Which Lightweight Double Pushchair Should You Buy?
It's easy to move around with a lightweight double pushchair, especially if you have children with different age groups. They're typically simple to steer, fold and carry up and down stairs.
This City Mini GT2 features side-by-side seating with plenty of legroom. It also features adjustable reclining, UPF 50+ canopy and peekaboo windows. It also has frames that can be expanded in size to accommodate an additional car seat or an additional passenger.
Side-by-Side
The majority of light double pushchairs we tested are side-by-side models and are generally recommended for kids who can stand up without assistance, as these models tend to be lacking car seat integration. That said they do have a few advantages. Thule Urban Glide 2 Double and the Baby Trend Sit 'N Stand Double are both excellent options that offer recline that can be adjusted in both seats, a huge canopy, and padded five-point harnesses. They are also easy to move around despite their larger footprint. They are perfect for parents who are worried about fitting through doors.
The Cybex Duet pushchair is unique because of its clever frame that expands to add another child seat. This makes it smaller than other side-byside pushchairs. It can fit through doors that are standard and is easy to maneuver in public transport. It can also be used as a jogger, which is ideal for those who plan to use it in conjunction with an infant car seat or carrier.
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 a double or single buggy by adding two carrycots or car seats for children. It can even accommodate twins. pushchair twin 's a great option for families growing. The UPPAbaby umbrella stroller is one of the lightest, most stylish and stylish strollers available.
If you're looking for a compact lightweight double, try the egg2 which folds to the size of a tiny suitcase. It can be used as a single double with the addition of 2 carrycots or infant car seats and our home testers loved the sleek and easy it was to handle even when loaded with children.
Side-by-side lightweight double pushchairs aren't 100% foolproof, howeverwhen your children are at the same age or stage they may still fight over who rides in which seat. And if they're at different heights, a tandem style might be better for them as it will allow them to confront each other.
Tandem
While side-by-side models may be better suited for siblings with similar ages, tandem lightweight double pushchairs offer their own perks. Some can fit carseats that are larger, and others have Reversible seats. Others even have an extra carrycot or a reversible seat in the middle. They are generally more spacious and easier to move into and out of the baskets, though they tend to be smaller than the ones on single buggies. Many also feature more generously big canopies with windows that peek out and a cup holder for the parent and padded leg cushions for children.
The iCandy Peach is another example of a great value lightweight tandem. The fabric is a little less luxurious than our other top-rated doubles but it looks and feels great and is very easy to use. One of the most striking things about it is its single-handed fold. While it does require practice, Kirstie in our Lab has said it's "genius". The carrycot is not foldable when it is attached. However, the mechanism to attach and remove the carrycot is quick and easy.
Tandem strollers are light and lightweight. They typically have tighter turning capabilities than side-by-side models. However, they could be harder to navigate on uneven surfaces and curbs. They can also be slower to accelerate and heavier to move. This can put strain on your back.
A convertible double buggy is an additional alternative. It's initially one but you can also add adapters to make it a double. They can include a second seat, carrycot, or both in the front. Children can sit together. Some of them also offer the option of adding a buggy board, which could help older children keep up with a younger sibling.
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) that create a lie-flat space for infants. They can be positioned on top of each other or positioned to each other's faces, and you can use them in conjunction with the baby car seat that comes with the pushchair (as long as you choose a compatible one). These dual-use buggies are made of high-quality materials and can be used for many years without showing any wear. This means they come with the highest resale value.
Single-to-Double
This compact double buggy is made for families who love the outdoors and would like to upgrade from an individual-stroller. It can be converted into a jogger with a kit that includes air-filled tires as well as all-wheel suspension. It can also withstand rough terrain well and it's a tandem triple that, is perfect for twins or children of various ages. It's also a good option for parents who want a stylish design that's as sleek as a single and comes in a variety of colors for the fabric.
This iCandy model is very easy to fold using the use of a single hand. Although it's heavier than the other single-to-double pushchairs featured in this review, home tester Karolina claimed that it is very maneuverable, even with two toddlers and a carrycot in it.
The seat can be used parent-facing and you can 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 to be comfortable for toddlers, with excellent headrests and lumbar support. There are numerous options for reclined seats and the front seat is adjustable in different positions and the back seat having an option to recline.
The biggest drawback of this type of buggy is that it tends to be larger overall than doubles that are side-by-side and makes it difficult to navigate through doorways and can be tricky to maneuver up and down kerbs. However, the wheels and suspension on these models generally are capable of coping with paved surfaces and the fact that they're usually much lighter than some of the side-by-sides, means you still have plenty of storage space. It's important to keep in mind that strollers of this type aren't as adept at walking through the narrow aisles of supermarkets and aren't able to cope with a lot of shopping. It's easier to turn around even on the smallest of curving 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
Convertible double pushchairs are fantastic because they are able to be adapted to the changing needs of families. They often start out as single buggies, and have adapters that allow you to add a second seat, a carrycot or (in some cases) the car seat to the frame. Some are able to be converted to a single one when your child reaches the age of walk or wants to ride a buggyboard.
One of the lightest double strollers we have on our list, this fashionable tri-fold model can carry children as heavy as 40 pounds each and features a handy basket in between the seats for storage. Home users loved its spacious canopy with peekaboo windows with multi-position reclining seats as well as front and rear suspension for smoother rides on rough terrain. It also comes with a handy cup holder for parents and a large, easy-to access basket. However, they pointed out that the seats' backs have tiny pockets that aren't big enough to accommodate anything more than a cell phone and keys.
This premium, lightweight side-by-side can be used in more than 20 configurations and includes an additional seat and carrycot. It has a high-profile steering handlebar, rear and front suspensions that smooth rough terrain, it folds compactly and can stand on its own with straps to make it easy to transport, and seven-inch front wheels with swivel locks as well as 10-inch back wheels that have suspensions for a smoother ride. The only downside is that you'll have to purchase a separate baby carriage or car seat.
This multi-functional tandem is a top pick among our home testers for its easy-to-maneuver size and impressively large shopping basket that is accessible from both seats facing towards the parent. Its lightweight weight (about the same as a few single pushchairs) makes it a breeze to move. Many have praised the clever way it attaches the second seat or riding board to the back. Parents also loved the fact that it can accommodate infant carriers and car seats from a variety of brands. This includes a few that aren't typically compatible with other double buggies.