Which Lightweight Double Pushchair Should You Buy?
It's easy to move around with the lightweight double pushchair especially if you have children of different ages. They are easy to fold, steer and carry up and over steps.
This City Mini GT2 features side-by-side seating with plenty of legroom. It also features adjustable reclining, large UPF 50+ canopy, and windows that peek out. It also has a clever frame that expands widthways to take a second seat and a compatible car seat(s).
Side-by-Side
The majority of lightweight double pushchairs that we test are side-byside models and they're generally best for kids who can sit up on their own, as these models tend to be lacking car seat integration. The Thule Urban Glide 2 Double, and Baby Trend Sit 'N Stand Double, are both excellent choices. They have adjustable recline for both seats, a big canopy, and padded 5-point safety harnesses. These are also easy to move around despite their bigger footprint. They are perfect for parents who are worried about fitting through doors.
The Cybex Duet is a little different due to its clever frame that extends its width to create an additional seat, making it slimmer than most other side-by-side pushchairs on the market. It can fit through standard doors and is easy to maneuver in public transportation. It also doubles as a jogger which is great if you want to use it in conjunction with an infant carrier or car seat, and comes in a range of fun colors.
The UPPAbaby Vista v2 double is another great side-by-side, lightweight double. It offers additional flexibility due to the modular frame. It's a clever design that allows you to turn it into a single buggy or a double by incorporating two car seats or carrycots (it can even take twins). It is a practical option for growing families. The UPPAbaby umbrella stroller is one of the lightest, sexiest and most stylish available.
If you're looking for a more compact, lightweight double, consider the egg2 that folds down to the size of a small suitcase. It can be used as a single or double by adding two baby car seats or carrycots. Our home testers were impressed with the ease of maneuver even with a full load of kids.
Although they're lightweight double pushchairs that sit side-by-side aren't foolproof. If your children are of the same age and stage, they might be fighting over who sits in which spot. If they're taller than each other, a tandem model could be better for them, as it will allow them to look at each other.
Tandem
While side-byside models are better suited to siblings of similar age group, tandem light double strollers come with distinct appeals. They can accommodate a larger car seat, and some come with seats that can be reversible or a carrycot in the middle. tandem double stroller tend to be more spacious and easier to access and exit from the baskets, though they are usually smaller than the ones on single buggies. They also have larger big canopies with windows that peek out as well as a cup holder for parents and padded leg cushions for young children.
The iCandy Peach tandem is another good example of a lightweight tandem that is a an excellent value. Its fabric feels a bit less premium than some of our other top-rated doubles, however, it still looks and feels great and is user-friendly. One of the most striking things about it is the one-handed fold - although it requires practice, Kirstie in our Lab said it's "genius". It's not possible to fold it with the carrycot attached but the mechanism for attaching and taking it off it is simple and fast.
Tandem lightweight double strollers will generally have a more precise turning compared to side-by-side models. However, they may be harder to drive on uneven surfaces and curbs. They can also be a little slower to speed up and may be heavier to move, which could put strain on your back.
Another alternative is a convertible double buggy, which is initially an individual and then you can add adapters to make it into a double. It can have an additional seat or carrycot in the front or the kids can sit side-by-side. Some have the option of including a buggyboard, which helps an older child keep pace with a younger brother or sister.
The Uppababy Vista V2 is a excellent example of a convertible since it can be converted into a twin pram by the purchase of additional cocoons (PS59 each) that provide a flat area for infants. These can be placed on top of each other or positioned to one another and you can use them in conjunction with the baby car seat that is included with the pushchair (as as long as you choose a compatible one). As they're made with quality materials, these types of buggies that are dual-use can be used for a long time without showing any wear, indicating they have the highest price resales.
Single-to-Double
This lightweight double buggy is made for families who love to go on outdoor adventures and want to upgrade from an individual-stroller. It can be transformed into a jogger using a kit that includes air-filled tires and all-wheel suspension. It's also a good choice for twins, or children of different age groups and, as triple tandem, it is able to take on rough terrain. It's a great choice for parents who want a chic design that is as sleek as a single and comes in various colors of fabric.
This iCandy model is incredibly easy to fold using the use of a single hand. It's also heavier than other single-to-double pushchairs featured in this review, home tester Karolina claimed that it is very maneuverable, even when she had two toddlers and a carrycot in it.
The seat can be used parent-facing and you can buy add-ons for this stroller such as the Roma Gemini carrycots (PS100 each) that are perfect for newborns. Our panel of testers found that the seats were comfortable for toddlers, with good lumbar support and headrests. There are a variety of 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.
This type of buggy has the greatest disadvantage of being a bit wider than doubles that are side-by-side. This makes it difficult to maneuver through doorways and it can be difficult to move between kerbs. The suspension and wheels of these models tend to be able to deal with paved surfaces. They're also lighter than many side-bysides, so you can still have plenty of storage. It's worth bearing in mind that strollers of this type aren't as good at walking through the narrow aisles of supermarkets and aren't able to handle a large amount of shopping. It's easier to turn around even on the smallest of curving paths but even this can be difficult. Some are also easier to turn than others, with the Thule Urban Glide 2 Double and Baby Trend Sit N' Stand Double, for instance.
Convertible
Convertible double pushchairs are ideal because they can be adapted to the changing requirements of a family. They typically start as single buggies and come with adapters to add the second seat, carrycot or (in certain cases) an automobile seat to the frame. Some can even convert back to a single as your child grows older and begins to walk or prefers to ride on buggy boards.
One of the most lightweight double strollers on our list, this fashionable tri-fold model can hold children up to 40 lbs each. It comes with a handy basket in between the seats to store things. The large canopy with a peekaboo window, multi-position reclining seats and front and back suspension for smoother riding on rough terrain were praised by home testers. It also has a handy cup holder for the parent, and an ample accessible, easily accessible basket. The backs have small pockets, which are only sufficient to hold phones and a set of 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 features 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 transport and seven-inch front wheels with swivel locks, and 10-inch back wheels that have suspensions to ensure an easier ride. The only downside is that you'll need buy a separate baby carrier or car seat.
This multi-functional tandem is a top pick from our home testers due to its maneuverability and large shopping basket that is accessible with both seats in the parent-facing position. It is simple to move around due to its surprisingly low weight (about the same as a few single pushchairs). Its reversible seats mean that they can be switched to face either direction, and the clever way that it can attach a second seat or riding board to the rear is praised by many. Parents also appreciated the fact that it could accommodate infant car seats and carriers from multiple brands, including some that aren't typically fit into other double buggies.