Which Lightweight Double Pushchair Should You Buy?
A light double pushchair is easy to get around, particularly when you have children of various ages. They're generally easy to fold, steer, and carry 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 windows that peek out. It also comes with a frame that expands in the width to accommodate the second car seat or another passenger.
Side-by-Side
The majority of the lightweight double pushchairs that we tested are side-by-side models and are generally recommended for children that can sit up unassisted because they tend to lack car seat integration. The Thule Urban Glide 2 Double, and Baby Trend Sit 'N Stand Double, are both excellent options. They come with an recline adjustments for both seats, a large canopy, and padded 5-point safety harnesses. They're also easy to move despite their bigger footprint and are perfect for parents who are worried about fitting through doorways.
The Cybex Duet is a little different because its clever frame extends its width to create another seat, which makes it lighter than most other side-by-side pushchairs on the market. It can fit through standard doors and is easy to maneuver in public transport. It can also be used as a jogger which is great for those who plan to use it in conjunction with an infant car seat or baby carrier.
The UPPAbaby Vista v2
double stroller with infant car seat is another great side-by-side, lightweight double. It offers additional flexibility due to a modular frame. It has a smart design that allows you to convert it into a single stroller or a double by adding two car seats or carrycots (it can even take twins). It is a practical option for families that are growing. The UPPAbaby umbrella stroller is one of the lightest, most fashionable and stylish strollers available.
If you're looking for a more compact, lightweight
double push chair, consider 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 simple and sleek it was to use even when loaded with kids.
Side-by-side lightweight double pushchairs aren't 100% foolproof, howeverIf your children are of the same age or at the same stage, they might be fighting over who gets to ride in which seat. If they're different heights, a tandem model could be better for them, as it lets them look at each other.
Tandem
While side-by-side models are
best lightweight double stroller for children of the same age, tandem lightweight
double infant strollers strollers have distinct appeals. They can be fitted with a larger car seat, and some have convertible seats or an additional carrycot in the middle. They are more spacious and easy to get in and out of. However their baskets tend to be smaller than those on buggies that are single. They often have larger sized canopies with peekaboo windows and a parent cup holder and cushioned leg cushions for the children.
The iCandy Peach is another example of a great value lightweight tandem. The fabrics are a little less expensive than some of our top-rated doubles. However, it looks stunning and is easy to use. Its one-handed folding is impressive. Although it takes some practice, Kirstie from our Lab called it "genius". It's not possible to fold it with the carrycot attached, however the mechanism for attaching and taking it off it is easy and quick.
Tandem lightweight double pushchairs will typically make tighter turns than side-byside models, however they are more difficult to drive on bumps and uneven surfaces. They are also slow to pick up speed and may be heavier to move, which can put stress on your back.
Another alternative is a convertible double buggy that starts out as one-person, but you add adapters to turn it into a double. They can have an additional seat, a carrycot or both in front. Children can share a seat. Some of them also have the option of incorporating buggy boards that can help an older child keep up with younger siblings.
The Uppababy Vista V2 can be converted into a twin-sized pram by purchasing additional cocoons at PS59 each. The cocoons create an area that is flat for newborns. They can be swiveled together or placed side-by-side. You can also use the car seat that came with the pushchair in the event that it is compatible. These buggies for dual-use are made of high-quality materials and can be used for a long time without showing any wear. This means they have the highest resale value.
Single-to-Double
Designed for outdoor-loving families who want to upgrade their single stroller, this light
double buggy turns into a jogger thanks to an impressive kit that comes with air-filled tyres, as well as all-wheel suspension. It also handles rough terrain well and is a tandem triple, is perfect for twins or children of various ages. It's a great option for parents who want a chic design as sleek as a single and comes in various colors of fabric.
We were impressed by the way this iCandy model folds down using a single-hand mechanism that's extremely simple to master. And although it's heavier than the other single-to-
double pushchairs featured in this review, home tester Karolina claimed that it feels extremely maneuverable, even when she had two toddlers and a carrycot inside.
The seat can be used with the parent facing and you can buy add-ons for this stroller like the Roma Gemini carrycots (PS100 each) which are great for babies. The seats are comfortable for toddlers with high-quality headrests and lumbar supports. And there are many options for recline in the front, with the seat being adjustable to different positions and the rear seat offering a recline option.
The biggest drawback of 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. The suspension and wheels of these types of strollers are generally good at coping with paved surfaces. They're also lighter than many side-bysides and, therefore, you can get a lot of storage. These strollers can be difficult to maneuver through supermarkets with narrow aisles and they can be difficult to carry a lot. It's easier to turn around even on the smallest of curving paths however, even this can be a challenge. Some are more easy to turn than other, such as the Thule Urban Glide 2 Double or the Baby Trend Sit N' Stand Double.
Convertible
The best thing about convertible double pushchairs is that they are able to adapt to changing family needs. They are typically single buggies, and include adapters that permit you to add a second child's seat, a carrycot, or (in some cases) the 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 a buggy board.
This stylish tri-fold double stroller is one of the lightest strollers on our list. It can support up to 40 pounds per child and comes with an extra storage basket in between the seats. The large canopy with a peekaboo window, multi-position reclining chairs as well as front and back suspensions to ensure smoother and more comfortable riding on rough terrain were well-loved by the home testers. It also has a convenient cup holder for parents and a large, easy-to-access basket. The backs of the bags have small pockets that are just big enough to fit the phone and a set of keys.
This top-of-the-line, lightweight side-byside can be used in more than 20 different configurations and includes an additional seat and carrycot. It features a high-profile steering handlebar, front and rear suspensions to smooth rough terrain and an ultra-compact fold that stands up on its own with straps for easy transport and seven-inch front wheels with swivel locks, and ten-inch back wheels with suspensions for an easier ride. The only drawback is that you'll need to purchase a separate car seat or baby carrier.
This multi-functional tandem is a popular choice by our home testers due to its maneuverability and large shopping basket, which can be accessed with both seats facing the parent. Its light weight (about the same as some single pushchairs) makes it easy to move around. Its reversible seats mean that they can be switched to face either direction, and the clever method by which it attaches an additional seat or riding board to the rear is appreciated by many. Parents also liked the fact that it can accommodate infant carriers and car seats from multiple brands, including those that don't normally fit into other double buggies.
