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Which Lightweight Double Pushchair Should You Buy?

It's easy to move around in a lightweight nipper double buggy pushchair, particularly if you have children of varying ages. They are generally easy to fold, steer and carry up and down the 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 windows that peek out. It also comes with 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 test are side-byside models and they're generally best for children that can stand up without assistance because they tend to lack car seat integration. However, the Thule Urban Glide 2 Double and Baby Trend Sit 'N Stand Double are both great options that provide recline that can be adjusted in both seats, a large canopy, and padded five-point harnesses. They're also easy to move despite their larger footprint and are great 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 a second child seat. This makes it lighter than other pushchairs with side-by-side seating. It can be pushed through standard doorways and is easy to maneuver on public transport. It's also a jogger, which is great when you're planning to use it in conjunction with baby carriers or a car seat. It's available in a range of fun colors.

The UPPAbaby Vista v2 double is another fantastic side-by-side double that is lightweight. It provides even more customization thanks to a modular frame. It features a clever design that lets you turn it into a single buggy or a double with the addition of two car seats or carrycots (it can even take twins). It's a great option for families with growing children, and the UPPAbaby also is among the tiniest and most fashionable umbrella strollers available.

Try the egg2, which can be folded down to the size and weight of a small double buggy suitcase. It can be used as a single or a double with the addition of 2 carrycots or infant car seats, and our home testers loved how sleek and simple it was to carry even when stuffed with children.

Side-by-side lightweight double pushchairs aren't foolproof however -If your children are at the same age or stage, they might be fighting over who is allowed to ride in which seat. And if they're taller than each other, a tandem style might be better for them as it lets them look at each other.

Tandem

While side-by-side models are more suitable for siblings who are the same age, tandem lightweight double pushchairs have their own charms. Some can accommodate an extra car seat, while some have reversible seats. Others have an extra carrycot or a reclined seat that can be flipped in the middle. They are larger, and easier to get into and out of. However their baskets tend to be smaller than the ones found on single buggies. They also have larger big canopies with windows that peek out as well as a cup holder for parents and cushioned leg cushions for the little ones.

The iCandy Peach tandem is another good example of a lightweight tandem that is a an excellent value. Its fabric feels a bit less luxurious than our other top-rated doubles but it still looks and feels great and is easy to use. One of the most striking things about it is its single-handed fold. While it does require practice, Kirstie in our Lab has said it's "genius". It's not possible to fold it with the carrycot attached, however the mechanism for attaching and taking it off it is simple and quick.

Tandem lightweight double pushchairs will generally have tighter turns than side-by-side models however, they can be more challenging to drive over uneven surfaces and curbs. They can also be slower to accelerate and heavier to move. This puts strain on your back.

A convertible double buggy is an additional option. It is initially one but you can also add adapters to make it a double. It could have a second seat, carrycot, or both in front. The children can share a seat. Some of them also offer the option to add buggy boards, which 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 umbrella stroller pram through the purchase of additional cocoons (PS59 each) that provide a flat space for infants. These can be placed side by side or attached to each other's faces and you can use them with the baby car seat that is included with the pushchair (as as long as you choose an appropriate one). Since they are made of high-quality materials, these types of dual-use buggies can often be used for a long time without showing any wear, which means they have a the highest resale value.

Single-to-Double

Designed for outdoor-loving families who want to upgrade their single stroller, this light double buggy can be converted into a jogger thanks to an impressive kit that comes with air-filled tyres as well as all-wheel suspension. It can also handle rough terrain well and it's a tandem triple that, is perfect for twins or children of different age groups. It's a great choice for parents who want a chic style that's as sleek as a single and comes in various colors of fabric.

We loved the way that this iCandy model folds up with just one hand, making it really simple to master. And although it's heavier than other single-to-double pushchairs - check out this blog post via Planforexams - in this review, home tester Karolina said that it still feels extremely 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 such as the Roma Gemini carrycots (PS100 each), which are ideal for babies. The seats are comfortable for toddlers and come with high-quality headrests and lumbar supports. And there are plenty of options for reclining in the front, with the seat being able to be adjusted to different positions, and the rear seat having the option to recline.

The biggest drawback with this type of buggy is that it is generally larger overall than the side-by-side doubles which makes it more difficult to maneuver through doorways, and can be difficult to manoeuvre up and down kerbs. The wheels and suspension of these models tend to be able to deal with surfaces that are paved. They're also lighter than most side-by-sides which means you can have plenty of storage space. These strollers aren't easy to maneuver in supermarkets with narrow aisles, and they may struggle to carry loads. Although it's much easier to turn the stroller around on a narrow, curving path, this can be a challenge. Some are also more easy to turn than others, such as the Thule Urban Glide 2 Double and the Baby Trend Sit N' Stand Double, for example.

Convertible

The best lightweight double stroller thing about convertible double pushchairs is that they can adapt to a family's changing needs. They are typically single buggies and come with adapters to add the second seat, carrycot or (in certain cases) an automobile seat to the frame. Some can be converted to a single buggie when your child's older age begins to walk or wants to ride buggyboards.

This stylish tri-fold double stroller is one of the lightest on our list. It can support up to 40 lbs per child and has a storage basket between the seats. The spacious canopy with peekaboo window, multi-position reclining seats and a front and back suspensions for smoother rides on rough terrain were praised by home testers. It also has a convenient cup holder for parents and an ample, easy-to-access basket. However, they noticed that the seats' backs have tiny pockets that aren't big enough to hold much more than a smartphone and keys.

This premium, lightweight side-by-side can be used in more than 20 different configurations, and comes with two seats and a 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 with handy straps for easy schlepping and seven-inch swing lock front wheels and 10-inch rear wheels with suspension to provide a more comfortable ride. The only drawback is that you will need to purchase an additional car seat or baby carrier.

This versatile tandem is the top choice of our home testers because it is simple to maneuver and features an enormous shopping basket that can be accessed from both seats when in the parent-facing position. It is simple to maneuver due to its low weight (about the equivalent of some single pushchairs). The seats are reversible, which means that you can switch them around to face either way, and the clever way it connects the second seat or riding board to the rear is praised by many. Parents also appreciated the fact that it can accommodate car seats and infant carriers from a variety of brands. This includes those that aren't normally compatible with other double buggies.