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Which Lightweight Double Pushchair Should You Buy?

It's easy to move around with a light double pushchair, particularly if you have children with different ages. They're typically simple to steer, fold 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 huge UPF 50+ canopies with peekaboo windows. It also features a smart frame that can expand in width to take a second seat and a compatible car seat(s).

Side-by-Side

The majority of the lightweight double pushchairs we tested are side-by-side designs and they're generally best lightweight double stroller for children who can sit up on their own since these models tend to lack car seat integration. The Thule Urban Glide 2 Double, and Baby Trend Sit 'N Stand Double, are both excellent choices. They come with an adjustable recline for both seats, a huge canopy, and padded five-point safety harnesses. They are also simple to move around despite their bigger footprint. They are ideal for parents who fret about fitting through doors.

The Cybex Duet pushchair is unique because of its clever frame that expands to accommodate another child seat. This makes it smaller than other side-byside pushchairs. It can fit through doors that are standard and is easy to maneuver in public transportation. It also doubles as a jogger which is great news if you want to use it with an infant carrier or car seat, and comes in a variety of fun colors.

Another great side-by-side, lightweight double is the UPPAbaby Vista v2 double buggy for twins, that offers more customization with a modular frame. It features a clever design that lets you transform it into a single stroller or a double by incorporating 2 carrycots or car seats (it can even accommodate twins). It's a fantastic and practical choice for families that are growing and the UPPAbaby is one of the tiniest and most fashionable umbrella strollers around.

Try the egg2 which folds down to the size and weight of a tiny suitcase. It can be used either as a double or single by adding two carrycots or baby car seats. Our test subjects were awed by how easy it was to move around even with a load of children.

Side-by-side lightweight double pushchairs aren't foolproof however -- if your children are the same age or stage, they might be fighting over who is allowed to ride 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 may be more suitable for siblings who are the same age, tandem lightweight double pushchairs have their own charms. They can be fitted with a larger car seat, and some have seats that can be reversible or a carrycot in the middle. They tend to be more spacious and easy to get in and out of however their baskets are usually smaller than those of single buggies. They often have larger big canopies with windows that peek out, as well as one cup holder for the parent and padded leg cushions for young children.

The iCandy Peach tandem is another great example of a lightweight tandem that offers excellent value. The fabrics are less expensive than some of our top-rated doubles. However, it looks stunning and is easy to use. Its one-handed folding is awe-inspiring. Even though it requires some practice, Kirstie from our Lab described it as "genius". The carrycot is not foldable while it is attached. However, the mechanism to attach and remove the carrycot is simple and quick.

Tandem lightweight double pushchairs will generally have tighter turns than side-by-side models, however they are more challenging to drive over uneven surfaces and curbs. They may also be slow to speed up and may be heavier to move, which could cause strain on your back.

A convertible double buggy is another option. It's initially an individual but you can also add adapters to make it a double. It could have an additional seat, a carrycot, or both in the front. Or the children can sit together. Some have the option of including a buggyboard that assists an older child to keep up with a younger brother or sister.

The Uppababy Vista V2 is a great example of a convertible since it can be converted into a twin pram by the purchase of additional cocoons (PS59 each) that create a lie-flat area for infants. They can be joined or placed in a row. You can also use the car seat that came with the pushchair in the event that it is compatible with the. These buggies with dual-use capabilities are made of quality materials and can last for many years without showing any wear. This means they come with a high resale price.

Single-to-Double

This light double buggy was designed for families who love the outdoors and would like to upgrade from a single-stroller. It can be converted into a jogger using a kit that includes air-filled tires and all-wheel-suspension. It is also a good choice for twins, or children from different ages and, as a triple tandem, it is able to handle rough terrain. It's also a good option for parents who are looking for an elegant design that's just as sleek as a single and comes in a variety of colors for the fabric.

We loved the way this iCandy model folds up with just one hand, making it extremely easy to master. And although it's heavier than the other single-to-double pushchairs in this review, home tester Karolina claimed that it feels very maneuverable - even when she had two toddlers and a carrycot inside.

You can buy add-ons such as the Roma Gemini Carrycots (PS100) which are perfect for newborns. Our test panel found the seats to be comfortable for toddlers and had good lumbar support and headrests. There are plenty of options for recline, with the front seat being adjustable to different positions and the rear seat having the option to recline.

The main drawback to this kind of buggy is that it's generally larger overall than the side-by-side doubles and makes it difficult to get through doorways and can be tricky to maneuver up and down kerbs. However, the wheels and suspension on these models generally perform well in dealing with pavements and the fact that they're generally lighter than the side-bysides means that you still have a decent amount of storage space. It's important to keep in mind that these strollers aren't as adept at walking through the narrow aisles of supermarkets and can struggle to handle a large amount of shopping. It's easier to turn them around on the smallest of curved paths, but even this can be a challenge. Some are also easier to turn than others, with the Thule Urban Glide 2 double stroller for twins and Baby Trend Sit N' Stand Double, for example.

Convertible

The benefit of convertible double pushchairs is that they can adapt to changing family requirements. They are typically single buggies and include adapters that permit you to add a second child's seat or a carrycot (in some cases) 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 buggyboards.

This stylish tri-fold double stroller is among of the lightest on our list. It can hold up to 40lbs per child, and includes an integrated storage basket between the seats. Home users loved its spacious canopy that has windows that can be seen from the outside, multi-position reclining seats and front and rear suspensions to ensure smoother rides on rough terrain. It also comes with an easy-to-use cup holder for parents, and an enormous easy-to-access basket. They also noted that the backs of the bags have small pockets which are just large enough to hold a phone and keys.

This premium, lightweight side-by-side can be used in more than 20 configurations and comes with two seats and a carrycot. It has a high-profile steering handlebar, rear and front suspensions to smooth out rough terrain, it folds compactly and stands up on its own with straps to make it easy to transport and seven-inch front wheels with swivel locks and ten-inch back wheels with suspensions to ensure a smoother ride. The only drawback is that you will need to purchase an additional car seat or baby carrier.

This versatile tandem is a popular choice by our home testers due to its easy-to-maneuver size and impressively large shopping basket, which is accessible with both seats in the parent-facing position. Its lightweight weight (about the same as some single pushchairs) makes it a breeze to maneuver. Its reversible seats mean that you can switch them around to face either direction, and the clever way that it can attach 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 those that aren't normally compatible with other double buggies.