Which Lightweight Double Pushchair Should You Buy?

A light double pushchair is easy to get around, particularly if you have children of different age groups. They're generally easy to steer, fold and transport up and down stairs.

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

Side-by-Side

The majority of the lightweight double pushchairs that we tested were side-by-side models. They are ideal for children who can stand up without assistance, as they aren't as likely to have compatibility with car seats. The thule double stroller Urban Glide 2 Double and the Baby Trend Sit 'N Stand Double, are both excellent choices. They come with an adjustable recline for both seats, a big canopy, and padded five-point safety harnesses. They are also simple to move around despite their larger footprint. They are perfect for parents who worry about fitting through doors.

The Cybex Duet pushchair is unique because it features a unique frame that can be expanded to allow for another child seat. This makes it slimmer than other pushchairs that are side-by-side. This means it can fit through standard doors and is easy to maneuver on public transport. It also doubles as a jogger which is a great feature for those who want to use it with baby carriers or a car seat. It's also available in a variety of exciting colors.

Another excellent side-by-side lightweight double is the UPPAbaby Vista v2 Double, that offers more customization with a modular frame. Its clever design lets you to transform it into a double infant strollers or single buggy by adding two carrycots or car seats for children. It can even accommodate twins. It's a great option for growing families, and the UPPAbaby also 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 single double with the addition of two carrycots or infant car seats, and our home testers loved how simple and sleek it was to use even when loaded with children.

Double pushchairs with side-by-side seating aren't foolproof, though -- if your children are the same age or stage they may still fight over who rides in which seat. If they are at different heights then the tandem model could be ideal for them as it allows them to face each other.

Tandem

While side-byside models are better suitable for siblings with similar ages, tandem lightweight cheap double buggy strollers come with their own charms. They can be fitted with a larger car seat, and some come with reversible seats or an extra carrycot that is located in the middle. They tend to be more spacious and easier to get in and out of however their baskets tend to be smaller than those on single buggies. They also have larger big canopies with windows that peek out as well as a parent cup holder and padding for the legs of little ones.

The iCandy Peach tandem is another good example of a lightweight tandem that is a an excellent value. The fabrics are less luxurious than those of 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. Although it does require practice, Kirstie in our Lab has said it's "genius". It's not possible to fold it with the carrycot attached, however the mechanism for attaching and taking it off it is simple and fast.

Tandem lightweight double strollers will typically have tighter turning capabilities than side-byside models. However, they can be harder to drive on uneven surfaces or curbs. They are also slower to accelerate and are heavier to move. This can put strain on your back.

A convertible double buggy is an additional alternative. It is initially one but you can also add adapters to convert it into a double. It can also have the option of a second seat, a carrycot, or both in the front. Or the children can share a seat. Some have the option of adding a buggyboard, which assists an older child to keep pace with younger siblings or brothers.

The Uppababy Vista V2 can be transformed into a twin-sized stroller by purchasing additional cocoons at PS59 each. The cocoons create an area that is flat for newborns. They can be positioned on top of each other or positioned to face each other, and you can use them with the baby car seat that is included with the pushchair (as as long as you select an appropriate one). These buggies with dual-use capabilities are made from high-quality materials that can be used for a long time without showing any wear. This means they come with a high resale price.

Single-to-Double

This lightweight double buggy is designed for families who love the outdoors and want to upgrade from a single-stroller. It can be transformed into a jogger with the kit that comes with air-filled tires and all-wheel-suspension. It also handles rough terrain well and is a tandem triple is suitable for twins or children of different ages. It's also a good option for parents looking for an elegant design that's just as elegant as a single and is available in a range of fabric colours.

This iCandy model is very easy to fold using a one-handed system. It's also heavier than the other single-to-double pushchairs featured in this review, home tester Karolina stated that it is very maneuverable, even when she had two toddlers and a carrycot inside.

You can purchase add-ons such as the Roma Gemini Carrycots (PS100) which are perfect for newborns. Our test panel found the seats were comfortable for toddlers and had good lumbar support and headrests. And there are many options for recline, with the front seat being adjustable to different positions and the rear seat offering the option of recline.

This type of buggy has the greatest disadvantage of being larger than doubles that are side-by-side. This makes it difficult to navigate through doorways and it can be difficult to move between kerbs. However, the wheels and suspension are generally able to perform well in coping with paved surfaces and the fact that they're generally significantly lighter than the side-bysides means that you still have plenty of storage space. These strollers aren't easy to maneuver around supermarkets with narrow aisles, and they might struggle to carry loads. It's a bit easier to turn them around even on the smallest of curving paths but it can be difficult to turn them around on a straight path. Some are more easy to turn than others models, like the Thule Urban Glide 2 Double or the Baby Trend sit and stand double stroller N' Stand Double.

Convertible

The benefit of convertible double pushchairs is that they can adapt to the changing family requirements. They are typically single buggies and include adapters to add the second seat, a carrycot or (in certain cases) an automobile seat to the frame. Some of them can be converted back to a single buggie when your older child begins to walk more or prefers to ride on buggy boards.

One of the most lightweight double strollers on our list, this sleek tri-fold model can hold children up to 40 lbs each. It also has a handy basket in between the seats for storage. The spacious canopy with a peekaboo window, multi-position reclining chairs and front and back suspensions to ensure smoother riding on rough terrain were well-loved by home testers. It also comes with an easy-to-use cup holder for parents, and a large easy-to-access basket. The backs have tiny pockets, which are just large enough to hold phones and a set of keys.

This premium, Lightweight double stroller side-by-side can be used in more than 20 different configurations and includes 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 wheel lock that swivels in the front and 10-inch rear wheels with suspension to provide a more comfortable ride. The only drawback is that you'll have to purchase a separate baby carriage or car seat.

This multi-functional tandem is the top choice of our home testers because it is easy to maneuver and has an enormous shopping basket that can be accessed from both seats when they are in the parent-facing position. Its light weight (about the same as single pushchairs) makes it a breeze to maneuver. Many users praise the clever method of attaching the second seat or riding board to the back. Parents also appreciated the fact that it could accommodate infant car seats and carriers from a variety of brands, including those which aren't usually fit in other double buggy sale buggies.