Which Lightweight Double Pushchair Should You Buy?
It's easy to move around in a lightweight double pushchair, especially if you have children with different age groups. They are easy to fold, steer and transport up and down the stairs.
This City Mini GT2 features side-by-side seating with plenty of legroom. It also features adjustable reclining, UPF 50+ canopies and peekaboo windows. It also comes with a smart frame that can expand in width to accommodate a second car seat and a compatible car seat(s).
Side-by-Side
The majority of lightweight double pushchairs we've test are side-byside models and are best suited for children who can sit up unassisted since these models aren't equipped with car seat integration. 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 5-point safety harnesses. They're also easy to move despite their larger footprints and are great for parents who are worried about fitting through doors.
The Cybex Duet is a little different because its clever frame expands in width to accommodate another seat, making it smaller than most other side-by-side pushchairs on the market. This means it fits through standard doors and is easy to maneuver on public transport. It also doubles as an jogger which is perfect for those who plan to use it in conjunction with an infant car seat or a baby carrier.
The UPPAbaby Vista v2 double is another great side-by-side, lightweight double. It offers even more customization thanks to a modular frame. It features a clever design that lets you transform it into a single stroller or a double by adding 2 carrycots or car seats (it can even accommodate twins). It's a great option for families that are growing, and the UPPAbaby also is one of the lightest and stylish umbrella strollers on the market.
Try the egg2, which can be folded down to the size and weight of a tiny suitcase. It can be used as a single or double by adding two carrycots or infant car seats and our home testers loved how sleek and simple it was to handle even when loaded with kids.
Side-by-side lightweight double pushchairs aren't foolproof however -when your children are at the same age or at the same stage, they may still fight over who rides in which seat. If they're at different heights, a tandem style may be best for them, as it allows them to face each other.
Tandem
While side-byside models might be more appropriate for siblings of the same age, tandem lightweight double pushchairs are a different kind of pushchair with their own appeal. They can take a bigger car seat, and some come with convertible seats or an additional carrycot in the middle. They are larger, and easier to get into and out of. However, their baskets tend to be smaller than those on buggies that are single. Many feature larger canopies as well as peekaboo windows, and even padding for the leg cushions.
The iCandy Peach is another example of a good-value lightweight tandem. The fabric is a bit less luxurious than those of some of our top-rated doubles. However, it looks great and is easy to use. One of the most striking things about it is its one-handed fold - although it requires practice, Kirstie in our Lab said it's "genius". It's not possible to fold it with the carrycot attached, however, the mechanism for attaching and taking it off it is easy and quick.
Tandem lightweight double pushchairs will generally have tighter turns than side-by-side models however they are more challenging to drive over bumps and uneven surfaces. They are also slow to speed up and are heavier to move, which could cause stress on your back.
Another option is a convertible double buggy that starts out as one-person, but you can add adapters to make it into a double. It could include the option of a second seat, a carrycot, or both in the front. Or the children can share a seat. Some of them also have the option to add buggy boards, which can help an older child keep up with younger siblings.
The Uppababy Vista V2 is a excellent example of a convertible, as it can also convert into a twin pram by the purchase of additional cocoons (PS59 each) which create a lay-flat space for newborns. They can be attached together or placed in a row. You can also use the car seat that was included with the pushchair, when it's compatible. Since they are made of high-quality materials, these kinds of dual-use buggies can often be used for many years without displaying much wear, indicating they have high potential for resale.
Single-to-Double
Ideal for families who love to be outdoors and want to upgrade their single stroller, this light nipper double buggy buggy turns into a jogger thanks an impressive kit that comes with air-filled tyres and all-wheel suspension. It can also withstand rough terrain well and is a tandem triple is suitable for twins or children of various ages. It's an excellent choice for parents who want a sleek style that's as sleek as a single and comes in different fabric colours.
We loved the way that this iCandy model folds down with just one hand, making it really easy to master. It's also heavier than some of the other single-to-double pushchairs in this review, home tester Karolina said that it still is very maneuverable, even with two toddlers and a carrycot.
You can purchase additional items like the Roma Gemini Carrycots (PS100) which are great for babies. The seats are comfortable for toddlers and come with excellent headrests and lumbar support. There are many options for reclining in the front, with the seat being adjustable to different positions, and the rear seat having the option of recline.
This type of buggy has the main disadvantage of being larger than the side-by-side doubles. This makes it difficult to maneuver through doorways, and it isn't easy to maneuver up and down kerbs. However, the wheels and suspension on these types of strollers generally perform well in handling paved surfaces, and the fact that they're usually lighter than the side-bysides means that you still have plenty of storage space. These strollers aren't easy to maneuver around supermarkets with narrow aisles, and they may struggle to carry loads. It's a little easier to turn around on the smallest curves of paths but even this can be difficult. Some are also more easy to turn than others, such as the Thule Urban Glide 2 Double and the Baby Trend Sit N' Stand double stroller with infant car seat, for example.
Convertible
The benefit of convertible double pushchairs is that they are able to adapt to changing family requirements. Most of the time, they begin as single buggies and include adapters that permit you to add a second child's chair or carrycot, or (in certain instances) an automobile seat to the frame. Some can be converted back to a single buggie when your child's older age begins to walk or wants 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 has an integrated storage basket between the seats. The spacious canopy with peekaboo window, multi-position reclining seats and front and back suspensions to ensure smoother rides on rough terrain were appreciated by home testers. It also comes with a handy parent cup holder and a large, easy-to access basket. The backs have tiny pockets, that are just sufficient to hold phones and keys.
This premium, lightweight side-by-side can be used in more than 20 configurations and includes an additional seat and carrycot. It has a distinctive steering handlebar, rear and front suspensions to smooth out rough terrain, a compact double stroller fold that stands up on its own with straps for easy transportation, and seven-inch front wheel with swivel locks as well as 10 inches back wheels with suspensions to ensure more comfortable riding. The only downside is that you will need to purchase an additional car seat or baby carrier.
This multi-functional tandem is a popular choice by our home testers due to its easy-to-maneuver size and impressively large shopping basket that is accessible with both seats in the parent-facing position. Its extremely lightweight weight (about the same as single pushchairs) makes it a breeze to move around. Many people praise the clever method of attaching the second seat or riding board to the back. Parents also appreciated that it accommodates infant carriers and car seats from multiple brands. This includes those that aren't normally compatible with other double buggy travel system buggies.