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Which Lightweight Double Pushchair Should You Buy?

It's easy to move around in a light double pushchair, especially if you have kids of varying age groups. They are easy to fold, steer and carry up and down the stairs.

This City Mini GT2 offers side-by-side seats with plenty of legroom and reclining that can be adjusted. It also has huge UPF 50+ canopies with windows that peek out. It also has a frame that expands in the width to accommodate a second car seat or a second passenger.

Side-by-Side

The majority of light double pushchairs we test are side-byside models and they're generally best for children that can stand up without assistance because they tend to be lacking car seat integration. The Thule Urban Glide 2 Double and the Baby Trend Sit 'N Stand Double, are both excellent options. They have recline adjustments for both seats, a large canopy, and padded five-point safety harnesses. They're also easy to move despite their larger footprint, and are ideal for parents worried about fitting through doors.

The Cybex Duet pushchair is unique because it has a clever frame that expands to add an additional child seat. This makes it lighter than other pushchairs that are side-by-side. It can fit through standard doors and is easy to maneuver on public transport. It is also a jogger, which is ideal when you are planning to use it in conjunction with an infant car seat or carrier.

The UPPAbaby Vista v2 double is another fantastic side-by-side double that is lightweight. It offers even more customization thanks to the modular frame. It features a clever design that allows you to transform it into a single buggy or a double by incorporating 2 carrycots or car seats (it can even take twins). It's a great option for families growing. The UPPAbaby umbrella stroller is also one of the lightest, most stylish and fashionable strollers you can find.

Try the egg2 that folds down to the size and weight of a compact suitcase. It can be used as a single or double by adding two baby car seats or carrycots. Our home testers were impressed with how easy it was to move even with a load of children.

Side-by-side pushchairs that are lightweight aren't foolproof, though -- if your children are the same age or at the same stage, they might be fighting over who rides in which seat. If they are at different heights then the tandem model could be the best option for them, since it allows them to face each other.

Tandem

While side-by-side models are more suitable for siblings who are the same age, tandem lightweight double pushchairs are a different kind of pushchair with their own appeal. They can take a bigger car seat, and some come with convertible seats or an additional carrycot that is located in the middle. They are more spacious and are easier to get into and out of. However the baskets they use tend to be smaller than those on single buggies. They often have larger large canopies that have peekaboo windows as well as a cup holder for parents and padding for the legs of young children.

The iCandy Peach tandem is another excellent example of a light tandem that is a an excellent value. The fabrics are a little less luxurious than those of some of our top-rated doubles. However, it looks fantastic and is simple to use. Its one-handed folding is impressive. Even though it requires some time to master, Kirstie from our Lab described it as "genius". The carrycot is not foldable when it is attached. However, the mechanism to attach and remove the carrycot is easy and quick.

Tandem strollers are light and lightweight. They typically have tighter turning capabilities than side-by-side models. However, they could be difficult to drive on uneven surfaces and curbs. They may also be a little slower to accelerate and may be heavier to move, which can put stress on your back.

A convertible double buggy is an additional option. It is initially a single, but you can add adapters to make it a double pram pushchair. They can include an additional seat, a carrycot, or both in front. Or the children can sit together. Some of them also offer the option to add buggy boards that can help older children keep up with a younger sibling.

The Uppababy Vista V2 is a good example of a convertible, because it can also be converted into a twin pram by the purchase of additional cocoons (PS59 each) that provide a flat space for infants. They can be swiveled together or placed side-by-side. You can also use the car seat that was included with the pushchair, if it is compatible. Since they are made of high-quality materials, these kinds of dual-use buggies can often be used for years without showing much wear, indicating they have the highest potential for resale.

Single-to-Double

Ideal for families who love to be outdoors and are looking to upgrade their single stroller, this light double buggy transforms into a jogger thanks to a nifty kit that includes air-filled tyres and all-wheel suspension. It's also a great option for twins or children from different age groups and as a triple tandem, it's able to handle rough terrain. It's also a good option for parents looking for an elegant design that's as sleek as a single and comes in a variety of fabric colours.

This iCandy model is incredibly easy to fold using the use of a single hand. Although it's heavier than some of the other single-to-double pushchairs featured in this review, our home tester Karolina said that it still is very maneuverable, even with two toddlers and a carrycot.

You can purchase additional items like the Roma Gemini Carrycots (PS100) which are perfect for newborns. The seats are comfortable for toddlers and come with high-quality headrests and lumbar supports. There are numerous options to recline the seats with the front seat adjustable in different positions and the back seat also having an option to recline.

The biggest drawback of this type of buggy is that it is generally larger overall than doubles that are side-by-side and makes it difficult to navigate through doorways and can be tricky to maneuver up and down kerbs. The suspension and wheels of these types of strollers tend to be able to deal with paved surfaces. They're also lighter than many side-by-sides which means you can have plenty of storage space. It's important to remember that these types of strollers aren't as good at getting through narrow aisles in supermarkets and can struggle to handle a large amount of shopping. It's a bit easier to turn them around even on the smallest of curving paths however, even this can be difficult. 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

The best thing about convertible double buggy with car seat pushchairs is that they can adapt to a family's changing needs. They are typically single buggies and come with adapters to add a second seat, a carrycot or (in some cases) the car seat to the frame. Some even convert to a single as your child gets older and starts to walk more or prefers to ride on buggy boards.

This stylish tri-fold double Pushchairs with quick fold technology stroller can be described as one of the lightest strollers on our list. It can support up to 40 lbs per child and has an extra storage basket in between the seats. Home testers appreciated its spacious canopy with peekaboo windows, multi-position reclining seats and front and rear suspension for smoother rides on rough terrain. It also comes with an easy-to-use cup holder for parents and an enormous easy-to-access basket. They did note that the backs of the bags have small double buggy pockets which are just large enough to hold a phone and keys.

This premium, lightweight side-by-side can be used in more than 20 configurations and comes with a second 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 wheel lock that swivels in the front and 10-inch rear wheels with suspension for a smoother ride. The only downside is that you'll need purchase a separate baby carriage or car seat.

This versatile tandem is the most popular of our home testers because it is easy to maneuver and comes with a large basket for shopping that is accessible from both seats when they are in the parent-facing positions. Its light weight (about the same as single pushchairs) makes it easy to move. Reversible seats mean you can switch them around to face either direction, and the clever way it can attach an additional seat or riding board to the rear is highly praised by many. Parents also appreciated the fact that it can accommodate infant carriers and car seats from a variety of brands, including those which aren't usually fit into other double pushchair with car seat buggies.