Which Lightweight Double Pushchair Should You Buy?

It's easy to move around with a lightweight double pushchair, especially if you have kids with different ages. They're generally easy to fold, steer, and transport up and down the stairs.

This City Mini GT2 offers side-by-side seats with plenty of legroom with adjustable reclining, as well as massive UPF 50+ canopy with peekaboo windows. It also comes with a smart frame that can expand in width to take a second seat, and also a compatible car seat(s).

Side-by-Side

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

The Cybex Duet is a little different due to its unique frame that extends its width to create a second seat, making it smaller than the majority of other pushchairs that are side-by-side available. This means it fits through doors that are standard and is easy to move around on public transport. It can also be used as a jogger which is great when you are planning to use it with an infant car seat or carrier.

Another excellent side-by-side lightweight double is the UPPAbaby Vista v2 Double, which offers even more customization with a modular frame. Its clever design lets you to transform it into a double stroller with bassinet or single buggy by adding two carrycots or child car seats. It can even accommodate twins. It's a great option for families that are growing. The UPPAbaby umbrella stroller is also one of the lightest, most stylish and fashionable strollers you can find.

If you prefer a more compact lightweight double, try the egg2 which folds down to the size of a tiny suitcase. It can be used as a double or a single by adding 2 carrycots or baby car seats. Our test subjects were awed by how easy it was to maneuver, even with a full load of children.

Side-by-side pushchairs that are lightweight aren't 100% foolproof, howeverwhen your children are the same age or stage, they might be fighting over who rides in which seat. If they're at different heights, then the tandem model could be best twin stroller for them, as it allows them to face eachother.

Tandem

While side-byside models are better for children of the same ages, tandem lightweight double strollers come with their own appeal. Some can fit an extra car seat, while others come with Reversible seats. Some even come with an additional carrycot or reversible seat in the middle. They are bigger and easy to get in and out of. However, their baskets tend to be smaller than those found on single buggies. They often have larger large canopies that have peekaboo windows as well as a cup holder for the parent and cushioned leg cushions for the little ones.

The iCandy Peach tandem is another excellent example of a light tandem that offers excellent value. Its fabrics feel a little less premium than some of our other top-rated tandems, but it still looks and feels great and is very user-friendly. One of the most striking things about it is its single-handed fold - although it does require practice, Kirstie in our Lab has said it's "genius". It can't be folded with the carrycot attached, but the mechanism for attaching and taking it off it is easy and quick.

Tandem lightweight double strollers will usually make tighter turning than side-by-side models. However, they could be difficult to drive on uneven surfaces or curbs. They may also be slow to accelerate and may be heavier to move, which could cause strain on your back.

A convertible double buggy is another alternative. It is initially an individual, but you can add adapters to make it double. It can have the option of a second seat or carrycot in the front or children can be seated side-byside. Some also have the option of incorporating a buggy board, which can help an older child keep up with a younger sibling.

The Uppababy Vista V2 is a great example of a convertible, because it can also 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 swiveled together or placed on top of each other. You can also use the car seat that came with the pushchair when it's compatible. Since they are made of high-quality materials, these kinds of buggies that are dual-use can be used for many years without showing much wear, which means they have a the highest resale value.

Single-to-Double

Ideal for families who love to be outdoors and are looking to upgrade their single stroller double, this lightweight double buggy turns into a jogger thanks to an innovative kit that includes air-filled tyres as well as all-wheel suspension. It can also handle rough terrain well and it's a tandem triple that is ideal for twins or children of various ages. It's an excellent choice for parents who want a sleek design that is as elegant as a single. It comes in various colors of fabric.

We loved the way that this iCandy model folds up with just one hand, making it very simple to master. It's heavier than other single-to-double pushchairs, but home tester Karolina says it's still very mobile even with two toddlers inside and carrying a carrycot.

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 infants. Our test panel found that the seats were comfortable for toddlers and had good lumbar support and headrests. There are many options for recline and recline, with the front seat being able to be adjusted to different positions, and the rear seat offering the option of recline.

This type of buggy comes with the greatest disadvantage of being wider than doubles that are side-by-side. This makes it difficult to maneuver through doorways, and it isn't easy to maneuver up and down kerbs. The suspension and wheels of these strollers are generally good at coping with paved surfaces. They're also lighter than many side-bysides which means you can have plenty of storage space. It's important to keep in mind that strollers of this type aren't as adept at navigating narrow aisles in supermarkets, and may struggle to cope with a lot of shopping. Although it's much easier to turn the stroller around on a narrow curved path, it can be a challenge. Some are also more easy to turn than others, such as the Thule Urban Glide 2 Double and Baby Trend Sit N' Stand double pram and pushchair, for instance.

Convertible

The great thing about convertible double pushchairs is that they can adapt to a family's changing needs. Most of the time, they begin as single buggies and have adapters that allow you to add a second child's seat or a carrycot (in certain instances) an automobile seat to the frame. Some are able to be converted to a single when your child reaches the age of walk or prefers to ride a buggyboard.

One of the lightest Double Stroller strollers on our list, this fashionable tri-fold model is able to hold children as heavy as 40 pounds each and features a handy basket in between the seats for storage. Home users loved its large canopy with windows that peek out, multi-position reclining seats and front and rear suspensions for smoother rides on rough terrain. It also has a convenient parent cup holder and an ample, easy-to-access basket. However, they noticed that the backs of the seats have pockets that are not big enough to accommodate anything more than a smartphone and 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. Its impressive features include a high-profile handlebar for easier steering as well as rear and front suspensions to smooth rough terrain; a self-standing, compact fold with handy straps that make it easy to schlep and seven-inch swing lock front wheels and back wheels that measure 10 inches with suspension to provide a more comfortable ride. The only downside is that you'll have to purchase an additional car seat or baby carrier.

This multi-functional tandem is a top choice from our home testers due to its maneuverability and large shopping basket, which is accessible with both seats facing the parent. It is easy to maneuver thanks to its light weight (about the weight of a few single pushchairs). Reversible seats mean you can switch them around to face either direction and the clever method by which it attaches the second seat or riding board to the rear is appreciated by many. Parents also admired that it accommodates infant carriers and car seats from various brands. This includes some that are not typically compatible with other double buggies.