Which Lightweight Double Pushchair Should You Buy?
A light double pushchair makes it easy to get around, particularly if you have children of different ages. They're typically simple to fold, steer and carry up and down 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 windows that peek out. It also comes with an expanding frame size to accommodate an additional car seat or an additional passenger.
Side-by-Side
The majority of light double pushchairs that we tested are side-by-side models and are best suited for children who can sit up on their own 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 offer adjustable recline for both seats, a big canopy, and padded five-point safety harnesses. These are also easy to maneuver despite their bigger footprint. They are ideal for parents who are worried about fitting through doors.
The Cybex Duet is a little different due to its unique frame that extends its width to create another seat, making it slimmer than the majority of other pushchairs that are side-by-side available. It can fit through standard doors and is easy to maneuver in public transport. It's also a jogger, which is great news when you're planning to use it in conjunction with a baby carrier or infant car seat. It's available in a range of fun colors.
The UPPAbaby Vista v2 double is another fantastic side-by-side double that is lightweight. It provides even more customization thanks to the modular frame. It's a clever design that allows you to convert it into a single buggy or a double by incorporating 2 carrycots or car seats (it can even take twins). It's a great option for growing families, and the UPPAbaby also is one of the lightest and most stylish umbrella strollers available.
If you're looking for a compact lightweight double, try the egg2 which folds down to the size 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 use even when stuffed with kids.
Although they're lightweight double pushchairs that sit side-by-side do not guarantee safety. If your children are at the same age and stage, they could still argue over who gets to sit in which spot. And if they're different heights it could be that a tandem design might be better for them, as it allows them to confront each other.
Tandem
While side-byside models are more for children of similar age group, tandem light double strollers have their own appeal. They can take a bigger car seat, and some come with seats that can be reversible or a carrycot that is located in the middle. They tend to be more spacious and easy to move into and out of however their baskets are usually smaller than those on single buggies. Many feature larger canopies, peekaboo windows and even cushioned leg cushions.
The iCandy Peach tandem is another good example of a lightweight tandem that offers great value. The fabrics are less expensive than some of our top-rated doubles. However, it still looks great and is easy to use. Its one-handed folding is impressive. Although it takes some time to master, Kirstie from our Lab called it "genius". It's not foldable with the carrycot attached but the mechanism for attaching and removing it is simple and quick.
Tandem strollers that are lightweight generally have a more precise turning compared to side-by-side models. However, they can be more difficult to drive on uneven surfaces or curbs. They are also slower to accelerate and heavier to move. This can put stress on your back.
Another alternative is a convertible double buggy that starts out as a single and then you can add adapters that turn it into a double. They can have a second seat, carrycot or both in the front. Or the children can share a seat. Some may have the option of including a buggyboard, which helps an older child keep up with siblings who are younger.
The Uppababy Vista V2 can be transformed into a twin-sized stroller by purchasing additional cocoons at PS59 each. These cocoons provide an open space for infants. They can be attached together or placed side-by-side. double buggy with carrycot can also use the car seat that came with the pushchair if it is compatible. As they're made with quality materials, these buggies with dual-use capabilities can be used for years without displaying much wear, indicating they have the highest potential for resale.
Single-to-Double
This light double buggy is made for families who love to go on outdoor adventures and want to upgrade from an individual-stroller. It can be converted into a jogger with a kit that includes air-filled tires and all-wheel-suspension. It also handles rough terrain well and is a tandem triple is suitable for twins or children of different ages. It's an excellent choice for parents who want a chic design as elegant as a single. It comes in different fabric colours.
This iCandy model is easy to fold using a single-handed system. 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 when she had two toddlers and a carrycot inside.
The seat can be used parent-facing, and you can also buy add-ons for this stroller such as the Roma Gemini carrycots (PS100 each), which are ideal for babies. Our test panel found the seats to be comfortable for toddlers and had good headrests and lumbar support. There are many options to recline the seats with the front seat adjustable in various positions and the back seat having an option to recline.
This kind 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 isn't easy to maneuver between kerbs. However, the wheels and suspension on these types of strollers generally perform well in coping with paved surfaces and the fact that they're generally significantly lighter than the side-by-sides, means you still have plenty of storage space. These strollers aren't easy to maneuver around supermarkets with narrow aisles and they can be difficult to carry a large amount. It's easier to turn around on the smallest of curved paths but even this can be difficult. Some are easier to turn than others, such as the Thule Urban Glide 2 Double or Baby Trend Sit N' Stand Double.
Convertible
The best thing about convertible double pushchairs is that they are able to adapt to a family's changing needs. Often, they start as single buggies, and include adapters that permit you to add a second child's seat or carrycot, or (in some cases) a car-seat to the frame. Some can be converted to a single buggie when your older child starts 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 has a storage basket between the seats. Home users loved its large canopy with windows that peek out multi-position reclining seats, as well as front and rear suspensions to ensure smoother rides on rough terrain. It also comes with a handy cup holder for the parent and a large, easy-to-access basket. double stroller sale have small pockets, which are just large enough to hold a phone and a set of keys.
This top-of-the-line, lightweight side-byside can be used in more than 20 different configurations, and comes with two seats and a carrycot. It has a distinctive steering handlebar, rear and front suspensions to smooth out rough terrain, an ultra-compact fold that can be folded up with straps that make it easy to transport and seven-inch front wheels with swivel locks as well as ten-inch back wheels with suspensions to ensure an easier ride. The only downside is that you'll need purchase a separate baby carrier or car seat.
This versatile tandem is the top pick of our home testers due to the fact that it is easy to maneuver and comes with a large shopping basket that can be accessed from both seats when in the parent-facing positions. Its extremely light weight (about the same as single pushchairs) makes it a breeze to move. Reversible seats mean you can flip them to face either direction, and the clever way it connects the second seat or riding board to the rear is highly praised by many. Parents also loved the fact that it can accommodate infant carriers and car seats from a variety of brands. This includes those that aren't normally compatible with other double buggies.