Which Lightweight Double Pushchair Should You Buy?

It's easy to move around with a lightweight double pushchair, especially if you have children of different ages. They're typically simple to fold, steer, and carry up and down the stairs.

This City Mini GT2 offers side-by-side seats with plenty of legroom with adjustable reclining, as well as huge UPF 50+ canopies with peekaboo windows. It also features a smart frame that can expand in width to accommodate a second seat, and also a compatible car seat(s).

Side-by-Side

The majority of light double pushchair sale pushchairs that we tested are side-by-side models and are best suited for kids who can sit up unassisted because they tend to lack car seat integration. However they do have a few advantages. Thule Urban Glide 2 Double and the Baby Trend Sit 'N Stand Double are both excellent options that offer adjustable recline in both seats, a huge canopy, and padded 5-point harnesses. They are also simple to move around despite their larger footprint. They are ideal for parents who worry about getting through doors.

The Cybex Duet is a little different due to its clever frame that expands widthways to add another seat, making it smaller than most other side-by-side pushchairs on the market. This means it can fit through standard doors and is easy to maneuver on public transport. It can also be used as a jogger, which is a great feature for those who want to use it in conjunction with baby carriers or a car seat. It's also available in a variety of exciting colors.

The UPPAbaby Vista v2 double is another great side-by-side, lightweight double. It allows for even more customization thanks to a modular frame. The clever design allows 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 an outstandingly practical choice for families that are growing, and the UPPAbaby also makes one of the tiniest and most fashionable umbrella strollers around.

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 with the addition of 2 carrycots or infant car seats, and our home testers loved the sleek and easy it was to carry even when loaded with kids.

Side-by-side lightweight smallest double buggy pushchairs aren't foolproof, though -when your children are the same age or stage they might still argue over who rides in which seat. If they're at different heights, a tandem model could be more suitable for them since it will allow them to face each other.

Tandem

While side-by-side models are better suited for siblings who are the same age, tandem lightweight double pushchairs are a different kind of pushchair with their own appeal. They can be fitted with a larger car seat, and some have seats that can be reversible or a carrycot that is located in the middle. They tend to be more spacious and easier to access and exit from the baskets, though they are usually smaller than those of single buggies. They often have larger large canopies that have peekaboo windows as well as a parent cup holder and cushioned leg cushions for the young children.

The iCandy Peach tandem is another excellent example of a light tandem that provides an excellent value. Its fabrics feel a little less premium than some of our other top-rated tandems, but it still looks and feels great and is very easy to use. Its one-handed folding is awe-inspiring. While it requires some time to master, Kirstie from our Lab described it as "genius". The carrycot is not foldable while it's attached. However, the mechanism to attach and remove the carrycot is easy and quick.

Tandem lightweight double pushchairs will typically make tighter turns than side-byside models, however they are more difficult to drive over bumps and uneven surfaces. They are also a little slower to pick up speed and may be heavier to move, which can cause stress on your back.

A convertible double buggy is an additional alternative. It starts out as a single but you can also add adapters to convert it into a double. This can include the option of a second seat or carrycot in front, or the children can be seated side-by-side. Some can also consider adding a buggyboard, which helps an older child keep pace with siblings who are younger.

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 in a row or joined to face each other and you can use them with the baby car seat that comes with the pushchair (as as long as you choose the right one). These buggies for dual-use are made of quality materials that can be used for many years without showing any wear. This means they have a high resale price.

Single-to-Double

This compact double buggy is made for families who love the outdoors and want to upgrade from a single-stroller. It can be transformed into a jogger with the kit that comes with air-filled tires and all-wheel suspension. It's also a good choice for twins, or children from different age groups and as a triple tandem, it can handle rough terrain. It's also a good option for parents who want an elegant design that's as elegant as a single and is available in a range of colors for the fabric.

This iCandy model is incredibly easy to fold with a single-handed system. Although it's heavier than some of the other pushchairs that are single-to-double in this review, home tester Karolina stated that it feels extremely maneuverable, even when she had two toddlers and a carrycot.

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 great for newborns. Our panel of testers found that the seats to be comfortable for toddlers, with excellent lumbar support and headrests. There are a variety of options for recline, with the front seat being adjustable to different positions, and the rear seat having the option to recline.

This kind of buggy has the biggest disadvantage of being wider than doubles that are side-by-side. This makes it difficult to maneuver through doorways, and it can be difficult to get between kerbs. The suspension and wheels of these strollers are generally good at coping with surfaces that are paved. They're also lighter than many side-by-sides and, therefore, you can get a lot of storage. It's important to keep in mind that these types of strollers aren't as efficient in navigating narrow aisles in supermarkets, and may struggle to handle a lot of shopping. Even though it's easier to turn the stroller around on a narrow curved path, this can be a challenge. Some are also easier to turn than others, with the Thule Urban Glide 2 Double and Baby Trend Sit N' Stand Double, for example.

Convertible

Convertible double pushchairs are ideal because they can be adjusted to the changing requirements of families. They often start out as single buggies, and include adapters to add a second seat, a carrycot, or (in some cases) the car seat to the frame. Some can be converted to a single one when your older child starts to walk or wants to ride a buggyboard.

One of the most lightweight double strollers on our list, this stylish tri-fold model can carry children up to 40lbs each and features a handy basket in between the seats to store things. The home testers loved the spacious canopy that has windows that can be seen from the outside with multi-position reclining seats as well as front and rear suspensions to ensure smoother rides on rough terrain. It also comes with a handy cup holder for the parent and an ample, easy-to-access basket. The backs have small pockets, which are just big enough to fit phones and a set of keys.

This high-end, lightweight side-by-side can be used in more than 20 different configurations and includes a second seat and carrycot. Its impressive set of features includes a high-profile handlebar for easier steering and a rear and front suspension to smooth rough terrain; a self-standing compact fold that has straps that make it easy to schlep and seven-inch swing lock front wheels and 10-inch back wheels with suspension to provide a more comfortable ride. The only downside is that you'll need to purchase an additional car seat or baby carrier.

This multi-functional tandem is the top pick of our home testers due to the fact that it is simple to maneuver and features a large shopping basket that is accessible from both seats when they are in the parent-facing positions. Its extremely light weight (about the same as some single pushchairs) makes it a breeze to maneuver. Its reversible seats mean that you can switch them around to face either direction, and the clever method by which it attaches the second seat or riding board to the rear is praised by many. Parents also loved that it accommodates infant carriers and car seats from various brands. This includes some that are not typically compatible with other double buggies.