Which Lightweight Double Pushchair Should You Buy?
A light double pushchair makes it easy to move around, especially if you have children of different ages. They're generally easy to fold, steer, and transport 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 peekaboo windows. It also features a smart frame that expands widthways to accommodate a second seat and compatible car seat(s).
Side-by-Side
Most of the lightweight double pushchairs that we tested were side-by-side models. These are best for children who can stand up without assistance, since they lack compatibility with car seats. The Thule Urban Glide 2 Double and the Baby Trend Sit 'N Stand Double, are both excellent choices. They have recline that can be adjusted for both seats, a huge canopy, and padded five-point safety harnesses. They are also simple to move around, despite their larger footprint. They are great for parents who fret about getting through doors.
The Cybex Duet pushchair is unique because it has a clever frame that expands in width to accommodate another child seat. This makes it smaller than other pushchairs that are side-by-side. It is able to fit through standard doors and is easy to maneuver on public transportation. It also doubles as a jogger which is great for those who plan to use it in conjunction with an infant car seat or carrier.
The UPPAbaby Vista v2 double is another great side-by-side, lightweight double. It offers additional flexibility due to the modular frame. It has a smart design that lets you transform it into a single stroller or a double with the addition of 2 carrycots or car seats (it can even accommodate twins). It's a good option for families that are growing. The UPPAbaby umbrella stroller is also one of the lightest, most stylish and most stylish available.
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 carrycots or infant car seats and our home testers loved how sleek and simple it was to carry, even when fully loaded with kids.
Although they're light, double pushchairs that are side-by-side do not guarantee safety. If your children are of the same age and stage, they might be fighting over who gets to sit in which position. If double seat stroller at different heights, it is possible that a tandem design is best for them, as it allows them to face each other.
Tandem
While side-byside models are more suitable for siblings of similar age, tandem lightweight double strollers have their own appeal. They can take a bigger car seat, and some come with reversible seats or an extra carrycot that is located in the middle. They tend to be more spacious and simple to get in and out of, although their baskets are typically smaller than those on single buggies. They often have larger large canopies that have peekaboo windows, as well as one parent cup holder and padded leg cushions for young children.
The iCandy Peach is another example of a great value lightweight tandem. Its fabric feels a bit less luxurious than our other top-rated tandems, however, it still looks and feels great and is user-friendly. Its one-handed folding is impressive. Although it takes some time to master, Kirstie from our Lab called it "genius". The carrycot can't be folded when it is attached. However, the process to attach and remove the carrycot is quick and easy.
Tandem pushchairs that are lightweight generally have tighter turns than side-by-side models however they are more difficult to drive on uneven surfaces and curbs. They may also be slightly slower to accelerate and can be heavier to move, which could result in stress on your back.
Another option is a convertible double buggy which starts off as an individual and then you can add adapters to make it into a double. They can include an additional seat, a carrycot, or both in front. The children can share a seat. Some of them also offer the option of adding buggy boards, which can aid older children keep up with younger siblings.
The Uppababy Vista V2 can be converted into a twin-sized pram by purchasing additional cocoons for PS59 each. The cocoons create a flat space for newborns. They can be attached together or placed on top of each other. You can also use the car seat that came with the pushchair in the event that it is compatible. 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 a high resale price.
Single-to-Double
This compact double buggy was designed for families who love the outdoors and would like to upgrade from a single-stroller. It can be converted into a jogger with kits that include air-filled tires and all-wheel suspension. It's also a good option for twins or children of different ages and as a triple tandem, it can take on rough terrain. It's also a great choice for parents who want a stylish design that's as sleek as a single and comes in a variety of fabrics.
We were impressed by the way this iCandy model folds down with a one-handed mechanism that's very easy to master. Although it's heavier than some of the other single-to-double pushchairs featured in this review, our home tester Karolina claimed that it is very maneuverable, even when she had two toddlers and a carrycot.
You can purchase additional items such as the Roma Gemini Carrycots (PS100) which are great for babies. The seats are comfortable for toddlers with good headrests and lumbar support. There are many options for recline and recline, with the front seat being adjustable to different positions and the rear seat having a recline option.
The biggest drawback of this kind of buggy is that it is generally larger overall than the side-by-side doubles and makes it difficult to get through doorways and can be difficult to maneuver around kerbs. However, the wheels and suspension on these types of strollers generally are capable of handling paved surfaces, and the fact that they're usually significantly lighter than the side-by-sides, means you still find plenty of storage space. It's important to remember that these strollers aren't as adept at walking through the narrow aisles of supermarkets and can 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 still be a hassle. 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 example.
Convertible
Convertible double pushchairs are fantastic because they can be adjusted to the changing requirements of a family. They often start out as single buggies, and include adapters to add an additional seat, a carrycot, or (in certain instances) a car seat to the frame. Some of them can be converted back to a single as your older child begins to walk more or wants to ride on buggy boards.
This stylish tri-fold double stroller can be described as one of the lightest strollers on our list. It can hold up to 40lbs per child and has an extra storage basket in between the seats. Home users loved its large canopy with windows that peek out, multi-position reclining seats and front and rear suspensions for smoother rides on rough terrain. It also comes with a handy parent cup holder and a large, easy-to-access basket. The backs of the bags have small pockets that are just big enough to fit the phone and a set of keys.
This top-of-the-line, lightweight side-byside can be used in more than 20 configurations and includes two seats and a carrycot. It features a high-profile steering handlebar, front and rear suspensions that smooth rough terrain and it folds compactly and can be folded up with straps that make it easy to transportation, and seven-inch front wheel with swivel locks, and 10 inches back wheels with suspensions to ensure a smoother ride. The only drawback is that you'll have to purchase a separate car seat or baby carrier.
This versatile tandem is the top choice of our home testers due to the fact that it is simple to maneuver and features an enormous shopping basket that can be accessed from both seats when in the parent-facing positions. Its lightweight weight (about the same as single pushchairs) makes it easy to maneuver. Reversible seats mean you can switch them around to face either way, and the clever way it connects a second seat or riding board to the rear is highly praised by many. Parents also appreciated the fact that it could accommodate infant car seats and carriers from various brands, including those which aren't usually fit into other double buggies.