Which Lightweight Double Pushchair Should You Buy?
A lightweight double pushchair is easy to get around, particularly for families with children of various age groups. They are easy to fold, steer and transport up and down stairs.
This City Mini GT2 features side-by-side seating with plenty of legroom. It also features adjustable reclining, UPF 50+ canopy, and peekaboo windows. It also has an expanding frame the width to accommodate an additional car seat or another passenger.
Side-by-Side
The majority of lightweight double pushchairs that we test are side-byside models and are generally recommended for children that can sit up on their own, as these models tend to be lacking car seat integration. That said, the Thule Urban Glide 2 Double and the Baby Trend Sit 'N Stand Double are both excellent options that offer adjustable recline in both seats, a wide canopy, and padded 5-point harnesses. They're also easy to move despite their bigger footprint and are perfect for parents who worry about fitting through doorways.
The Cybex Duet is a little different due to its unique frame that extends its width to create an additional seat, making it slimmer than most other side-by-side pushchairs available. It is able to pass through standard doors and is easy to maneuver in public transport. It also doubles as a jogger, which is ideal when you are planning to use it in conjunction with an infant car seat or carrier.
Another great side-by-side, lightweight double is the UPPAbaby Vista v2 Double, which offers even more customization through a modular frame. It features a clever design that lets you transform it into a single buggy or a double with the addition of two car seats or carrycots (it can even take twins). It's an outstandingly practical choice for families with growing children and the UPPAbaby is among the tiniest and most fashionable umbrella strollers around.
Try double tandem pushchair that folds down to the size and weight of a small suitcase. It can be used as a single or 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 stuffed with children.
Double pushchairs with side-by-side seating aren't foolproof, though -- if your children are the same age or stage, they might be fighting over who is allowed to ride in which seat. If they're at different heights, then the tandem model could be ideal for them as it allows them to face eachother.
Tandem
While side-by-side models are best suited to siblings with similar age group, tandem light double strollers come with distinct appeals. Some can accommodate a larger car seat and others come with Reversible seats. Others have an extra carrycot or a reversible seat in the middle. They tend to be more spacious and simple to get in and out of, although their baskets tend to be smaller than those on single buggies. They often have larger canopy with windows that peek out and padding for the leg cushions.
The iCandy Peach tandem is another good example of a lightweight tandem that provides great value. Its fabric feels a bit less premium than some of our other top-rated tandems, but it looks and feels great and is user-friendly. One of the most impressive things about it is its single-handed fold - although it requires practice, Kirstie in our Lab has said it's "genius". It's not possible to fold it without the carrycot attached, however, the mechanism for attaching and taking it off it is easy and quick.
Tandem lightweight double pushchairs will generally make more precise 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 accelerate and are heavier to move, which could cause strain on your back.
A convertible double buggy is another alternative. It starts out as a single but you can also add adapters to make it double. It can have an additional seat or carrycot in front, or the children can be seated side-by-side. Some may have the option of including a buggyboard that can help 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 for PS59 each. These cocoons provide an open space for infants. They can be joined or placed in a row. You can also use the car seat that came with the pushchair if it is compatible with the. These dual-use buggies are made from high-quality materials and can be used for many years without showing any wear. This means they come with a high resale price.
Single-to-Double
Designed for outdoor-loving families who want to upgrade their single stroller, this light double buggy transforms into a jogger thanks an impressive kit that comes with air-filled tyres as well as all-wheel suspension. It is also a good option for twins or children from different ages and as a triple tandem, it's able to be able to handle the rough terrain. It's a great choice for parents who want a stylish style that's as sleek as a single and comes in various colors of fabric.
We were impressed by the way this iCandy model folds into itself with a one-handed mechanism that's extremely easy to master. Although it's heavier than some of the other pushchairs that are single-to-double in this review, home tester Karolina said that it still feels very maneuverable - even with two toddlers and a carrycot.
You can purchase add-ons such as the Roma Gemini Carrycots (PS100) which are great for babies. Our panel of testers found that the seats were comfortable for toddlers, with good headrests and lumbar support. There are a variety of options to recline the seats, with the front seat adjustable in different positions and the back seat offering a reclining option.
This type of buggy has the biggest disadvantage of being larger than side-byside doubles. This makes it difficult to maneuver through doorways, and it can be difficult to get up and down kerbs. The suspension and wheels of these types of strollers are generally good at coping with pavements. They're also lighter than many side-bysides, so you can still have plenty of storage. These strollers aren't easy to maneuver through supermarkets with narrow aisles, and they might struggle to carry loads. It's a little easier to turn them around on the smallest curves of paths however, even this can be difficult. Some are also more easy to turn than others, such as the Thule Urban Glide 2 Double and Baby Trend Sit N' Stand Double, for instance.
Convertible
Convertible double pushchairs are fantastic because they can be adjusted to the changing requirements of the family. They are typically single buggies and include adapters to add a second seat, carrycot or (in certain instances) the car seat to the frame. Some can even convert back to a single as your child grows older and begins to walk more or prefers to ride on a buggy board.
One of the most lightweight double strollers on our list, this sleek tri-fold model can hold children up to 40lbs each. It comes with a handy basket in between the seats for storage. Home testers appreciated its large canopy with windows that peek out with multi-position reclining seats as well as front and rear suspension for smoother rides on rough terrain. It also has a convenient cup holder for the parent and a large, easy-to access basket. They did note that the backs of the bags have small pockets that are just big enough to fit phones and a set of keys.
This high-end, lightweight side-by-side is available in more than 20 different configurations. It also comes with a second seat and carrycot. It has a distinctive steering handlebar, rear and front suspensions to smooth rough terrain and it folds compactly and can be folded up with straps for easy transportation, and seven-inch front wheel with swivel locks and 10 inches back wheels with suspensions to ensure more comfortable riding. The only drawback is that you'll need to purchase a separate car seat or baby carrier.
This multi-functional tandem is the top pick of our home testers due to the fact that it is easy to maneuver and has a large basket for shopping that can be accessed from both seats when in the parent-facing position. Its surprisingly light weight (about the same as a few single pushchairs) makes it easy to move. The seats are reversible, which means that you can switch them around to face either direction and the clever way it connects a second seat or riding board to the rear is praised by many. Parents also loved that it accommodates infant carriers and car seat from various brands. This includes those that aren't typically compatible with other double buggies.