Which Lightweight Double Pushchair Should You Buy?

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

This City Mini GT2 features side-by-side seating with plenty of legroom. It also has adjustable reclining, large UPF 50+ canopies and windows that peek out. It also comes with a smart frame that can expand in width to accommodate a second seat and a compatible car seat(s).

Side-by-Side

The majority of the light double pushchairs we tested were side-by-side models. These are the best for children who can sit without assistance, since they lack compatibility with car seats. The Thule Urban Glide 2 Double, and Baby Trend Sit 'N Stand Double, are both excellent options. They come with an 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 larger footprints and are perfect for parents who are worried about fitting through doorways.

The Cybex Duet pushchair is unique because it has a clever frame that expands to accommodate an additional child seat. This makes it smaller than other pushchairs with side-by-side seating. This means it can fit through standard doors and is easy to maneuver on public transportation. It can also be used as a jogger, which is a great feature when you're planning to use it in conjunction with baby carriers or a car seat. It's available in a range of fun colors.

The UPPAbaby Vista v2 double is another great side-by-side, lightweight double. It allows for additional flexibility due to a modular frame. Its clever design lets you to convert it into a single or cheap double pushchair buggy by adding two carrycots or car seats for children. It can even accommodate twins. It's a good option for families growing. The UPPAbaby umbrella stroller is one of the lightest, sexiest and most stylish available.

Try the egg2 that folds down to the size and weight of a tiny suitcase. It can be used as a single or double with the addition of two carrycots or infant car seats and our home testers loved how simple and sleek it was to handle even when stuffed with kids.

Side-by-side lightweight nipper double buggy pushchairs aren't foolproof, though -If your children are at the same age or stage they might still argue over who is allowed to ride in which seat. And if they're taller than each other, a tandem model could be better for them, as it lets them look at each other.

Tandem

While side-byside models are more for children of similar ages, tandem lightweight double strollers have their own appeal. Some can accommodate an extra car seat, while others come with reversible seats. Others even have an extra carrycot or a reclined seat that can be flipped in the middle. They tend to be more spacious and easy to access and exit from, although their baskets are typically smaller than those on single buggies. They often have larger canopy as well as peekaboo windows, and even cushioned leg cushions.

The iCandy Peach is another example of a good-value lightweight tandem. The fabric is a little less expensive than our other top-rated doubles but it looks and feels great and is very easy to use. One of the most impressive things about it is the one-handed fold. While it requires practice, Kirstie in our Lab has said it's "genius". It can't be folded with the carrycot attached, however the mechanism for attaching and removing it is simple and quick.

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

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

The Uppababy Vista V2 can be transformed into a twin-sized pushchair by purchasing additional cocoons for PS59 each. These cocoons create a flat space for newborns. They can be swiveled together or placed in a row. You can also use the car seat that was included with the pushchair, when it's compatible with the. As they're made with quality materials, these types of buggies that are dual-use can be used for years without showing any wear, indicating they have high resale value.

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This lightweight double buggy is designed for families who love the outdoors and are looking to upgrade from an individual-stroller. It can be converted into a jogger using a kit that includes air-filled tires and all-wheel suspension. It's also a great choice for twins, or children from different age groups, and as triple tandem, it's able to handle rough terrain. It's a great choice for parents who want a chic style that's as sleek as a single and is available in a variety of colors.

This iCandy model is easy to fold with a single-handed system. It's heavier than other single-to-double pushchairs, however our home tester Karolina says it's very maneuverable even with two toddlers and the carrycot.

The seat can be used parent-facing and you can purchase accessories for this stroller like the Roma Gemini carrycots (PS100 each), which are ideal for babies. The seats are comfortable for toddlers, with high-quality headrests and lumbar supports. And there are plenty of options for reclining and recline, with the front seat being able to be adjusted to different positions, and the rear seat offering the option to recline.

The biggest drawback of this kind of buggy is that it tends to be larger overall than doubles that are side-by-side and makes it difficult to maneuver through doorways, and can be tricky to maneuver around kerbs. However the suspension and wheels on these types of strollers generally perform well in handling paved surfaces, and the fact that they're generally lighter than the side-by-sides, means you still have plenty of storage space. These strollers can be difficult to maneuver through supermarkets with narrow aisles, and they can be difficult to carry a large amount. Even though it's easier to turn the stroller around on a narrow curved path, this can be a challenge. Some are also more easy to turn than others, such as the Thule Urban Glide 2 double single pushchair and the Baby Trend Sit N' Stand Double, for instance.

Convertible

Convertible double pushchairs are ideal because they can be adapted to the changing requirements of the family. Most of the time, they begin as single buggies and come with adapters that allow you to add a second child's seat or a carrycot (in some instances) a car-seat to the frame. Some are able to be converted to a single when your older child starts to walk or chooses to ride a buggyboard.

One of the lightest double strollers we have on our list, this stylish tri-fold model is able to hold children up to 40 lbs each. It also has a handy basket in between the seats to store things. Home users loved its spacious canopy that has windows that can be seen from the outside multi-position reclining seats, as well as front and rear suspensions for smoother rides on rough terrain. It also has a convenient parent cup holder as well as an enormous accessible, easily accessible basket. However, they noted that the seats' backs have tiny pockets that are not big enough to accommodate anything more than a smartphone and keys.

This high-end, lightweight side-by-side is available in more than 20 configurations. It also includes a second chair and carrycot. It features a high-profile steering handlebar, front and rear suspensions to smooth rough terrain and 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-inch back wheels that have suspensions to ensure an easier ride. The only drawback is that you'll need purchase a separate baby carrier or car seat.

This versatile tandem is a top pick among our home testers for its maneuverability and large shopping basket that can be accessed with both seats facing towards the parent. It is simple to move around due to its low weight (about the weight of a few single pushchairs). Many users praise the clever way it attaches the second seat or riding board to the back. Parents also appreciated the fact that it can accommodate infant car seats and carriers from multiple brands, including some which aren't usually fit in other double buggies.