Which Lightweight Double Pushchair Should You Buy?
It's easy to move around with the lightweight double pushchair especially if you have kids of varying ages. They are easy to fold, steer and transport up and down the steps.
This City Mini GT2 offers side-by-side seats with plenty of legroom, adjustable reclining and huge UPF 50+ canopies with windows that peek out. It also comes with frames that can be expanded in size to accommodate a second car seat or a second passenger.
Side-by-Side
Most of the lightweight double pushchairs that we tested were side-by-side models. These are the best for children who can stand up without assistance, as they aren't as likely to have 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 big canopy, and padded five-point safety harnesses. They are also simple to move around, despite their larger footprint. They are great for parents who worry about fitting through doors.
The Cybex Duet pushchair is unique because of its clever frame that can be expanded to accommodate an additional child seat. This makes it lighter than other pushchairs that are side-by-side. It can fit through doors that are standard and is easy to maneuver on public transport. It's also a jogger, which is great news if you want to use it with a baby carrier or infant car seat, and comes in a variety of fun colors.
Another great side-by-side, lightweight double is the UPPAbaby Vista v2 Double, that offers more customization with a modular frame. It's a clever design that lets you convert it into a single buggy or a double with the addition of 2 carrycots or car seats (it can even accommodate twins). It's an outstandingly practical choice for families with growing children, and the UPPAbaby also is one of the tiniest and most fashionable umbrella strollers available.
If you're looking for a more compact and lightweight double, you can try the egg2 which folds to the size of a tiny suitcase. It can be used as a single or double with the addition of 2 carrycots or infant car seats and our home testers loved the sleek and easy it was to use even when loaded with kids.
Even though they are lightweight double pushchairs that sit side-by-side are not foolproof. If your children are at the same age and stage, they could still fight about who gets to sit in which seat. If they're taller than each other, a tandem model could be better for them, as it will allow them to look at each other.
Tandem
While side-byside models might be better suited for siblings with similar ages tandem pushchairs that are lightweight have their own charms. Some can accommodate carseats that are larger, and others come with reversible seats. Some even come with an extra carrycot or a reversible seat in the middle. They are generally more spacious and easier to move into 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 a parent cup holder and padded leg cushions for children.
The iCandy Peach is another example of a lightweight and affordable tandem. The fabric is a bit less luxurious than some of our top-rated doubles. However, it still looks fantastic and is simple to use. One of the most impressive aspects about it is the one-handed fold. While it requires practice, Kirstie in our Lab declared it to be "genius". The carrycot is not foldable while it is attached. However, the process to attach and remove the carrycot is quick and easy.
Tandem strollers that are lightweight usually make tighter turning than side-by-side models. However, they could be difficult to drive on uneven surfaces and curbs. They can also be slower to accelerate and are heavier to move. This puts strain on your back.
Another option is a convertible double buggy which starts off as one-person, but you can add adapters to make it into a double. This can include a second seat or carrycot in front or children can sit side-by-side. Some of them also offer the option of adding buggy boards that could help an older child keep up with a younger sibling.
The Uppababy Vista V2 can be converted into a twin-sized pram by purchasing additional cocoons for PS59 each. These cocoons provide a flat space for newborns. They can be swiveled together or placed on top of each other. You can also use the car seat that was included with the pushchair, if it is compatible with the. These buggies with dual-use capabilities are made of quality materials and can be used for a long time without showing any wear. This means they come with the highest resale value.
Single-to-Double
For families who love the outdoors and want to upgrade their single stroller, this light double buggy turns into a jogger with the help of an impressive kit that comes with air-filled tyres as well as all-wheel suspension. It is also a good option for twins, or children of different ages and, as triple tandem, it is able to be able to handle the rough terrain. It's also a great choice for parents who want a stylish design that's as sleek as a single, and is available in a range of colors for the fabric.
We were impressed by the way this iCandy model folds down with a one-handed mechanism that's very simple to master. Although it's heavier than 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 inside.
The seat can be used parent-facing, and you can also purchase accessories for this stroller, such as the Roma Gemini carrycots (PS100 each), which are ideal for infants. Our panel of testers found that the seats were comfortable for toddlers, with good headrests and lumbar support. There are a variety of options to recline the seats, with the front seat can be adjusted to different positions, and the back seat having an option to recline.
This type of buggy comes with the greatest disadvantage of being a bit wider than side-byside doubles. This makes it difficult to navigate through doorways and it can be difficult to move up and down kerbs. However, the wheels and suspension are generally able to are capable of handling paved surfaces, and the fact that they're usually significantly lighter than the side-by-sides means you can still find plenty of storage space. It's worth bearing in mind that these types of strollers aren't as adept at getting through narrow aisles in supermarkets, and may struggle to handle a lot of shopping. It's a bit easier to turn them around on the smallest curves of paths, but even this can be difficult. Some are more easy to turn than others, such as the Thule Urban Glide 2 Double or Baby Trend Sit N' Stand Double.
smallest double buggy are ideal because they can be adjusted to the changing needs of a family. Often, they start as single buggies. They come with adapters that allow you to add a second child's chair or a carrycot (in some instances) the car seat to the frame. Some of them can be converted back to a single as your child grows older and begins to walk more 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 carry up to 40 lbs per child and comes with an extra storage basket in between the seats. The home testers loved the large canopy with windows that peek out multi-position reclining seats, as well as front and rear suspensions for smoother rides on rough terrain. It also comes with a convenient parent cup holder as well as an ample, easily accessible basket. The backs have small pockets, which are only big enough to fit phones and keys.
This lightweight, high-end side-by-side is available in more than 20 configurations. It also comes with a second seat and carrycot. It has a high-profile steering handlebar, rear and front suspensions to smooth out rough terrain and an ultra-compact fold that can be folded up with straps for easy transport and seven-inch front wheels with swivel locks as well as ten-inch back wheels with suspensions to ensure a smoother ride. The only drawback is that you will need to purchase a separate car seat or baby carrier.
This multi-functional tandem is the top choice of our home testers because it is easy to maneuver and comes with a large shopping basket that can be accessed from both seats when they are in the parent-facing positions. It is easy to move around due to its surprisingly low weight (about the same as a few single pushchairs). Many people praise the clever way it connects the second seat or riding board at the back. Parents also appreciated the fact that it could accommodate infant car seats and carriers from multiple brands, including those which aren't usually fit in other double buggies.