per child and has a storage basket between the seats. Home users loved its spacious canopy with peekaboo windows with multi-position reclining seats as well as front and rear suspension for smoother rides on rough terrain. It also comes with a convenient parent cup holder as well as a large accessible, easily accessible basket. However, they noted that the backs of the seats have pockets that are not big enough to hold much more than a phone and keys.

This high-end, lightweight side-by-side is available in more than 20 different configurations. It also comes with a second seat and carrycot. It has a distinctive steering handlebar, front and rear suspensions to smooth out rough terrain, an ultra-compact fold that can stand on its own with straps that make it easy to transport, and seven-inch front wheels with swivel locks, and 10 inches back wheels with suspensions for an easier ride. The only drawback is that you'll have to purchase a separate baby carriage or car seat.

This multi-functional tandem is a top choice from our home testers due to its easy-to-maneuver size and impressively large shopping basket that is accessible from both seats in the parent-facing position. Its surprisingly light weight (about the same as some single pushchairs) makes it a breeze to maneuver. Many have praised the clever way it connects the second seat or riding board to the back. Parents also appreciated that it accommodates infant carriers and car seat from a variety of brands. This includes some that are not typically compatible with other double buggies.