10 Facts About Double Pushchair That Can Instantly Put You In Good Mood

Which Lightweight Double Pushchair Should You Buy?

A lightweight double buggy that converts to single pushchair makes it easy to get around, particularly for families with children of different age groups. They are easy to fold, steer and carry up and down steps.

This City Mini GT2 offers side-by-side seats with plenty of legroom, adjustable reclining and massive UPF 50+ canopy 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 tested are side-by-side designs and they're generally best for children that can sit up unassisted because they tend to lack car seat integration. The Thule Urban Glide 2 double umbrella stroller and the Baby Trend Sit 'N Stand Double, are both excellent options. They offer adjustable recline for both seats, a big canopy, and padded 5-point safety harnesses. These are also easy to move around, despite their larger footprint. They are ideal for parents who worry about fitting through doors.

The Cybex Duet is a little different due to its clever frame that expands widthways to add a second seat, making it smaller than most other side-by-side pushchairs on the market. This means it fits through doors that are standard and is easy to maneuver on public transport. It's also a jogger, which is great news if you want to use it in conjunction with an infant carrier or car seat, and comes in a variety of fun colors.

Another excellent side-by-side lightweight double is the UPPAbaby Vista v2 Double, which allows for even 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 car seats for children. It can even accommodate twins. It's a fantastic and practical choice for growing families and the UPPAbaby makes one of the lightest and stylish umbrella strollers around.

If you're looking for a more compact, lightweight double, consider the egg2 that folds down to the size of a compact suitcase. It can be used as a single or double with the addition of two carrycots or infant car seats and our home testers loved the sleek and easy it was to handle, even when fully loaded with children.

Although they're lightweight double pushchairs that sit side-by-side are not foolproof. If your children are of the same age and stage, they might still argue over who gets to sit in which seat. If they are at different heights, then the tandem model could be ideal for them as it lets them face each other.

Tandem

While side-by-side models may be better suited for siblings who are the same age tandem pushchairs are light and lightweight, and offer their own perks. Some can fit carseats that are larger, and others have seats that can be reversible. Others even have an extra carrycot or a convertible seat in the middle. They are larger and are easier to get into and out of. However the baskets they use tend to be smaller than those on single buggies. Many also feature more generously sized canopies with peekaboo windows, as well as one parent cup holder and padded leg cushions for little ones.

The iCandy Peach tandem is another excellent example of a light tandem that offers an excellent value. The fabrics are less luxurious than those of some of our top-rated doubles. However, it looks great and is easy to use. One of the most striking things about it is its one-handed fold. While it requires practice, Kirstie in our Lab said it's "genius". The carrycot can't be folded while it's attached. However, the mechanism to attach and remove the carrycot is simple and quick.

Tandem double pushchairs are light and lightweight. They generally have tighter turns than side-by-side models however, they can be more difficult to drive on bumps and uneven surfaces. They can also be slow to pick up speed and are heavier to move, which can put stress on your back.

A convertible double buggy is an additional alternative. It's initially one however, you can add adapters to make it double. It can have a second seat or carrycot in the front, or the children can be seated side-byside. Some have the option of adding a buggyboard, which assists an older child to keep pace with younger siblings or brothers.

The Uppababy Vista V2 can be transformed into a twin-sized stroller by purchasing additional cocoons for PS59 each. These cocoons create an area that is flat for newborns. They can be swiveled together or placed in a row. You can also use the car seat that came with the pushchair in the event that it is compatible with the. Since they are made of high-quality materials, these dual-use buggies can often be used for a long time without showing much wear, which means they have a high potential for resale.

Single-to-Double

This lightweight twin stroller double buggy is designed for outdoor-loving family who want to upgrade from an individual-stroller. It can be converted into a jogger with the kit that comes with air-filled tires and all terrain Double stroller-wheel suspension. It can also handle rough terrain well and, as a tandem triple is ideal for twins or children of various age groups. It's a great choice for parents who want a chic style that's as sleek as a single and is available in a variety of colors.

This iCandy model is easy to fold using a single-handed system. It's heavier than other single-to double pushchairs, however our home tester Karolina says it's still very mobile even with two toddlers inside and carrying a carrycot.

You can purchase add-ons such as the Roma Gemini Carrycots (PS100) which are perfect for newborns. The seats are comfortable for toddlers and come with good headrests and lumbar support. There are numerous options to recline the seats, with the front seat can be adjusted to different positions, and the back seat also having an option to recline.

The biggest drawback with this kind of buggy is that it's generally wider overall than side-by-side doubles, which makes it harder to maneuver through doorways, and can be tricky to maneuver around kerbs. The suspension and wheels of these strollers are generally good at coping with paved surfaces. They're also lighter than most side-by-sides and, therefore, you can have plenty of storage. It's important to keep in mind that these strollers aren't as adept at walking through the narrow aisles of supermarkets and can struggle to handle a lot of shopping. It's a bit easier to turn them around even on the smallest of curving paths but even this can be difficult. Some are also easier to turn than others, like the Thule Urban Glide 2 Double and the Baby Trend Sit N' Stand Double, for example.

Convertible

Convertible double pushchairs are great because they can be adjusted to the changing requirements of the family. They are typically single buggies. They have adapters that allow you to include a second child's seat or a carrycot (in some instances) a car-seat to the frame. Some are able to be converted to a single when your child's older age begins to walk or chooses to ride a buggyboard.

This stylish tri-fold double stroller with infant car seat stroller is one of the lightest strollers on our list. It can carry up to 40lbs per child and has an extra storage basket in between the seats. The spacious canopy with a peekaboo window, multi-position reclining seats and a front and back suspension for smoother riding on rough terrain were well-loved by the home testers. It also has a handy cup holder for the parent and an enormous accessible, easily accessible basket. The backs have small pockets, which are only sufficient to hold phones and keys.

This high-end, lightweight side-by-side is available in more than 20 models. It also comes with a second chair and carrycot. It has a distinctive steering handlebar, front and rear suspensions to smooth out rough terrain, a compact fold that stands up on its own with straps for easy transport, and seven-inch front wheels with swivel locks and ten-inch back wheels with suspensions for a smoother ride. The only downside is that you'll need to purchase a separate baby carrier or car seat.

This versatile tandem is a popular choice among our home testers for its easy-to-maneuver size and impressively large shopping basket that is accessible from both seats facing the parent. Its extremely lightweight weight (about the same as a few single pushchairs) makes it a breeze to maneuver. Reversible seats mean you can switch them around to face either way, and the clever method by which it attaches an additional seat or riding board to the rear is appreciated by many. Parents also appreciated the fact that it can accommodate infant car seats and carriers from various brands, including those that aren't typically fit in other double buggies.