Which Lightweight Double Pushchair Should You Buy?

It's easy to move around with the lightweight double pushchair especially if you have children with different age groups. They are easy to fold, steer and transport up and down stairs.

This City Mini GT2 offers side-by-side seats with plenty of legroom, adjustable reclining and huge UPF 50+ canopies with windows that peek out. It also features a smart frame that can be expanded to accommodate a second seat and a compatible car seat(s).

Side-by-Side

The majority of the light double pushchairs we tried were side-by-side models. They are ideal for children who can sit without assistance, since they tend to lack car seat compatibility. That said 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 large canopy, and padded 5-point harnesses. They're also easy to maneuver despite their larger footprints and are great for parents who worry about fitting through doors.

The Cybex Duet is a little different due to its clever frame that expands widthways to add a second seat, making it smaller than most other side-by-side pushchairs on the market. It can fit through standard doors and is easy to maneuver on public transportation. It can also be used as an jogger which is perfect when you are planning to use it with an infant car seat or baby carrier.

Another fantastic side-by-side light double is the UPPAbaby Vista v2 Double, which offers even more flexibility and customization thanks to its modular frame. The innovative design allows the conversion of a single 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 growing families, and the UPPAbaby also makes one of the lightest double stroller and stylish umbrella strollers available.

Try the egg2, which can be folded down to the size and weight of a tiny suitcase. It can be used as a double or a single by adding two baby car seats or carrycots. Our test subjects were awed by the ease of move even with a load of children.

Although they're lightweight double pushchairs side-by-side aren't foolproof. If your children are of the same age and stage, they may still argue over who gets to sit in which position. If they are at different heights, a tandem style may be ideal for them as it allows them to face eachother.

Tandem

While side-byside models are more suited to siblings with similar age group, tandem light double buggy that converts to single strollers come with their own charms. Some can accommodate a larger car seat and some have seats that can be reversible. Others have an additional carrycot or convertible seat in the middle. They are generally more spacious and simple to get in and out of the baskets, though they are typically smaller than those of single buggies. They also have larger large canopies that have peekaboo windows as well as a parent cup holder and padding for the legs of little ones.

The iCandy Peach tandem is another excellent example of a light tandem that offers an excellent value. Its fabric feels a bit less expensive than our other top-rated doubles however, it still looks and feels great and is easy to use. One of the most striking things about it is its one-handed fold. Although it will require some practice, Kirstie in our Lab has said it's "genius". It's not foldable with the carrycot attached, however, the mechanism for attaching and taking it off it is simple and fast.

Tandem double pushchairs are light and lightweight double stroller. They generally have 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 puts strain on your back.

A convertible double buggy is an additional option. It's initially an individual however, you can add adapters to make it a double Prams for newborn and toddler. It could have the option of a second seat, a carrycot, or both in the front. The children can be seated together. Some of them also have the option of adding a buggy board, which can help older children keep up with younger siblings.

The Uppababy Vista V2 is a excellent example of a convertible, since it can be converted into a twin pram with the purchase of additional cocoons (PS59 each) that create a lie-flat space for infants. These can be placed on top of each other or positioned to one another and you can use them with the infant car seat that comes with the pushchair (as as long as you choose an appropriate one). As they're made with quality materials, these kinds of dual-use buggies can often be used for many years without displaying much wear, indicating they have high resale value.

Single-to-Double

Designed for outdoor-loving families who want to upgrade their single stroller, this lightweight double buggy transforms into a jogger with the help of a nifty kit that includes air-filled tyres as well as all-wheel suspension. It's also a good option for twins or children of different age groups and as triple tandem, it can handle rough terrain. It's a great choice for parents who want a stylish design as simple as a single. It is available in a variety of colors.

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

The seat can be used as a parent-facing, and you can also purchase accessories for this stroller, such as the Roma Gemini carrycots (PS100 each) that are perfect for infants. The seats are comfortable for toddlers with good headrests and lumbar support. And there are plenty of options for reclining, with the front seat being able to be adjusted to different positions and the rear seat offering the option of recline.

The main drawback to this kind of buggy is that it tends to be larger overall than doubles that are side-by-side, which makes it harder to navigate through doorways and can be difficult to maneuver around kerbs. However, the wheels and suspension on these models generally are capable of dealing with pavements and the fact that they're usually lighter than the side-bysides means that you still have a decent amount of storage space. These strollers aren't easy to maneuver around supermarkets with narrow aisles, and they might struggle to carry a lot. Even though it's easier to turn the stroller on a small curved path, this can be a problem. Some are also easier to turn than others, with the Thule Urban Glide 2 Double and the Baby Trend Sit N' Stand Double, for instance.

Convertible

Convertible double pushchairs are great because they can be adapted to the changing needs of families. They are typically single buggies, and have adapters that allow you to add a second child's seat, a carrycot, or (in some instances) an automobile seat to the frame. Some of them can be converted back to a single as your older child begins to walk more or prefers to ride on a buggy board.

This stylish tri-fold double stroller is among of the lightest on our list. It can support up to 40 lbs per child and has a storage basket between the seats. Home users loved its large canopy with windows that peek out, multi-position reclining seats and front and rear suspension for smoother rides on rough terrain. It also comes with an easy-to-use cup holder for parents, and a large accessible, easily accessible basket. However, they noticed that the seats' backs have tiny pockets that aren't large enough to accommodate anything more than a smartphone and keys.

This high-end, lightweight side-by-side can be used in more than 20 different configurations, and comes with an additional seat and carrycot. It features a high-profile steering handlebar, rear and front suspensions to smooth rough terrain and it folds compactly and can be folded up with straps to make it easy to transportation, and seven-inch front wheel with swivel locks and 10-inch back wheels that have suspensions for a smoother ride. The only drawback is that you'll need to purchase an additional car seat or baby carrier.

This multi-functional tandem is the top pick of our home testers because it is simple to maneuver and features a large basket for shopping that can be accessed from both seats when in the parent-facing positions. It is easy to move around due to its light weight (about the weight of a few single pushchairs). The seats are reversible, which means that they can be switched to face either way, and the clever way that it connects an additional seat or riding board to the rear is highly praised by many. Parents also appreciated the fact that it can accommodate infant carriers and car seat from a variety of brands. This includes those that aren't normally compatible with other double buggies.