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Which Lightweight Double Pushchair Should You Buy?

A light double pushchair makes it easy to move around, especially for families with children of various age groups. They're generally easy to fold, steer, and carry up and down the stairs.

This City Mini GT2 offers side-by-side seats with plenty of legroom with adjustable reclining, as well as huge UPF 50+ canopies with windows that peek out. It also features a smart frame that can be expanded to accommodate a second car seat and compatible car seat(s).

Side-by-Side

Most of the lightweight double stroller with bassinet pushchairs that we tested were side-by-side models. They are ideal for children who can stand up without assistance, as they lack car seat compatibility. However, the Thule Urban Glide 2 Double and the Baby Trend Sit 'N Stand Double are both top choices that have recline that can be adjusted in both seats, a huge canopy and padded 5-point harnesses. They are also easy to maneuver despite their bigger footprint. They are great for parents who are worried about fitting through doors.

The Cybex Duet pushchair is unique because of its clever frame that expands in width to add another child seat. This makes it smaller than other pushchairs with side-by-side seating. It can be pushed through doors that are standard and is easy to move around on public transport. It can also be used as a jogger, which is ideal if you plan to use it with an infant car seat or carrier.

Another fantastic side-by-side light double is the UPPAbaby Vista v2 Double, that offers more customization with a modular frame. It features a clever design that lets you transform it into a single buggy or a double by incorporating two car seats or carrycots (it can even take twins). It's a great option for families that are growing. The umbrella stroller UPPAbaby is one of the lightest, most stylish and fashionable strollers you can find.

Try the egg2, which can be folded down to the size and weight of a small suitcase. It can be used as a single double with the addition of two carrycots or infant car seats and our home testers were awed by the sleek and easy it was to handle even when stuffed with children.

Side-by-side pushchairs that are lightweight aren't 100% foolproof, howeverwhen your children are the same age or stage they may still fight 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 allows them to face each other.

Tandem

While side-byside models are better for children of similar ages, tandem lightweight double strollers have their own charms. They can take a bigger car seat, and some even have seats that can be reversible or a carrycot that is located in the middle. They tend to be more spacious and easy to get in and out of, although their baskets are typically smaller than the ones on single buggies. Many feature larger canopies as well as peekaboo windows, and even padded leg cushions.

The iCandy Peach tandem is another excellent example of a light tandem that offers an excellent value. The fabric is a bit less expensive than some of our top-rated doubles. But, it looks stunning and is easy to use. Its one-handed folding is impressive. Although it takes some practice, Kirstie from our Lab called it "genius". The carrycot cannot be folded when it is attached. However, the process to attach and remove the carrycot is easy and quick.

Tandem strollers are light and lightweight. They generally have a more precise turning compared to side-byside models. However, they may be more difficult to drive on uneven surfaces or curbs. They are also slightly slower to accelerate and may be heavier to move, which could cause strain on your back.

A convertible off road double buggy buggy is another option. It starts out as one, but you can add adapters to convert it into a double. It could have a second seat, carrycot, or both in the front. Or the children can share a seat. Some of them also have the option of incorporating buggy boards, which can aid older children keep up with a younger sibling.

The Uppababy Vista V2 is a excellent example of a convertible since it can be converted into a twin strollers for newborns pram through the purchase of additional cocoons (PS59 each) that provide a flat space 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. Since they are made of high-quality materials, these types of buggies that are dual-use can be used for years without displaying much wear, which means they have a the highest potential for resale.

Single-to-Double

This light double buggy was designed for families who love the outdoors and would like to upgrade from an individual-stroller. It can be converted into a jogger by acquiring kits that include air-filled tires and all-wheel-suspension. It is also a good option for twins, or children from different ages and as a triple tandem, it can take on rough terrain. It's an excellent choice for parents who want a chic design as elegant as a single. It comes in various colors of fabric.

This iCandy model is very easy to fold with the use of a single hand. And although it's heavier than other pushchairs that are single-to-double in this review, our home tester Karolina stated that it feels extremely maneuverable, even with two toddlers and a carrycot.

The seat can be used parent-facing and you can purchase additional accessories for this twin stroller side by side, such as the Roma Gemini carrycots (PS100 each), which are ideal for newborns. Our test panel found that the seats to be comfortable for toddlers and had good headrests and lumbar support. There are a variety of options for reclining the seats and the front seat is can be adjusted to different positions, and the back seat having the option of recline.

This type of buggy has the main disadvantage of being a bit wider than the side-by-side doubles. This makes it difficult to maneuver through doorways and it can be difficult to get between kerbs. The wheels and suspension of these types of strollers are generally good at coping with pavements. They're also lighter than most side-by-sides and, therefore, you can get a lot of storage. These strollers aren't easy to maneuver around supermarkets with narrow aisles, and they can be difficult to carry a lot. It's a little easier to turn them around even on the smallest of curving paths however, it can be difficult to turn them around on a straight path. Some are more easy to turn than others models, like the Thule Urban Glide 2 Double or the Baby Trend Sit N' Stand Double.

Convertible

The great thing about convertible double pushchairs is that they can adapt to a family's changing requirements. Often, they start as single buggies, and come with adapters that allow you to add a second child's seat, a carrycot, or (in certain instances) an automobile seat to the frame. Some can be converted back to a single when your child reaches the age of walk or prefers to ride buggyboards.

One of the lightest double Stroller double strollers on our list, this fashionable tri-fold model can carry children as heavy as 40 pounds each. It comes with a handy basket in between the seats to store things. The spacious canopy with peekaboo window, multi-position reclining seats and a front and back suspensions to ensure smoother and more comfortable riding on rough terrain were praised by the home testers. It also comes with an easy-to-use cup holder for parents, and an enormous easy-to-access basket. They also noted that the backs have tiny pockets, which are only large enough to hold the phone and a set of keys.

This high-end, lightweight side-by-side can be used in more than 20 different configurations and comes with a second seat and carrycot. It has a distinctive steering handlebar, rear and front suspensions to smooth out rough terrain, it folds compactly and can be folded up with straps that make it easy to transportation, and seven-inch front wheel with swivel locks as well as 10-inch back wheels that have suspensions to ensure a smoother ride. The only drawback is that you'll have to purchase a separate baby carriage or car seat.

This multi-functional tandem is the top pick of our home testers due to the fact that it is easy to maneuver and has an enormous shopping basket that is accessible from both seats when they are in the parent-facing position. Its lightweight weight (about the same as some single pushchairs) makes it a breeze to move. The seats are reversible, which means that you can switch them around to face either direction, and the clever method by which it can attach the second seat or riding board to the rear is highly praised by many. Parents also admired the fact that it can accommodate car seats and infant carriers from various brands. This includes a few that aren't normally compatible with other double buggies.