Which Lightweight Double Pushchair Should You Buy?

A compact cheap double buggy pushchair is easy to get around, particularly when you have children of different age groups. 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, adjustable reclining and massive UPF 50+ canopy with peekaboo windows. It also has frames that can be expanded in size to accommodate an additional car seat or another passenger.

Side-by-Side

The majority of the lightweight double pushchairs we've test are side-byside models and are best suited for kids who 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 options. They come with an recline adjustments for both seats, a huge canopy, and padded 5-point safety harnesses. These are also easy to move around despite their larger footprint. They are ideal for parents who worry about fitting through doors.

The Cybex Duet is a little different due to its clever frame that extends its width to create another seat, making it slimmer than most other side-by-side pushchairs available. This means it fits through standard doorways and is easy to maneuver on public transportation. It's also a jogger, which is great when you're planning to use it with baby carriers or a car seat. It's also available in a range of fun colors.

The UPPAbaby Vista v2 double is another excellent lightweight side-by-side double. It allows for additional flexibility due to the modular frame. The innovative design allows the conversion of an individual 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 stylish and most stylish available.

If you prefer a more compact, lightweight double pram stroller, consider the egg2 that folds down to the size of a tiny suitcase. It can be used either as a double or single by adding two baby car seats or carrycots. Our home testers were amazed by how easy it was to maneuver, even with a full load of children.

Although they're light double pushchairs that sit side-by-side are not foolproof. If your children are at the same age and stage, they might be fighting over who sits in which spot. If they're different heights, a tandem style might be better for them as it will allow them to face each other.

tandem double stroller

While side-by-side models are best suitable for siblings of the same age, tandem lightweight double strollers have their own charms. They can accommodate a larger car seat, and some come with reversible seats or an extra carrycot that is located in the middle. They are more spacious, and easier to get in and out of. However their baskets tend to be smaller than those on single buggies. They often have larger sized canopies with peekaboo windows and a cup holder for the parent and padded leg cushions for children.

The iCandy Peach is another example of a good-value lightweight tandem. Its fabric feels a bit less luxurious than our other top-rated doubles however, it still looks and feels great and is very easy to use. One of the most striking things about it is the one-handed fold. While it requires practice, Kirstie in our Lab declared it to be "genius". It's not foldable with the carrycot attached but the mechanism for attaching and taking it off it is simple and fast.

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

Another option is a convertible double buggy which starts off as an individual and then you can add adapters that turn it into a double. It could have a second seat, carrycot, or both in the front. Or the children can share a seat. Some can also consider including a buggyboard that can help an older child keep up with siblings who are younger.

The Uppababy Vista V2 is a great example of a convertible since it can be converted into a twin buggy pram through the purchase of additional cocoons (PS59 each) that create a lie-flat space for infants. They can be placed side by side or attached to face each other and you can also use them with the infant car seat that is included with the Pushchair double (as long as you choose an appropriate one). These dual-use buggies are made of quality materials and can be used for a long time without showing any wear. This means they come with an excellent resale value.

Single-to-Double

Ideal for families who love to be outdoors and are looking to upgrade their single stroller, this lightweight double running buggy buggy can be converted into a jogger with the help of an impressive kit that comes with air-filled tyres, as well as all-wheel suspension. It can also handle rough terrain well and it's a tandem triple that is ideal for twins or children of various ages. It's a great option for parents who want a stylish style that's as simple as a single. It comes in different fabric colours.

We were impressed by the way this iCandy model folds down with a one-handed mechanism that's extremely simple to master. It's heavier than other single-to-double pushchairs, however our home tester Karolina says it's mobile even with two toddlers and the carrycot.

The seat can be used as a parent-facing, and you can also purchase additional accessories for this stroller like the Roma Gemini carrycots (PS100 each) that are perfect for newborns. Our test panel found that the seats to be comfortable for toddlers, with excellent headrests and lumbar support. And there are plenty of options for recline and recline, with the front seat being able to be adjusted to different positions and the rear seat offering a recline option.

This type of buggy has the greatest disadvantage of being wider than doubles that are side-by-side. This makes it difficult to maneuver through doorways, and it can be difficult to get between kerbs. The suspension and wheels of these types of strollers are generally good at coping with paved surfaces. They're also lighter than many side-by-sides and, therefore, you can have plenty of storage space. These strollers can be difficult to maneuver through supermarkets with narrow aisles, and they may struggle to carry loads. Although it's much easier to turn the stroller on a narrow, curving path, it can be a hassle. 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 best thing about convertible double pushchairs is that they are able to adapt to changing family requirements. Most of the time, they begin as single buggies. They come with adapters that allow you to include a second child's seat or carrycot, or (in some cases) the car seat to the frame. Some can be converted back to a single buggie when your child's older age begins to walk or wants to ride buggyboards.

This stylish tri-fold double stroller is one of the lightest strollers on our list. It can hold up to 40 pounds per child, and includes an extra storage basket in between the seats. The spacious canopy with a peekaboo window, multi-position reclining chairs as well as front and back suspensions to ensure smoother rides on rough terrain were appreciated by the home testers. It also has a convenient cup holder for parents and a large, easy-to-access basket. However, they noticed that the backs of the seats have small pockets that are not big enough to accommodate anything more than a phone and keys.

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

This multi-functional tandem is a popular choice by our home testers due to its maneuverability and large shopping basket, which is accessible with both seats in the parent-facing position. Its surprisingly light weight (about the same as a few single pushchairs) makes it easy to move. Its reversible seats mean that they can be switched to face either direction, and the clever method by which it can attach an additional seat or riding board to the rear is praised by many. Parents also admired the fact that it can accommodate infant carriers and car seats from multiple brands. This includes some that are not normally compatible with other double buggies.