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Which Lightweight Double Pushchair Should You Buy?

It's easy to move around with a light double pushchair, especially if you have children of different ages. They are easy to fold, steer and transport up and over stairs.

This City Mini GT2 features side-by-side seating with plenty of legroom. It also has adjustable reclining, UPF 50+ canopy, and windows that peek out. It also has an expanding frame size to accommodate an additional car seat or another passenger.

Side-by-Side

The majority of lightweight double pushchairs we've tested are side-by-side designs and are generally recommended for children that can sit up on their own because they tend to be lacking car seat integration. The Thule Urban Glide 2 Double, and Baby Trend Sit 'N Stand Double, are both excellent choices. They offer recline adjustments for both seats, a huge canopy, and padded five-point safety harnesses. These are also easy to maneuver despite their bigger footprint. They are perfect for parents who fret about getting through doors.

The Cybex Duet is a little different due to its unique frame that extends its width to create another seat, making it smaller than other pushchairs with side-by-side seating available. This means it can fit through standard doorways and is easy to maneuver on public transport. It is also a jogger, which is ideal when you are planning to use it with an infant car seat or carrier.

The UPPAbaby Vista v2 double is another fantastic side-by-side double that is lightweight. It offers additional flexibility due to a modular frame. Its clever design lets you to convert it into a single or double buggy by adding two carrycots or car seats for children. It can even accommodate twins. It's a fantastic and practical choice for families with growing children and the UPPAbaby makes one of the tiniest and most fashionable umbrella strollers on the market.

If you're looking for a more compact lightweight double, try the egg2 which folds to the size 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 sleek and simple it was to handle even when stuffed with kids.

Double pushchairs with side-by-side seating aren't 100% foolproof, howeverwhen your children are the same age or stage, they may still fight over who is allowed to ride in which seat. If they're taller than each other, a tandem style might be better for them as it allows them to look at each other.

Tandem

While side-byside models are better suited to siblings of the same age group, tandem light double strollers have distinct appeals. Some can fit carseats that are larger, and some have seats that can be reversible. Others even have an extra carrycot or a reversible seat in the middle. They are generally more spacious and easy to move into and out of the baskets, though they are usually smaller than those on single buggies. Many have larger canopies as well as peekaboo windows, and even cushioned leg cushions.

The iCandy Peach is another example of a lightweight and affordable tandem. The fabrics are a little less luxurious than some of our top-rated doubles. But, it looks fantastic and is simple 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 when it is attached. However, the process to attach and remove the carrycot is simple and quick.

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

Another option is a convertible double buggy, which starts off as an individual and then you add adapters to turn it into a double stroller with bassinet. It could include a second seat, carrycot or both in the front. Or the children can be seated together. Some also have the option of incorporating buggy boards, which could help an older child keep up with a younger sibling.

The Uppababy Vista V2 can be converted into a twin-sized pram by purchasing additional cocoons for PS59 each. These cocoons create a flat space for newborns. These can be placed on top of each other or positioned to each other's faces, and you can use them with the infant car seat that comes with the pushchair (as as long as you choose an appropriate one). These buggies for dual-use are made of high-quality materials and can last for a long time without showing any wear. This means 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 turns into a jogger with the help of an innovative kit that includes air-filled tyres and all-wheel suspension. It also handles rough terrain well and, as a tandem triple, is perfect for twins or children of different ages. It's also a good option for parents who want an elegant design that's just as elegant as a single and is available in a range of colors for the fabric.

We loved the way this iCandy model folds down with just one hand, making it really simple to master. It's heavier than other single-to-double pushchairs, but home tester Karolina says it's very maneuverable even with two toddlers and carrying a carrycot.

The seat can be used with the parent facing and you can purchase accessories for this stroller like the Roma Gemini carrycots (PS100 each) which are great for newborns. The seats are comfortable for toddlers with good headrests and lumbar support. There are plenty of options for reclining, with the front seat adjusting to various positions and the rear seat offering the option to recline.

The biggest drawback with this kind of buggy is that it tends to be larger overall than the side-by-side doubles, which makes it harder to maneuver through doorways, and can be difficult to maneuver around kerbs. The suspension and wheels of these strollers are generally able to cope with paved surfaces. They're also lighter than most side-by-sides and, therefore, you can get a lot of storage. It's important to remember that these strollers aren't as good at getting through narrow aisles in supermarkets, and may struggle to handle a large amount of shopping. Even though it's easier to turn the stroller around on a small curved path, it can be a hassle. Some are also easier to turn than others, with the Thule Urban Glide 2 Double and the Baby Trend Sit N' Stand double pram stroller, for instance.

Convertible

The benefit of convertible double pushchairs is that they are able to adapt to changing family requirements. most compact double stroller of the time, they begin as single buggies. They include adapters that permit you to add a second child's seat, a carrycot, or (in certain instances) the car seat to the frame. Some are able to be converted to a single one when your older child starts to walk or prefers to ride buggyboards.

One of the lightest double strollers we have on our list, this sleek tri-fold model can carry children as heavy as 40 pounds each. It comes with a convenient basket that can be placed between the seats to store things. The spacious canopy with peekaboo window, multi-position reclining seats as well as front and back suspensions for smoother rides on rough terrain were well-loved by home testers. It also comes with a convenient parent cup holder and an enormous easy-to-access basket. They also noted that the backs of the bags have small pockets that are just sufficient to hold phones and a set of keys.

This top-of-the-line, lightweight side-byside can be used in more than 20 different configurations and comes with an additional seat and carrycot. Its impressive feature set includes a handlebar with a high-profile design for easier steering; front and rear suspension to smooth rough terrain; a self-standing compact fold that has straps for easy schlepping and seven-inch swivel lock front wheels and back wheels that measure 10 inches with suspension to provide a more comfortable ride. The only downside is that you'll need purchase a separate baby carrier or car seat.

This multi-functional tandem is the top choice of our home testers because it is easy to maneuver and comes with an enormous shopping basket that is accessible from both seats when they are in the parent-facing positions. It is simple to maneuver thanks to its low weight (about the weight of a few single pushchairs). Reversible seats mean you can flip them to face either direction, and the clever way it attaches an additional seat or riding board to the rear is highly praised by many. Parents also liked the fact that it could accommodate infant carriers and car seats from a variety of brands, including those that don't normally fit in other double buggies.