Which Lightweight Double Pushchair Should You Buy?

It's easy to move around with the lightweight double pushchair particularly if you have children of varying 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 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 width to accommodate an additional car seat or a second passenger.

Side-by-Side

The majority of the lightweight double stroller pushchairs we tested were side-by-side models. These are the best double strollers for children who can stand up without assistance, since they tend to lack car seat compatibility. The Thule Urban Glide 2 double travel buggy and the Baby Trend Sit 'N Stand Double, are both excellent options. They offer recline adjustments for both seats, a huge canopy, and padded five-point safety harnesses. They're also easy to maneuver despite their larger footprints and are great for parents worried about fitting into doorways.

The Cybex Duet is a little different due to its unique frame that expands widthways to add a second seat, making it slimmer than the majority of other pushchairs that are side-by-side available. This means it can fit through standard doors and is easy to maneuver on public transport. It also doubles as a jogger which is great for those who want to use it with an infant carrier or car seat, and comes in a variety of exciting colors.

Another great side-by-side, lightweight double is the UPPAbaby Vista v2 Double, which offers even more customization with a modular frame. The innovative design allows you to convert it into a single or double buggy by adding two carrycots or car seats for children. It can even accommodate twins. It's a fantastic and practical choice for growing families and the UPPAbaby makes one of the lightest and stylish umbrella strollers around.

Try the egg2 that folds down to the size and weight of a compact suitcase. It can be used either as a single or double by adding 2 baby car seats or carrycots. Our test subjects were awed by how easy it was to move, even with a full load of kids.

Although they're light double pushchairs side-by-side are not foolproof. If your children are at the same age and stage, they could still argue over who gets to sit in which seat. If they're at different heights, a tandem double stroller 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 the same ages, tandem lightweight double strollers have their own charms. Some can accommodate carseats that are larger, and some have seats that can be reversible. Others even have an additional carrycot or convertible seat in the middle. They tend to be more spacious and easier to access and exit from, although their baskets are typically smaller than those of single buggies. Many also feature more generously large canopies that have peekaboo windows and a parent cup holder and padded leg cushions for little ones.

The iCandy Peach tandem is another great example of a lightweight tandem that provides excellent value. Its fabrics feel a little less luxurious than our other top-rated tandems, but it still looks and feels great and is easy to use. One of the most impressive things about it is its one-handed fold. Although it will require some practice, Kirstie in our Lab declared it to be "genius". The carrycot can't be folded when it is attached. However, the process to attach and remove the carrycot is simple and quick.

Tandem lightweight double strollers will generally have a more precise turning compared to side-by-side models. However, they may be more difficult to navigate on uneven surfaces and curbs. They may also be slow to pick up speed and can be heavier to move, which could result in strain on your back.

Another option is a convertible double buggy, that starts out as one-person, but you add adapters to turn it into a double. It could include the option of a second seat, a carrycot or both in front. Children can share a seat. Some also have the option of incorporating buggy boards that could help an older child keep up with a younger sibling.

The Uppababy Vista V2 can be converted into a twin-sized pram by purchasing additional cocoons for PS59 each. These cocoons create an open space for infants. They can be joined or placed on top of each other. You can also use the car seat that came with the pushchair if it is compatible. As they're made with quality materials, these kinds of buggies that are dual-use can be used for a long time without showing much wear, which means they have a an excellent potential for resale.

Single-to-Double

This compact double buggy was designed for families who love the outdoors and are looking to upgrade from an individual-stroller. It can be converted into a jogger using kits that include air-filled tires 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's able to be able to handle the rough terrain. It's also a good choice for parents looking for an elegant design that's as sleek as a single and comes in a variety of colors for the fabric.

This iCandy model is very easy to fold using the use of a single hand. It's also heavier than other single-to-double pushchairs featured in this review, our home tester Karolina stated that it feels very maneuverable - even when she had two toddlers and a carrycot inside.

The seat can be used as a parent-facing, and you can also purchase additional accessories for this stroller, such as the Roma Gemini carrycots (PS100 each) which are great for babies. The seats are comfortable for toddlers, with excellent headrests and lumbar support. And there are a variety of options for reclining in the front, with the seat adjusting to various positions and the rear seat having a recline option.

The biggest drawback with this type of buggy is that it's generally wider overall than side-by-side doubles and makes it difficult to navigate through doorways and can be tricky to maneuver around kerbs. However, the wheels and suspension are generally able to perform well in handling paved surfaces, and the fact that they're significantly lighter than the side-bysides means that you still have plenty of storage space. These strollers aren't easy to maneuver around supermarkets with narrow aisles and they may struggle to carry loads. It's a little easier to turn around on the smallest curves of paths however, even this can be a challenge. Some are also more easy to turn than others, with the Thule Urban Glide 2 Double and Baby Trend sit n stand double stroller N' Stand Double, for example.

Convertible

Convertible double pushchairs are great because they can be adapted to the changing needs of families. Often, they start as single buggies and have adapters that allow you to include a second child's seat or carrycot, or (in some instances) an automobile seat to the frame. Some can even convert back to a single buggie when your child grows older and begins to walk or prefers to ride on buggy boards.

One of the lightest double strollers on our list, this fashionable tri-fold model is able to hold children up to 40 lbs each. It comes with an easy-to-use basket between the seats to store things. Home users loved its spacious canopy with peekaboo windows multi-position reclining seats, as well as front and rear suspensions for smoother rides on rough terrain. It also comes with a handy cup holder for parents and an ample, easy-to-access basket. The backs have tiny pockets, that are just sufficient to hold the phone and a set of keys.

This premium, lightweight side-by-side can be used in more than 20 configurations and includes an additional seat and carrycot. Its impressive set of features includes a high-profile handlebar 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 swivel lock front wheels and back wheels that measure 10 inches with suspension to provide a more comfortable ride. The only drawback is that you'll need buy a separate baby carrier or car seat.

This multi-functional tandem is the most 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 they are in the parent-facing positions. Its extremely light weight (about the same as some single pushchairs) makes it easy to maneuver. Its reversible seats mean that they can be switched to face either way, and the clever method by which it can attach an additional seat or riding board to the rear is appreciated by many. Parents also appreciated the fact that it can accommodate infant carriers and car seat from multiple brands. This includes a few that aren't typically compatible with other double buggies.