Which Lightweight Double Pushchair Should You Buy?
A light double pushchair makes it easy to move around, especially for families with children of different 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 peekaboo windows. It also comes with frames that can be expanded in the width to accommodate a second car seat or an additional passenger.
Side-by-Side
The majority of light double pushchairs we've tested are side-by-side designs and they're generally best for children who can sit up on their own 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 options. They have recline that can be adjusted for both seats, a big canopy, and padded five-point safety harnesses. They're also easy to maneuver despite their bigger footprint and are perfect for parents worried about fitting through doors.
The Cybex Duet pushchair is unique because it features a unique frame that expands in width to accommodate an additional child seat. This makes it slimmer than other pushchairs with side-by-side seating. It can fit through standard doors and is easy to maneuver on public transport. It also doubles as an jogger which is perfect when you are planning to use it with an infant car seat or carrier.
The UPPAbaby Vista v2 double is another great side-by-side, lightweight double. It provides additional flexibility due to a modular frame. Its clever design lets the conversion of an individual or double buggy by adding two carrycots or child car seats. It can even accommodate twins. It's a great option for families growing. The UPPAbaby umbrella stroller is one of the lightest, sexiest and stylish strollers available.
If you're looking for a more compact, lightweight double, consider the egg2 that folds down to the size of a tiny suitcase. best double strollers can be used as a single double with the addition of 2 carrycots or infant car seats and our home testers loved how simple and sleek it was to carry even when loaded with kids.
Even though they are 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're at different heights, then it is possible that a tandem design is best for them, as it allows them to face eachother.
Tandem
While side-byside models are more suitable for siblings with similar age, tandem lightweight double strollers come with their own appeal. Some can accommodate carseats that are larger, and others come with seats that can be reversible. Some even come with an extra carrycot or a reclined seat that can be flipped in the middle. They are generally more spacious and easier to move into and out of, although their baskets tend to be smaller than those on single buggies. Many also feature more generously big canopies with windows that peek out and a cup holder for parents and cushioned leg cushions for the little ones.
The iCandy Peach tandem is another great example of a lightweight tandem that provides excellent value. The fabric is a little less luxurious than our other top-rated doubles, but it still looks and feels great and is very easy to use. One of the most impressive aspects about it is its one-handed fold. While it does require practice, Kirstie in our Lab has said it's "genius". The carrycot cannot be folded when it is attached. However, the mechanism to attach and remove the carrycot is quick and easy.
Tandem strollers are light and lightweight. They typically have tighter turning capabilities than side-byside models. However, they may be more difficult to drive on uneven surfaces and curbs. They are also slower to accelerate and more heavy to move. This puts strain on your back.
Another option is a convertible double buggy which starts off as a single and then you add adapters to turn it into a double. These can include the option of a second seat or carrycot in the front, or the children can be seated side-byside. Some can also consider including a buggyboard that helps an older child keep pace with a younger brother or sister.
The Uppababy Vista V2 can be transformed into a twin-sized pushchair by purchasing additional cocoons at PS59 each. These cocoons provide a flat space for newborns. They can be placed on top of each other or positioned to face each other and you can also use them in conjunction with the infant car seat that is included with the pushchair (as as long as you select a compatible one). Since they are made of high-quality materials, these buggies that are dual-use can be used for a long time without showing much wear, indicating they have high price resales.
Single-to-Double
This compact double buggy was 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 good option for twins or children from different ages, and as triple tandem, it can handle rough terrain. It's a great option for parents who want a stylish style that's as elegant as a single. It comes in different fabric colours.
This iCandy model is easy to fold using a one-handed system. And although it's heavier than the other single-to-double pushchairs featured in this review, our home tester Karolina stated that it feels extremely maneuverable, even when she had two toddlers and a carrycot inside.
You can purchase add-ons like the Roma Gemini Carrycots (PS100) which are perfect for newborns. Our test panel found that the seats were comfortable for toddlers, with good headrests and lumbar support. And there are plenty of options for reclining and recline, with the front seat adjusting to various positions and the rear seat offering the option of recline.
This type of buggy comes with the biggest disadvantage of being wider than the side-by-side doubles. This makes it difficult to maneuver through doorways, and it can be difficult to get up and down kerbs. The wheels and suspension of these strollers are generally good at coping with paved surfaces. They're also lighter than many side-bysides which means you can get a lot of storage. It's important to remember that these strollers aren't as efficient in walking through the narrow aisles of supermarkets and aren't able to handle a lot of shopping. Even though it's easier to turn the stroller around on a narrow, curving path, this can still be a hassle. 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
The benefit of convertible double pushchairs is that they can adapt to the changing family requirements. They typically start as single buggies, but come with adapters to add an additional seat, a carrycot or (in some cases) an automobile seat to the frame. Some can be converted to a single one when your child's older age begins to walk or chooses to ride buggyboards.
One of the lightest double strollers we have on our list, this fashionable tri-fold model can carry children up to 40 lbs each. It also has a convenient basket that can be placed between the seats for storage. Home users loved its spacious canopy with peekaboo windows multi-position reclining seats, as well as front and rear suspension for smoother rides on rough terrain. It also has a handy cup holder for the parent and a large, easy-to-access basket. However, they noted that the seats' backs have pockets that aren't large enough to accommodate anything more than a phone and keys.
This lightweight, high-end side-by-side is available in more than 20 models. It also comes with a second chair and carrycot. It has a high-profile steering handlebar, rear and front suspensions that smooth rough terrain, an ultra-compact fold that can be folded up with straps that make it easy to transportation, and seven-inch front wheel with swivel locks as well as 10-inch back wheels that have suspensions for an easier ride. The only drawback is that you'll need to purchase a separate baby carriage or car seat.
This versatile tandem is a popular choice from our home testers due to its easy-to-maneuver size and impressively large shopping basket, which is accessible with both seats facing towards the parent. It is a breeze to maneuver due to its light weight (about the same as a few single pushchairs). Many people praise the clever way it attaches the second seat or riding board at the back. Parents also loved the fact that it can accommodate infant carriers and car seats from multiple brands. This includes those that aren't typically compatible with other double buggies.