Which Lightweight Double Pushchair Should You Buy?

It's easy to move around with a lightweight double pushchair, particularly if you have children with different ages. They are easy to fold, steer and transport up and over 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 windows that peek out. It also features a smart frame that expands widthways to take a second seat, and also 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 compact double stroller for children who can stand up without assistance, since they aren't as likely to have car seat compatibility. The Thule Urban Glide 2 Double, and Baby Trend Sit 'N Stand Double, are both excellent options. They offer recline that can be adjusted for both seats, a huge canopy, and padded 5-point safety harnesses. These are also easy to maneuver, despite their larger footprint. They are ideal for parents who worry about fitting through doors.

The Cybex Duet pushchair is unique because it has a clever frame that expands to allow for a second child seat. This makes it lighter 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 is also a jogger, which is ideal when you are planning to use it with an infant car seat or a baby carrier.

Another excellent side-by-side lightweight double is the UPPAbaby Vista v2 Double, which allows for even more flexibility and customization thanks to its modular frame. It's a clever design that allows you to convert it into a single stroller or a double by adding two car seats or carrycots (it can even accommodate twins). It's a great option for families growing. The umbrella stroller UPPAbaby is one of the lightest, sexiest and stylish strollers available.

Try the egg2, which can be folded down to the size and weight of a compact suitcase. It can be used as a single or a double with the addition of 2 carrycots or infant car seats, and our home testers loved how simple and sleek it was to handle even when stuffed with children.

Although they're lightweight, double pushchairs that are side-by-side are not foolproof. If your children are at the same age and stage, they could still argue over who gets to sit in which spot. If they're at different heights it could be that a tandem design might be better for them as it lets them face each other.

Tandem

While side-byside models might be more appropriate for siblings with similar ages tandem pushchairs are light and lightweight, and offer their own perks. They can be fitted with a larger car seat, and some even have reversible seats or an extra carrycot in the middle. They are more spacious, and easier to get in and out of. However, their baskets tend to be smaller than those found on buggies that are single. Many also feature more generously large canopies that have peekaboo windows and a cup holder for parents and padded leg cushions for children.

The iCandy Peach is another example of a great value lightweight tandem. The fabrics are less expensive than some of our top-rated doubles. However, it looks great and is 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's not foldable with the carrycot attached however the mechanism for attaching and taking it off it is simple and fast.

Tandem strollers that are lightweight typically have tighter turning capabilities than side-by-side models. However, they could be difficult to navigate on uneven surfaces and curbs. They are also slow to accelerate and are heavier to move, which could cause strain on your back.

Another alternative is a convertible double buggy, which starts off as a single and then you can add adapters that turn it into a double. This can include an additional seat or carrycot on the front or children can be seated side-byside. Some can also consider including a buggyboard, which helps an older child keep pace with younger siblings or brothers.

The Uppababy Vista V2 is a excellent example of a convertible, since it can be converted into a twin pram through the purchase of additional cocoons (PS59 each) which create a lay-flat space for newborns. They can be placed side by side or attached to one another, and you can use them with the infant car seat that comes with the pushchair (as as long as you select a compatible one). These dual-use buggies are made of high-quality materials and can be used for many years without showing any wear. This means they come with an excellent resale value.

Single-to-Double

Designed for outdoor-loving families who are looking to upgrade their single stroller, this lightweight double buggy turns into a jogger thanks an impressive kit that comes with air-filled tyres, as well as all terrain double buggy-wheel suspension. It can also withstand rough terrain well and, as a tandem triple is ideal for twins or children of different ages. It's a great option for parents who want a stylish style that's as sleek as a single and comes in various colors of fabric.

This iCandy model is incredibly easy to fold with a single-handed system. Although it's heavier than other pushchairs that are single-to-double in this review, our home tester Karolina stated that it feels very maneuverable - even when she had two toddlers and a carrycot in it.

The seat can be used with the parent facing and you can purchase accessories for this stroller such as the Roma Gemini carrycots (PS100 each) which are great for infants. Our test panel found the seats to be comfortable for toddlers and had good lumbar support and headrests. There are numerous options for reclining the seats with the front seat adjustable in different positions and the back seat offering the option of recline.

This type of buggy comes with the greatest disadvantage of being wider than side-byside doubles. This makes it difficult to navigate through doorways and it isn't easy to maneuver up and down kerbs. However the suspension and wheels are generally able to do a good job of dealing with pavements and the fact that they're generally lighter than the side-by-sides means you can still have a decent amount of storage space. It's important to remember that these types of strollers aren't as efficient in navigating narrow aisles in supermarkets and can struggle to handle a lot of shopping. It's a bit easier to turn around on the smallest curves of paths however, it can be difficult to turn them around on a straight path. Some are easier to turn than other models, like the Thule Urban Glide 2 Double or Baby Trend Sit N' Stand Double.

Convertible

Convertible double pushchairs are great because they are able to be adapted to the changing needs of families. They are typically single buggies, but come with adapters to add the second seat, a carrycot or (in certain instances) a car seat to the frame. Some can be converted to a single buggie when your child reaches the age of walk or chooses to ride a buggyboard.

One of the Lightest Double Stroller double strollers on our list, this sleek tri-fold model can hold children up to 40lbs each. It comes with an easy-to-use basket between the seats for storage. Home testers appreciated its large canopy with windows that peek out multi-position reclining seats, as well as front and rear suspensions to ensure smoother rides on rough terrain. It also has a convenient parent cup holder and an ample, easy-to-access basket. However, they noticed that the seats' backs have tiny pockets that aren't large enough to accommodate anything more than a phone and keys.

This lightweight, high-end side-by-side is available in more than 20 different configurations. It also comes with a second chair and carrycot. It features a high-profile steering handlebar, rear and front suspensions to smooth rough terrain, it folds compactly and can be folded up with straps for easy transport and seven-inch front wheels with swivel locks, and ten-inch back wheels with suspensions to ensure an easier ride. The only downside is that you'll have to purchase a separate baby carrier or car seat.

This versatile tandem is the top pick of our home testers because it is easy to maneuver and comes with a large shopping basket that is accessible from both seats when in the parent-facing positions. Its surprisingly light weight (about the same as a few single pushchairs) makes it easy to maneuver. The seats are reversible, which means that you can flip them to face either way, and the clever method by which it can attach an additional seat or riding board to the rear is praised by many. Parents also admired the fact that it can accommodate infant carriers and car seats from multiple brands. This includes those that aren't normally compatible with other double buggies.

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