Which Lightweight Double Pushchair Should You Buy?
It's easy to move around with a light double pushchair, especially if you have kids with different ages. They are easy to fold, steer and carry up and down steps.
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 car seat, and also a compatible car seat(s).
Side-by-Side
The majority of light double pushchairs we've tested are side-by-side models and are best suited for children that can sit up unassisted because they aren't equipped with car seat integration. That said, the Thule Urban Glide 2 Double and Baby Trend Sit 'N Stand Double are both excellent options that offer adjustable recline in both seats, a wide canopy and padded 5-point harnesses. They're also easy to maneuver despite their larger footprint, and are ideal for parents who worry about fitting into doorways.
The Cybex Duet is a little different because its clever frame expands in width to accommodate an additional seat, which makes it lighter than other pushchairs with side-by-side seating available. This means it fits through doors that are standard and is easy to maneuver on public transportation. It can also be used as a jogger, which is ideal if you plan to use it in conjunction with an infant car seat or baby carrier.
The UPPAbaby Vista v2 double is another great side-by-side, lightweight double. It offers even more customization thanks to a modular frame. The clever design allows you to convert 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 is one of the lightest and most stylish umbrella strollers available.
If you prefer a more compact lightweight double, try the egg2 which folds to the size 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 simple and sleek it was to handle even when stuffed with children.
Double pushchairs with side-by-side seating aren't 100% foolproof, howeverIf your children are at the same age or stage they might be fighting over who gets to ride in which seat. If they are at different heights then the tandem model could be best for them, as it allows them to face eachother.
Tandem
While side-byside models might be better suited for siblings of the same age tandem pushchairs that are lightweight are a different kind of pushchair with their own appeal. Some can fit carseats that are larger, and others come with seats that can be reversible. Others even have an extra carrycot or a reclined seat that can be flipped in the middle. They are bigger and are easier to get into and out of. However the baskets they use tend to be smaller than those on buggies that are single. Many also feature more generously large canopies that have peekaboo windows as well as a cup holder for the parent and cushioned leg cushions for the children.
The iCandy Peach is another example of a lightweight and affordable tandem. The fabric is a little less expensive than our other top-rated tandems, however, it still looks and feels great and is very easy to use. Its one-handed folding is impressive. Even though it requires some time to master, Kirstie from our Lab described it as "genius". It's not possible to fold it with the carrycot attached, however the mechanism for attaching and taking it off it is easy and quick.
Tandem lightweight double pushchairs will generally have tighter turns than side-by-side models, but they can be more difficult to drive on uneven surfaces and curbs. They are also slower to accelerate and are heavier to move. This puts strain on your back.
A convertible double buggy is another alternative. It is initially an individual however, you can add adapters to make it double. It can also have a second seat, carrycot, or both in the front. Children can sit together. Some may have the option of including a buggyboard that can help an older child keep up 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 attached together or placed on top of each other. You can also use the car seat that came with the pushchair in the event that it is compatible with the. These buggies with dual-use capabilities are made from high-quality materials and can last for many years without showing any wear. This means they have a high resale price.
Single-to-Double
For families who love the outdoors and are looking to upgrade their single stroller, this light double buggy can be converted into a jogger with the help of an innovative kit that includes air-filled tyres, as well as all-wheel suspension. It also handles rough terrain well and it's a tandem triple that is suitable for twins or children of various age groups. It's an excellent choice for parents who want a stylish style that's as simple as a single. It comes in various colors of fabric.
This iCandy model is easy to fold with a single-handed system. It's also heavier than some of the other single-to-double pushchairs featured in this review, home tester Karolina claimed that it 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 buy add-ons for this stroller, such as the Roma Gemini carrycots (PS100 each), which are ideal for babies. The seats are comfortable for toddlers with good headrests and lumbar support. There are plenty of options for reclining in the front, with the seat adjusting to various positions and the rear seat offering a recline option.
The biggest drawback of this kind of buggy is that it tends to be wider overall than side-by-side doubles which makes it more difficult to maneuver through doorways, and can be tricky to manoeuvre up and down kerbs. However the suspension and wheels on these models generally perform well in coping with paved surfaces and the fact that they're lighter than the side-bysides means that you still find plenty of storage space. It's important to remember that strollers of this type aren't as adept at getting through narrow aisles in supermarkets and can struggle to handle a lot of shopping. Even though twin pushchairs Push Chairs And Prams to turn the stroller around on a narrow curved path, this can still be a problem. Some are easier to turn than other, such as the Thule Urban Glide 2 Double or the Baby Trend Sit N' Stand Double.
Convertible
The best thing about convertible double pushchairs is the ability to adapt to the changing family needs. They are typically single buggies and have adapters that allow you to add a second child's chair or a carrycot (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 wants to ride a buggyboard.
One of the lightest double strollers on our list, this sleek tri-fold model is able to hold children as heavy as 40 pounds each and features an easy-to-use basket between the seats for storage. The large canopy with a peekaboo window, multi-position reclining chairs as well as front and back suspensions for smoother and more comfortable riding on rough terrain were appreciated by testers at home. It also has a convenient parent cup holder and an ample easy-to-access basket. However, they pointed out that the seats' backs have pockets that aren't big enough to hold much more than a phone and keys.
This lightweight, high-end side-by-side is available in more than 20 models. It also comes with a second chair and carrycot. It has a distinctive steering handlebar, rear and front suspensions to smooth out rough terrain, an ultra-compact fold that can be folded up with straps that make it easy to transport and seven-inch front wheels with swivel locks, and ten-inch back wheels with suspensions for more comfortable riding. The only drawback is that you'll need purchase a separate baby carrier or car seat.
This versatile tandem is the top pick of our home testers due to the fact that it is easy to maneuver and has an enormous shopping basket that can be accessed from both seats when they are in the parent-facing position. Its lightweight weight (about the same as a few single pushchairs) makes it easy to maneuver. Its reversible seats mean that they can be switched to face either direction and the clever method by which it can attach a second seat or riding board to the rear is praised by many. Parents also liked the fact that it could accommodate infant car seats and carriers from a variety of brands, including those which aren't usually fit into other double buggies.