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Which Lightweight Double Pushchair Should You Buy?

It's easy to move around in a light double pushchair, particularly if you have children of different ages. They're generally easy to steer, fold 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 windows that peek out. It also features a smart frame that can expand in width to accommodate a second seat, and also a compatible car seat(s).

Side-by-Side

The majority of the light double pushchairs we tested were side-by-side models. These are best for children who can stand up without assistance, since they lack compatibility with car seats. The Thule Urban Glide 2 Double, and Baby Trend Sit 'N Stand Double, are both excellent choices. They have recline adjustments for both seats, a big canopy, and padded 5-point safety harnesses. They're also easy to maneuver despite their larger footprint and are great for parents worried about fitting through doorways.

The Cybex Duet is a little different due to its clever frame that expands in width to accommodate an additional seat, making it slimmer than other pushchairs with side-by-side seating on the market. This means it fits through doors that are standard and is easy to maneuver on public transport. It is also a jogger, which is ideal when you are planning 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 buggy for twins, that offers more customization through a modular frame. Its clever design lets you to transform it into a double or single buggy by adding two carrycots or child car seats. It can even accommodate twins. It's a great option for families growing. The umbrella stroller UPPAbaby is one of the lightest, sexiest and stylish 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 baby car seats. Our home testers were amazed by how easy it was to move around even with a load of children.

Double pushchairs with side-by-side seating aren't foolproof, though -when your children are at the same age or stage they might be fighting over who gets to ride in which seat. If they are at different heights, then a tandem style may be ideal for them as it lets them face each other.

Tandem

While side-by-side models are better suited for siblings with similar ages, tandem lightweight double pushchairs have their own charms. Some can accommodate carseats that are larger, and some have reversible seats. Others even have an additional carrycot or convertible seat in the middle. They are generally more spacious and easy to move into and out of, although their baskets are usually smaller than those on single buggies. They often have larger sized canopies with peekaboo windows, as well as one cup holder for parents and cushioned leg cushions for the young children.

The iCandy Peach is another example of a great value lightweight tandem. Its fabrics feel a little less expensive than our other top-rated doubles, but it still looks and feels great and is very user-friendly. One of the most impressive things about it is its single-handed fold. Although it requires practice, Kirstie in our Lab declared it to be "genius". It can't be folded with the carrycot attached however, the mechanism for attaching and removing it is easy and quick.

Tandem lightweight double stroller double strollers will usually make tighter turning than side-byside models. However, they can be harder to drive on uneven surfaces and curbs. They can also be slightly slower to pick up speed and can be heavier to move, which could cause strain on your back.

A convertible double buggy is another option. It is initially a single but you can also add adapters to convert it into double. It can also include the option of a second seat, a carrycot, or both in the front. Children can sit together. Some may have the option of including a buggyboard, which helps an older child keep up with younger siblings or brothers.

The Uppababy Vista V2 can be transformed into a twin-sized stroller by purchasing additional cocoons at PS59 each. These cocoons create a flat space for newborns. These can be placed on top of each other or positioned to one another and you can use them in conjunction with the infant car seat that comes with the pushchair (as long as you choose the right one). These buggies for dual-use are made of quality materials and can last for a long time without showing any wear. This means they have an excellent resale value.

Single-to-Double

Ideal for families who love to be outdoors and are looking to upgrade their single stroller, this light double buggy can be converted into a jogger with the help of a nifty kit that includes air-filled tyres as well as all-wheel suspension. It also handles rough terrain well and it's a tandem triple that is suitable for twins or children of different ages. It's a great choice for parents who want a stylish style that's as elegant as a single. It comes in different fabric colours.

We were impressed by the way this iCandy model folds into itself with a one-handed mechanism that's very easy to master. And although it's heavier than some of the other pushchairs that are single to double pushchair-to-double in this review, home tester Karolina stated that it feels extremely maneuverable, even when she had two toddlers and a carrycot in it.

You can buy add-ons like the Roma Gemini Carrycots (PS100) which are perfect for newborns. Our panel of testers found that the seats to be comfortable for toddlers and had good lumbar support and headrests. There are many options to recline the seats, with the front seat adjustable in different positions and the back seat offering the option of recline.

The biggest drawback of this type of buggy is that it tends to be larger overall than doubles that are side-by-side and makes it difficult to navigate through doorways and can be tricky to maneuver around kerbs. However, the wheels and suspension are generally able to are capable of dealing with pavements and the fact that they're lighter than the side-by-sides, means you still find plenty of storage space. These strollers aren't easy to maneuver through supermarkets with narrow aisles and they can be difficult to carry loads. It's a little easier to turn them around even on the smallest of curving paths but even this can be a challenge. Some are also more easy to turn than others, with the Thule Urban Glide 2 nipper double buggy and Baby Trend Sit N' Stand Double, for instance.

Convertible

The benefit of convertible double pushchairs is the ability to adapt to changing family requirements. Most of the time, they begin as single buggies, and come with adapters that allow you to add a second child's seat or carrycot, or (in some instances) an automobile seat to the frame. Some even convert to a single as your child grows older and begins to walk more or wants to ride on a buggy board.

One of the most lightweight double strollers on our list, this stylish tri-fold model is able to hold children as heavy as 40 pounds each. It also has a convenient basket that can be placed between the seats to store things. The home testers loved the spacious canopy that has windows that can be seen from the outside, multi-position reclining seats and front and rear suspensions for smoother rides on rough terrain. It also has a handy cup holder for the parent and a large, easy-to access basket. However, they noted that the seats' backs have small pockets that aren't big enough to accommodate anything more than a smartphone and keys.

This high-end, lightweight side-by-side is available in more than 20 configurations. It also includes a second chair and carrycot. It has a high-profile steering handlebar, rear and front suspensions to smooth out rough terrain and it folds compactly and stands up on its own with straps to make it easy to transport and seven-inch front wheels with swivel locks as well as ten-inch back wheels with suspensions to ensure a smoother ride. The only drawback is that you will need to purchase a separate car seat or baby carrier.

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