Which Lightweight Double Pushchair Should You Buy?

A light double pushchair makes it simple to get around, particularly for families with children of different age groups. They are easy to fold, steer and carry up and down stairs.

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 comes with a frame that expands in the width to accommodate a second car seat or a second passenger.

Side-by-Side

The majority of light double pushchairs we've tested are side-by-side designs and are best suited for kids who 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 choices. They offer recline adjustments for both seats, a big canopy, and padded five-point safety harnesses. They're also easy to maneuver despite their larger footprint and are great for parents who worry about fitting through doors.

The Cybex Duet pushchair is unique because of its clever frame that expands in width to allow for a second child seat. This makes it slimmer than other pushchairs with side-by-side seating. It can fit through standard doors and is easy to maneuver in public transport. It's also a jogger, which is a great feature when you're planning to use it in conjunction with a baby carrier or infant car seat. It's available in a range of fun colors.

Another excellent side-by-side lightweight double seat stroller is the UPPAbaby Vista v2 Double, which offers even more customization through a modular frame. The innovative design allows you to transform it into a single 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 also one of the lightest, most stylish and fashionable strollers you can find.

If you're looking for a compact lightweight double, try 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 two carrycots or infant car seats, and our home testers loved how sleek and simple it was to handle, even when fully loaded with children.

Double pushchairs with side-by-side seating aren't foolproof however -when your children are at the same age or stage they might still argue over who rides in which seat. If they're at different heights, a tandem style might be better for them, as it lets them confront each other.

Tandem

While side-by-side models are best for children of the same age, tandem lightweight double strollers have distinct appeals. Some can fit a larger car seat and others come with seats that can be reversible. Others even have an additional carrycot or reversible seat in the middle. They are generally more spacious and easy to move into and out of the baskets, though they tend to be smaller than those of single buggies. They also have larger large canopies that have peekaboo windows and a cup holder for parents and padded leg cushions for children.

The iCandy Peach tandem is another great example of a lightweight tandem that is a excellent value. The fabric is a little less expensive than our other top-rated doubles but it still looks and feels great and is user-friendly. One of the most striking things about it is its single-handed fold. Although it will require some practice, Kirstie in our Lab said it's "genius". It's not foldable without the carrycot attached, but the mechanism for attaching and taking it off it is easy and quick.

Tandem double pushchairs are light and lightweight. They generally have tighter turns than side-by-side models however, they can be more challenging to drive over bumps and uneven surfaces. They can also be a little slower to accelerate and are heavier to move, which could cause stress on your back.

A convertible double running buggy buggy is a different alternative. It starts out as a single however, you can add adapters to convert it into a double. It can have an additional seat or carrycot on the front or children can be seated side-byside. Some also have the option to add a buggy board, which can help older children keep up with a younger sibling.

The Uppababy Vista V2 can be converted into a twin-sized pram by purchasing additional cocoons at PS59 each. These cocoons create a flat space for newborns. They can be attached together or placed on top of each other. You can also use the car seat that came with the pushchair in the event that it is compatible. As they're made with quality materials, these dual-use buggies can often be used for a long time without displaying much wear, indicating they have the highest price resales.

Single-to-Double

This lightweight double buggy is made for outdoor-loving family who would like to upgrade from an individual-stroller. It can be converted into a jogger by acquiring kits that include air-filled tires and all terrain double stroller-wheel suspension. It's also a great option for twins, or children of different age groups and as a triple tandem, it can take on rough terrain. It's an excellent choice for parents who want a chic style that's as elegant as a single. It comes in various colors of fabric.

This iCandy model is easy to fold using the use of a single hand. Although it's heavier than other pushchairs that are single-to-double in this review, home tester Karolina said that it still feels extremely maneuverable, even with two toddlers and a carrycot in it.

The seat can be used parent-facing, and you can also purchase additional accessories for this stroller, such as the Roma Gemini carrycots (PS100 each) that are perfect for babies. Our panel of testers found that the seats to be comfortable for toddlers, with excellent headrests and lumbar support. There are numerous options to recline the seats with the front seat can be adjusted to different positions, and the back seat offering the option of recline.

The main drawback to this kind of buggy is that it tends to be larger overall than the side-by-side doubles and makes it difficult to navigate through doorways and can be tricky to manoeuvre up and down kerbs. The wheels and suspension of these types of strollers tend to be able to deal with paved surfaces. They're also lighter than many side-by-sides which means you can get a lot of storage. It's important to keep in mind that these strollers aren't as good at navigating narrow aisles in supermarkets and can struggle to handle a lot of shopping. It's a bit easier to turn around on the smallest curves of paths but even this can be difficult. Some are also easier to turn than others, like 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 adapted to the changing needs of families. They are typically single buggies, and have adapters that allow you to add a second child's chair, a carrycot, or (in some instances) a car-seat to the frame. Some can even convert back to a single when your child gets older and starts to walk more or wants to ride on a buggy board.

One of the lightest Double stroller double strollers on our list, this fashionable tri-fold model can carry children up to 40lbs each. It comes with an easy-to-use basket between the seats to store things. The home testers loved the spacious canopy with peekaboo windows, multi-position reclining seats and front and rear suspensions for smoother rides on rough terrain. It also comes with a handy cup holder for the parent as well as an enormous, easily accessible basket. However, they pointed out that the seats' backs have tiny pockets that aren't large enough to accommodate anything more than a smartphone and keys.

This top-of-the-line, lightweight side-byside can be used in more than 20 different configurations and comes with two seats and a carrycot. Its impressive features include a high-profile handlebar for easier steering as well as rear and front suspensions to smooth rough terrain; a self-standing compact fold with handy straps for easy schlepping; and seven-inch swivel lock front wheels and 10-inch rear wheels with suspension to provide a more comfortable ride. The only drawback is that you'll need to purchase a separate car seat or baby carrier.

This versatile tandem is the top pick of our home testers due to the fact that it is easy to maneuver and comes with an enormous shopping basket that is accessible from both seats when they are in the parent-facing positions. Its surprisingly lightweight weight (about the same as single pushchairs) makes it easy to move. Many users praise the clever way it connects the second seat or riding board at the back. Parents also appreciated the fact that it can accommodate infant carriers and car seats from various brands, including some that aren't typically fit in other double buggies.