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Which Lightweight Double Pushchair Should You Buy?

It's easy to move around in a lightweight double pushchair, especially if you have children of varying age groups. They are easy to fold, steer and carry up and down the 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 features a smart frame that can expand in width to accommodate a second car seat and a compatible car seat(s).

Side-by-Side

The majority of light double pushchairs that we test are side-byside models and are best suited for kids who can sit up on their own, as these models aren't equipped with car seat integration. The Thule Urban Glide 2 Double and the Baby Trend sit n stand double stroller 'N Stand Double, are both excellent options. They offer recline adjustments for both seats, a huge canopy, and padded 5-point safety harnesses. They're also easy to move despite their bigger footprint, and are ideal for parents who worry about fitting into doorways.

The Cybex Duet pushchair is unique because it features a unique frame that expands in width to add an additional child seat. This makes it lighter than other side-byside pushchairs. It is able to fit through doors that are standard and is easy to maneuver on public transportation. It's also a jogger, which is great news for those who want to use it in conjunction with a baby carrier or infant car seat. It's available in a variety of exciting colors.

Another fantastic side-by-side light double is the UPPAbaby Vista v2 Double, which allows for even more flexibility and customization thanks to its modular frame. The clever design allows the conversion of a double or single buggy by adding two carrycots or car seats for children. It can even accommodate twins. It's a great option for growing families. The UPPAbaby umbrella stroller is one of the lightest, sexiest and most stylish available.

If you're looking for a compact, lightweight double, consider the egg2 which folds to the size of a small suitcase. It can be used as a single or double by adding two carrycots or infant car seats and our home testers were awed by how simple and sleek it was to handle even when stuffed with children.

Side-by-side pushchairs that are lightweight aren't foolproof, though -when your children are the same age or stage they might still argue over who gets to ride in which seat. If they're different heights, a tandem style might be more suitable for them since it allows them to look at each other.

Tandem

While side-byside models are better suited to siblings with similar ages, tandem lightweight double strollers come with their own appeal. Some can accommodate carseats that are larger, and others have Reversible seats. Others have an additional carrycot or reclined seat that can be flipped 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 on single buggies. Many feature larger canopies, peekaboo windows and even cushioned leg cushions.

The iCandy Peach is another example of a great value lightweight tandem. Its fabrics feel a little less premium than some of our other top-rated doubles but it looks and feels great and is very user-friendly. One of the most impressive aspects about it is the one-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 strollers will generally have a more precise turning compared to side-byside models. However, they could be more difficult to navigate on uneven surfaces and curbs. They can also be slightly slower to pick up speed and are heavier to move, which could put stress on your back.

A convertible double buggy is an additional alternative. It's initially one but you can also add adapters to make it double. It can have an additional seat or carrycot on the front or the kids can be seated side-by-side. Some may have the option of including a buggyboard that can help an older child keep pace with younger siblings or brothers.

The Uppababy Vista V2 is a great example of a convertible, since it can be converted into a twin pram by the purchase of additional cocoons (PS59 each) which create a lay-flat space for infants. They can be swiveled together or placed in a row. You can also use the car seat that came with the pushchair when it's compatible with the. As they're made with quality materials, these kinds of buggies with dual-use capabilities can be used for years without displaying much wear, indicating they have the highest potential for resale.

Single-to-Double

This compact double buggy is designed for outdoor-loving family who are looking to upgrade from a single-stroller. It can be converted into a jogger with the kit that comes with air-filled tires and all-wheel-suspension. It's also a great choice for twins, or children of different ages and, as triple tandem, it is able to handle rough terrain. It's also a good choice for parents looking for an elegant design that's just as sleek as a single, and is available in a range of fabric colours.

We were impressed by the way this iCandy model folds up using a single-hand mechanism that's really simple to master. And although it's heavier than some of the other single-to-double pushchairs in this review, our home tester Karolina claimed that it feels very maneuverable - even with two toddlers and a carrycot in it.

You can purchase add-ons like the Roma Gemini Carrycots (PS100) which are great for babies. The seats are comfortable for toddlers, with high-quality headrests and lumbar supports. There are a variety of options for reclining the seats with the front seat can be adjusted to different positions, and the back seat also having the option of recline.

The biggest drawback of this type of buggy is that it tends to be larger overall than the side-by-side doubles, which makes it harder to get through doorways and can be tricky to maneuver around kerbs. However, the wheels and suspension are generally able to perform well in coping with paved surfaces and the fact that they're significantly lighter than the side-bysides means that you still have a decent amount of storage space. It's worth bearing in mind that these types of strollers aren't as adept at navigating narrow aisles in supermarkets and aren't able to handle a large amount of shopping. Although it's much easier to turn the stroller on a narrow, curving path, this can still be a problem. Some are also more easy to turn than others, like the Thule Urban Glide 2 Double and Baby Trend Sit N' Stand Double, for example.

Convertible

The benefit of convertible double pushchairs is the ability to adapt to changing family requirements. Often, they start as single buggies. They have adapters that allow you to add a second child's chair or a carrycot (in some instances) an automobile seat to the frame. Some are able to be converted to a single buggie when your child reaches the age of walk or wants to ride buggyboards.

One of the lightest double stroller double strollers double strollers on our list, this fashionable tri-fold model is able to hold children as heavy as 40 pounds each. It also has a handy basket in between the seats to store things. The large canopy with a peekaboo window, multi-position reclining chairs and a front and back suspensions for smoother and more comfortable riding on rough terrain were praised by home testers. It also has a handy cup holder for the parent and an enormous easy-to-access basket. The backs have small pockets, that are just big enough to fit phones and a set of keys.

This high-end, lightweight side-by-side is available in more than 20 models. It also includes a second chair and carrycot. It has a distinctive steering handlebar, rear and front suspensions to smooth rough terrain and it folds compactly and can be folded up with straps to make it easy to transportation, and seven-inch front wheel with swivel locks, and 10-inch back wheels that have suspensions for more comfortable riding. The only drawback is that you'll have to purchase an additional car seat or baby carrier.

This multi-functional tandem is the most popular of our home testers due to the fact that it is simple to maneuver and features a large basket for shopping that is accessible from both seats when in the parent-facing position. It is easy to move around due to its light weight (about the weight of a few single pushchairs). Reversible seats mean you can switch them around to face either way, and the clever way it can attach the second seat or riding board to the rear is highly praised by many. Parents also appreciated the fact that it can accommodate infant carriers and car seats from various brands. This includes some that are not typically compatible with other double buggies.