Which Lightweight Double Pushchair Should You Buy?

It's easy to move around in a lightweight double pushchair, especially if you have children of different ages. They are easy to fold, steer and carry up and down steps.

This City Mini GT2 features side-by-side seating with plenty of legroom. It also has adjustable reclining, UPF 50+ canopy and peekaboo windows. It also has frames that can be expanded in the width to accommodate the second car seat or an additional passenger.

Side-by-Side

The majority of the light double pushchairs we tried were side-by-side models. These are the best for children who can sit without assistance, as they aren't as likely to have compatibility with car seats. The Thule Urban Glide 2 Double, and Baby Trend Sit 'N Stand Double, are both excellent choices. They offer adjustable recline for both seats, a huge canopy, and padded five-point safety harnesses. They are also easy 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 unique frame that expands widthways to add an additional seat, making it smaller than other pushchairs with side-by-side seating on the market. This means it fits through standard doorways and is easy to maneuver on public transport. It's also a jogger, which is great news for those who want to use it with baby carriers or a car seat. It's available in a range of fun colors.

The UPPAbaby Vista v2 double is another great side-by-side, lightweight double. It offers an even greater degree of customization due to the modular frame. It features a clever design that allows you to 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, and the UPPAbaby also makes one of the lightest and most stylish umbrella strollers available.

Try the egg2, which can be folded down to the size and weight of a tiny suitcase. It can be used as a single or double by adding 2 baby car seats or carrycots. Our home testers were impressed with how easy it was to move even with a full load of kids.

Although they're lightweight, double pushchairs that are side-by-side are not foolproof. If your children are at the same age and stage, they might be fighting over who sits in which position. If they're taller than each other it could be that a tandem design might be more suitable for them since it allows them to look at each other.

Tandem

While side-byside models are more suited to siblings of the same age group, tandem light double strollers have their own appeal. Some can fit an extra car seat, while some have Reversible seats. Some even come with an additional carrycot or convertible seat in the middle. They are more spacious, and easier to get in and out of. However, their baskets tend to be smaller than those on single buggies. Many also feature more generously large canopies that have peekaboo windows and a parent cup holder and cushioned leg cushions for the little ones.

The iCandy Peach is another example of a great value lightweight tandem. The fabric is a little less luxurious than our other top-rated doubles, but it still looks and feels great and is very easy to use. One of the most striking things about it is its one-handed fold - although it will require some practice, Kirstie in our Lab declared it to be "genius". The carrycot is not foldable while it's attached. However, the process to attach and remove the carrycot is simple and quick.

Tandem lightweight double twin strollers for newborns will generally have a more precise turning compared to side-by-side models. However, they may be more difficult to drive on uneven surfaces or curbs. They can also be slower to accelerate and more heavy to move. This can put stress on your back.

Another alternative is a convertible double buggy that starts out as a single and then you add adapters to turn it into a double. They can include an additional seat, a carrycot, or both in the front. The children can share a seat. Some also have the option of adding a buggy board, which can aid older children keep up with younger siblings.

The Uppababy Vista V2 can be converted into a twin stroller Side by side-sized pram by purchasing additional cocoons for PS59 each. The cocoons create a flat space for newborns. These can be placed on top of each other or positioned to one another and you can use them with the baby car seat that is included with the pushchair (as as long as you select the right one). These dual-use buggies are made from high-quality materials and can be used for many years without showing any wear. This means they have an excellent resale value.

Single-to-Double

This light double buggy is designed for outdoor-loving family who want to upgrade from a single-stroller. It can be transformed into a jogger using the kit that comes with air-filled tires as well as all-wheel suspension. It's also a great option for twins or children from different ages and, as triple tandem, it is able to handle rough terrain. It's a great option for parents who want a sleek style that's as elegant as a single. It comes in various colors of fabric.

This iCandy model is easy to fold with a single-handed system. It's heavier than other single-to double pushchairs, but our home test Karolina says it's very mobile even with two toddlers and a carrycot.

The seat can be used as a parent-facing, and you can also buy add-ons for this stroller, twin stroller Side by side such as the Roma Gemini carrycots (PS100 each), which are ideal for infants. Our test panel found the seats to be comfortable for toddlers and had good headrests and lumbar support. There are many options for reclining and recline, with the front seat being able to be adjusted to different positions and the rear seat offering the option of recline.

The biggest drawback with this type of buggy is that it's generally larger overall than doubles that are side-by-side which makes it more difficult to get through doorways and can be difficult to maneuver around kerbs. The wheels and suspension of these strollers are generally able to cope with pavements. They're also lighter than many side-bysides, so you can still have plenty of storage. These strollers can be difficult to maneuver through supermarkets with narrow aisles, and they can be difficult to carry loads. Although it's much easier to turn the stroller around on a small curved path, this can be a problem. Some are also easier to turn than others, such as the Thule Urban Glide 2 Double and the Baby Trend Sit N' Stand Double, for instance.

Convertible

Convertible double pushchairs are fantastic because they can be adjusted to the changing requirements of families. Often, they start as single buggies. They have adapters that allow you to add a second child's chair or carrycot, or (in certain instances) the car seat to the frame. Some even convert to a single when your older child begins to walk more or wants to ride on a buggy board.

One of the lightest double strollers on our list, this sleek tri-fold model can carry children up to 40lbs each and features an easy-to-use basket between the seats to store things. The spacious canopy with peekaboo window, multi-position reclining chairs and a front and back suspensions to ensure smoother and more comfortable riding on rough terrain were well-loved by home testers. It also has a convenient parent cup holder as well as an enormous, easily accessible basket. They also noted that the backs have small pockets, which are just large enough to hold phones and keys.

This high-end, lightweight side-by-side is available in more than 20 configurations. It also comes with a second seat and carrycot. Its impressive set of features 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 that has straps for easy schlepping; and seven-inch wheel lock that swivels in the front and 10-inch rear wheels with suspension for a smoother ride. The only downside is that you'll need to purchase a separate baby carriage or car seat.

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 basket for shopping that can be accessed from both seats when they are in the parent-facing position. Its extremely lightweight weight (about the same as single pushchairs) makes it easy to move around. Its reversible seats mean that they can be switched to face either direction, and the clever way it can attach a second seat or riding board to the rear is praised by many. Parents also admired the fact that it can accommodate car seats and infant carriers from multiple brands. This includes some that are not typically compatible with other double buggies.