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Which Lightweight Double Pushchair Should You Buy?

It's easy to move around with a lightweight double pushchair, especially if you have kids of varying 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 features adjustable reclining, large UPF 50+ canopy and windows that peek out. It also has a clever frame that can be expanded to take a second seat and compatible car seat(s).

Side-by-Side

Most of the lightweight double pushchairs that we tested were side-by-side models. They are ideal for children who can sit without assistance, since they lack car seat compatibility. That said, the Thule Urban Glide 2 Double and the Baby Trend Sit 'N Stand Double are both top choices that have 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 ideal for parents who fret about fitting through doors.

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

Another excellent side-by-side lightweight double is the UPPAbaby Vista v2 Double, which offers even more customization with a modular frame. It's a clever design that lets you transform it into a single buggy or a double with the addition of two car seats or carrycots (it can even take twins). It's a great option for growing families. The umbrella stroller UPPAbaby is one of the lightest, sexiest and stylish strollers available.

Try the egg2, which can be folded down to the size and weight 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 simple and sleek it was to handle even when loaded with children.

Although they're light double pushchairs side-by-side aren't foolproof. If your children are at the same age and stage, they may be fighting over who sits in which position. If they're at different heights, then it is possible that a tandem design is the best option for them, since it allows them to face each other.

Tandem

While side-by-side models are more suitable for siblings of the same age tandem pushchairs are light and lightweight, and offer their own perks. Some can fit an extra car seat, while some have Reversible seats. Some even come with an extra carrycot or a reclined seat that can be flipped in the middle. They tend to be more spacious and easier to get in and out of the baskets, though they are usually smaller than those on single buggies. Many have larger canopies, peekaboo windows and even padded leg cushions.

The iCandy Peach is another example of a great value lightweight tandem. The fabric is a little less expensive than our other top-rated doubles however, it still looks and feels great and is user-friendly.  twin pushchairs  of the most striking things about it is its single-handed fold. While it does require practice, Kirstie in our Lab said it's "genius". The carrycot cannot be folded when it is attached. However, the mechanism to attach and remove the carrycot is quick and easy.

Tandem double pushchairs are light and lightweight. They typically make tighter turns than side-by-side models however, they can be more challenging to drive over bumps and uneven surfaces. They can also be slow to pick up speed and may be heavier to move, which can result in strain on your back.

Another option is a convertible double buggy that starts out as one-person, but you can add adapters to make it into a double. It can also have an additional seat, a carrycot or both in front. The children can sit together. Some can also consider adding a buggyboard, which helps an older child keep pace with siblings who are younger.

The Uppababy Vista V2 is a great example of a convertible since it can be converted into a twin pram by the purchase of additional cocoons (PS59 each) which create a lay-flat space for infants. They can be positioned on top of each other or positioned to face each other and you can use them with the baby car seat that is included with the pushchair (as as long as you select an appropriate one). These buggies with dual-use capabilities are made of high-quality materials that can be used for many years without showing any wear. This means they come with the highest resale value.

Single-to-Double

This compact double buggy is designed for outdoor-loving family who want to upgrade from a single-stroller. It can be converted 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 of different ages and as a triple tandem, it's able to handle rough terrain. It's a great choice for parents who want a stylish style that's as simple as a single. It is available in a variety of colors.

We loved the way that this iCandy model folds into itself using a single-hand mechanism that's extremely simple to master. It's heavier than other single-to-double pushchairs, but home tester Karolina says it's still very capable of maneuvering even with two toddlers and the carrycot.

The seat can be used parent-facing, and you can also buy add-ons for this stroller like the Roma Gemini carrycots (PS100 each) which are great for babies. The seats are comfortable for toddlers with excellent headrests and lumbar support. There are many options to recline the seats and the front seat is can be adjusted to different positions, and the back seat having the option of recline.

This type of buggy has the main disadvantage of being larger than doubles that are side-by-side. This makes it difficult to maneuver through doorways and it can be difficult to get up and down kerbs. However the suspension and wheels on these types of strollers generally perform well in dealing with pavements and the fact that they're much lighter than some of the side-by-sides, means you still find plenty of storage space. It's worth bearing in mind that these types of strollers aren't as good at getting through narrow aisles in supermarkets and aren't able to handle a lot of shopping. Even though it's easier to turn the stroller on a narrow, curving path, this can still be a problem. Some are easier to turn than other, such as the Thule Urban Glide 2 Double or Baby Trend Sit N' Stand Double.

Convertible

The great thing about convertible double pushchairs is the ability to adapt to a family's changing requirements. Most of the time, they begin as single buggies. They include adapters that permit you to add a second child's chair or a carrycot (in some cases) the car seat to the frame. Some are able to be converted to a single when your child's older age begins to walk or prefers to ride a buggyboard.

One of the lightest double strollers we have on our list, this fashionable tri-fold model can carry children as heavy as 40 pounds each. It also has an easy-to-use basket between the seats to store things. The spacious canopy with peekaboo window, multi-position reclining chairs and front and back suspension for smoother riding on rough terrain were praised by the home testers. It also comes with a handy parent cup holder and an ample, easy-to-access basket. However, they noted that the seats' backs have small pockets that aren't big enough to accommodate anything more than a phone and keys.

This lightweight, high-end side-by-side is available in more than 20 models. It also includes a second chair and carrycot. It has a distinctive steering handlebar, rear and front suspensions that smooth rough terrain and a compact fold that can be folded up with straps to make it easy to transportation, and seven-inch front wheel with swivel locks as well as 10 inches back wheels with suspensions for a smoother ride. The only drawback is that you'll have to purchase a separate car seat or baby carrier.

This versatile tandem is the top choice of our home testers because it is easy to maneuver and has a large shopping basket that is accessible from both seats when they are in the parent-facing positions. Its surprisingly lightweight weight (about the same as some single pushchairs) makes it a breeze to maneuver. Many users praise the clever way it attaches the second seat or riding board to the back. Parents also liked the fact that it can accommodate infant car seats and carriers from a variety of brands, including those which aren't usually fit in other double buggies.