Which Lightweight Double Pushchair Should You Buy?
It's easy to move around with a light double pushchair, especially if you have children of different ages. They are easy to fold, steer and carry up and down steps.
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 windows that peek out. It also features a smart frame that can expand in width to accommodate a second car seat, and also a compatible car seat(s).
Side-by-Side
The majority of light double pushchairs that we test are side-byside models and are generally recommended for children who can sit up on their own, as these models tend to lack car seat integration. The Thule Urban Glide 2 Double, and Baby Trend Sit 'N Stand Double, are both excellent choices. They offer adjustable recline for both seats, a huge canopy, and padded five-point safety harnesses. They are also easy to maneuver, despite their larger footprint. They are perfect for parents who are worried about fitting through doors.
The Cybex Duet is a little different because its clever frame expands widthways to add an additional seat, making it slimmer than other pushchairs with side-by-side seating on the market. This means it fits through standard doors and is easy to maneuver on public transport. It can also be used as an jogger which is perfect when you are planning to use it with an infant car seat or a baby carrier.
The UPPAbaby Vista v2 double is another excellent lightweight side-by-side double. It offers additional flexibility due to the modular frame. It has a smart design that lets you turn it into a single buggy or a double by adding two car seats or carrycots (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 tiny suitcase. It can be used as a single or a double with the addition of 2 carrycots or infant car seats and our home testers loved how sleek and simple it was to carry even when loaded with children.
Although they're lightweight double pushchairs that sit side-by-side do not guarantee safety. If your children are of the same age and stage, they might still fight about who sits in which position. If they're taller than each other it could be that a tandem design might be better for them as it allows them to face each other.
Tandem
While side-by-side models are best suited to siblings of the same age group, tandem light double strollers come with their own charms. double pram and pushchair can accommodate a larger car seat and others have Reversible seats. Some even come with an extra carrycot or a reclined seat that can be flipped in the middle. They are bigger and easy to get in and out of. However the baskets they use tend to be smaller than those found on buggies that are single. They often have larger large canopies that have peekaboo windows and a cup holder for parents and padded leg cushions for little ones.
The iCandy Peach is another example of a lightweight and affordable tandem. Its fabrics feel a little less premium than some of our other top-rated tandems, but it still looks and feels great and is easy to use. One of the most impressive aspects about it is its one-handed fold. While it does require practice, Kirstie in our Lab declared it to be "genius". It's not possible to fold it with the carrycot attached, but the mechanism for attaching and removing it is simple and fast.
Tandem strollers that are lightweight usually make tighter turning than side-byside models. However, they could be difficult to navigate on uneven surfaces and curbs. They may also be slightly slower to speed up and are heavier to move, which could cause strain on your back.
Another alternative is a convertible double buggy, that starts out as a single and then you add adapters to turn it into a double. It can also have a second seat, carrycot, or both in the front. Or the children can sit together. Some of them also offer the option to add buggy boards that can aid older children keep up with younger siblings.
The Uppababy Vista V2 is a great example of a convertible because it can also be converted into a twin pram with the purchase of additional cocoons (PS59 each) which create a lay-flat area for infants. They can be positioned on top of each other or positioned to face each other and you can also use them in conjunction with the infant car seat that comes with the pushchair (as long as you choose a compatible one). As they're made with quality materials, these dual-use buggies can often be used for years without showing much wear, which means they have a an excellent potential for resale.
Single-to-Double
This light double buggy was designed for families who love the outdoors and are looking to upgrade from an individual-stroller. It can be transformed into a jogger by acquiring kits that include air-filled tires and all-wheel suspension. It's also a great option for twins, or children of different ages and as a triple tandem, it can handle rough terrain. It's also a good option for parents who are looking for an elegant design that's as sleek as a single, and comes in a variety of colors for the fabric.
We loved the way this iCandy model folds into itself using a single-hand mechanism that's very easy to master. It's heavier than other single-to double pushchairs, but our home test Karolina says it's capable of maneuvering even with two toddlers and the carrycot.
The seat can be used with the parent facing, and you can also purchase accessories for this stroller such as the Roma Gemini carrycots (PS100 each) that are perfect for newborns. Our test panel found that the seats were comfortable for toddlers and had good lumbar support and headrests. There are many options for reclining the seats with the front seat adjustable in various positions and the back seat offering a reclining option.
The biggest drawback of this kind of buggy is that it is generally wider overall than side-by-side doubles and makes it difficult to get through doorways and is difficult to manoeuvre up and down kerbs. double pram and pushchair and wheels of these models are generally good at coping with surfaces that are paved. They're also lighter than many side-bysides and, therefore, you can have plenty of storage. It's important to keep in mind that these strollers aren't as good at getting through narrow aisles in supermarkets, and may struggle to handle a lot of shopping. Even though it's easier to turn the stroller on a small curved path, this can still be a hassle. Some are also more easy to turn than others, with the Thule Urban Glide 2 Double and the Baby Trend Sit N' Stand Double, for instance.
Convertible
Convertible double pushchairs are ideal because they can be adjusted to the changing requirements of a family. They are typically single buggies and come with adapters that allow you to add a second child's chair or carrycot, or (in some cases) the car seat to the frame. Some even convert to a single as your older child begins to walk or prefers to ride on a buggy board.
This stylish tri-fold double stroller is among of the lightest strollers on our list. It can support up to 40 lbs per child, and includes an extra storage basket in between the seats. The home testers loved the spacious canopy that has windows that can be seen from the outside multi-position reclining seats, as well as front and rear suspension for smoother rides on rough terrain. It also has a convenient parent cup holder and a large, easily accessible basket. However, they noticed that the backs of the seats have tiny pockets that are not big enough to hold much more than a cell phone and keys.
This premium, lightweight side-by-side can be used in more than 20 different configurations, and comes with a second seat and carrycot. It has a high-profile steering handlebar, front and rear suspensions to smooth out rough terrain, an ultra-compact fold that 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 for a smoother ride. The only downside is that you'll need to purchase a separate baby carriage or car seat.
This versatile tandem is the top choice of our home testers because it is easy to maneuver and comes with an enormous shopping basket that is accessible from both seats when they are in the parent-facing positions. Its extremely light weight (about the same as single pushchairs) makes it easy to move. Many have praised the clever method of attaching the second seat or riding board to the back. Parents also appreciated the fact that it could accommodate infant car seats and carriers from various brands, including some that don't normally fit in other double buggies.