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Which Lightweight double pushchair from birth Pushchair Should You Buy?

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

This City Mini GT2 offers side-by-side seats with plenty of legroom with adjustable reclining, as well as massive UPF 50+ canopy with peekaboo windows. It also comes with a smart frame that can be expanded to accommodate a second car seat, and also a compatible car seat(s).

Side-by-Side

The majority of lightweight double travel stroller pushchairs we tested are side-by-side designs and are generally recommended for children that can sit up on their own because they tend to be lacking car seat integration. The Thule Urban Glide 2 Double, and Baby Trend Sit 'N Stand Double, are both excellent options. They have recline adjustments for both seats, a large 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 features a unique frame that expands to accommodate an additional child seat. This makes it smaller than other side-byside pushchairs. It can fit through doors of standard size and is easy to maneuver on public transport. It is also a jogger, which is ideal when you are planning to use it in conjunction with an infant car seat or carrier.

Another great side-by-side, lightweight double is the UPPAbaby Vista v2 Double, that offers more customization with a modular frame. It's a clever design that lets you turn it into a single buggy or a cheap double pushchair by incorporating 2 carrycots or car seats (it can even accommodate twins). It's a fantastic and practical choice for families with growing children, and the UPPAbaby also is one of the tiniest and most fashionable umbrella strollers available.

Try the egg2, which can be folded down to the size and weight of a compact suitcase. It can be used as a single or double by adding two carrycots or infant car seats, and our home testers were awed by how sleek and simple it was to carry even when stuffed with kids.

Double pushchairs with side-by-side seating aren't 100% foolproof, howeverwhen your children are at the same age or stage they may still fight over who gets to ride in which seat. If they are at different heights, the tandem model could be the best option for them, since it lets them face each other.

Tandem

While side-byside models are more for children with similar age, tandem lightweight double strollers double come with their own appeal. Some can fit a larger car seat and others have reversible seats. Others have an additional carrycot or reclined seat that can be flipped in the middle. They are bigger, and easier to get into and out of. However, their baskets tend to be smaller than the ones found on single buggies. Many also feature more generously sized canopies with peekaboo windows and a parent cup holder and padding for the legs of young children.

The iCandy Peach is another example of a good-value lightweight tandem. The fabric is a little less premium than some of our other top-rated tandems, but it still looks and feels great and is easy to use. One of the most impressive things about it is its single-handed fold - although it will require some practice, Kirstie in our Lab declared it to be "genius". The carrycot can't be folded when it is attached. However, the process to attach and remove the carrycot is quick and easy.

Tandem pushchairs that are lightweight typically make tighter turns than side-by-side models however, they can be more challenging to drive over bumps and uneven surfaces. They may also be slightly slower to pick up speed and can be heavier to move, which could result in strain on your back.

Another option is a convertible double buggy, which is initially an individual and then you add adapters to turn it into a double. These can include the option of a second seat or carrycot in front or the kids can sit side-by-side. Some can also consider including a buggyboard that can help an older child keep up with siblings who are younger.

The Uppababy Vista V2 can be converted into a twin umbrella stroller [here]-sized pram by purchasing additional cocoons at PS59 each. The cocoons create an open space for infants. They can be swiveled together 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. As they're made with quality materials, these kinds of buggies with dual-use capabilities can be used for years without showing any wear, indicating they have the highest price resales.

Single-to-Double

For families who love the outdoors and are looking to upgrade their single stroller, this lightweight double buggy turns into a jogger with the help of a nifty kit that includes air-filled tyres as well as all-wheel suspension. It is also a good choice for twins, or children from different age groups, and as triple tandem, it is able to handle rough terrain. It's also a good choice for parents looking for an elegant design that's as sleek as a single, and comes in a variety of fabric colours.

This iCandy model is incredibly easy to fold with the use of a single hand. And although it's heavier than some of the other pushchairs that are single-to-double in this review, our home tester Karolina said that it still feels very maneuverable - even with two toddlers and a carrycot.

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) that are perfect for newborns. The seats are comfortable for toddlers, with good headrests and lumbar support. There are a variety of options for reclining the seats, with the front seat adjustable in various positions and the back seat having the option of recline.

This type of buggy comes with the greatest disadvantage of being wider than side-byside doubles. This makes it difficult to maneuver through doorways, and it isn't easy to maneuver up and down kerbs. The wheels and suspension of these models are generally able to cope with paved surfaces. They're also lighter than many side-bysides and, therefore, you can have plenty of storage space. It's important to keep in mind that strollers of this type aren't as adept at navigating narrow aisles in supermarkets, and may struggle to cope with a lot of shopping. It's a bit easier to turn around on the smallest curves of paths but it can be difficult to turn them around on a straight path. Some are more easy to turn than others, such as the Thule Urban Glide 2 Double or the Baby Trend Sit N' Stand Double.

Convertible

The benefit of convertible double pushchairs is that they are able to adapt to a family's changing needs. They typically start as single buggies, and include adapters to add the 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's older age begins to walk or wants to ride a buggyboard.

This stylish tri-fold double stroller can be described as one of the lightest strollers on our list. It can hold 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 with multi-position reclining seats as well as front and rear suspension for smoother rides on rough terrain. It also has a handy cup holder for the parent and a large, easy-to-access basket. They also noted that the backs have tiny pockets, that are just sufficient to hold a phone and a set of keys.

This light, high-end side-byside is available in more than 20 different configurations. It also includes a second chair and carrycot. It has a high-profile steering handlebar, front and rear suspensions to smooth rough terrain, a compact fold that stands up on its own with straps to make it easy to transportation, and seven-inch front wheel with swivel locks, and 10-inch back wheels that have suspensions for more comfortable riding. The only drawback is that you'll need buy a separate baby carrier or car seat.

This versatile tandem is the most popular of our home testers because it is easy to maneuver and comes with a large shopping basket that can be accessed from both seats when in the parent-facing positions. It is easy to move around due to its light weight (about the same as a few single pushchairs). The seats are reversible, which means that you can switch them around to face either direction, and the clever method by which it attaches the second seat or riding board to the rear is highly praised by many. Parents also appreciated the fact that it could accommodate infant carriers and car seats from various brands, including some that don't normally fit into other double buggies.