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Which Lightweight Double Pushchair Should You Buy?

It's easy to move around with a lightweight double pushchair, especially if you have children of varying age groups. They are generally easy to fold, steer and transport up and down stairs.

This City Mini GT2 offers side-by-side seats with plenty of legroom, adjustable reclining and huge UPF 50+ canopies with peekaboo windows. It also has an expanding frame width to accommodate a second car seat or a second passenger.

Side-by-Side

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

The Cybex Duet is a little different due to its clever frame that expands widthways to add another seat, which makes it lighter than most other side-by-side pushchairs available. It is able to pass through doors that are standard and is easy to maneuver in public transportation. It can also be used as a jogger which is great if you plan to use it with an infant car seat or a baby carrier.

Another excellent 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 allows you to transform it into a single stroller or a double stroller with infant car seat by adding 2 carrycots or car seats (it can even accommodate twins). It is a practical option for families that are growing. The UPPAbaby umbrella stroller is also one of the lightest, most fashionable and stylish strollers available.

Try the egg2 that folds down to the size and weight of a compact suitcase. It can be used as a single or a 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.

Even though they are lightweight double pushchairs that sit side-by-side do not guarantee safety. If your children are at the same age and stage, they might still fight about who gets to sit in which seat. If they're taller than each other it could be that a tandem design might be better for them, as it lets them confront each other.

Tandem

While side-byside models are better for children of similar age, tandem lightweight double strollers have their own appeal. Some can accommodate an extra car seat, while some have Reversible seats. Others even have an additional carrycot or reversible seat in the middle. They are generally more spacious and easier to move into and out of the baskets, though they are usually smaller than those of single buggies. They often have larger canopy as well as peekaboo windows, and even padding for the leg cushions.

The iCandy Peach is another example of a great value lightweight tandem. The fabric is a little less premium than some of our other top-rated tandems, but it looks and feels great and is easy to use. Its one-handed folding is awe-inspiring. While it requires some practice, Kirstie from our Lab called it "genius". It's not foldable without the carrycot attached, however the mechanism for attaching and taking it off it is simple and quick.

Tandem lightweight double pushchairs will typically make tighter turns than side-by-side models however they are more difficult to drive over bumps and uneven surfaces. They may also be slow to speed up and can be heavier to move, which can put strain on your back.

Another alternative is a convertible double buggy, which starts off as one-person, but you add adapters to turn it into a double. They can have the option of a second seat, a carrycot or both in front. The children can be seated together. Some of them also offer the option of incorporating buggy boards, which could help older children keep up with younger siblings.

The Uppababy Vista V2 can be transformed into a twin-sized stroller by purchasing additional cocoons for PS59 each. These cocoons create an open space for infants. They can be placed in a row or joined to face each other and you can use them with the baby car seat that comes with the pushchair (as as long as you select a compatible one). As they're made with quality materials, these kinds of buggies with dual-use capabilities can be used for a long time without showing any wear, which means they have a an excellent resale value.

Single-to-double buggy sale

This light double buggy is designed for families who love to go on outdoor adventures and want to upgrade from a single-stroller. It can be transformed into a jogger using kits that include air-filled tires as well as all-wheel suspension. It is also a good option for twins, or children from different ages and, as triple tandem, it's able to be able to handle the rough terrain. It's an excellent choice for parents who want a stylish style that's as sleek as a single and comes in various colors of fabric.

We were impressed by the way this iCandy model folds into itself with just one hand, making it really simple to master. It's heavier than other single-to-double pushchairs, however our home tester Karolina says it's still very maneuverable even with two toddlers and a carrycot.

You can purchase add-ons like the Roma Gemini Carrycots (PS100) which are great for babies. The seats are comfortable for toddlers, with good headrests and lumbar support. And there are a variety of options for recline in the front, with the seat being adjustable to different positions and the rear seat offering the option of recline.

This kind of buggy has the main disadvantage of being a bit wider than the side-by-side doubles. This makes it difficult to maneuver through doorways, and it can be difficult to move up and down kerbs. The wheels and suspension of these models are generally good at coping with paved surfaces. They're also lighter than many side-by-sides, so you can still have plenty of storage space. It's important to remember that strollers of this type aren't as efficient in navigating narrow aisles in supermarkets, and may struggle to handle a lot of shopping. Even though it's easier to turn the stroller around on a small curved path, it can be a problem. Some are also more easy to turn than others, like the Thule Urban Glide 2 double stroller with infant car seat and Baby Trend Sit N' Stand Double, for example.

Convertible

Convertible double pushchairs are great because they can be adapted to the changing needs of families. They are typically single buggies. They come with adapters that allow you to add a second child's seat or carrycot, or (in certain instances) an automobile seat to the frame. Some of them can be converted back to a single buggie when your child gets older and starts to walk more or wants to ride on a buggy board.

One of the Lightest double stroller double strollers on our list, this stylish tri-fold model can hold children as heavy as 40 pounds each and features an easy-to-use basket between the seats for storage. The spacious canopy with peekaboo window, multi-position reclining chairs 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 has a handy parent cup holder and a large, easy-to access basket. However, they pointed out that the backs of the seats have small pockets that are not big enough to accommodate anything more than a smartphone and keys.

This premium, lightweight side-by-side can be used in more than 20 configurations, and comes with a second seat and carrycot. Its impressive features include a handlebar with a high-profile design for easier steering as well as rear and front suspensions to smooth rough terrain; a self-standing compact fold that has straps for easy schlepping and seven-inch swivel lock front wheels and back wheels that measure 10 inches with suspension for a smoother ride. The only downside is that you'll have to purchase a separate car seat or baby carrier.

This versatile tandem is the most popular of our home testers because it is easy to maneuver and has a large basket for shopping that can be accessed from both seats when in the parent-facing positions. Its surprisingly light weight (about the same as some single pushchairs) makes it a breeze to move. Many have praised the clever way it connects the second seat or riding board to the back. Parents also appreciated the fact that it can accommodate infant car seats and carriers from various brands, including those that aren't typically fit in other double buggies.