Which Lightweight Double Pushchair Should You Buy?

It's easy to move around with a lightweight double pushchair, particularly if you have children of varying age groups. They are generally easy to steer, fold and carry up and down 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 frame that expands in width to accommodate the second car seat or another passenger.

Side-by-Side

The majority of light double pushchairs we tested are side-by-side designs and are best suited for children who can sit up on their own because they tend to be lacking car seat integration. The Thule Urban Glide 2 Double, and Baby Trend Sit 'N Stand Double, are both excellent choices. They come with an recline adjustments for both seats, a big canopy, and padded five-point safety harnesses. These are also easy to maneuver, despite their larger footprint. They are great for parents who fret about getting through doors.

The Cybex Duet is a little different because its clever frame expands in width to accommodate an additional seat, which makes it lighter than most other side-by-side pushchairs available. It can fit through doors of standard size and is easy to maneuver in public transport. It also doubles as a jogger, which is ideal for those who plan to use it with an infant car seat or carrier.

Another excellent side-by-side lightweight stokke double stroller is the UPPAbaby Vista v2 Double, which allows for even more flexibility and customization thanks to its modular frame. It features a clever design that lets you transform it into a single stroller or a double by adding 2 carrycots or car seats (it can even take twins). It's a great option for growing families. The UPPAbaby umbrella stroller is also one of the lightest, sexiest and most stylish available.

Try the egg2, which can be folded down to the size and weight of a compact suitcase. It can be used as a single or double by adding 2 carrycots or infant car seats, and our home testers loved how sleek and simple it was to carry, even when fully loaded with kids.

Side-by-side lightweight double pushchairs aren't 100% foolproof, howeverIf your children are of the same age or at the same stage, they might be fighting over who is allowed to ride in which seat. If they are at different heights, a tandem style may be best for them, as it allows them to face eachother.

Tandem

While side-by-side models are more appropriate for siblings who are the same age, tandem lightweight double pushchairs have their own charms. Some can accommodate carseats that are larger, and others come with seats that can be reversible. Some even come with an extra carrycot or a reversible seat in the middle. They tend to be more spacious and simple to get in and out of however their baskets are typically smaller than those of single buggies. They often have larger large canopies that have peekaboo windows and a parent cup holder and padded leg cushions for young children.

The iCandy Peach tandem is another good example of a lightweight tandem that is a an excellent value. The fabric is a little less luxurious than our other top-rated tandems, but it still looks and feels great and is easy to use. One of the most impressive things about it is its one-handed fold. Although it does require practice, Kirstie in our Lab has said it's "genius". The carrycot is not foldable when it is attached. However, the mechanism to attach and remove the carrycot is quick and easy.

Tandem lightweight double pushchairs will typically make tighter turns than side-by-side models but they can be more difficult to drive over bumps and uneven surfaces. They may also be slightly slower to speed up and are heavier to move, which could result in strain on your back.

Another alternative is a convertible double buggy which is initially a single and then you add adapters to turn it into a double. It can also have a second seat, carrycot, or both in front. Or the children can share a seat. Some may have the option of including a buggyboard that helps an older child keep pace with siblings who are younger.

The Uppababy Vista V2 can be transformed into a twin-sized pushchair by purchasing additional cocoons for PS59 each. The cocoons create an area that is flat for newborns. They can be placed on top of each other or positioned to face each other and you can also use them in conjunction with the baby car seat that comes with the pushchair (as as long as you choose an appropriate one). These buggies for dual-use are made of quality materials and can last for many years without showing any wear. This means that they have a high resale price.

Single-to-Double

Ideal for families who love to be outdoors and are looking to upgrade their single stroller, this light double buggy turns into a jogger thanks to an innovative kit that includes air-filled tyres as well as all-wheel suspension. It can also handle rough terrain well and it's a tandem triple that is suitable for twins or children of various ages. It's a great choice for parents who want a sleek design that is as elegant as a single. It comes in different fabric colours.

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

The seat can be used as a parent-facing, and you can also purchase additional accessories for this stroller like the Roma Gemini carrycots (PS100 each) which are great for newborns. Our test panel found that the seats were comfortable for toddlers and had good lumbar support and headrests. There are many options for reclined seats with the front seat adjustable in various positions and the back seat having the option of recline.

This kind of buggy has the main disadvantage of being larger than side-byside doubles. This makes it difficult to maneuver through doorways and it can be difficult to move up and down kerbs. However the suspension and wheels on these models generally perform well in dealing with pavements and the fact that they're much lighter than some of the side-by-sides means you can still find plenty of storage space. These strollers aren't easy to maneuver in supermarkets with narrow aisles, and they may struggle to carry loads. Even though it's easier to turn the stroller around on a narrow, curving path, it can be a problem. Some are also easier to turn than others, like the Thule Urban Glide 2 Double and Baby Trend Sit N' Stand Double, for example.

Convertible

The benefit of convertible double pushchairs is the ability to adapt to changing family needs. They are typically single buggies, and come with adapters that allow you to add a second child's chair or a carrycot (in some instances) an automobile seat to the frame. Some can even convert back to a single buggie when your child grows older and begins to walk or prefers to ride on a buggy board.

One of the most lightweight twin buggy double stroller strollers on our list, this sleek tri-fold model can carry children as heavy as 40 pounds each. It comes with a convenient basket that can be placed between the seats to store things. The spacious canopy with a peekaboo window, multi-position reclining chairs and a front and back suspensions for smoother riding on rough terrain were appreciated by home testers. It also has a handy cup holder for the parent as well as an ample accessible, easily accessible basket. However, they pointed out that the backs of the seats have tiny pockets that aren't large enough to accommodate anything more than a phone and keys.

This premium, lightweight side-by-side can be used in more than 20 configurations and comes with a second seat and carrycot. It has a high-profile steering handlebar, rear and front suspensions to smooth out rough terrain, a compact fold that can be folded up with straps that make it easy to transport and seven-inch front wheels with swivel locks as well as 10 inches back wheels with suspensions for an easier ride. The only downside is that you'll have to purchase a separate car seat or baby carrier.

This multi-functional tandem is the most popular of our home testers due to the fact that it is easy to maneuver and comes with a large shopping basket that is accessible from both seats when they are in the parent-facing position. It is a breeze to maneuver thanks to its light weight (about the equivalent of some single pushchairs). Its reversible seats mean that they can be switched to face either direction and the clever method by which it attaches a second seat or riding board to the rear is praised by many. Parents also loved that it accommodates infant carriers and car seat from a variety of brands. This includes those that aren't normally compatible with other stokke double stroller buggies.