The Comprehensive Guide To Double Pushchair

Which Lightweight Double Pushchair Should You Buy?

A lightweight cheap double buggy pushchair makes it simple to get around, particularly for families with children of various age groups. They're generally easy to fold, steer, and carry up and down stairs.

This City Mini GT2 offers side-by-side seats with plenty of legroom and reclining that can be adjusted. It also has massive UPF 50+ canopy with peekaboo windows. It also features a smart frame that expands widthways to take a second seat and a compatible car seat(s).

Side-by-Side

The majority of light double pushchairs we've tested are side-by-side designs and they're generally best for kids who can stand up without assistance since these models aren't equipped with car seat integration. The Thule Urban Glide 2 Double and the Baby Trend Sit 'N Stand Double, are both excellent choices. They offer recline adjustments for both seats, a huge canopy, and padded 5-point safety harnesses. They're also easy to move despite their larger footprint, and are ideal for parents who are worried about fitting through doorways.

The Cybex Duet pushchair is unique because it has a clever frame that can be expanded to allow for another child seat. This makes it smaller than other pushchairs with side-by-side seating. This means it can fit through standard doorways and is easy to move around on public transport. It can also be used as a jogger, which is ideal for those who plan to use it in conjunction with an infant car seat or baby carrier.

The UPPAbaby Vista v2 double is another fantastic side-by-side double that is lightweight. It provides even more customization thanks to the modular frame. Its clever design lets you to convert it into a Double pushchairs for toddlers or single buggy by adding two carrycots or car seats for children. It can even accommodate twins. It's a fantastic and practical choice for families that are growing, and the UPPAbaby also is one of the lightest and most stylish umbrella strollers on the market.

If you prefer a more compact twin stroller, lightweight double, consider the egg2 which folds down to the size of a small suitcase. It can be used as a single or double by adding 2 carrycots or infant car seats, and our home testers were awed by how sleek and simple it was to use even when stuffed with children.

Even though they are lightweight double pushchairs side-by-side aren't foolproof. If your children are at the same age and stage, they may still fight about who gets to sit in which spot. If they are at different heights, then it is possible that a tandem design is ideal for them as it allows them to face eachother.

Tandem

While side-by-side models are more appropriate for siblings with similar ages tandem pushchairs that are lightweight offer their own perks. Some can accommodate carseats that are larger, and others come with reversible seats. Some even come with an additional carrycot or reversible seat in the middle. They are larger and easy to get into and out of. However the baskets they use tend to be smaller than those found on buggies that are single. Many feature larger canopies, peekaboo windows and even padded leg cushions.

The iCandy Peach tandem is another good example of a lightweight tandem that is a great value. The fabrics are less luxurious than some of our top-rated doubles. However, it still looks fantastic and is simple to use. One of the most striking things about it is the one-handed fold. While it requires practice, Kirstie in our Lab has said it's "genius". It's not foldable with the carrycot attached however the mechanism for attaching and removing it is simple and quick.

Tandem lightweight double strollers will usually make tighter turning than side-by-side models. However, they can be more difficult to drive on uneven surfaces and curbs. They can also be slower to accelerate and are heavier to move. This puts strain on your back.

Another option is a convertible double buggy which starts off as one-person, but you can add adapters to make it into a double. These can include an additional seat or carrycot on the front or the kids can be seated side-by-side. Some of them also have the option of adding buggy boards, which can aid an older child keep up with younger siblings.

The Uppababy Vista V2 is a great example of a convertible, because it can also be converted into a twin pram by the purchase of additional cocoons (PS59 each) that provide a flat area for infants. They can be positioned in a row or joined to each other's faces and you can use them with the infant car seat that is included with the pushchair (as as long as you choose an appropriate one). These buggies for dual-use are made from high-quality materials and can be used for a long time without showing any wear. This means they have a high resale price.

Single-to-double pushchair with car seat

This lightweight double buggy is designed for outdoor-loving family who are looking to upgrade from an individual-stroller. It can be transformed into a jogger by acquiring kits that include air-filled tires 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 various ages. It's also a great choice for parents looking for an elegant design that's just as sleek as a single and is available in a range of fabrics.

This iCandy model is easy to fold using a one-handed system. And although it's heavier than some of the other pushchairs that are single-to-double in this review, home tester Karolina claimed that it feels very maneuverable - even when she had two toddlers and a carrycot inside.

The seat can be used with the parent facing and you can buy add-ons for this stroller like the Roma Gemini carrycots (PS100 each) that are perfect for babies. The seats are comfortable for toddlers and come with excellent headrests and lumbar support. There are numerous options to recline the seats, with the front seat adjustable in different positions and the back seat also having an option to recline.

This type of buggy comes with the biggest disadvantage of being a bit wider than side-byside doubles. This makes it difficult to maneuver through doorways, and it can be difficult to move up and down kerbs. However the suspension and wheels on these models generally do a good job of dealing with pavements and the fact that they're usually much lighter than some of the side-by-sides means you can still have a decent amount of storage space. These strollers can be difficult to maneuver around supermarkets with narrow aisles and they might struggle to carry loads. It's a bit easier to turn them around even on the smallest of curving paths, but it can be difficult to turn them around on a straight path. Some are easier to turn than other models, like the Thule Urban Glide 2 Double or Baby Trend Sit N' Stand Double.

Convertible

Convertible double pushchairs are great because they can be adapted to the changing requirements of families. They typically start as single buggies, and have adapters that allow you to add an additional seat, carrycot or (in certain instances) an automobile seat to the frame. Some can be converted to a single one when your older child starts to walk or chooses to ride a buggyboard.

This stylish tri-fold double stroller is among of the lightest on our list. It can support up to 40lbs per child and has an extra storage basket in between the seats. Home users loved its spacious canopy with peekaboo windows multi-position reclining seats, as well as front and rear suspensions for smoother rides on rough terrain. It also has a handy cup holder for parents and a large, easy-to access basket. However, they pointed out that the seats' backs have tiny pockets that aren't big enough to hold more than a cell phone 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 set of features includes a high-profile handlebar for easier steering and a rear and front suspension to smooth rough terrain; a self-standing, compact fold that has straps for easy schlepping; and seven-inch wheel lock that swivels in the front and 10-inch back wheels with suspension for a smoother ride. The only downside is that you'll have ready to grow double stroller buy a separate baby carrier or car seat.

This versatile tandem is a top pick by our home testers due to its maneuverability and large shopping basket that is accessible with both seats facing the parent. It is simple to move around due to its light weight (about the weight of a few single double stroller pushchairs). Reversible seats mean you can switch them around to face either direction and the clever way it attaches a 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, including some which aren't usually fit in other double buggies.