Which Lightweight Double Pushchair Should You Buy?

It's easy to move around in a lightweight double pushchair, especially if you have kids with different ages. They're generally easy to steer, fold 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+ canopy and peekaboo windows. It also comes with a frame that expands in size to accommodate an additional car seat or a second passenger.

Side-by-Side

The majority of light double pushchairs that we tested are side-by-side designs and they're generally best for kids who can sit up unassisted because they tend to lack car seat integration. However there are some exceptions. Thule Urban Glide 2 Double and the Baby Trend Sit 'N Stand Double are both excellent options that offer recline that can be adjusted in both seats, a wide canopy and padded 5-point harnesses. They are also simple to maneuver despite their bigger footprint. They are great for parents who fret about getting through doors.

The Cybex Duet is a little different because its clever frame expands widthways to add another seat, making it slimmer than other pushchairs with side-by-side seating available. This means it fits through standard doors and is easy to maneuver on public transportation. It is also a jogger which is great for those who plan to use it in conjunction with an infant car seat or a baby carrier.

Another excellent side-by-side lightweight double is the UPPAbaby Vista v2 Double, that offers more customization with a modular frame. The innovative design allows you to transform it into a double or single buggy by adding two carrycots or child car seats. It can even accommodate twins. It's a fantastic and practical choice for growing families and the UPPAbaby is among the tiniest and most fashionable 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 double or a single by adding two baby car seats or carrycots. Our home testers were impressed with how easy it was to maneuver even with a full load of kids.

Side-by-side lightweight double pushchairs aren't foolproof however -when your children are the same age or stage, they may still fight over who rides in which seat. If they are at different heights, it is possible that a tandem design is best for them, as it allows them to face eachother.

Tandem

While side-by-side models may be better suited for siblings with similar ages, tandem lightweight double pushchairs have their own charms. They can be fitted with a larger car seat, and some have reversible seats or an extra carrycot in the middle. They are more spacious and are easier to get into and out of. However their baskets tend to be smaller than the ones found on single buggies. Many feature larger canopies, peekaboo windows and even padded leg cushions.

The iCandy Peach is another example of a good-value lightweight tandem. Its fabric feels a bit less premium than some of our other top-rated doubles but it still looks and feels great and is very easy to use. Its one-handed folding is awe-inspiring. While it requires some practice, Kirstie from our Lab called it "genius". The carrycot cannot be folded while it is attached. However, the mechanism to attach and remove the carrycot is quick and easy.

Tandem lightweight double pushchairs will typically make tighter turns than side-by-side models, but they can be more challenging to drive over uneven surfaces and curbs. They can also be slower to accelerate and heavier to move. This can put strain on your back.

Another option is a convertible double buggy, which starts off as one-person, but you add adapters to turn it into a double buggy from birth. These can include a second seat or carrycot in the front, or the children can be seated side-byside. Some may have the option of including a buggyboard, which assists an older child to keep pace with younger siblings or brothers.

The Uppababy Vista V2 is a good example of a convertible since it can be converted into a twin pram with the purchase of additional cocoons (PS59 each) which create a lay-flat space for infants. They can be attached together or placed in a row. You can also use the car seat that came with the pushchair if it is compatible. These buggies for dual-use are made from high-quality materials and can last for many years without showing any wear. This means that they have an excellent resale value.

Single-to-Double

For families who love the outdoors and are looking to upgrade from a single stroller, this lightweight double buggy can be converted into a jogger thanks an impressive kit that comes with air-filled tyres, as well as all-wheel suspension. It's also a great option for twins or children of different age groups and, as triple tandem, it can be able to handle the rough terrain. It's a great choice for parents who want a chic design as simple as a single. It comes in different fabric colours.

We loved the way that this iCandy model folds into itself with just one hand, making it extremely simple to master. It's also heavier than other pushchairs that are single-to-double in this review, our home tester Karolina said that it still is very maneuverable, even with two toddlers and a carrycot.

The seat can be used as a parent-facing, and you can also purchase accessories for this stroller like the Roma Gemini carrycots (PS100 each), which are ideal for newborns. Our panel of testers found that the seats to be comfortable for toddlers, with good headrests and lumbar support. 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 having the option of recline.

This kind of buggy has the biggest disadvantage of being larger than doubles that are side-by-side. 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 do a good job of handling paved surfaces, and the fact that they're much lighter than some of the side-by-sides means you can still have a decent amount of storage space. It's important to remember that strollers of this type aren't as efficient in getting through narrow aisles in supermarkets and aren't able to handle a large amount of shopping. Although it's easier to turn the stroller on a narrow, curving path, this can be a challenge. Some are more easy to turn than others models, like the Thule Urban Glide 2 Double or the Baby Trend Sit N' Stand Double.

Convertible

Convertible double pushchairs are great because they can be adapted to the changing requirements of families. Often, they start as single buggies. They include adapters that permit you to add a second child's chair or carrycot, or (in certain instances) the car seat to the frame. Some can be converted to a single when your older child starts to walk or chooses to ride buggyboards.

This stylish tri-fold double stroller can be described as one of the lightest on our list. It can hold up to 40lbs per child, and includes a storage basket between the seats. The home testers loved the large canopy with windows that peek out, multi-position reclining seats and front and rear suspensions to ensure smoother rides on rough terrain. It also comes with a handy cup holder for the parent, and a large accessible, easily accessible basket. The backs have small pockets, which are only large enough to hold a phone and a set of keys.

This light, high-end side-byside is available in more than 20 configurations. It also comes with a second chair and carrycot. Its impressive features include a handlebar with a high-profile design for easier steering and a rear and front suspension to smooth rough terrain; a self-standing compact fold that has straps for easy schlepping and seven-inch wheel lock that swivels in the front and 10-inch back wheels with suspension for a smoother ride. The only downside is that you'll need to purchase an additional car seat or baby carrier.

This multi-functional tandem is the top choice of our home testers because it is simple to maneuver and features a large shopping basket that is accessible from both seats when in the parent-facing positions. It is easy to move around due to its surprisingly low weight (about the equivalent of some single pushchairs). Its reversible seats mean that you can flip them to face either direction and the clever way that it attaches the second seat or riding board to the rear is praised by many. Parents also liked the fact that it could accommodate infant carriers and car seats from various brands, including some that aren't typically fit in other double umbrella stroller buggies.

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