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Which Lightweight Double Pushchair Should You Buy?

It's easy to move around with a lightweight double pushchair, particularly if you have children of varying ages. They are easy to fold, steer and transport up and down stairs.

This City Mini GT2 offers side-by-side seats with plenty of legroom with adjustable reclining, as well as massive UPF 50+ canopy with peekaboo windows. It also has an expanding frame width to accommodate the second car seat or an additional passenger.

Side-by-Side

The majority of lightweight double pushchairs we tested are side-by-side models and are generally recommended for children who can sit up on their own because they aren't equipped with car seat integration. The Thule Urban Glide 2 Double and the Baby Trend Sit 'N Stand Double, are both excellent options. They come with an adjustable recline for both seats, a large canopy, and padded five-point safety harnesses. They're also easy to maneuver despite their bigger footprint and are perfect for parents who are worried about fitting through doorways.

The Cybex Duet is a little different due to its clever frame that expands in width to accommodate another seat, making it slimmer than the majority of other pushchairs that are side-by-side on the market. This means it can fit through standard doors and is easy to move around on public transport. It can also be used as an jogger which is perfect when you are planning to use it in conjunction with an infant car seat or a baby carrier.

Another excellent side-by-side lightweight double is the UPPAbaby Vista v2 Double, which offers even more customization with a modular frame. The innovative design allows the conversion of a single or double buggy by adding two carrycots or child car seats. It can even accommodate twins. It's a great option for growing families. The umbrella stroller UPPAbaby is one of the lightest, most fashionable and most stylish available.

If you're looking for a more compact and lightweight double, you can try the egg2 that folds down to the size of a compact suitcase. It can be used as a single and double stroller or a double with the addition of two carrycots or infant car seats and our home testers were awed by how sleek and simple it was to use even when stuffed with children.

Side-by-side lightweight off road double buggy pushchairs aren't foolproof however -when your children are of the same age or stage, they might be fighting over who rides in which seat. If they're at different heights, it is possible that a tandem design is best twin buggy for them, as it allows them to face eachother.

Tandem

While side-by-side models may be more appropriate for siblings who are the same age, tandem lightweight double pushchairs offer their own perks. Some can fit a larger car seat and some have reversible seats. Some even come with an additional carrycot or reversible seat in the middle. They are generally more spacious and easy to access and exit from, although their baskets are usually smaller than the ones on single buggies. They also have larger sized canopies with 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 excellent value. The fabric is a little less premium than some of our other top-rated tandems, however, it still looks and feels great and is very user-friendly. Its one-handed folding is impressive. Although it takes some time to master, Kirstie from our Lab described it as "genius". It's not possible to fold it with the carrycot attached but the mechanism for attaching and removing it is simple and quick.

Tandem lightweight double pushchairs will typically make tighter turns than side-byside models, however they are more difficult to drive over bumps and uneven surfaces. They can also be slower to accelerate and heavier to move. This puts strain on your back.

A convertible double buggy is another alternative. It's initially an individual but you can also add adapters to convert it into double. This can include an additional seat or carrycot in front or children can be seated side-by-side. Some may have the option of including a buggyboard, which can help an older child 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 each other's faces and you can use them with the baby car seat that is included with the pushchair (as long as you choose the right one). Since they are made of high-quality materials, these types of buggies that are dual-use can be used for a long time without showing much wear, which means they have a high price resales.

Single-to-Double

This lightweight double buggy is made for families who love to go on outdoor adventures and are looking to upgrade from a single-stroller. It can be converted into a jogger with kits that include air-filled tires as well as all-wheel suspension. It also handles rough terrain well and, as a tandem triple, is perfect for twins or children of various age groups. It's also a great choice for parents who are looking for an elegant design that's as sleek as a single and is available in a range of fabrics.

We loved the way that this iCandy model folds down with just one hand, making it extremely easy to master. It's also heavier than some of the other single-to-double pushchairs featured in this review, home tester Karolina stated that it feels extremely maneuverable, even when she had two toddlers and a carrycot inside.

The seat can be used as a parent-facing and you can buy add-ons for this stroller like the Roma Gemini carrycots (PS100 each) which are great for babies. Our test panel found the seats were comfortable for toddlers, with excellent headrests and lumbar support. There are numerous options to recline the seats and the front seat is adjustable in various positions and the back seat offering the option of recline.

This type of buggy has the greatest disadvantage of being wider than the side-by-side doubles. This makes it difficult to maneuver through doorways, and it isn't easy to maneuver up and down kerbs. However, the wheels and suspension are generally able to are capable of coping with paved surfaces and the fact that they're usually much lighter than some of the side-by-sides means you can still find plenty of storage space. These strollers aren't easy to maneuver around supermarkets with narrow aisles and they might struggle to carry a lot. It's a bit easier to turn around even on the smallest of curving paths, but it can be difficult to turn them around on a straight path. Some are also more easy to turn than others, such as the Thule Urban Glide 2 Double and the Baby Trend Sit N' Stand Double, for example.

Convertible

The benefit of convertible double pushchairs is that they can adapt to the changing family requirements. Often, they start as single buggies and include adapters that permit you to add a second child's chair, a carrycot, or (in some instances) a car-seat to the frame. Some can even convert back to a single buggie when your older child begins to walk more or wants to ride on buggy boards.

This stylish tri-fold double stroller is among of the lightest strollers on our list. It can support up to 40lbs per child and has an integrated storage basket between the seats. Home testers appreciated its spacious canopy with peekaboo windows multi-position reclining seats, as well as front and rear suspensions to ensure smoother rides on rough terrain. It also has an easy-to-use cup holder for parents as well as an enormous easy-to-access basket. However, they pointed out that the seats' backs have pockets that aren't large enough to accommodate anything more than a cell phone and keys.

This lightweight, high-end side-by-side is available in more than 20 configurations. It also comes with a second chair and carrycot. Its impressive set of features includes a handlebar with a high-profile design for easier steering; front and rear suspension to smooth rough terrain; a self-standing, compact fold that has straps for easy schlepping and seven-inch swivel lock front wheels and 10-inch rear wheels with suspension for a smoother ride. The only downside is that you'll need to purchase a separate baby carrier or car seat.

This versatile tandem is a popular choice from our home testers due to its easy-to-maneuver size and impressively large shopping basket that can be accessed with both seats facing towards the parent. Its surprisingly light weight (about the same as single pushchairs) makes it a breeze to move around. Many users praise the clever way it attaches the second seat or riding board at the back. Parents also appreciated the fact that it can accommodate infant carriers and car seats from various brands. This includes those that aren't normally compatible with other double buggies.