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Which Lightweight Double Pushchair Should You Buy?

A light double pushchair is easy to move around, especially for families with children of different ages. They are 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 features adjustable reclining, UPF 50+ canopy and peekaboo windows. It also comes with an expanding frame the width to accommodate a second car seat or another passenger.

Side-by-Side

The majority of the light double pushchairs we tried were side-by-side models. These are the best for children who can sit without assistance, as they lack compatibility with car seats. The Thule Urban Glide 2 Double, and Baby Trend Sit 'N Stand Double, are both excellent choices. They come with an adjustable recline for both seats, a big canopy, and padded five-point safety harnesses. They're also easy to maneuver despite their larger footprint and are great for parents worried about fitting through doors.

The Cybex Duet pushchair is unique because of its clever frame that expands to add an additional child seat. This makes it slimmer than other side-byside pushchairs. It is able ready to grow double stroller fit through doors that are standard and is easy to maneuver on public transport. It is also an jogger which is perfect when you are planning to use it with an infant car seat or carrier.

Another fantastic side-by-side light double is the UPPAbaby Vista v2 double umbrella stroller, that offers more customization through a modular frame. It's a clever design that lets you convert it into a single buggy or a double with the addition of 2 carrycots or car seats (it can even accommodate twins). It's a great option for families growing. The UPPAbaby umbrella stroller is one of the lightest, most fashionable and stylish strollers available.

If you prefer a more compact and lightweight double, you can try the egg2 that folds down to the size of a tiny suitcase. It can be used as a single double by adding two carrycots or infant car seats, and our home testers were awed by how sleek and simple it was to handle even when loaded with children.

Although they're light double pushchairs that sit side-by-side aren't foolproof. If your children are of the same age and stage, they could still fight about who sits in which spot. If they're different heights it could be that a tandem design might be better for them as it lets them look at each other.

Tandem

While side-byside models might be more appropriate for siblings who are the same age tandem pushchairs are light and lightweight, and are a different kind of pushchair with their own appeal. They can take a bigger car seat, and some have seats that can be reversible or a carrycot in the middle. They are bigger and are easier to get in and out of. However their baskets tend to be smaller than those found on single buggies. Many have larger canopies with windows that peek out and padded leg cushions.

The iCandy Peach is another example of a great value lightweight tandem. The fabric is a little less luxurious than our other top-rated doubles but it looks and feels great and is very easy to use. One of the most striking things about it is its single-handed fold - although it requires practice, Kirstie in our Lab said it's "genius". The carrycot is not foldable while it's attached. However, the mechanism to attach and remove the carrycot is simple and quick.

Tandem lightweight double pram buggy strollers will generally have a more precise turning compared to side-by-side models. However, they can be harder to navigate on uneven surfaces and curbs. They are also slow to speed up and may be heavier to move, which can result in stress on your back.

Another option is a convertible double buggy which starts off as a single and then you can add adapters that turn it into a double stroller With 5-point harness. It could include a second seat, carrycot or both in the front. The children can be seated together. Some have the option of including a buggyboard, which assists an older child to keep pace with a younger brother or sister.

The Uppababy Vista V2 can be converted into a twin-sized pram by purchasing additional cocoons for PS59 each. These cocoons provide an open space for infants. These can be placed side by side or attached to one another and you can also use them in conjunction with the infant car seat that comes with the pushchair (as long as you choose an appropriate one). As they're made with quality materials, these types of buggies with dual-use capabilities can be used for years without displaying much wear, meaning they have an excellent price resales.

Single-to-Double

For families who love the outdoors and want to upgrade from a single stroller, this light double buggy transforms into a jogger thanks to an innovative kit that includes air-filled tyres as well as all-wheel suspension. It also handles rough terrain well and is a tandem triple is ideal for twins or children of different age groups. It's a great option for parents who want a stylish style that's as elegant as a single. It comes in different fabric colours.

We loved the way that this iCandy model folds down using a single-hand mechanism that's really easy to master. It's heavier than other single-to-double pushchairs, however our home tester Karolina says it's maneuverable even with two toddlers and the 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), which are ideal for infants. The seats are comfortable for toddlers, with good headrests and lumbar support. There are numerous options to recline the seats with the front seat can be adjusted to different positions, and the back seat offering a reclining option.

This type of buggy has the biggest disadvantage of being wider than the side-by-side doubles. This makes it difficult to navigate through doorways and it can be difficult to move up and down kerbs. However the suspension and wheels on these types of strollers generally are capable of coping with paved surfaces and the fact that they're generally much lighter than some of the side-by-sides means you can still have a decent amount of storage space. These strollers aren't easy to maneuver around supermarkets with narrow aisles and they may struggle to carry loads. Even though it's easier to turn the stroller around on a small curved path, this can still be a problem. 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 pushchairs are great because they can be adjusted to the changing needs of the family. Most of the time, they begin as single buggies. They include adapters that permit you to add a second child's chair or carrycot, or (in some cases) a car-seat to the frame. Some can be converted to a single when your older child starts to walk or prefers to ride buggyboards.

This stylish tri-fold double stroller is among of the lightest on our list. It can carry up to 40 lbs per child and comes with an integrated storage basket between the seats. The spacious canopy with a peekaboo window, multi-position reclining seats and front and back suspensions for smoother and more comfortable riding on rough terrain were praised by home testers. It also has a convenient parent cup holder and an enormous accessible, easily accessible basket. The backs have tiny pockets, that are just large enough to hold phones and keys.

This high-end, lightweight side-by-side can be used in more than 20 configurations, and comes with an additional seat and carrycot. Its impressive features include a high-profile handlebar for easier steering as well as rear and front suspensions to smooth rough terrain; a self-standing, compact fold that has straps that make it easy to schlep and seven-inch wheel lock that swivels in the front and 10-inch rear wheels with suspension to provide a more comfortable ride. The only downside is that you'll need purchase a separate baby carriage or car seat.

This multi-functional tandem is the top pick of our home testers because it is easy to maneuver and has a large shopping basket that can be accessed from both seats when in the parent-facing positions. Its extremely light weight (about the same as a few single pushchairs) makes it easy to move around. Reversible seats mean you can flip them to face either direction, and the clever way it can attach the second seat or riding board to the rear is appreciated by many. Parents also appreciated the fact that it can accommodate infant carriers and car seats from multiple brands. This includes a few that aren't typically compatible with other double pushchair from birth buggies.