Which Lightweight Double Pushchair Should You Buy?

It's easy to move around with a lightweight double pushchair, especially if you have children with different age groups. They are easy to fold, steer and carry up and down stairs.

This City Mini GT2 offers side-by-side seats with plenty of legroom, adjustable reclining and massive UPF 50+ canopy with windows that peek out. It also features a smart frame that expands widthways to take a second seat and compatible car seat(s).

Side-by-Side

The majority of the lightweight double car seat stroller pushchairs we've test are side-byside models and they're generally best for children who can sit up on their own, as these models tend to be lacking car seat integration. The Thule Urban Glide 2 Double, and Baby Trend Sit 'N Stand Double, are both excellent choices. They offer recline adjustments for both seats, a huge canopy, and padded 5-point safety harnesses. They are also simple to maneuver despite their bigger footprint. They are great 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 a second seat, making it slimmer than other pushchairs with side-by-side seating on the market. This means it can fit through doors that are standard and is easy to maneuver on public transport. It's also a jogger, which is a great feature when you're planning to use it in conjunction with a baby carrier or infant car seat. It's available in a variety of exciting colors.

Another excellent side-by-side lightweight double is the UPPAbaby Vista v2 Double, which allows for even more customization with a modular frame. Its clever design lets the conversion of a single or double buggy by adding two carrycots or child car seats. It can even accommodate twins. It's a good option for families that are growing. The UPPAbaby umbrella stroller is one of the lightest, most fashionable and most stylish available.

Try the egg2 that folds down to the size and weight of a small 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 fully loaded with children.

Side-by-side lightweight double pushchairs aren't foolproof, though -- if your children are the same age or at the same stage, they may still fight 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-by-side models may be more suitable for siblings who are the same age, tandem lightweight double pushchairs offer their own perks. Some can accommodate an extra car seat, while others come with Reversible seats. Others even have an additional carrycot or reversible 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 buggies that are single. They often have larger canopy, peekaboo windows and even cushioned leg cushions.

The iCandy Peach is another example of a lightweight and affordable tandem. Its fabrics feel 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 single-handed fold. While it will require some practice, Kirstie in our Lab has said it's "genius". The carrycot can't be folded while it is attached. However, the process to attach and remove the carrycot is easy and quick.

Tandem lightweight double pushchairs will generally make more precise turns than side-byside models, but they can be more challenging to drive over uneven surfaces and curbs. They may also be slightly slower to speed up and are heavier to move, which could result in stress on your back.

A convertible double buggy is an additional alternative. It's initially a single, but you can add adapters to convert it into a double stroller with bassinet. These can include the option of a second seat or carrycot in the front or the kids can be seated side-by-side. Some of them also offer the option of adding buggy boards that could help older children keep up with younger siblings.

The Uppababy Vista V2 is a excellent example of a convertible, because it can also 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 joined or placed in a row. You can also use the car seat that was included with the pushchair, in the event that it is compatible. Since they are made of high-quality materials, these types of dual-use buggies can often be used for years without showing any wear, which means they have a high resale value.

Single-to-Double

Designed for outdoor-loving families who are looking to upgrade from a single stroller, this lightweight double buggy can be converted into a jogger thanks to an innovative kit that includes air-filled tyres as well as all-wheel suspension. It's also a good option for twins or children from different ages, and as a triple tandem, it can handle rough terrain. It's also a great choice for parents who are looking for an elegant design that's just as sleek as a single, and is available in a range of fabrics.

This iCandy model is very easy to fold using a one-handed system. Although it's heavier than the other pushchairs that are single-to-double in this review, our home tester Karolina claimed that it feels very maneuverable - even with two toddlers and a carrycot.

You can purchase additional items like the Roma Gemini Carrycots (PS100) which are perfect for newborns. The seats are comfortable for toddlers and come with high-quality headrests and lumbar supports. There are many options for reclined seats and the front seat is adjustable in different positions and the back seat also having the option of recline.

This type of buggy comes with the main disadvantage of being larger than side-byside doubles. This makes it difficult to maneuver through doorways and it isn't easy to maneuver between kerbs. The wheels and suspension of these strollers are generally able to cope with paved surfaces. They're also lighter than most side-by-sides, so you can still have plenty of storage space. It's important to keep in mind that these types of strollers aren't as adept at navigating narrow aisles in supermarkets and aren't able to handle a large amount of shopping. It's easier to turn them around even on the smallest of curving paths, but it can be difficult to turn them around on a straight path. 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

The benefit of convertible double pushchair sale pushchairs is that they are able to adapt to a family's changing needs. They are typically single buggies. They include adapters that permit you to include a second child's seat, a carrycot, or (in some instances) an automobile seat to the frame. Some of them can be converted back to a single as your older child begins to walk more or prefers to ride on buggy boards.

One of the lightest double strollers we have on our list, this sleek tri-fold model can carry children up to 40lbs each. It comes with a convenient basket that can be placed between the seats for storage. Home testers appreciated its large canopy with windows that peek out, multi-position reclining seats and front and rear suspensions for smoother rides on rough terrain. It also comes with a handy cup holder for the parent and an ample accessible, easily accessible basket. They did note that the backs of the bags have small pockets which are only big enough to fit a phone and keys.

This premium, lightweight side-by-side can be used in more than 20 different configurations, and comes with two seats and a carrycot. It has a distinctive steering handlebar, front and rear suspensions to smooth rough terrain, it folds compactly and can stand on its own with straps for easy transport, and seven-inch front wheels with swivel locks, and 10-inch back wheels that have suspensions for more comfortable riding. The only drawback is that you will need to purchase a separate car seat or baby carrier.

This versatile tandem is a popular choice by our home testers due to its easy-to-maneuver size and impressively large shopping basket that is accessible from both seats facing towards the parent. It is easy to maneuver thanks to its surprisingly low weight (about the same as a few single pushchairs). Reversible seats mean you can switch them around to face either direction, and the clever way it connects the second seat or riding board to the rear is appreciated by many. Parents also appreciated the fact that it could accommodate infant carriers and car seats from a variety of brands, including some that aren't typically fit in other double buggies.