Which Lightweight Double Pushchair Should You Buy?

It's easy to move around with a light double pushchair, especially if you have children of varying age groups. They're generally easy to fold, steer and transport 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 massive UPF 50+ canopy with peekaboo windows. It also features a smart frame that can expand in width to accommodate a second seat, and also a compatible car seat(s).

Side-by-Side

Most of the lightweight double pushchairs we tried were side-by-side models. They are ideal for children who can sit without assistance, as they lack compatibility with car seats. However they do have a few advantages. Thule Urban Glide 2 Double and Baby Trend Sit 'N Stand Double are both great options that provide recline that can be adjusted in both seats, a wide canopy and padded 5-point harnesses. They're also easy to maneuver despite their larger footprint and are great for parents who worry about fitting through doors.

The Cybex Duet pushchair is unique because of its clever frame that can be expanded to allow for a second child seat. This makes it slimmer than other side-byside pushchairs. This means it can fit through doors that are standard and is easy to maneuver on public transport. It can also be used as a jogger, which is a great feature if you want to use it in conjunction with a baby carrier or infant car seat, and comes in a range of fun colors.

Another excellent side-by-side lightweight double is the UPPAbaby Vista v2 Double, that offers more customization through a modular frame. The clever design allows the conversion of an individual or double buggy by adding two carrycots or car seats for children. It can even accommodate twins. It's a great option for families growing. The umbrella stroller UPPAbaby is one of the lightest, most fashionable 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 single by adding two carrycots or baby car seats. Our test subjects were awed by the ease of move even with a load of kids.

Although they're light double pushchairs that sit side-by-side do not guarantee safety. If your children are of the same age and stage, they might be fighting over who gets to sit in which seat. If they're at different heights, a tandem style may be the best option for them, since it lets them face each other.

Tandem

While side-by-side models may be better suited for siblings of the same age tandem pushchairs that are lightweight have their own charms. They can accommodate a larger car seat, and some have seats that can be reversible or a carrycot that is located in the middle. They are larger, and easier to get into and out of. However the baskets they use tend to be smaller than those on single buggies. Many have larger canopies, peekaboo windows and even cushioned leg cushions.

The iCandy Peach tandem is another good example of a lightweight tandem that offers an excellent value. The fabric is a bit less luxurious than some of our top-rated doubles. But, it looks fantastic and is simple to use. Its one-handed folding is impressive. Even though it requires some time to master, Kirstie from our Lab described it as "genius". It can't be folded with the carrycot attached, however the mechanism for attaching and taking it off it is easy and quick.

Tandem lightweight double strollers will typically have tighter turning capabilities than side-byside models. However, they may be more difficult to drive on uneven surfaces and curbs. They are also slower to accelerate and heavier to move. This can put stress on your back.

A convertible double buggy is another option. It is initially a single but you can also add adapters to make it a double. They can include an additional seat, a carrycot, or both in front. The children can share a seat. Some may have the option of including a buggyboard that can help an older child keep up with younger siblings or brothers.

The Uppababy Vista V2 can be transformed into a twin stroller with car seats-sized pushchair by purchasing additional cocoons for PS59 each. These cocoons create an open space for infants. They can be attached together or placed in a row. You can also use the car seat that was included with the pushchair, if it is compatible with the. As they're made with quality materials, these dual-use buggies can often be used for a long time without showing any wear, meaning they have the highest resale value.

Single-to-Double

This light double buggy is made for outdoor-loving family who want to upgrade from an individual-stroller. It can be converted into a jogger with kits that include air-filled tires and all terrain double stroller-wheel-suspension. It is also a good option for twins or children from different ages, and as a triple tandem, it can take on rough terrain. It's also a great choice for parents looking for a stylish design that's as elegant as a single and is available in a range of colors for the fabric.

We were impressed by the way this iCandy model folds up with just one hand, making it extremely easy to master. It's heavier than other single-to-amazon double stroller pushchairs, however our home tester Karolina says it's still very mobile even with two toddlers inside and carrying a carrycot.

You can purchase additional items such as the Roma Gemini Carrycots (PS100) which are great for babies. The seats are comfortable for toddlers, with good headrests and lumbar support. There are many options to recline the seats and the front seat is adjustable in various positions and the back seat having an option to recline.

This kind of buggy has the biggest 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 suspension and wheels are generally able to are capable of dealing with pavements and the fact that they're generally significantly lighter than the side-by-sides, means you still have plenty of storage space. These strollers aren't easy to maneuver through supermarkets with narrow aisles and they may struggle to carry a large amount. It's a little easier to turn around on the smallest of curved paths, but even this can be difficult. Some are also more easy to turn than others, with the Thule Urban Glide 2 Double and Baby Trend Sit N' Stand Double, for example.

Convertible

The best thing about convertible double pushchairs [my review here] is that they can adapt to the changing family requirements. They typically start as single buggies, but include adapters to add the second seat, carrycot or (in some cases) a car seat to the frame. Some of them can be converted back to a single as your child grows older and begins to walk more or wants to ride on buggy boards.

This stylish tri-fold double stroller can be described as one of the lightest strollers on our list. It can hold up to 40 lbs per child and comes with a storage basket between the seats. The home testers loved the spacious canopy with peekaboo windows, multi-position reclining seats and front and rear suspensions for smoother rides on rough terrain. It also has an easy-to-use cup holder for parents as well as an ample, easily accessible basket. The backs have small pockets, which are only sufficient to hold a phone and a set of keys.

This premium, lightweight side-by-side can be used in more than 20 configurations and includes a second seat and carrycot. It features a high-profile steering handlebar, front and rear suspensions to smooth rough terrain, a compact fold that can be folded up with straps that make it easy to transport, and seven-inch front wheels with swivel locks and ten-inch back wheels with suspensions for a smoother ride. The only drawback is that you'll need to buy a separate baby carrier or car seat.

This versatile tandem is a top pick by our home testers due to its maneuverability and large shopping basket that is accessible from both seats facing the parent. It is a breeze to maneuver due to its low weight (about the weight of a few single pushchairs). Many have praised the clever way it attaches 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 some that are not typically compatible with other double buggies.