20 Trailblazers Leading The Way In Double Pushchair

Which Lightweight Double Pushchair Should You Buy?

A lightweight double pushchair is easy to get around, particularly when you have children of different age groups. They're generally easy to fold, steer, and carry up and down the 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 has a frame that expands in size to accommodate the second car seat or a second passenger.

Side-by-Side

The majority of the lightweight double pushchairs that we tested are side-by-side models and are generally recommended for kids who can stand up without assistance because they tend to lack car seat integration. The Thule Urban Glide 2 double pushchair with car seat, and Baby Trend Sit 'N Stand Double, are both excellent options. They have recline adjustments for both seats, a big canopy, and padded five-point safety harnesses. They're also easy to move despite their larger footprints and are great for parents who are worried about fitting through doors.

The Cybex Duet is a little different due to its clever frame that extends its width to create an additional seat, which makes it lighter than other pushchairs with side-by-side seating available. It can be pushed through doors that are standard and is easy to maneuver on public transportation. It's also a jogger, which is great if you want to use it in conjunction with baby carriers or a car seat. It's also available in a variety of fun colors.

The UPPAbaby Vista v2 double is another excellent lightweight side-by-side double. It allows for an even greater degree of customization due to a modular frame. The innovative design allows you to convert it into an individual or double buggy by adding two carrycots or child car seats. It can even accommodate twins. It's an outstandingly practical choice for growing families, and the UPPAbaby also is one of the tiniest and most fashionable umbrella strollers around.

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 single 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 children.

Side-by-side lightweight double pushchairs aren't 100% foolproof, howeverIf your children are of the same age or stage, they might still argue over who gets to ride in which seat. If they're at different heights, the tandem model could be ideal for them as it allows them to face eachother.

Tandem

While side-byside models might be more suitable for siblings with similar ages, tandem lightweight double pushchairs offer their own perks. 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 larger and are easier to get in and out of. However the baskets they use tend to be smaller than those found on buggies that are single. Many have larger canopies with windows that peek out and padding for the leg cushions.

The iCandy Peach is another example of a great value lightweight tandem. The fabric is a little less expensive than our other top-rated tandems, but it looks and feels great and is easy to use. One of the most impressive aspects about it is its one-handed fold. While it does require practice, Kirstie in our Lab said it's "genius". The carrycot can't be folded while it is attached. However, the mechanism to attach and remove the carrycot is easy and quick.

Tandem lightweight double pushchairs (relevant web-site) will generally have tighter turns than side-byside models, however they are more difficult to drive over bumps and uneven surfaces. They are also slower to accelerate and heavier to move. This puts strain on your back.

A convertible double buggy is another alternative. It's initially an individual, but you can add adapters to make it a double. It could have a second seat, carrycot, or both in the front. Or the children can be seated together. Some of them also offer the option of adding buggy boards that can help an older child keep up with younger siblings.

The Uppababy Vista V2 is a great example of a convertible, since it can be converted into a twin stroller pram with the purchase of additional cocoons (PS59 each) which create a lay-flat space for infants. These can be placed side by side or attached to one another, and you can use them in conjunction with the infant car seat that is included with the pushchair (as as long as you choose an appropriate one). These dual-use buggies are made from high-quality materials and can last for a long time without showing any wear. This means they come with a high resale price.

Single-to-Double

Designed for outdoor-loving families who are looking to upgrade their single stroller, this lightweight double buggy transforms into a jogger with the help of an innovative kit that includes air-filled tyres and all-wheel suspension. It's also a good choice for twins, or children from different age groups, and as a triple tandem, it is able to take on rough terrain. It's also a good choice for parents who are looking for an elegant design that's just as sleek as a single and is available in a range of fabrics.

We loved the way that this iCandy model folds into itself with just one hand, making it extremely easy to master. And although it's heavier than the other single-to-double pushchairs in this review, our home tester Karolina stated that it feels extremely maneuverable, even when she had two toddlers and a carrycot inside.

You can purchase additional items like the Roma Gemini Carrycots (PS100) which are perfect for newborns. Our test panel found the seats were comfortable for toddlers and had good lumbar support and headrests. There are many options for reclined seats with the front seat adjustable in different positions and the back seat having an option to recline.

This type of buggy comes with the biggest 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 get between kerbs. However, the wheels and suspension on these types of strollers generally are capable of handling paved surfaces, and the fact that they're generally significantly lighter than the side-by-sides means you can still have plenty of storage space. These strollers can be difficult to maneuver around supermarkets with narrow aisles and they may struggle to carry a lot. It's easier to turn around even on the smallest of curving paths but even this can be difficult. Some are more easy to turn than other, such as the Thule Urban Glide 2 Double or Baby Trend Sit N' Stand Double.

Convertible

The best thing about convertible double pushchairs is the ability to adapt to the changing family needs. Most of the time, they begin as single buggies. They come with adapters that allow you to include a second child's seat or carrycot, or (in some cases) a car-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 stroller double strollers we have on our list, this sleek tri-fold model is able to hold children up to 40lbs each and features a convenient basket that can be placed between the seats to store things. The spacious canopy with peekaboo window, multi-position reclining seats and front and back suspensions to ensure smoother riding on rough terrain were praised by testers at home. It also has a convenient parent cup holder, and an enormous, easily accessible basket. However, they pointed out that the backs of the seats have small pockets that are not big enough to hold much more than a cell phone and keys.

This lightweight, high-end side-by-side is available in more than 20 different configurations. It also includes a second chair and carrycot. It has a high-profile steering handlebar, rear and front suspensions to smooth rough terrain, an ultra-compact fold that can stand on its own with straps that make it easy to transportation, and seven-inch front wheel with swivel locks as well as ten-inch back wheels with suspensions to ensure more comfortable riding. The only downside is that you'll have to buy a separate baby carrier or car seat.

This multi-functional tandem is a popular choice by our home testers due to its easy-to-maneuver size and impressively large shopping basket that is accessible with both seats in the parent-facing position. It is a breeze to maneuver due to its surprisingly low weight (about the weight of a few single pushchairs). Reversible seats mean you can switch them around to face either direction and the clever way that it attaches the second seat or riding board to the rear is appreciated by many. Parents also loved that it accommodates infant carriers and car seats from various brands. This includes a few that aren't typically compatible with other double buggies.