Which Lightweight Double Pushchair Should You Buy?

It's easy to move around with the lightweight double pushchair especially if you have kids of different ages. They are easy to fold, steer and transport up and over steps.

This City Mini GT2 features side-by-side seating with plenty of legroom. It also has adjustable reclining, UPF 50+ canopy, and peekaboo windows. It also has a clever frame that expands widthways to take a second seat, and also a compatible car seat(s).

Side-by-Side

The majority of the light double pushchairs that we tested were side-by-side models. They are ideal for children who can sit without assistance, as they tend to lack car seat compatibility. That said they do have a few advantages. Thule Urban Glide 2 Double and the Baby Trend Sit 'N Stand Double are both great options that provide adjustable recline in both seats, a wide canopy, and padded five-point harnesses. These are also easy to move around despite their larger footprint. They are great for parents who are worried about fitting through doors.

The Cybex Duet pushchair is unique because it has a clever frame that can be expanded to accommodate another child seat. This makes it lighter than other side-byside pushchairs. This means it fits through standard doorways and is easy to maneuver on public transportation. It can also be used as a jogger, which is great news if you want to use it in conjunction with a baby carrier or infant car seat. It's also available in a variety of fun colors.

The UPPAbaby Vista v2 double is another excellent lightweight side-by-side double. It provides an even greater degree of customization due to a modular frame. The innovative design allows you to convert it into an individual or double buggy by adding two carrycots or child car seats. It can even accommodate twins. It is a practical option for families growing. The UPPAbaby umbrella stroller is one of the lightest, sexiest and most stylish available.

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

Side-by-side lightweight double pushchairs aren't foolproof, though -- if your children are at the same age or stage, they might still argue over who gets to ride in which seat. If they're different heights, a tandem style might be more suitable for them since it lets them confront each other.

Tandem

While side-by-side models may be more appropriate for siblings of the same age tandem pushchairs are light and lightweight, and have their own charms. They can take a bigger car seat, and some even have reversible seats or an extra carrycot in the middle. They are generally more spacious and simple to access and exit from, although their baskets tend to be smaller than those on single buggies. Many also feature more generously sized canopies with peekaboo windows and a cup holder for parents and padded leg cushions for little ones.

The iCandy Peach is another example of a great value lightweight tandem. Its fabric feels a bit less expensive than our other top-rated doubles, but it looks and feels great and is very easy to use. One of the most striking things about it is its single-handed fold - although it requires practice, Kirstie in our Lab said it's "genius". It can't be folded with the carrycot attached however, the mechanism for attaching and taking it off road double buggy it is simple and fast.

Tandem strollers are light and lightweight. They typically have tighter turning capabilities than side-by-side models. However, they may be difficult to drive on uneven surfaces or curbs. They are also slower to accelerate and heavier to move. This puts strain on your back.

Another option is a convertible double buggy, which is initially an individual and then you add adapters to turn it into a double. It can also have an additional seat, a carrycot or both in the front. Or the children can sit together. Some of them also have the option of adding buggy boards, which could help older children keep up with a younger sibling.

The Uppababy Vista V2 can be converted into a twin pushchairs-sized pram by purchasing additional cocoons for PS59 each. These cocoons provide an open space for infants. These can be placed side by side or attached to one another and you can use them with the infant car seat that comes with the pushchair (as long as you choose the right one). Since they are made of high-quality materials, these buggies that are dual-use can be used for years without displaying much wear, meaning they have high price resales.

Single-to-Double

This lightweight double buggy is designed for families who love to go on outdoor adventures and are looking to upgrade from an individual-stroller. It can be converted into a jogger using the kit that comes with air-filled tires as well as all-wheel suspension. It can also handle rough terrain well and, as a tandem triple, is perfect for twins or children of different age groups. It's also a great choice for parents who want an elegant design that's just as elegant as a single and comes in a variety of fabric colours.

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

The seat can be used as a parent-facing and you can purchase accessories for this stroller such as the Roma Gemini carrycots (PS100 each) that are perfect for infants. The seats are comfortable for toddlers, with good headrests and lumbar support. There are a variety of options for reclining and recline, with the front seat adjusting to various positions, and the rear seat offering the option to recline.

This type of buggy comes with the main disadvantage of being larger than side-byside doubles. This makes it difficult to navigate through doorways and it isn't easy to maneuver up and down kerbs. However, the wheels and suspension on these types of strollers generally perform well in coping with paved surfaces and the fact that they're usually much lighter than some of the side-bysides means that you still have a decent amount of storage space. These strollers can be difficult to maneuver through supermarkets with narrow aisles, and they can be difficult to carry loads. Although it's much easier to turn the stroller on a small curved path, this can still be a hassle. Some are easier to turn than others, such as the Thule Urban Glide 2 double buggy with carrycot or the Baby Trend Sit N' Stand Double.

Convertible

The benefit of convertible double pushchairs is the ability to adapt to a family's changing requirements. They are typically single buggies, and come with adapters that allow you to add a second child's seat or a carrycot (in some cases) an automobile seat to the frame. Some of them can be converted back to a single as your child gets older and starts to walk or prefers to ride on a buggy board.

This stylish tri-fold double stroller can be described as one of the lightest strollers on our list. It can hold up to 40 lbs per child, and includes an extra storage basket in between the seats. Home users loved its large canopy with windows that peek out, multi-position reclining seats and front and rear suspension for smoother rides on rough terrain. It also has a handy cup holder for parents and an ample, easy-to-access basket. However, they noticed that the seats' backs have pockets that are not big enough to hold much more than a smartphone and keys.

This light, high-end side-byside is available in more than 20 models. It also includes a second chair and carrycot. Its impressive features include a handlebar with a high-profile design for easier steering and a rear and front suspension to smooth rough terrain; a self-standing, compact fold with handy 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 car seat or baby carrier.

This versatile tandem is the most popular of our home testers due to the fact that it is easy to maneuver and comes with a large basket for shopping that can be accessed from both seats when they are in the parent-facing position. Its light weight (about the same as some single pushchairs) makes it easy to move. Many have praised the clever way it connects the second seat or riding board to the back. Parents also loved that it accommodates infant carriers and car seats from a variety of brands. This includes a few that aren't typically compatible with other double buggies.