Which Lightweight Double Pushchair Should You Buy?
It's easy to move around with a light double pushchair, especially if you have children of varying ages. They are generally easy to fold, steer and carry up and down stairs.
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 comes with frames that can be expanded in size to accommodate a second car seat or another passenger.
Side-by-Side
The majority of lightweight double pushchairs we've test are side-byside models and are generally recommended for children who can sit up on their own because they 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 come with an recline adjustments for both seats, a big canopy, and padded five-point safety harnesses. These are also easy to move around despite their bigger footprint. They are great for parents who are worried about fitting through doors.
The Cybex Duet pushchair is unique because it features a unique frame that expands to allow for a second child seat. This makes it smaller than other pushchairs with side-by-side seating. It is able to pass through doors of standard size and is easy to maneuver on public transport. It can also be used as a jogger which is great when you are planning to use it with an infant car seat or carrier.
Another great side-by-side, lightweight double is the UPPAbaby Vista v2 Double, which offers even more flexibility and customization thanks to its modular frame. It's a clever design that lets you transform it into a single stroller or a double with the addition of 2 carrycots or car seats (it can even take twins). It's an outstandingly practical choice for growing families, and the UPPAbaby also makes one of the tiniest and most fashionable umbrella strollers around.
Try the egg2 which folds down to the size and weight of a tiny 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 were awed by the sleek and easy it was to use even when loaded with children.
Double pushchairs with side-by-side seating aren't foolproof however -when your children are at the same age or stage, they might still argue over who gets to ride in which seat. If they're at different heights, a tandem style might be more suitable for them since it allows them to look at each other.
Tandem
While side-byside models are more for children of similar ages, tandem lightweight double strollers have their own appeal. They can take a bigger car seat, and some even have convertible seats or an additional carrycot in the middle. They are generally more spacious and easy to move into and out of, although their baskets tend to be smaller than those of single buggies. They also have larger large canopies that have peekaboo windows as well as a cup holder for the parent and padded leg cushions for children.
The iCandy Peach is another example of a good-value lightweight tandem. Its fabric feels a bit less expensive than our other top-rated tandems, however, it still looks and feels great and is very user-friendly. One of the most striking things about it is the one-handed fold - although it will require some practice, Kirstie in our Lab has said it's "genius". It's not foldable without the carrycot attached, but the mechanism for attaching and removing it is simple and quick.
Tandem double pushchairs are light and lightweight. They generally make more precise turns than side-by-side models however they are more challenging to drive over bumps and uneven surfaces. They can also be slower to accelerate and more heavy to move. This puts strain on your back.
A convertible double buggy is another alternative. It is initially one, but you can add adapters to convert it into a double. It can have a second seat or carrycot in the front or the kids can sit side-by-side. Some of them also have the option of adding buggy boards that can help older children keep up with younger siblings.
The Uppababy Vista V2 can be transformed into a twin-sized pushchair by purchasing additional cocoons at PS59 each. The cocoons create an open space for infants. They can be attached together or placed in a row. You can also use the car seat that was included with the pushchair, if it is compatible. These buggies with dual-use capabilities are made from high-quality materials and can last for a long time without showing any wear. double car seat stroller have an excellent resale value.
Single-to-Double
For families who love the outdoors and want to upgrade their single stroller, this lightweight double buggy turns into a jogger with the help of an innovative kit that includes air-filled tyres, as well as all-wheel suspension. It's also a good option for twins or children from different age groups, and as a triple tandem, it can be able to handle the rough terrain. It's an excellent choice for parents who want a chic design as elegant as a single. It is available in a variety of colors.
This iCandy model is incredibly easy to fold using a single-handed system. Although it's heavier than the other single-to-double pushchairs in this review, our home tester Karolina stated that it is very maneuverable, even when she had two toddlers and a carrycot inside.
The seat can be used with the parent facing, and you can also buy add-ons for this stroller such as the Roma Gemini carrycots (PS100 each) which are great for babies. Our test panel found that the seats to be comfortable for toddlers, with good headrests and lumbar support. There are many options for reclining the seats and the front seat is can be adjusted to different positions, and the back seat having an option to recline.
The biggest drawback with this type of buggy is that it tends to be wider overall than side-by-side doubles, which makes it harder to navigate through doorways and can be tricky to maneuver up and down kerbs. However the suspension and wheels on these models generally are capable of handling paved surfaces, and the fact that they're generally lighter than the side-by-sides, means you still have plenty of storage space. These strollers can be difficult to maneuver in supermarkets with narrow aisles and they may struggle to carry loads. It's a bit easier to turn around on the smallest curves of paths, but it can be difficult to turn them around on a straight path. Some are also easier to turn than others, such as the Thule Urban Glide 2 Double and the Baby Trend Sit N' Stand Double, for example.
Convertible
Convertible double pushchairs are great because they are able to be adapted to the changing needs of a family. They often start out as single buggies, but come with adapters to add a second seat, carrycot or (in some cases) a car seat to the frame. Some even convert to a single when your child grows older and begins to walk more or prefers to ride on buggy boards.
This stylish tri-fold double stroller is among of the lightest on our list. It can carry up to 40 pounds per child and comes with a storage basket between the seats. The home testers loved the spacious canopy that has windows that can be seen from the outside, multi-position reclining seats and front and rear suspension for smoother rides on rough terrain. It also has a convenient cup holder for parents and a large, easy-to access basket. However, they noted that the backs of the seats have pockets that aren't big enough to hold much more than a smartphone and keys.
This light, high-end side-byside is available in more than 20 different configurations. It also comes with a second chair and carrycot. Its impressive features include a handlebar with a high-profile design for easier steering as well as rear and front suspensions to smooth rough terrain; a self-standing compact fold with handy straps that make it easy to schlep and seven-inch swing lock front wheels and back wheels that measure 10 inches with suspension to provide a more comfortable ride. The only downside is that you will need to purchase a separate car seat or baby carrier.
This multi-functional tandem is the top choice of our home testers due to the fact that it is easy to maneuver and comes with an enormous shopping basket that can be accessed from both seats when they are in the parent-facing position. Its surprisingly lightweight weight (about the same as some single pushchairs) makes it easy to maneuver. The seats are reversible, which means that they can be switched to face either direction, and the clever way it connects an additional seat or riding board to the rear is highly praised by many. Parents also liked the fact that it can accommodate infant carriers and car seats from multiple brands, including those which aren't usually fit in other double buggies.