Which Lightweight Double Pushchair Should You Buy?
A lightweight double pushchair is easy to get around, particularly if you have children of various ages. 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 with adjustable reclining, as well as huge UPF 50+ canopies with peekaboo windows. It also has a frame that expands in size to accommodate an additional car seat or another passenger.
Side-by-Side
The majority of the light double pushchairs we tried were side-by-side models. These are best for children who can sit without assistance, as they lack compatibility with car seats. However there are some exceptions. 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 5-point harnesses. These are also easy to maneuver, despite their larger footprint. They are great for parents who are worried about fitting through doors.
The Cybex Duet is a little different because its clever frame extends its width to create another seat, making it slimmer than most other side-by-side pushchairs available. It is able to pass 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 in conjunction with an infant car seat or carrier.
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. It's 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 accommodate twins). It's a great option for growing families, and the UPPAbaby also makes one of the lightest and stylish umbrella strollers available.
If you prefer a more compact, lightweight double, consider the egg2 that folds down to the size of a small suitcase. It can be used as a double or single by adding two carrycots or baby car seats. Our test subjects were awed by how easy it was to maneuver, even with a full load of kids.
Double pushchairs with side-by-side seating aren't 100% foolproof, however- if your children are at the same age or stage they may still fight over who rides in which seat. And if they're taller than each other, a tandem style might be more suitable for them since it will allow them to face each other.
Tandem
While side-by-side models are best suited to siblings of similar ages, tandem lightweight double strollers have distinct appeals. Some can accommodate an extra car seat, while some have seats that can be reversible. Others 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 the ones found on single buggies. Many feature larger canopies as well as peekaboo windows, and even padding for the leg cushions.
The iCandy Peach tandem is another great example of a lightweight tandem that offers excellent value. Its fabric feels a bit less luxurious than our other top-rated tandems, but it looks and feels great and is very user-friendly. One of the most impressive things about it is its single-handed fold. While it does require practice, Kirstie in our Lab declared it to be "genius". It's not foldable with the carrycot attached however, the mechanism for attaching and taking it off it is easy and quick.
Tandem strollers are light and lightweight. They typically have tighter turning capabilities than side-by-side models. However, they can be difficult to drive on uneven surfaces and curbs. They can also be slightly slower to speed up and may be heavier to move, which could result in stress on your back.
Another alternative is a convertible double buggy, which starts off as a single and then you add adapters to turn it into a double. It can also have an additional seat, a carrycot, or both in front. The children can share a seat. Some of them also offer the option to add buggy boards that could 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 pram through the purchase of additional cocoons (PS59 each) that provide a flat area for infants. They can be placed in a row or joined to one another and you can also use them in conjunction with the infant car seat that is included with the pushchair (as as long as you choose the right one). Because they're made from high-quality materials, these types of dual-use buggies can often be used for a long time without displaying much wear, meaning they have high resale value.
Single-to-Double
This compact double buggy is made for families who love to go on outdoor adventures and are looking to upgrade from a single-stroller. It can be transformed into a jogger using the kit that comes with air-filled tires and all-wheel-suspension. It's also a good option for twins, or children from different age groups and, as triple tandem, it is able to be able to handle the rough terrain. It's an excellent choice for parents who want a sleek design as sleek as a single and comes in various colors of fabric.
We loved the way that this iCandy model folds into itself using a single-hand mechanism that's really easy to master. Although it's heavier than the other single-to-double pushchairs in this review, our home tester Karolina stated that it feels extremely maneuverable, even with two toddlers and a carrycot in it.
The seat can be used as a parent-facing and you can buy add-ons for this stroller, such as the Roma Gemini carrycots (PS100 each), which are ideal for babies. Our panel of testers found that the seats to be comfortable for toddlers, with good headrests and lumbar support. There are many options for reclining, with the front seat being adjustable to different positions and the rear seat having the option to recline.
This type of buggy has the main disadvantage of being larger than side-byside doubles. This makes it difficult to maneuver through doorways, and it can be difficult to move between kerbs. However the suspension and wheels on these models generally do a good job of coping with paved surfaces and the fact that they're usually lighter than the side-bysides means that you still find plenty of storage space. It's important to remember that strollers of this type aren't as adept at walking through the narrow aisles of supermarkets and aren't able to handle a large amount of shopping. Although it's easier to turn the stroller on a narrow, curving path, it can be a hassle. Some are also more easy to turn than others, such as the Thule Urban Glide 2 Double and Baby Trend Sit N' Stand Double, for instance.
Convertible
The great thing about convertible double pushchairs is that they can adapt to a family's changing needs. Most of the time, they begin as single buggies. They include adapters that permit you to add a second child's chair or carrycot, or (in some cases) an automobile seat to the frame. Some of them can be converted back to a single buggie when your older child begins to walk or prefers to ride on buggy boards.
This stylish tri-fold double stroller can be described as one of the lightest on our list. It can support up to 40lbs per child and has an integrated storage basket between the seats. The spacious canopy with peekaboo window, multi-position reclining chairs and front and back suspensions to ensure smoother and more comfortable riding on rough terrain were praised by home testers. It also comes with a handy cup holder for the parent and an ample accessible, easily accessible basket. However, they noted that the backs of the seats 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 configurations and comes with a second seat and carrycot. Its impressive set of features includes a high-profile handlebar for easier steering; front and rear 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 rear wheels with suspension to provide a more comfortable ride. The only drawback is that you'll have to purchase a separate car seat or baby carrier.
This versatile tandem is a top pick from our home testers due to its maneuverability and large shopping basket that is accessible from both seats facing the parent. It is a breeze to move around due to its low weight (about the weight of a few single pushchairs). tandem double stroller are reversible, which means that you can flip them to face either direction and the clever way that it can attach an additional seat or riding board to the rear is appreciated by many. Parents also appreciated the fact that it could accommodate infant carriers and car seats from multiple brands, including those that aren't typically fit in other double buggies.