Which Lightweight Double Pushchair Should You Buy?

It's easy to move around in a lightweight double pushchair, especially if you have kids of different ages. They're 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 huge UPF 50+ canopies with windows that peek out. It also comes with an expanding frame width to accommodate an additional car seat or a second passenger.

Side-by-Side

The majority of lightweight double stroller with car seat pushchairs that we test are side-byside models and are best suited for kids who can sit up on their own, as these models tend to lack car seat integration. The Thule Urban Glide 2 Double and the Baby Trend Sit 'N Stand Double, are both excellent options. They have recline adjustments for both seats, a big canopy, and padded five-point safety harnesses. They are also easy to move around despite their larger footprint. They are great for parents who fret about fitting through doors.

The Cybex Duet is a little different due to its clever frame that expands widthways to add another seat, making it slimmer than most other side-by-side pushchairs on the market. It can fit through doors that are standard and is easy to maneuver in public transport. It can also be used as a jogger, which is great when you're planning to use it in conjunction with a baby carrier or infant car seat. It's available in a range of fun colors.

Another fantastic side-by-side light double buggy Newborn is the UPPAbaby Vista v2 Double, that offers more customization through a modular frame. It features a clever design that allows you to transform it into a single buggy or a double by adding two car seats or carrycots (it can even take twins). It's a great option for families that are growing. The umbrella stroller UPPAbaby is one of the lightest, sexiest and stylish strollers available.

If you prefer a more compact and lightweight double, you can try the egg2 that folds down to the size of a small 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 handle, even when fully loaded with kids.

Although they're light, double pushchairs that are side-by-side aren't foolproof. If your children are of the same age and stage, they could be fighting over who gets to sit in which position. If they're at different heights, a tandem style may be ideal for them as it allows them to face eachother.

Tandem

While side-by-side models are best double strollers suited to siblings of similar age group, tandem light double strollers come with their own charms. Some can accommodate a larger car seat and others have seats that can be reversible. Some even come with an additional carrycot or convertible seat in the middle. They tend to be more spacious and simple to get in and out of, although their baskets are usually smaller than those on single buggies. Many have larger canopies with windows that peek out and padded 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 tandems, but it still looks and feels great and is user-friendly. Its one-handed folding is impressive. Even though it requires some time to master, Kirstie from our Lab called it "genius". The carrycot can't be folded while it is attached. However, the mechanism to attach and remove the carrycot is quick and easy.

Tandem pushchairs that are lightweight generally have tighter turns than side-by-side models but they can be more challenging to drive over bumps and uneven surfaces. They may also be slightly slower to pick up speed and are heavier to move, which could put stress on your back.

Another alternative is a convertible double buggy that starts out as an individual and then you add adapters to turn it into a double. It can have the option of a second seat or carrycot in front or the kids can be seated side-by-side. Some of them also have the option to add a buggy board, which can aid an older child keep up with younger siblings.

The Uppababy Vista V2 is a excellent example of a convertible because it can also be converted into a twin pram with 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 use them with the infant 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 dual-use buggies can often be used for years without displaying much wear, which means they have a high potential for resale.

Single-to-Double

This lightweight double buggy was designed for families who love the outdoors and want to upgrade from a single-stroller. It can be converted into a jogger using kits that include air-filled tires and all-wheel-suspension. It can also withstand rough terrain well and it's a tandem triple that, is perfect for twins or children of different ages. It's a great option for parents who want a sleek design that is as sleek as a single and comes in different fabric colours.

This iCandy model is easy to fold with the use of a single hand. It's heavier than other single-to double pushchairs, however our home tester Karolina says it's still very capable of maneuvering even with two toddlers inside and a carrycot.

The seat can be used parent-facing, and you can also purchase additional accessories 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. And there are plenty of options for recline in the front, with the seat adjusting to various positions, and the rear seat offering the option of recline.

This type of buggy comes with the greatest disadvantage of being wider than side-byside doubles. This makes it difficult to navigate through doorways and it isn't easy to maneuver up and down kerbs. However the suspension and wheels on these models generally perform well in handling paved surfaces, and the fact that they're generally significantly lighter than the side-bysides means that you still have a decent amount of storage space. It's important to remember that these strollers aren't as good at getting through narrow aisles in supermarkets and aren't able to cope with a lot of shopping. Although it's easier to turn the stroller around on a narrow curved path, this can still be a challenge. Some are easier to turn than other, such as the Thule Urban Glide 2 double buggy with car seat or Baby Trend Sit N' Stand Double.

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 have adapters that allow you to add a second child's seat or a carrycot (in certain instances) an automobile seat to the frame. Some can be converted to a single buggie when your child reaches the age of walk or wants to ride buggyboards.

This stylish tri-fold double stroller can be described as one of the lightest strollers on our list. It can hold up to 40 lbs per child, and includes a storage basket between the seats. The spacious canopy with peekaboo window, multi-position reclining chairs and front and back suspensions for smoother and more comfortable riding on rough terrain were well-loved by testers at home. It also comes with an easy-to-use cup holder for parents and an ample accessible, easily accessible basket. They did note that the backs have tiny pockets, which are only sufficient to hold the phone 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, a compact double stroller fold that can be folded up with straps for easy transport and seven-inch front wheels with swivel locks as well as 10-inch back wheels that have suspensions to ensure more comfortable riding. The only drawback is that you will need to purchase a separate car seat or baby carrier.

This multi-functional tandem is the most compact double stroller popular of our home testers because it is easy to maneuver and has a large basket for shopping that is accessible from both seats when in the parent-facing position. Its surprisingly lightweight weight (about the same as some single pushchairs) makes it easy to move around. Its reversible seats mean that they can be switched to face either direction and the clever way that it attaches a second seat or riding board to the rear is highly praised by many. Parents also loved the fact that it can accommodate car seats and infant carriers from a variety of brands. This includes a few that aren't typically compatible with other double buggies.