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Which Lightweight Double Pushchair Should You Buy?

It's easy to move around with a light double pushchair, especially if you have kids with different age groups. They're typically simple to fold, steer, and transport up and down the stairs.

This City Mini GT2 offers side-by-side seats with plenty of legroom with adjustable reclining, as well as huge UPF 50+ canopies with windows that peek out. It also has an expanding frame size to accommodate an additional car seat or an additional passenger.

Side-by-Side

The majority of the lightweight double pushchairs we've test are side-byside models and are generally recommended for children that can sit up unassisted since these models aren't equipped with 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 that can be adjusted for both seats, a large canopy, and padded 5-point safety harnesses. These are also easy to move around despite their larger footprint. They are perfect for parents who are worried about fitting through doors.

The Cybex Duet pushchair is unique because of its clever frame that expands to add a second child seat. This makes it lighter than other pushchairs with side-by-side seating. It is able to fit through standard doors and is easy to maneuver on public transport. It can also be used as a jogger, which is great news if you want to use it with a baby carrier or infant car seat. It's available in a variety of fun colors.

The UPPAbaby Vista v2 double is another excellent lightweight side-by-side double. It allows for additional flexibility due to a modular frame. Its clever design lets the conversion of a cheap double stroller or single double stroller buggy by adding two carrycots or child car seats. It can even accommodate twins. It's a fantastic and practical choice for families with growing children, and the UPPAbaby also is among the lightest and most stylish umbrella strollers on the market.

Try the egg2 which folds down to the size and weight of a small suitcase. It can be used as a single or double by adding 2 carrycots or infant car seats, and our home testers were awed by the sleek and easy it was to use, even when fully loaded with kids.

Side-by-side lightweight double pushchairs aren't 100% foolproof, howeverIf your children are the same age or at the same stage, they may still fight over who rides in which seat. If they're at different heights then a tandem style may be the best option for them, since it allows them to face each other.

Tandem

While side-by-side models may be more suitable for siblings of the same age, tandem lightweight double pushchairs are a different kind of pushchair with their own appeal. They can be fitted with a larger car seat, and some have convertible seats or an additional carrycot in the middle. They are generally more spacious and easier to get in and out of however their baskets are typically smaller than those of single buggies. Many feature larger canopies as well as peekaboo windows, and even padded leg cushions.

The iCandy Peach tandem is another good example of a lightweight tandem that offers an excellent value. Its fabrics feel a little less luxurious than our other top-rated tandems, however, it still looks and feels great and is user-friendly. One of the most impressive aspects about it is its one-handed fold - although it requires practice, Kirstie in our Lab said it's "genius". It can't be folded with the carrycot attached, but the mechanism for attaching and removing it is easy and quick.

Tandem lightweight double pushchairs will typically make tighter turns than side-by-side models but they can be more challenging to drive over uneven surfaces and curbs. They are also slow to pick up speed and can be heavier to move, which could put stress on your back.

Another option is a convertible double buggy which starts off as an individual and then you can add adapters that turn it into a double. It can have the option of a second seat or carrycot in the front or the kids can be seated side-byside. Some may have the option of including a buggyboard, which helps an older child keep pace with siblings who are younger.

The Uppababy Vista V2 is a great example of a convertible, since it can be converted into a twin umbrella stroller pram with the purchase of additional cocoons (PS59 each) that create a lie-flat space for infants. They can be attached together or placed in a row. You can also use the car seat that came with the twin pushchair in the event that it is compatible. Since they are made of high-quality materials, these types of dual-use buggies can often be used for a long time without showing any wear, meaning they have high price resales.

Single-to-Double

This lightweight double buggy was designed for families who love the outdoors 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 is also a good choice for twins, or children from different ages, and as triple tandem, it's able to take on rough terrain. It's also a great choice for parents who want an elegant design that's as sleek as a single and comes in a variety of colors for the fabric.

We loved the way this iCandy model folds up with a one-handed mechanism that's extremely simple to master. Although it's heavier than some of the other single-to-double pushchairs in this review, home tester Karolina stated that it is very maneuverable, even with two toddlers and a carrycot inside.

You can purchase add-ons such as the Roma Gemini Carrycots (PS100) which are perfect for newborns. The seats are comfortable for toddlers and come with excellent headrests and lumbar support. And there are plenty of options for recline, with the front seat adjusting to various positions, and the rear seat having a recline option.

This type of buggy has the biggest disadvantage of being a bit wider than doubles that are side-by-side. This makes it difficult to navigate through doorways and it can be difficult to get up and down kerbs. However, the wheels and suspension on these types of strollers generally 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 double strollers aren't easy to maneuver through supermarkets with narrow aisles, and they may struggle to carry a lot. It's a bit easier to turn them around on the smallest curves of paths however, even this can be difficult. Some are also easier to turn than others, like the Thule Urban Glide 2 Double and the Baby Trend Sit N' Stand Double, for example.

Convertible

The best thing about convertible double pushchairs is that they can adapt to changing family requirements. They often start out as single buggies and have adapters that allow you to add an additional seat, a carrycot or (in some cases) the car seat to the frame. Some can be converted back to a single buggie when your older child starts to walk or wants to ride buggyboards.

One of the lightest double strollers on our list, this stylish tri-fold model is able to hold children as heavy as 40 pounds each and features a handy basket in between the seats for storage. The spacious canopy with peekaboo window, multi-position reclining chairs and a front and back suspensions for smoother rides on rough terrain were well-loved by the home testers. It also has a handy cup holder for the parent and an ample, easily accessible basket. They did note that the backs of the bags have small pockets which are only big enough to fit the phone and a set of keys.

This premium, lightweight side-by-side can be used in more than 20 configurations and includes a second seat 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 to make it easy to transport, and seven-inch front wheels with swivel locks, and ten-inch back wheels with suspensions to ensure more comfortable riding. The only downside is that you'll need purchase a separate baby carriage or car seat.

This multi-functional tandem is the most popular of our home testers because it is simple to maneuver and features a large basket for shopping that can be accessed from both seats when in the parent-facing position. Its extremely light weight (about the same as some single pushchairs) makes it easy to move around. Many people praise the clever method of attaching the second seat or riding board in the back. Parents also loved the fact that it can accommodate car seats and infant carriers from multiple brands. This includes those that aren't normally compatible with other double buggies.