Which Lightweight Double Pushchair Should You Buy?

It's easy to move around in a light double pushchair, especially if you have kids of different age groups. They're generally easy to fold, steer and carry up and down the stairs.

This City Mini GT2 features side-by-side seating with plenty of legroom. It also features adjustable reclining, large UPF 50+ canopy, and Lightest double Stroller windows that peek out. It also comes with a smart frame that can be expanded to accommodate a second seat, and also a compatible car seat(s).

Side-by-Side

The majority of the lightweight double pushchairs that we tested were side-by-side models. These are the best for children who can sit up without assistance, since they tend to lack compatibility with car seats. That said there are some exceptions. Thule Urban Glide 2 Double and Baby Trend sit and stand double stroller 'N Stand Double are both excellent options that offer recline that can be adjusted in both seats, a large canopy, and padded 5-point harnesses. They are also simple to move around, despite their larger footprint. They are great for parents who fret about fitting through doors.

The Cybex Duet pushchair is unique because of its clever frame that expands in width to add an additional child seat. This makes it smaller than other pushchairs that are side-by-side. 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 ideal when you are planning to use it with an infant car seat or a baby carrier.

The UPPAbaby Vista v2 double is another excellent lightweight side-by-side double. It offers an even greater degree of customization due to the modular frame. It has a smart design that lets you turn it into a single buggy or a double by incorporating 2 carrycots or car seats (it can even accommodate twins). It's a great option for growing families. The UPPAbaby umbrella stroller is also one of the lightest, most fashionable 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 double by adding two carrycots or infant car seats and our home testers were awed by how sleek and simple it was to carry, even when fully loaded with kids.

Although they're lightweight double pushchairs side-by-side aren't foolproof. If your children are at the same age and stage, they might still fight about who sits in which position. And if they're at different heights, a tandem style might be better for them as it will allow them to confront each other.

Tandem

While side-by-side models are best suitable for siblings of the same ages, tandem lightweight double strollers come with their own appeal. They can accommodate a larger car seat, and some come with seats that can be reversible or a carrycot that is located 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 the ones on single buggies. They often have larger canopy, peekaboo windows and even padding for the leg cushions.

The iCandy Peach is another example of a great value lightweight tandem. Its fabric feels a bit less premium than some of our other top-rated tandems, but it looks and feels great and is very user-friendly. One of the most striking things about it is its one-handed fold. Although it does require practice, Kirstie in our Lab declared it to be "genius". The carrycot can't be folded while it's attached. However, the process to attach and remove the carrycot is quick and easy.

Tandem lightweight double strollers will typically have tighter turning capabilities than side-byside models. However, they can be more difficult to drive on uneven surfaces and curbs. They can also be slightly slower to pick up speed and are heavier to move, which could put strain on your back.

A convertible double buggy is an additional alternative. It is initially an individual, but you can add adapters to make it a double. They can include an additional seat, a carrycot, or both in front. The children can be seated together. Some also have the option of adding buggy boards that could help an older child keep up with younger siblings.

The Uppababy Vista V2 is a excellent example of a convertible, since it can be converted into a twin pram with the purchase of additional cocoons (PS59 each) that create a lie-flat area for infants. They can be positioned on top of each other or positioned to one another and you can use them in conjunction with the baby car seat that is included with the pushchair (as long as you choose an appropriate one). As they're made with quality materials, these kinds of buggies that are dual-use can be used for years without showing any wear, which means they have a high price resales.

Single-to-Double

This lightweight double buggy is designed for outdoor-loving family who would like to upgrade from a single-stroller. It can be converted into a jogger with kits that include air-filled tires and all-wheel suspension. It's also a great choice for twins, or children of different ages, and as triple tandem, it is able to be able to handle the rough terrain. It's an excellent choice for parents who want a sleek design as elegant as a single. It comes in different fabric colours.

We loved the way that this iCandy model folds up with a one-handed mechanism that's really simple to master. And although it's heavier than other single-to-double pushchairs in this review, our home tester Karolina stated that it is very maneuverable, even with two toddlers and a carrycot inside.

The seat can be used as a parent-facing and you can purchase additional accessories 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 numerous options to recline the seats and the front seat is adjustable in different positions and the back seat having the option of recline.

This type of buggy comes with the greatest disadvantage of being wider than side-byside doubles. This makes it difficult to maneuver through doorways and it can be difficult to get up and down kerbs. The suspension and wheels of these types of strollers are generally able to cope with surfaces that are paved. They're also lighter than most side-by-sides and, therefore, you can get a lot of storage. It's worth bearing in mind that these strollers aren't as efficient in navigating narrow aisles in supermarkets and can struggle to cope with a lot of shopping. It's a bit easier to turn around on the smallest curves of paths however, even this can be difficult. Some are more easy to turn than other, such as the Thule Urban Glide 2 Double or the Baby Trend Sit N' Stand Double.

Convertible

Convertible double pushchairs are great because they are able to be adapted to the changing needs of a family. They are typically single buggies and include adapters that permit you to add a second child's seat, a carrycot, or (in some instances) the car seat to the frame. Some are able to be converted to a single one when your older child starts to walk or chooses to ride a buggyboard.

One of the lightest Double stroller double strollers on our list, this sleek tri-fold model can carry children up to 40 lbs each. It comes with a convenient basket that can be placed between the seats to store things. Home users loved its spacious canopy that has windows that can be seen from the outside, multi-position reclining seats and front and rear suspension for smoother rides on rough terrain. It also comes with a handy parent cup holder and a large, easy-to access basket. They did note that the backs have small pockets, that are just sufficient to hold a phone and keys.

This lightweight, high-end side-by-side is available in more than 20 configurations. It also comes with a second seat and carrycot. Its impressive feature set includes a handlebar with a high-profile design for easier steering and a rear and front suspension to smooth rough terrain; a self-standing, compact fold with handy straps that make it easy to schlep and lightest double stroller seven-inch wheel lock that swivels in the front and 10-inch rear wheels 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 the top choice of our home testers because it is easy to maneuver and has a large shopping basket that can be accessed from both seats when they are in the parent-facing positions. It is easy to move around due to its light weight (about the weight of a few single pushchairs). Its reversible seats mean that you can switch them around to face either way, and the clever way it attaches an additional seat or riding board to the rear is praised by many. Parents also appreciated the fact that it can accommodate car seats and infant carriers from various brands. This includes some that are not typically compatible with other double buggies.