Which Lightweight Double Pushchair Should You Buy?
It's easy to move around in the lightweight double pushchair especially if you have children with different ages. They are easy to fold, steer and carry up and down the stairs.
This City Mini GT2 features side-by-side seating with plenty of legroom. It also has adjustable reclining, UPF 50+ canopy and peekaboo windows. It also comes with a smart frame that can expand in width to accommodate a second seat and a compatible car seat(s).
Side-by-Side
The majority of the light double pushchairs we tried were side-by-side models. They are ideal for children who can sit up without assistance, as they tend to lack car seat compatibility. That said they do have a few advantages. Thule Urban Glide 2 Double and the Baby Trend Sit 'N Stand Double are both great options that provide adjustable recline in both seats, a large canopy and padded 5-point harnesses. They're also easy to move despite their larger footprint and are perfect for parents who worry about fitting through doors.
The Cybex Duet is a little different because its clever frame expands widthways to add an additional seat, making it slimmer than other pushchairs with side-by-side seating on the market. It is able to fit through doors of standard size and is easy to maneuver on public transportation. It can also be used as a jogger, which is great news for those who want to use it in conjunction with baby carriers or a car seat. It's available in a variety of exciting colors.
The UPPAbaby Vista v2 double is another fantastic side-by-side double that is lightweight. It provides even more customization thanks to the modular frame. It's a clever design that lets you convert it into a single buggy or a double by incorporating two car seats or carrycots (it can even accommodate twins). It's an outstandingly practical choice for families that are growing and the UPPAbaby makes one of the lightest and stylish umbrella strollers on the market.
Try the egg2 that folds down to the size and weight of a compact suitcase. It can be used as a double or single by adding 2 baby car seats or carrycots. Our home testers were impressed with how easy it was to move even with a full load of kids.
Although they're lightweight double pushchairs that sit side-by-side are not foolproof. If your children are at the same age and stage, they could still fight about who sits in which spot. If they're taller than each other, a tandem model could be better for them, as it allows them to face each other.
Tandem
While side-byside models might be more appropriate for siblings with similar ages tandem pushchairs that are lightweight are a different kind of pushchair with their own appeal. Some can fit carseats that are larger, and others have reversible seats. Others even have an extra carrycot or a reversible seat in the middle. They tend to be more spacious and simple to access and exit from however their baskets tend to be smaller than those of single buggies. Many also feature more generously sized canopies with peekaboo windows, as well as one cup holder for the parent and padding for the legs of little ones.
The iCandy Peach tandem is another great example of a lightweight tandem that is a excellent value. Pushchairs And Prams are less luxurious than some of our top-rated doubles. However, it still looks stunning and is easy to use. One of the most impressive things about it is the one-handed fold - although it does require practice, Kirstie in our Lab has said it's "genius". It can't be folded without the carrycot attached, however, the mechanism for attaching and taking it off it is simple and quick.
Tandem strollers are light and lightweight. They typically have tighter turning capabilities than side-byside models. However, they could be difficult to drive on uneven surfaces or curbs. They can also be slower to accelerate and more heavy to move. This can put strain on your back.
Another option is a convertible double buggy, which starts off as one-person, but you add adapters to turn it into a double. They can have an additional seat, a carrycot, or both in front. The children can share a seat. Some have the option of adding a buggyboard, which assists an older child to keep up with siblings who are younger.
The Uppababy Vista V2 is a good example of a convertible, because it can also be converted into a twin pram through the purchase of additional cocoons (PS59 each) which create a lay-flat space for infants. These can be placed side by side or attached to one another and you can use them with the baby car seat that comes with the pushchair (as long as you choose an appropriate one). These dual-use buggies are made of high-quality materials that can be used for many years without showing any wear. This means they have the highest resale value.
Single-to-Double
Ideal for families who love to be outdoors and are looking to upgrade from a single stroller, this lightweight double buggy turns into a jogger thanks to an impressive kit that comes with air-filled tyres and all-wheel suspension. It also handles rough terrain well and it's a tandem triple that is suitable for twins or children of various age groups. It's also a great choice for parents looking for an elegant design that's just as sleek as a single and comes in a variety of fabric colours.
We loved the way this iCandy model folds up with just one hand, making it very simple to master. And although it's heavier than the other single-to-double pushchairs featured in this review, home tester Karolina stated that it is very maneuverable, even when she had two toddlers and a carrycot in it.
You can buy add-ons like the Roma Gemini Carrycots (PS100) which are great for babies. Our panel of testers found that the seats to be comfortable for toddlers, with excellent lumbar support and headrests. There are a variety of options to recline the seats, with the front seat adjustable in different positions and the back seat offering an option to recline.
This type of buggy has the biggest disadvantage of being larger than doubles that are side-by-side. This makes it difficult to maneuver through doorways and it isn't easy to maneuver between kerbs. However the suspension and wheels are generally able to perform well in coping with paved surfaces and the fact that they're significantly lighter than the side-bysides means that you still find plenty of storage space. These strollers can be difficult to maneuver around supermarkets with narrow aisles and they can be difficult to carry loads. Even though it's easier to turn the stroller around on a narrow, curving path, this can still be a challenge. 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
The great thing about convertible double pushchairs is that they can adapt to changing family needs. Often, they start as single buggies, and include adapters that permit you to add a second child's chair, a carrycot, or (in some cases) an automobile seat to the frame. Some can be converted to a single when your child reaches the age of walk or prefers to ride buggyboards.
This stylish tri-fold double stroller is one of the lightest strollers on our list. It can hold up to 40lbs per child and comes with an integrated storage basket between the seats. Home users loved its spacious canopy with peekaboo windows with multi-position reclining seats as well as front and rear suspension for smoother rides on rough terrain. It also comes with an easy-to-use cup holder for parents and an ample accessible, easily accessible basket. The backs have small pockets, which are only big enough to fit the phone and keys.
This top-of-the-line, lightweight side-byside can be used in more than 20 configurations, and comes with an additional seat and carrycot. Its impressive feature set includes an ergonomic handlebar with a high profile for better 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 10-inch back wheels with suspension to provide a more comfortable ride. The only downside is that you'll need to purchase a separate baby carrier or car seat.
This multi-functional tandem is the top pick of our home testers because it is easy to maneuver and has an enormous shopping basket that can be accessed from both seats when in the parent-facing positions. It is simple to maneuver due to its surprisingly low weight (about the same as a few single pushchairs). Many people praise the clever method of attaching the second seat or riding board at the back. Parents also admired the fact that it can accommodate car seats and infant carriers from a variety of brands. This includes some that are not typically compatible with other double buggies.