Which Lightweight Double Pushchair Should You Buy?

It's easy to move around with a lightweight double pushchair, especially if you have children of varying ages. They are generally easy to fold, steer, and transport up and down the stairs.

This City Mini GT2 offers side-by-side seats with plenty of legroom, adjustable reclining and huge UPF 50+ canopies with peekaboo windows. It also has a clever frame that can be expanded to accommodate a second car seat and compatible car seat(s).

Side-by-Side

The majority of the light double pushchairs we tested were side-by-side models. These are best for children who can sit without assistance, as they tend to lack compatibility with car seats. However they do have a few advantages. Thule Urban Glide 2 Double and Baby Trend Sit 'N Stand Double are both top choices that have recline that can be adjusted in both seats, a huge canopy and padded 5-point harnesses. They're also easy to move despite their larger footprint and are great for parents who are worried about fitting into doorways.

The Cybex Duet pushchair is unique because it features a unique frame that expands to accommodate an additional child seat. This makes it lighter than other pushchairs with side-by-side seating. This means it can fit through standard doorways and is easy to maneuver on public transportation. It also doubles as an jogger which is perfect for those who plan to use it with an infant car seat or baby carrier.

The UPPAbaby Vista v2 double is another great side-by-side, lightweight double. It offers additional flexibility due to the modular frame. Its clever design lets you to transform it into a double or single buggy by adding two carrycots or car seats for children. It can even accommodate twins. It's a fantastic and practical choice for growing families and the UPPAbaby is one of the lightest and most stylish umbrella strollers around.

If you prefer a more compact, lightweight double, consider the egg2 which folds down to the size of a small suitcase. It can be used as a single double by adding two carrycots or infant car seats and our home testers were awed by how sleek and simple it was to handle even when loaded with kids.

Side-by-side lightweight double pushchairs aren't 100% foolproof, howeverIf your children are of the same age or stage they might be fighting over who gets to ride in which seat. If they are at different heights, the tandem model could be the best option for them, since it lets them face each other.

Tandem

While side-by-side models are more appropriate for siblings of the same age, tandem lightweight double buggy for twins pushchairs have their own charms. Some can fit a larger car seat and others come with Reversible seats. Others have an additional carrycot or reversible seat in the middle. They are generally more spacious and easy to move into and out of, although their baskets tend to be smaller than those of single buggies. They also have larger large canopies that have peekaboo windows as well as a cup holder for parents and padding for the legs of children.

The iCandy Peach is another example of a great value lightweight tandem. The fabric is a bit less luxurious than some of our top-rated doubles. However, it still looks stunning and is easy to use. Its one-handed folding is impressive. While it requires some time to master, Kirstie from our Lab called it "genius". It's not foldable 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, but they can be more challenging to drive over bumps and uneven surfaces. They are also slower to accelerate and more heavy to move. This puts strain on your back.

A convertible double buggy is an additional alternative. It starts out as one, but you can add adapters to make it a double. It can have an additional seat or carrycot on the front or children can be seated side-by-side. Some of them also offer the option of incorporating buggy boards, which could help 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 provide an open space for infants. They can be placed in a row or joined to one another, and you can use them with the baby car seat that is included with the pushchair (as long as you choose a compatible one). As they're made with quality materials, these types of buggies that are dual-use can be used for years without displaying much wear, which means they have a the highest price resales.

Single-to-Double

This light double buggy with car seat buggy is made for families who love to go on outdoor adventures and would like to upgrade from an individual-stroller. It can be transformed into a jogger with kits that include air-filled tires and all-wheel-suspension. It's also a great option for twins or children of different age groups, and as a triple tandem, it can be able to handle the rough terrain. It's a great option for parents who want a sleek design that is as simple as a single. It is available in a variety of colors.

This iCandy model is easy to fold using a single-handed system. 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 with two toddlers and a carrycot in it.

The seat can be used parent-facing and you can buy add-ons for this stroller such as the Roma Gemini carrycots (PS100 each), which are ideal for babies. Our test panel found that the seats were comfortable for toddlers, with good headrests and lumbar support. There are many options for reclined seats, with the front seat can be adjusted to different positions, and the back seat offering a reclining option.

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 get through doorways and can be difficult to manoeuvre up and down kerbs. The wheels and suspension of these models are generally able to cope with paved surfaces. They're also lighter than many side-by-sides and, therefore, you can have plenty of storage. It's important to keep in mind that these types of strollers aren't as adept at getting through narrow aisles in supermarkets and can struggle to handle a large amount of shopping. Even though it's easier to turn the stroller around on a narrow curved path, this can be a challenge. Some are easier to turn than others, such as the Thule Urban Glide 2 Double or the Baby Trend Sit N' Stand Double.

Convertible

Convertible double pushchairs are ideal because they can be adjusted to the changing requirements of the family. They often start out as single buggies, and include adapters to add the second seat, carrycot or (in some cases) an automobile seat to the frame. Some can even convert back to a single buggie when your child gets older and starts to walk more or prefers to ride on buggy boards.

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 comes with an extra storage basket in between the seats. Home testers appreciated its spacious canopy that has windows that can be seen from the outside multi-position reclining seats, as well as front and rear suspensions to ensure smoother rides on rough terrain. It also has a handy cup holder for the parent and a large, easy-to access basket. They did note that the backs have tiny pockets, that are just large enough to hold the phone and a set of keys.

This high-end, lightweight side-by-side can be used in more than 20 different configurations and comes with two seats and a carrycot. Its impressive feature set includes a high-profile handlebar for easier steering; front and rear 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 back wheels that measure 10 inches with suspension to provide a more comfortable ride. The only drawback is that you'll have to purchase an additional car seat or baby carrier.

This multi-functional tandem is a popular choice by our home testers due to its easy-to-maneuver size and impressively large shopping basket, which is accessible with both seats in the parent-facing position. It is easy to move around due to its surprisingly low weight (about the equivalent of some single pushchairs). Its reversible seats mean that you can flip them to face either direction, and the clever method by which it attaches an additional seat or riding board to the rear is highly praised by many. Parents also appreciated the fact that it can accommodate infant carriers and car seats from multiple brands, including those which aren't usually fit in other double buggies.