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Which Lightweight double pushchair from birth Pushchair Should You Buy?

It's easy to move around with a light double pushchair, especially if you have kids of different age groups. They are generally 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 peekaboo windows. It also comes with a frame that expands in size to accommodate a 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 best for children who can sit without assistance, as they 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 5-point safety harnesses. They're also easy to move despite their larger footprint, and are ideal for parents worried about fitting through doorways.

The Cybex Duet pushchair is unique because of its clever frame that can be expanded to allow for an additional child seat. This makes it slimmer than other pushchairs with side-by-side seating. It can be pushed through doors that are standard and is easy to maneuver on public transport. It also doubles as a jogger which is great if you want to use it with baby carriers or a car seat. It's also available in a variety of exciting colors.

The UPPAbaby Vista v2 double is another great side-by-side, lightweight double. It offers an even greater degree of customization due to a modular frame. The innovative design allows the conversion of a double or single buggy by adding two carrycots or car seats for children. It can even accommodate twins. It's a great option for families with growing children, and the UPPAbaby also is one of the lightest and stylish umbrella strollers available.

Try the egg2 which folds down to the size and weight of a small suitcase. It can be used as a double or single by adding 2 baby car seats or carrycots. Our test subjects were awed by the ease of move around even with a full load of children.

Double pushchairs with side-by-side seating aren't 100% foolproof, howeverIf your children are of the same age or at the same stage, they may still fight over who rides in which seat. If they're at different heights, a tandem style may be the best option for them, since it allows them to face each other.

Tandem

While side-by-side models may be better suited for siblings with similar ages tandem pushchairs are light and lightweight, and are a different kind of pushchair with their own appeal. They can be fitted with a larger car seat, and some come with reversible seats or an extra carrycot that is located in the middle. They are larger and are easier to get into and out of. However, their baskets tend to be smaller than those on single buggies. They often have larger canopy as well as peekaboo windows, and even padded leg cushions.

The iCandy Peach is another example of a good-value lightweight tandem. The fabrics are less luxurious than those of some of our top-rated doubles. However, it looks great and is easy to use. One of the most impressive aspects about it is its one-handed fold. Although it will require some practice, Kirstie in our Lab declared it to be "genius". It's not foldable with the carrycot attached however the mechanism for attaching and taking it off it is simple and fast.

Tandem double pushchairs are light and lightweight. They generally make more precise turns than side-by-side models however, they can be more challenging to drive over bumps and uneven surfaces. They can also be slower to accelerate and are heavier to move. This puts strain on your back.

Another option is a convertible double buggy, that starts out as an individual and then you can add adapters to make it into a double. It could include a second seat, carrycot, or both in the front. Children can be seated together. Some may have the option of including a buggyboard that assists an older child to keep up with siblings who are younger.

The Uppababy Vista V2 is a excellent example of a convertible, since it can 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 positioned on top of each other or positioned to each other's faces and you can use them in conjunction with the infant car seat that comes with the pushchair (as long as you choose a compatible one). These buggies with dual-use capabilities are made of quality materials and can be used for many years without showing any wear. This means that they have the highest resale value.

Single-to-Double

Designed for outdoor-loving families who want to upgrade from a single stroller, this lightweight double buggy can be converted into a jogger thanks a nifty kit that includes air-filled tyres as well as all-wheel suspension. It's also a great option for twins, or children from different age groups and as triple tandem, it is able to handle rough terrain. It's also a good option for parents who are looking for a stylish design that's as elegant as a single and comes in a variety of fabric colours.

We loved the way this iCandy model folds into itself using a single-hand mechanism that's very simple to master. It's heavier than other single-to-double pushchairs, however our home tester Karolina says it's very mobile even with two toddlers inside and a carrycot.

You can buy add-ons such as the Roma Gemini Carrycots (PS100) that are ideal for infants. The seats are comfortable for toddlers, with high-quality headrests and lumbar supports. And there are many options for reclining and recline, with the front seat being able to be adjusted to different positions, and the rear seat having a recline option.

The biggest drawback with this type of buggy is that it is generally larger overall than the side-by-side doubles and makes it difficult to maneuver through doorways, and is difficult to maneuver around kerbs. However, the wheels and suspension on these models generally do a good job of dealing with pavements and the fact that they're much lighter than some of the side-by-sides means you can still have a decent amount of storage space. These strollers can be difficult to maneuver through supermarkets with narrow aisles, and they can be difficult to carry a large amount. Even though it's easier to turn the stroller on a narrow, curving path, this can be a challenge. Some are easier to turn than others models, like the Thule Urban Glide 2 Double or Baby Trend Sit N' Stand stokke double stroller.

Convertible

The benefit of convertible double pushchairs is the ability to adapt to changing family requirements. Often, they start as single buggies and have adapters that allow you to add a second child's seat or carrycot, or (in certain instances) the car seat to the frame. Some can be converted to a single buggie when your child's older age begins to walk or wants to ride a buggyboard.

This stylish tri-fold double stroller is among of the lightest strollers on our list. It can support up to 40lbs per child and has an extra storage basket in between the seats. The large canopy with a peekaboo window, multi-position reclining chairs and front and back suspensions for smoother and more comfortable riding on rough terrain were praised by testers at home. It also comes with a handy cup holder for the parent and a large, easy-to-access basket. They also noted that the backs have small pockets, which are only big enough to fit the phone and keys.

This high-end, lightweight side-by-side can be used in more than 20 configurations and includes two seats and a carrycot. It has a distinctive steering handlebar, front and rear suspensions to smooth rough terrain, it folds compactly and can be folded up with straps for easy transport and seven-inch front wheels with swivel locks, and 10-inch back wheels that have suspensions for a smoother ride. The only downside is that you'll need to buy a separate baby carrier or car seat.

This multi-functional tandem is the top choice of our home testers because it is easy to maneuver and comes with an enormous shopping basket that can be accessed from both seats when they are in the parent-facing position. Its surprisingly lightweight weight (about the same as some single pushchairs) makes it a breeze to maneuver. Its reversible seats mean that they can be switched to face either way, and the clever way it can attach a second seat or riding board to the rear is praised by many. Parents also appreciated the fact that it can accommodate infant car seats and carriers from a variety of brands, including some which aren't usually fit in other double buggies.