Which Lightweight Double Pushchair Should You Buy?

It's easy to move around in the lightweight double pushchair especially if you have children of different ages. They're generally easy to fold, steer, and carry up and down stairs.

This City Mini GT2 offers side-by-side seats with plenty of legroom with adjustable reclining, as well as massive UPF 50+ canopy with windows that peek out. It also has a frame that expands in the width to accommodate an additional car seat or a second passenger.

Side-by-Side

The majority of the lightweight double pushchairs that we tested are side-by-side designs and they're generally best for children who can stand up without assistance 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 come with an recline adjustments for both seats, a big canopy, and padded 5-point safety harnesses. These are also easy to maneuver, despite their larger footprint. They are perfect 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 another child seat. This makes it lighter than other side-byside pushchairs. It can be pushed through standard doors and is easy to maneuver on public transportation. It can also be used as an jogger which is perfect if you plan to use it in conjunction with an infant car seat or a baby carrier.

The UPPAbaby Vista v2 double is another excellent lightweight twin stroller side-by-side double. It offers an even greater degree of customization due to a modular frame. Its clever design lets you to convert it into an individual or double buggy by adding two carrycots or child car seats. It can even accommodate twins. It's a great option for families that are growing, and the UPPAbaby also is among the lightest and most stylish umbrella strollers around.

Try the egg2, which can be folded down to the size and weight of a compact suitcase. It can be used either as a single or double by adding 2 baby car seats or carrycots. Our home testers were impressed with the ease of move even with a full load of kids.

Side-by-side lightweight double jogging stroller pushchairs aren't foolproof however -If your children are the same age or stage they might be fighting over who is allowed to ride in which seat. If they are at different heights, then a tandem style may be the best option for them, since it allows them to face eachother.

Tandem

While side-byside models are better suitable for siblings with similar ages, tandem lightweight double strollers come with distinct appeals. Some can accommodate carseats that are larger, and others come with reversible seats. Some even come with an extra carrycot or a reversible seat in the middle. They are bigger, and easier to get in and out of. However, their baskets tend to be smaller than those found on single buggies. Many also feature more generously large canopies that have peekaboo windows and a cup holder for the parent and padded leg cushions for young children.

The iCandy Peach is another example of a good-value lightweight tandem. Its fabrics feel a little less expensive than our other top-rated doubles but it still looks and feels great and is easy to use. One of the most impressive aspects about it is its one-handed fold - although it requires practice, Kirstie in our Lab declared it to be "genius". The carrycot cannot be folded while it's attached. However, the process to attach and remove the carrycot is easy and quick.

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

A convertible double buggy is a different alternative. It is initially a single however, you can add adapters to make it a double. It can have an additional seat or carrycot in front, or the children can be seated side-byside. Some may have the option of including a buggyboard, which helps an older child keep up with siblings who are younger.

The Uppababy Vista V2 can be transformed into a twin-sized pushchair by purchasing additional cocoons for PS59 each. The cocoons create an area that is flat for newborns. They can be attached together or placed on top of each other. You can also use the car seat that was included with the pushchair, when it's compatible with the. Because they're made from high-quality materials, these types of dual-use buggies can often be used for many years without displaying much wear, indicating they have the highest price resales.

Single-to-Double

This light double buggy is made for families who love the outdoors and want to upgrade from an individual-stroller. It can be transformed into a jogger using the kit that comes with air-filled tires and all terrain double stroller-wheel-suspension. It is also a good choice for twins, or children from different ages, and as triple tandem, it is able to be able to handle the rough terrain. It's a great option for parents who want a chic style that's as sleek as a single and is available in a variety of colors.

This iCandy model is very easy to fold with a single to double buggy-handed system. It's heavier than other single-to-double to single buggy (writes in the official Optionshare blog) pushchairs, however our home tester Karolina says it's maneuverable even with two toddlers inside and the carrycot.

The seat can be used as a parent-facing, and you can also buy add-ons for this stroller like the Roma Gemini carrycots (PS100 each), which are ideal for babies. Our test panel found that the seats were comfortable for toddlers, with excellent lumbar support and headrests. And there are many options for reclining in the front, with the seat adjusting to various positions and the rear seat having the option to recline.

The biggest drawback with this type of buggy is that it's generally wider overall than side-by-side doubles and makes it difficult to maneuver through doorways, and can be tricky to maneuver up and down kerbs. However the suspension and wheels on these types of strollers generally are capable of dealing with pavements and the fact that they're generally much lighter than some of the side-by-sides means you can still have a decent amount of storage space. These strollers can be difficult to maneuver in supermarkets with narrow aisles and they might struggle to carry a lot. Although 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, such as the Thule Urban Glide 2 Double and the Baby Trend Sit N' Stand Double, for example.

Convertible

Convertible double pushchairs are ideal because they can be adjusted to the changing requirements of a family. They often start out as single buggies and come with adapters to add the second seat, a carrycot, or (in some cases) the car seat to the frame. Some even convert to a single when your child gets older and starts to walk or prefers to ride on buggy boards.

This stylish tri-fold double infant stroller stroller is among of the lightest on our list. It can carry up to 40 lbs per child, and includes an integrated storage basket between the seats. The spacious canopy with a peekaboo window, multi-position reclining seats and front and back suspensions for smoother riding on rough terrain were appreciated by the home testers. It also comes with a convenient parent cup holder as well as an enormous, easily accessible basket. They also noted that the backs have tiny pockets, which are only large enough to hold phones and keys.

This light, high-end side-byside is available in more than 20 configurations. It also comes with a second seat and carrycot. It has a high-profile steering handlebar, front and rear suspensions to smooth rough terrain, it folds compactly and can stand on its own with straps that make it easy to transport and seven-inch front wheels with swivel locks as well as 10-inch back wheels that have suspensions to ensure an easier ride. The only downside is that you will need to purchase a separate car seat or baby carrier.

This multi-functional tandem is the top choice of our home testers due to the fact that it is easy to maneuver and comes with a large shopping basket that is accessible from both seats when in the parent-facing position. Its surprisingly lightweight weight (about the same as a few single pushchairs) makes it a breeze to maneuver. Reversible seats mean you can flip them to face either direction and the clever method by which it attaches the second seat or riding board to the rear is highly praised by many. Parents also admired the fact that it can accommodate infant carriers and car seat from multiple brands. This includes some that are not normally compatible with other double buggies.