Which Lightweight Double Pushchair Should You Buy?

A light double pushchair makes it easy to move around, especially for families with children of various ages. They are generally easy to fold, steer and carry up and down the stairs.

This City Mini GT2 offers side-by-side seats with plenty of legroom and reclining that can be adjusted. It also has huge UPF 50+ canopies with windows that peek out. It also comes with an expanding frame size to accommodate an additional car seat or an additional passenger.

Side-by-Side

The majority of the light double travel buggy pushchairs we tried were side-by-side models. They are ideal for children who can sit up without assistance, since they aren't as likely to have car seat compatibility. The Thule Urban Glide 2 Double and the Baby Trend Sit 'N Stand Double, are both excellent choices. They come with an adjustable recline for both seats, a large canopy, and padded five-point safety harnesses. They are also simple to move around, despite their larger footprint. They are perfect for parents who worry about fitting through doors.

The Cybex Duet pushchair twin is unique because it has a clever frame that can be expanded to allow for a second child seat. This makes it lighter than other pushchairs with side-by-side seating. It is able to fit through doors that are standard and is easy to maneuver in public transportation. It is also a jogger which is great when you are planning to use it in conjunction with an infant car seat or carrier.

The UPPAbaby Vista v2 double is another great side-by-side, lightweight double. It provides additional flexibility due to a modular frame. The clever design allows you to convert it into an individual or double buggy by adding two carrycots or child car seats. It can even accommodate twins. It is a practical option for families that are growing. The UPPAbaby umbrella stroller is also one of the lightest, sexiest and fashionable strollers you can find.

Try the egg2 which folds down to the size and weight 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 the ease of move around even with a load of kids.

Although they're light double pushchairs side-by-side do not guarantee safety. If your children are at the same age and stage, they may still fight about who gets to sit in which seat. If they're at different heights, a tandem style might be better for them as it will allow them to look at each other.

Tandem

While side-by-side models are more suitable for siblings with similar ages tandem pushchairs are light and lightweight, and have their own charms. Some can fit an extra car seat, while some have Reversible seats. Others have an extra carrycot or a convertible seat in the middle. They are bigger, and easier to get in and out of. However their baskets tend to be smaller than those on single buggies. Many feature larger canopies with windows that peek out and padded leg cushions.

The iCandy Peach tandem is another good example of a lightweight tandem that provides great value. The fabrics are a little less expensive than some of our top-rated doubles. However, it looks fantastic and is simple to use. One of the most striking things about it is its one-handed fold. While it requires practice, Kirstie in our Lab declared it to be "genius". The carrycot cannot be folded while it is attached. However, the mechanism to attach and remove the carrycot is quick and easy.

Tandem double pushchairs are light and lightweight. They generally have tighter turns than side-byside models, however they are more difficult to drive on uneven surfaces and curbs. They can also be slower to accelerate and heavier to move. This can put stress on your back.

A convertible double buggy is a different option. It's initially a single and double stroller but you can also add adapters to convert it into a double. These can include an additional seat or carrycot in the front or children can sit side-by-side. Some may have the option of including a buggyboard, which assists an older child to keep up with siblings who are younger.

The Uppababy Vista V2 is a excellent example of a convertible as it can also convert into a twin pram through the purchase of additional cocoons (PS59 each) that create a lie-flat area for infants. They can be positioned on top of each other or positioned to one another and you can use them in conjunction with the infant car seat that comes with the pushchair (as long as you choose a compatible one). Because they're made from high-quality materials, these kinds of buggies that are dual-use can be used for years without showing any wear, indicating they have an excellent potential for resale.

Single-to-Double

Ideal for families who love to be outdoors and are looking to upgrade from a single stroller, this lightweight double buggy turns into a jogger thanks to an innovative kit that includes air-filled tyres and all-wheel suspension. It can also withstand rough terrain well and it's a tandem triple that is suitable for twins or children of different age groups. It's a great choice for parents who want a chic design as simple as a single. It is available in a variety of colors.

We were impressed by the way this iCandy model folds into itself using a single-hand mechanism that's really easy to master. It's heavier than other single-to-double pushchairs, but home tester Karolina says it's 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 like the Roma Gemini carrycots (PS100 each), which are ideal for newborns. Our test panel found that the seats to be comfortable for toddlers, with good headrests and lumbar support. There are a variety of options for reclined seats and the front seat is can be adjusted to different positions, and the back seat also having 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 more difficult to maneuver through doorways, and can be difficult to manoeuvre up and down kerbs. The suspension and wheels of these types of strollers are generally able to cope with surfaces that are paved. They're also lighter than many side-bysides, so you can still get a lot of storage. It's important to remember that strollers of this type aren't as efficient in navigating narrow aisles in supermarkets, and may struggle to handle a large amount of shopping. It's a little easier to turn them around on the smallest curves of paths, but even this can be a challenge. Some are easier to turn than others, such as the Thule Urban Glide 2 Double or the Baby Trend Sit N' Stand Double.

Convertible

The best thing about convertible double pushchairs is that they are able to adapt to the changing family needs. They typically start as single buggies, and include adapters to add a second seat, a carrycot or (in certain cases) an automobile seat to the frame. Some can even convert back to a single buggie when your older child begins to walk or prefers to ride on buggy boards.

This stylish tri-fold double stroller is among of the lightest on our list. It can support up to 40lbs per child and comes with an integrated storage basket between the seats. The spacious canopy with peekaboo window, multi-position reclining seats as well as front and back suspensions for smoother riding on rough terrain were appreciated by the home testers. It also comes with a handy cup holder for the parent and an ample accessible, easily accessible basket. However, they pointed out that the seats' backs have small pockets that are not big enough to accommodate anything more than a phone and keys.

This top-of-the-line, lightweight side-byside can be used in more than 20 configurations and includes a second seat and carrycot. It has a high-profile steering handlebar, rear and front suspensions to smooth out rough terrain and an ultra-compact fold that can be folded up with straps for easy transport and seven-inch front wheels with swivel locks and 10-inch back wheels that have suspensions to ensure a smoother ride. The only drawback is that you'll have to buy a separate baby carrier or car seat.

This versatile tandem is the top choice of our home testers because it is easy to maneuver and has an enormous shopping basket that can be accessed from both seats when in the parent-facing positions. Its extremely light weight (about the same as some single pushchairs) makes it a breeze to move. Reversible seats mean you can flip them to face either direction and the clever method by which it can attach an additional seat or riding board to the rear is highly praised by many. Parents also admired that it accommodates car seats and infant carriers from multiple brands. This includes those that aren't normally compatible with other double buggies.