Which Lightweight Double Pushchair Should You Buy?

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

This City Mini GT2 offers side-by-side seats with plenty of legroom, adjustable reclining and massive UPF 50+ canopy with windows that peek out. It also comes with a smart frame that expands widthways to take a second seat and compatible car seat(s).

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Most of the lightweight double pushchairs that we tested were side-by-side models. These are the best double buggy for children who can stand up without assistance, as they lack compatibility with car seats. The Thule Urban Glide 2 Double, and Baby Trend Sit 'N Stand Double, are both excellent options. They offer adjustable recline for both seats, a large canopy, and padded five-point safety harnesses. They're also easy to maneuver despite their larger footprints and are perfect for parents worried about fitting through doors.

The Cybex Duet pushchair is unique because of its clever frame that expands to add another child seat. This makes it slimmer than other side-byside pushchairs. It is able to fit through doors of standard size and is easy to maneuver in public transportation. It also doubles as a jogger which is a great feature for those who want to use it with an infant carrier or car seat. It's also available in a range of fun colors.

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Try the egg2 which folds down to the size and weight of a tiny suitcase. It can be used as a single or double by adding two baby car seats or carrycots. Our home testers were amazed by the ease of move around even with a full load of kids.

Even though they are lightweight, double pushchairs that are side-by-side are not foolproof. If your children are of the same age and stage, they could still argue over who gets to sit in which position. If they're at different heights then a tandem style may be ideal for them as it allows them to face each other.

Tandem

While side-byside models are more for children of similar ages, tandem lightweight double strollers (strikez.Awardspace.Info) come with distinct appeals. They can accommodate a larger car seat, and some even have reversible seats or an extra carrycot that is located in the middle. They are bigger, and easier to get in and out of. However the baskets they use tend to be smaller than those on single buggies. Many feature larger canopies, peekaboo windows and even padded leg cushions.

The iCandy Peach tandem is another excellent example of a light tandem that is a great value. The fabrics are less expensive than some of our top-rated doubles. However, it still looks stunning and is easy to use. Its one-handed folding is impressive. Although it takes some practice, Kirstie from our Lab described it as “genius”. It's not foldable with the carrycot attached however, the mechanism for attaching and taking it off it is simple and fast.

Tandem lightweight double strollers will generally have a more precise turning compared to side-by-side models. However, they may be more difficult to navigate on uneven surfaces and curbs. They can also be slower to accelerate and heavier to move. This can put strain on your back.

Another alternative is a convertible double buggy, that starts out as one-person, but you can add adapters that turn it into a double. It can have an additional seat or carrycot in front or children can sit side-by-side. Some of them also have the option of adding buggy boards that can aid an older child keep up with a younger sibling.

The Uppababy Vista V2 can be transformed into a twin-sized stroller by purchasing additional cocoons for PS59 each. These cocoons create a flat space for newborns. They can be placed on top of each other or positioned to face each other and you can use them in conjunction with the baby car seat that is included with the pushchair (as as long as you choose the right one). Because they're made from high-quality materials, these kinds of dual-use buggies can often be used for years without displaying much wear, which means they have a the highest potential for resale.

Single-to-Double

Designed for outdoor-loving families who want to upgrade their single stroller, this lightweight double buggy turns into a jogger thanks to a nifty kit that includes air-filled tyres and all-wheel suspension. It can also withstand rough terrain well and is a tandem triple is ideal for twins or children of different age groups. It's an excellent choice for parents who want a chic design as elegant as a single. It comes in different fabric colours.

We were impressed by the way this iCandy model folds up using a single-hand mechanism that's very easy to master. It's heavier than other single-to double pushchairs, but our home test Karolina says it's still very capable of maneuvering even with two toddlers and carrying a carrycot.

The seat can be used as a parent-facing and you can purchase additional accessories for this stroller like the Roma Gemini carrycots (PS100 each) that are perfect for babies. The seats are comfortable for toddlers, with excellent headrests and lumbar support. There are numerous options to recline the seats with the front seat adjustable in various positions and the back seat also having a reclining option.

The biggest drawback with this type of buggy is that it tends to be larger overall than doubles that are side-by-side which makes it more difficult to maneuver through doorways, and can be tricky to manoeuvre up and down kerbs. The wheels and suspension of these models tend to be able to deal with pavements. They're also lighter than many side-bysides, so you can still get a lot of storage. These strollers aren't easy to maneuver around supermarkets with narrow aisles, and they can be difficult to carry a lot. It's a bit easier to turn around even on the smallest of curving paths however, even this can be difficult. Some are easier to turn than others, such as the Thule Urban Glide 2 Double or Baby Trend Sit N' Stand Double.

Convertible

The best thing about convertible double pushchairs is that they are able to adapt to a family's changing needs. Often, they start as single buggies. They include adapters that permit you to include a second child's seat, a carrycot, or (in certain instances) the car seat to the frame. Some even convert to a single as your older child begins to walk more or prefers to ride on a buggy board.

One of the lightest double strollers on our list, this stylish tri-fold model can hold children up to 40 lbs each. It also has an easy-to-use basket 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 and more comfortable riding on rough terrain were well-loved by testers at home. It also has a convenient parent cup holder, and an ample easy-to-access basket. The backs have small pockets, which are only big enough to fit phones and keys.

This high-end, lightweight side-by-side can be used in more than 20 configurations, and comes with two seats and a carrycot. It features a high-profile steering handlebar, front and rear suspensions that smooth rough terrain and a compact fold that can stand on its own with straps that make it easy to transport, and seven-inch front wheels with swivel locks and 10-inch back wheels that have suspensions for more comfortable riding. The only downside is that you will need to purchase an additional car seat or baby carrier.

This versatile tandem double buggy is a popular choice among our home testers for its easy-to-maneuver size and impressively large shopping basket that can be accessed with both seats facing the parent. It is a breeze to maneuver due to its low weight (about the weight of a few single pushchairs). The seats are reversible, which means that they can be switched to face either direction and the clever way that it attaches a second 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 multiple brands, including those which aren't usually fit in other double buggies.