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Which Lightweight Double Pushchair Should You Buy?

A lightweight double pushchair is easy to get around, particularly if you have children of different age groups. They are easy to fold, steer and transport up and down the steps.

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

Side-by-Side

The majority of the lightweight double pushchairs that we tested were side-by-side models. They are ideal for children who can sit without assistance, as they aren't as likely to have 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 huge canopy, and padded 5-point harnesses. They are also easy to maneuver despite their larger footprint. They are ideal for parents who fret about fitting through doors.

The Cybex Duet is a little different because its clever frame expands in width to accommodate another seat, making it smaller than most other side-by-side pushchairs on the market. This means it can fit through standard doors and is easy to maneuver on public transport. It can also be used as a jogger, which is great for those who want to use it in conjunction with an infant carrier or car seat. It's also available in a variety of fun colors.

The UPPAbaby Vista v2 double is another great side-by-side, lightweight double. It provides additional flexibility due to a modular frame. It's a clever design that lets you transform it into a single buggy or a double by adding two car seats or carrycots (it can even take twins). It's a great option for growing families, and the UPPAbaby also makes one of the lightest and stylish umbrella strollers available.

If you're looking for a more compact, lightweight double, consider the egg2 that folds down to the size of a small suitcase. It can be used as a double or a single by adding two baby car seats or carrycots. Our home testers were impressed with the ease of maneuver even with a load of children.

Side-by-side pushchairs that are lightweight aren't foolproof however -when your children are the same age or stage, they might still argue over who gets to ride in which seat. If they're at different heights, then the tandem model could be best for them, as it lets them face each other.

Tandem

While side-byside models are more suited to siblings with similar age group, tandem light double strollers have their own appeal. Some can fit a larger car seat and some have reversible seats. Others even have an extra carrycot or a reclined seat that can be flipped in the middle. They are generally more spacious and simple to move into and out of however their baskets are usually smaller than those of single buggies. They often have larger canopy with windows that peek out and padding for the leg cushions.

The iCandy Peach tandem is another excellent example of a light tandem that is a an excellent value. The fabrics are less expensive than some of our top-rated doubles. However, it looks fantastic and is simple to use. Its one-handed folding is awe-inspiring. While it requires some practice, Kirstie from our Lab called it "genius". The carrycot cannot be folded while it's attached. However,  cheap double pushchair  to attach and remove the carrycot is simple and quick.

Tandem lightweight double pushchairs will typically make tighter turns than side-by-side models however, they can be more challenging to drive over bumps and uneven surfaces. They can also be slightly slower to pick up speed and are heavier to move, which can cause strain on your back.

A convertible double buggy is a different alternative. It is initially one, but you can add adapters to make it a double. This can include an additional seat or carrycot on the front or children can be seated side-byside. Some have the option of including a buggyboard, which helps an older child keep pace with younger siblings or brothers.

The Uppababy Vista V2 is a excellent example of a convertible since it can be converted into a twin pram through the purchase of additional cocoons (PS59 each) which create a lay-flat area for infants. They can be joined or placed in a row. You can also use the car seat that came with the pushchair when it's compatible with the. These buggies for dual-use are made from high-quality materials and can be used for a long time without showing any wear. This means that they have an excellent resale value.

Single-to-Double

For families who love the outdoors and want to upgrade from a single stroller, this lightweight double buggy transforms into a jogger thanks to an innovative kit that includes air-filled tyres as well as all-wheel suspension. It's also a good option for twins or children from different age groups, and as triple tandem, it can be able to handle the rough terrain. It's also a good choice for parents who are looking for an elegant design that's just as elegant as a single and is available in a range of fabrics.

This iCandy model is incredibly easy to fold using a one-handed system. It's heavier than other single-to double pushchairs, but home tester Karolina says it's still very capable of maneuvering even with two toddlers inside and a carrycot.

The seat can be used as a parent-facing and you can purchase accessories for this stroller, such as the Roma Gemini carrycots (PS100 each) which are great for infants. Our panel of testers found that the seats to be comfortable for toddlers and had good headrests and lumbar support. There are plenty of options for recline in the front, with the seat being able to be adjusted to different positions, and the rear seat offering the option of recline.

This kind of buggy has the biggest disadvantage of being wider than the side-by-side doubles. This makes it difficult to navigate through doorways and it can be difficult to get between kerbs. However  tandem double stroller  and wheels are generally able to perform well in handling paved surfaces, and the fact that they're significantly lighter than the side-by-sides, means you still have a decent amount of storage space. It's worth bearing in mind that strollers of this type aren't as adept at navigating narrow aisles in supermarkets, and may struggle to handle a lot of shopping. It's easier to turn around even on the smallest of curving paths but even this can be a challenge. Some are also easier to turn than others, with the Thule Urban Glide 2 Double and the Baby Trend Sit N' Stand Double, for instance.

Convertible

The benefit of convertible double pushchairs is that they are able to adapt to changing family needs. They typically start as single buggies, but have adapters that allow you to add the second seat, a carrycot or (in some instances) the car seat to the frame. Some are able to be converted to a single buggie when your child's older age begins to walk or chooses to ride buggyboards.

This stylish tri-fold double stroller is one of the lightest strollers on our list. It can carry up to 40lbs per child, and includes an integrated storage basket between the seats. Home users loved its large canopy with windows that peek out multi-position reclining seats, as well as front and rear suspensions for smoother rides on rough terrain. It also has a handy cup holder for the parent as well as a large easy-to-access basket. However, they noticed that the backs of the seats have small pockets that aren't big enough to hold much more than a cell phone and keys.

This top-of-the-line, lightweight side-byside can be used in more than 20 configurations and comes with two seats and a carrycot. It features a high-profile steering handlebar, front and rear suspensions to smooth rough terrain and a compact fold that can stand on its own with straps for easy 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 have to buy a separate baby carrier or car seat.

This versatile tandem is a popular choice among our home testers for its easy-to-maneuver size and impressively large shopping basket, which is accessible from both seats in the parent-facing position. It is a breeze to move around due to its light weight (about the equivalent of some single pushchairs). Many have praised the clever way it connects the second seat or riding board to the back. Parents also loved that it accommodates infant carriers and car seat from various brands. This includes some that are not normally compatible with other double buggies.