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Which Lightweight Double Pushchair Should You Buy?

It's easy to move around in a lightweight double pushchair, especially if you have kids of varying ages. They're typically simple to steer, fold 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 massive UPF 50+ canopy with peekaboo windows. It also comes with frames that can be expanded in the width to accommodate an additional car seat or an additional passenger.

Side-by-Side

The majority of lightweight double pushchairs we tested are side-by-side designs and are generally recommended for children that can stand up without assistance because they tend to lack car seat integration. The Thule Urban Glide 2 Double, and Baby Trend Sit 'N Stand Double, are both excellent choices. They have recline adjustments for both seats, a huge canopy, and padded five-point safety harnesses. They are also easy to move around, despite their larger footprint. They are great for parents who fret about fitting through doors.

The Cybex Duet is a little different due to its clever frame that expands widthways to add another seat, making it slimmer than other pushchairs with side-by-side seating available. It can fit through doors of standard size and is easy to maneuver on public transportation. It can also be used as a jogger, which is ideal for those who plan to use it with an infant car seat or baby carrier.

The UPPAbaby Vista v2 double is another fantastic side-by-side double that is lightweight. It provides an even greater degree of customization due to the modular frame. It has a smart design that lets you convert it into a single stroller or a double by incorporating two car seats or carrycots (it can even take twins). It's a good option for families growing. The umbrella stroller UPPAbaby is one of the lightest, sexiest and most stylish available.

Try the egg2 which folds down to the size and weight of a compact suitcase. It can be used as a double stroller with bassinet or a single by adding two baby car seats or carrycots. Our home testers were impressed with the ease of move, even with a full load of kids.

Side-by-side lightweight double pushchairs aren't foolproof, though -when your children are of the same age or stage they might still argue over who gets to ride in which seat. If they're at different heights, the tandem model could be ideal for them as it allows them to face eachother.

Tandem

While side-by-side models are more suitable for siblings of the same age, tandem lightweight double travel buggy pushchairs have their own charms. Some can fit carseats that are larger, and others have Reversible seats. Others have an extra carrycot or a reversible seat in the middle. They tend to be more spacious and easier to move into and out of, although their baskets are usually smaller than the ones on single buggies. They also have larger sized canopies with peekaboo windows and a cup holder for the parent and cushioned leg cushions for the children.

The iCandy Peach is another example of a good-value lightweight tandem. Its fabrics feel a little less luxurious than our other top-rated doubles, but it looks and feels great and is easy to use. Its one-handed folding is awe-inspiring. Although it takes some practice, Kirstie from our Lab described it as "genius". It's not foldable with the carrycot attached, but the mechanism for attaching and taking it off it is simple and fast.

Tandem lightweight double pushchairs will generally make more precise turns than side-byside models, however they are more difficult to drive on uneven surfaces and curbs. They may also be slow to accelerate and may be heavier to move, which can cause strain on your back.

Another alternative is a convertible double buggy, which is initially a single and then you can add adapters to make it into a double. It could have the option of a second hand double buggy seat, a carrycot or both in the front. Children can be seated together. Some of them also offer the option of adding buggy boards, which can help older children keep up with younger siblings.

The Uppababy Vista V2 can be converted into a twin-sized pram by purchasing additional cocoons at PS59 each. These cocoons provide an open space for infants. They can be joined or placed in a row. You can also use the car seat that was included with the pushchair, if it is compatible with the. Because they're made from high-quality materials, these dual-use buggies can often be used for many years without showing any wear, indicating they have high potential for resale.

Single-to-Double

This light double buggy is made for families who love the outdoors and would like to upgrade from an individual-stroller. It can be transformed into a jogger by acquiring a kit that includes air-filled tires and all-wheel-suspension. It's also a good option for twins or children of different age groups and, as a triple tandem, it is able to handle rough terrain. It's an excellent choice for parents who want a sleek design that is as simple as a single. It comes in different fabric colours.

This iCandy model is easy to fold using a one-handed system. And although it's heavier than other single-to-double pushchairs in this review, our home tester Karolina claimed that it feels extremely maneuverable, even with two toddlers and a carrycot inside.

You can purchase additional items such as the Roma Gemini Carrycots (PS100) which are great for babies. Our panel of testers found that the seats were comfortable for toddlers, with good headrests and lumbar support. And there are a variety of options for recline in the front, with the seat being adjustable to different positions, and the rear seat having a recline option.

This type of buggy has the main disadvantage of being a bit wider than the side-by-side doubles. This makes it difficult to navigate through doorways and it can be difficult to get up and down kerbs. However the suspension and wheels on these types of strollers generally perform well in dealing with pavements and the fact that they're generally lighter than the side-by-sides, means you still find plenty of storage space. It's important to keep in mind that these strollers aren't as good at walking through the narrow aisles of supermarkets, and may struggle to handle a large amount of shopping. Even though it's easier to turn the stroller around on a narrow curved path, this can be a hassle. Some are easier to turn than others, such as the thule double stroller Urban Glide 2 Double or the Baby Trend Sit N' Stand Double.

Convertible

The best thing about convertible double pushchairs is that they can adapt to a family's changing requirements. They are typically single buggies, and have adapters that allow you to add a second seat, a carrycot or (in certain instances) the car seat to the frame. Some can even convert back to a single buggie when your child grows older and begins to walk more or wants to ride on a buggy board.

One of the lightest double strollers we have on our list, this fashionable tri-fold model can carry children as heavy as 40 pounds each and features a convenient basket that can be placed between the seats to store things. The spacious canopy with peekaboo window, multi-position reclining seats as well as front and back suspensions to ensure smoother and more comfortable riding on rough terrain were praised by testers at home. It also comes with a handy cup holder for the parent and an ample, easily accessible basket. The backs have tiny pockets, which are only sufficient to hold the phone and keys.

This light, high-end side-byside is available in more than 20 different configurations. It also includes a second chair and carrycot. Its impressive feature set includes an ergonomic handlebar with a high profile for better steering and a rear and front suspension to smooth rough terrain; a self-standing compact fold that has straps for easy schlepping and seven-inch swing lock front wheels and 10-inch rear wheels with suspension for a smoother ride. The only downside is that you'll have to purchase a separate baby carriage or car seat.

This multi-functional tandem is a top pick by our home testers due to its easy-to-maneuver size and impressively large shopping basket, which is accessible from both seats facing the parent. It is simple to move around due to its low weight (about the equivalent of some single pushchairs). Many have praised the clever way it connects the second seat or riding board in the back. Parents also appreciated the fact that it can accommodate infant car seats and carriers from various brands, including some which aren't usually fit into other double buggies.