Which Lightweight Double Pushchair Should You Buy?

A light double pushchair is easy to move around, especially if you have children of various age groups. 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, adjustable reclining and huge UPF 50+ canopies with windows that peek out. It also comes with frames that can be expanded in size to accommodate a second car seat or another passenger.

Side-by-Side

The majority of the lightweight double pushchairs we tested are side-by-side designs and they're generally best for children that can sit up on their own, as these models aren't equipped with car seat integration. However there are some exceptions. Thule Urban Glide 2 Double and Baby Trend Sit 'N Stand Double are both top choices that have recline that can be adjusted in both seats, a huge canopy, and padded 5-point harnesses. They are also easy to maneuver despite their bigger footprint. They are ideal for parents who are worried about fitting through doors.

The Cybex Duet pushchair is unique because it has a clever frame that expands to allow for an additional child seat. This makes it lighter than other pushchairs with side-by-side seating. This means it can fit through standard doorways and is easy to maneuver on public transport. It is also a jogger which is great when you are planning to use it in conjunction with an infant car seat or a baby carrier.

The UPPAbaby Vista v2 double is another fantastic side-by-side double that is lightweight. It offers additional flexibility due to a modular frame. It has a smart 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 fantastic and practical choice for families with growing children and the UPPAbaby makes one of the lightest and most stylish umbrella strollers on the market.

If you're looking for a more compact and lightweight double, you can try the egg2 which folds down to the size of a small double buggy suitcase. It can be used as a single double with the addition of 2 carrycots or infant car seats, and our home testers were awed by the sleek and easy it was to use even when loaded with kids.

Side-by-side pushchairs that are lightweight aren't 100% foolproof, however- if your children are of the same age or stage they may still fight over who rides in which seat. If they're at different heights 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 better suited to siblings of the same ages, tandem lightweight double strollers have their own appeal. Some can fit an extra car seat, while others have Reversible seats. Others have an additional carrycot or reversible seat in the middle. They are generally more spacious and simple to move into and out of, although their baskets are usually smaller than those of single buggies. They often have larger canopy as well as peekaboo windows, and even padding for the leg cushions.

The iCandy Peach is another example of a good-value lightweight tandem. Its fabrics feel a little less expensive than our other top-rated doubles however, it still looks and feels great and is user-friendly. Its one-handed folding is awe-inspiring. Even though it requires some time to master, Kirstie from our Lab called it "genius". It can't be folded with the carrycot attached, but the mechanism for attaching and removing it is easy and quick.

Tandem pushchairs that are lightweight typically make tighter turns than side-by-side models, but they can be more challenging to drive over uneven surfaces and curbs. They may also be slow to accelerate and can be heavier to move, which can put strain on your back.

Another alternative is a convertible double buggy which starts off as a single and then you can add adapters to make it into a double. It could have the option of a second seat, a carrycot or both in the front. Children can share a seat. Some have the option of including a buggyboard that can help an older child keep up 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 through the purchase of additional cocoons (PS59 each) that create a lie-flat space for infants. They can be placed side by side or attached to one another and you can use them in conjunction with the infant car seat that is included with the pushchair (as as long as you choose an appropriate one). Since they are made of high-quality materials, these types of dual-use buggies can often be used for years without showing much wear, meaning they have the highest resale value.

Single-to-Double

This compact double buggy was designed for outdoor-loving family who would like to upgrade from a single-stroller. It can be transformed into a jogger using a kit that includes air-filled tires as well as all-wheel suspension. It can also withstand rough terrain well and is a tandem triple, is perfect for twins or children of various ages. It's also a great choice for parents who want an elegant design that's just as sleek as a single and comes in a variety of colors for the fabric.

This iCandy model is incredibly easy to fold using a single-handed system. It's also heavier than other single-to-double pushchairs featured in this review, home tester Karolina claimed that it feels extremely 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, such as the Roma Gemini carrycots (PS100 each), which are ideal for newborns. The seats are comfortable for toddlers, with excellent headrests and lumbar support. There are plenty of options for recline, with the front seat adjusting to various positions and the rear seat having the option of recline.

The biggest drawback with this type of buggy is that it tends to be larger overall than doubles that are side-by-side which makes it more difficult to navigate through doorways and is difficult to manoeuvre up and down kerbs. However, the wheels and suspension are generally able to do a good job of dealing with pavements and the fact that they're significantly lighter than the side-by-sides means you can still find plenty of storage space. These strollers aren't easy to maneuver around supermarkets with narrow aisles, and they can be difficult to carry a lot. Although it's easier to turn the stroller around on a narrow curved path, it can be a problem. Some are also easier to turn than others, with the Thule Urban Glide 2 Double and Pushchairsandprams.uk the Baby Trend Sit N' Stand Double, for instance.

Convertible

The benefit of convertible double pushchairs is that they are able to adapt to changing family requirements. They are typically single buggies and have adapters that allow you to add an additional seat, a carrycot or (in certain cases) an automobile seat to the frame. Some even convert to a single as your older child begins to walk more or wants to ride on a buggy board.

This stylish tri-fold double stroller can be described as one of the lightest on our list. It can carry up to 40 pounds per child and comes with an integrated storage basket between the seats. Home testers appreciated its spacious canopy with peekaboo windows multi-position reclining seats, as well as front and rear suspensions for smoother rides on rough terrain. It also comes with a handy cup holder for parents and a large, easy-to-access basket. The backs have tiny pockets, which are just sufficient to hold the phone and a set of keys.

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

This versatile tandem is a popular choice from our home testers due to its easy-to-maneuver size and impressively large shopping basket that is accessible from both seats in the parent-facing position. It is simple to move around due to its low weight (about the same as a few single pushchairs). Many have praised the clever method of attaching the second seat or riding board to the back. Parents also appreciated the fact that it could accommodate infant car seats and carriers from various brands, including those which aren't usually fit in other double buggies.