A Provocative Rant About Double Pushchair

Which Lightweight Double Pushchair Should You Buy?

A lightweight double pushchair makes it simple to move around, especially when you have children of different ages. They're typically simple to fold, steer, and carry up and down stairs.

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

Side-by-Side

The majority of the lightweight double pushchairs that we tested were side-by-side models. These are the best for children who can stand up without assistance, since they tend to lack car seat compatibility. The Thule Urban Glide 2 Double and the Baby Trend Sit 'N Stand Double, are both excellent options. They offer recline adjustments for both seats, a big canopy, and padded five-point safety harnesses. They're also easy to move despite their bigger footprint, and are ideal for parents worried about fitting through doorways.

The Cybex Duet pushchair is unique because of its clever frame that expands in width to allow for a second child seat. This makes it slimmer than other pushchairs that are side-by-side. It can fit through doors that are standard and is easy to maneuver on public transport. It is also an jogger which is perfect for those who plan to use it with an infant car seat or a baby carrier.

Another excellent side-by-side lightweight double stroller double is the UPPAbaby Vista v2 Double, that offers more customization with a modular frame. It has a smart design that lets you turn it into a single stroller or a double by incorporating 2 carrycots or car seats (it can even take twins). It's an outstandingly practical choice for families with growing children, and the UPPAbaby also makes one of the lightest and most stylish umbrella strollers available.

If you prefer a more compact, lightweight double, consider the egg2 which folds down to the size of a tiny suitcase. It can be used as a double or a single by adding 2 baby car seats or carrycots. Our home testers were impressed with how easy it was to move around even with a full load of children.

Although they're light double pushchairs side-by-side do not guarantee safety. If your children are at the same age and stage, they could still argue over who gets to sit in which seat. If they're at different heights, a tandem style might be more suitable for them since it allows them to confront each other.

Tandem

While side-by-side models are best suited to siblings with similar age group, tandem light double strollers have distinct appeals. They can take a bigger car seat, and some come with reversible seats or an extra carrycot that is located in the middle. They are bigger, and easier to get into and out of. However, their baskets tend to be smaller than those on single buggies. Many also feature more generously sized canopies with peekaboo windows as well as a cup holder for parents and padded leg cushions for little ones.

The iCandy Peach is another example of a lightweight and affordable tandem. The fabric is a little less premium than some of our other top-rated doubles but it still looks and feels great and is user-friendly. One of the most impressive aspects about it is its one-handed fold. While it does require practice, Kirstie in our Lab has said it's "genius". It's not possible to fold it with the carrycot attached but the mechanism for attaching and taking it off it is easy and quick.

Tandem strollers that are lightweight usually make tighter turning than side-byside models. However, they may be difficult to navigate on uneven surfaces and curbs. They can also be slower to accelerate and more heavy to move. This puts strain on your back.

A convertible double buggy is another option. It starts out as an individual, but you can add adapters to convert it into a double. It can also include a second seat, carrycot, or both in the front. Or the children can sit together. Some of them also offer the option of incorporating buggy boards, which could help an older child keep up with younger siblings.

The Uppababy Vista V2 is a great example of a convertible as it can also convert into a twin pram through the purchase of additional cocoons (PS59 each) that create a lie-flat area for infants. They can be swiveled together or placed on top of each other. You can also use the car seat that came with the pushchair if it is compatible. These buggies with dual-use capabilities are made from high-quality materials that can be used for a long time without showing any wear. This means they come with an excellent resale value.

Single-to-Double

This lightweight double buggy is made for families who love to go on outdoor adventures and would like to upgrade from an individual-stroller. It can be converted into a jogger with a kit that includes air-filled tires and all-wheel-suspension. It is also a good choice for twins, or children of different ages and as a triple tandem, it's able to be able to handle the rough terrain. It's a great option for parents who want a sleek design that is as simple as a single. It comes in different fabric colours.

We loved the way that this iCandy model folds up with just one hand, making it really easy to master. It's heavier than other single-to-double pushchairs, however our home tester Karolina says it's very capable of maneuvering even with two toddlers and carrying a carrycot.

You can purchase additional items such as the Roma Gemini Carrycots (PS100) that are ideal for infants. The seats are comfortable for toddlers with excellent headrests and lumbar support. There are plenty of options for reclining and recline, with the front seat adjusting to various positions, and the rear seat offering the option of recline.

The main drawback to this type of buggy is that it tends to be wider overall than side-by-side doubles which makes it more difficult to navigate through doorways and is difficult to maneuver up and down kerbs. However the suspension and wheels on these types of strollers generally perform well in dealing with pavements and the fact that they're generally lighter than the side-bysides means that you still have a decent amount of storage space. It's important to remember that strollers of this type aren't as efficient in walking through the narrow aisles of supermarkets and can struggle to handle a large amount of shopping. Although it's much easier to turn the stroller around on a small double stroller curved path, this can be a problem. Some are more easy to turn than other models, like the Thule Urban Glide 2 Double or the Baby Trend Sit N' Stand Double.

Convertible

The benefit of convertible double pushchairs is that they can adapt to a family's changing needs. They often start out as single buggies, but include adapters to add a second seat, a carrycot or (in certain cases) an automobile seat to the frame. Some are able to be converted to a single buggie when your child reaches the age of walk or chooses to ride buggyboards.

One of the lightest double buggy that converts to single strollers on our list, this fashionable tri-fold model can carry children up to 40lbs each. It comes with a convenient basket that can be placed between the seats to store things. The spacious canopy with peekaboo window, multi-position reclining seats as well as front and back suspensions for smoother and more comfortable riding on rough terrain were well-loved by testers at home. It also comes with a handy cup holder for the parent, and a large easy-to-access basket. However, they noticed that the backs of the seats have small pockets that are not big enough to hold more than a phone and keys.

This lightweight, high-end side-by-side is available in more than 20 configurations. It also includes a second chair and carrycot. It has a distinctive steering handlebar, front and rear suspensions to smooth rough terrain and an ultra-compact fold that stands up on its own with straps to make it easy to transport, and seven-inch front wheels with swivel locks, and ten-inch back wheels with suspensions to ensure an easier ride. The only downside is that you'll need to purchase a separate baby carrier or car seat.

This versatile tandem is a popular choice by our home testers due to its maneuverability and large shopping basket that is accessible with both seats in the parent-facing position. Its light weight (about the same as a few single pushchairs) makes it a breeze to maneuver. Its reversible seats mean that they can be switched to face either direction and the clever way that it attaches an additional seat or riding board to the rear is highly praised by many. Parents also appreciated the fact that it could accommodate infant car seats and carriers from multiple brands, including some that don't normally fit in other double buggies.