A Provocative Rant About Double Pushchair

Which Lightweight Double Pushchair Should You Buy?

It's easy to move around with the lightweight double pushchair especially if you have kids with different age groups. They're generally easy to fold, steer and transport up and down stairs.

This City Mini GT2 features side-by-side seating with plenty of legroom. It also has adjustable reclining, large UPF 50+ canopy and peekaboo windows. It also has a clever frame that can expand in width to accommodate a second seat and a compatible car seat(s).

Side-by-Side

Most of the lightweight double pushchairs we tested were side-by-side models. These are the best for children who can stand up without assistance, as they aren't as likely to have compatibility with car seats. The Thule Urban Glide 2 Double and the Baby Trend Sit 'N Stand Double, are both excellent choices. They offer recline that can be adjusted for both seats, a big canopy, and padded 5-point safety harnesses. They're also easy to maneuver despite their larger footprints and are great for parents worried about fitting through doors.

The Cybex Duet pushchair is unique because it has a clever frame that expands to accommodate a second child seat. This makes it lighter than other side-byside pushchairs. It can fit through standard doors and is easy to maneuver on public transport. It's also a jogger, which is great news if you want to use it in conjunction with an infant carrier or car seat, and comes in a range of fun colors.

Another great side-by-side, lightweight double is the UPPAbaby Vista v2 double jogging stroller, which offers even more customization with a modular frame. Its clever design lets the conversion of a double or single buggy by adding two carrycots or child car seats. It can even accommodate twins. It's a great option for families with growing children and the UPPAbaby is among the lightest and stylish umbrella strollers on the market.

Try the egg2 which folds down to the size and weight of a tiny suitcase. It can be used as a single or double with the addition of two carrycots or infant car seats, and our home testers loved how simple and sleek it was to carry, even when fully loaded with kids.

Although they're lightweight, double pushchairs that are side-by-side are not foolproof. If your children are of the same age and stage, they might be fighting over who gets to sit in which spot. If they're at different heights, it is possible that a tandem design is best for them, as it allows them to face eachother.

Tandem

While side-byside models are more for children with similar age, tandem lightweight Double prams With adjustable footrest strollers come with their own charms. They can take a bigger car seat, and some have convertible seats or an additional carrycot in the middle. They are larger and are easier to get into and out of. However, their baskets tend to be smaller than the ones found on buggies that are single. Many feature larger canopies as well as peekaboo windows, and even padded leg cushions.

The iCandy Peach tandem is another great example of a lightweight tandem that provides an excellent value. The fabric is a bit less expensive than some of our top-rated doubles. However, it still looks great and is easy to use. Its one-handed folding is impressive. Even though it requires some practice, Kirstie from our Lab described it as "genius". The carrycot cannot be folded while it is attached. However, the mechanism to attach and remove the carrycot is quick and easy.

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 a little slower to pick up speed and are heavier to move, which could cause strain on your back.

Another option is a convertible double buggy, which is initially one-person, but you can add adapters that turn it into a double. It can also include the option of a second seat, a carrycot, or both in front. Children can share a seat. Some may have the option of adding a buggyboard, which helps an older child keep up with a younger brother or sister.

The Uppababy Vista V2 is a great example of a convertible because it can also be converted into a twin pram by the purchase of additional cocoons (PS59 each) that create a lie-flat area for infants. They can be positioned in a row or joined to one another and you can also use them in conjunction with the infant car seat that is included with the pushchair (as long as you choose a compatible one). As they're made with quality materials, these kinds of buggies that are dual-use can be used for many years without showing any wear, which means they have a high potential for resale.

Single-to-Double

For families who love the outdoors and want to upgrade from a single stroller, this light double buggy turns into a jogger thanks an impressive kit that comes with air-filled tyres and all-wheel suspension. It's also a good option for twins, or children of different age groups and, as triple tandem, it's able to handle rough terrain. It's also a good choice for parents looking for an elegant design that's as elegant as a single and is available in a range of colors for the fabric.

This iCandy model is very easy to fold with the use of a single hand. It's heavier than other single-to-double pushchairs, but our home test Karolina says it's still very maneuverable even with two toddlers and a carrycot.

The seat can be used as a parent-facing, and you can also purchase accessories for this stroller like the Roma Gemini carrycots (PS100 each), which are ideal for babies. Our panel of testers found that the seats were comfortable for toddlers, with good lumbar support and headrests. There are a variety of options to recline the seats with the front seat can be adjusted to different positions, and the back seat having the option of recline.

This type of buggy has the biggest disadvantage of being larger than side-byside doubles. This makes it difficult to navigate through doorways and it isn't easy to maneuver between kerbs. However, the wheels and suspension on these models generally perform well in dealing with pavements and the fact that they're usually much lighter than some of the side-by-sides, means you still find plenty of storage space. It's important to remember that strollers of this type aren't as efficient in getting through narrow aisles in supermarkets, and may struggle to cope with a lot of shopping. It's a little easier to turn them around even on the smallest of curving paths but even this can be a challenge. Some are also easier to turn than others, such as the Thule Urban Glide 2 Double and Baby Trend Sit N' Stand Double, for example.

Convertible

Convertible double infant stroller pushchairs are fantastic because they can be adjusted to the changing needs of the family. They often start out as single buggies and come with adapters to add the second seat, a carrycot or (in some cases) an automobile seat to the frame. Some can be converted back to a single buggie when your older child starts to walk or prefers to ride buggyboards.

One of the lightest double strollers we have on our list, this sleek tri-fold model can hold children up to 40 lbs each. It comes with a convenient basket that can be placed between the seats for storage. The large canopy with a peekaboo window, multi-position reclining seats and a front and back suspensions for smoother rides on rough terrain were well-loved by home testers. It also has a handy cup holder for the parent and a large easy-to-access basket. However, they pointed out that the backs of the seats have pockets that aren't large enough to hold more than a phone and keys.

This high-end, lightweight side-by-side is available in more than 20 different configurations. It also includes a second chair and carrycot. It features a high-profile steering handlebar, rear and front suspensions to smooth rough terrain and an ultra-compact fold that stands up on its own with straps that make it easy to transport and seven-inch front wheels with swivel locks and 10-inch back wheels that have suspensions for more comfortable riding. The only downside is that you'll have to purchase an additional car seat or baby carrier.

This versatile tandem is the most popular of our home testers due to the fact that it is simple to maneuver and features a large basket for shopping that is accessible from both seats when in the parent-facing positions. It is easy to move around due to its low weight (about the equivalent of some single pushchairs). Many people praise the clever method of attaching the second seat or riding board to the back. Parents also loved 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 stroller for twins buggies.