Which
Lightweight Double Pushchair Should You Buy?
It's easy to move around in a lightweight double pushchair, especially if you have children with different ages. They are easy to fold, steer and transport up and down the stairs.
This City Mini GT2 offers side-by-side seats with plenty of legroom, adjustable reclining and huge UPF 50+ canopies with peekaboo windows. It also features a smart frame that can expand in width to accommodate a second car seat and a compatible car seat(s).
Side-by-Side
The majority of the lightweight double pushchairs we've test are side-byside models and are best suited for children that can stand up without assistance since these models tend to lack car seat integration. The Thule Urban Glide 2 Double, and Baby Trend Sit 'N Stand
double pram stroller, are both excellent options. They offer recline that can be adjusted for both seats, a large canopy, and padded five-point safety harnesses. They're also easy to move despite their bigger footprint and are great for parents worried about fitting through doors.
The Cybex Duet is a little different due to its unique frame that expands in width to accommodate an additional seat, making it smaller than most other side-by-side pushchairs available. It is able to pass through doors of standard size and is easy to maneuver in public transportation. It also doubles as a jogger, which is ideal when you are planning to use it with an infant car seat or baby carrier.
Another excellent side-by-side lightweight double is the UPPAbaby Vista v2 Double, which allows for even more customization with a modular frame. It features a clever design that allows you to convert it into a single buggy or a double by adding 2 carrycots or car seats (it can even accommodate twins). It is a practical option for families that are growing. The UPPAbaby umbrella stroller is one of the lightest, most fashionable and stylish strollers available.
Try the egg2 that folds down to the size and weight of a small suitcase. It can be used as a
single to double buggy double with the addition of 2 carrycots or infant car seats, and our home testers were awed by how simple and sleek it was to handle even when loaded with kids.
Side-by-side lightweight double pushchairs aren't foolproof however -- if your children are the same age or stage, they might be fighting over who rides in which seat. If they're at different heights then a tandem style may be
best double buggy for them, as it lets them face each other.
Tandem
While side-by-side models may be more appropriate for siblings who are the same age, tandem lightweight double pushchairs have their own charms. Some can accommodate a larger car seat and others come with Reversible seats. Some even come with an additional carrycot or reversible seat in the middle. They are bigger and are easier to get in and out of. However their baskets tend to be smaller than the ones found on buggies that are single. They also have larger large canopies that have peekaboo windows as well as a cup holder for the parent and padding for the legs of young children.
The iCandy Peach tandem is another great example of a lightweight tandem that is a excellent value. Its fabrics feel a little less luxurious than our other top-rated doubles, but it looks and feels great and is very easy to use. Its one-handed folding is awe-inspiring. While it requires some practice, Kirstie from our Lab called it "genius". It can't be folded with the carrycot attached, however, the mechanism for attaching and taking it off it is simple and fast.
Tandem lightweight double pushchairs will generally make more precise turns than side-by-side models, however, they can be more difficult to drive on bumps and uneven surfaces. They are also slower to accelerate and are heavier to move. This can put stress on your back.
Another option is a convertible double buggy, which is initially an individual and then you can add adapters to make it into a double. This can include an additional seat or carrycot in front, or the children can be seated side-byside. Some of them also have the option to add buggy boards that could help an older child keep up with a younger sibling.
The Uppababy Vista V2 is a excellent example of a convertible, since it can be converted into a
compact twin stroller pram by the purchase of additional cocoons (PS59 each) that create a lie-flat area for infants. They can be swiveled together or placed in a row. You can also use the car seat that was included with the pushchair, when it's compatible with the. Since they are made of high-quality materials, these kinds of buggies with dual-use capabilities can be used for a long time without showing any wear, indicating they have an excellent price resales.
Single-to-Double
Designed for outdoor-loving families who are looking to upgrade their single stroller, this lightweight double buggy can be converted into a jogger thanks an innovative kit that includes air-filled tyres as well as all-wheel suspension. It's also a good choice for twins, or children from different ages and as a triple tandem, it's able to be able to handle the rough terrain. It's also a good choice for parents looking for an elegant design that's as sleek as a single, and is available in a range of fabrics.
This iCandy model is incredibly easy to fold using the use of a single hand. And although it's heavier than other single-to-double pushchairs featured in this review, home tester Karolina stated that it feels extremely maneuverable, even when she had two toddlers and a carrycot in it.
The seat can be used with the parent facing and you can purchase accessories for this stroller, such as the Roma Gemini carrycots (PS100 each) that are perfect for infants. Our test panel found that the seats were comfortable for toddlers, with good headrests and lumbar support. There are many options for reclining in the front, with the seat being adjustable to different positions and the rear seat having a recline option.
This type of buggy comes with the main disadvantage of being larger than the side-by-side doubles. This makes it difficult to maneuver through doorways, and it can be difficult to get up and down kerbs. The wheels and suspension of these strollers 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. These strollers can be difficult to maneuver through supermarkets with narrow aisles, and they might struggle to carry a large amount. It's a little 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 travel buggy or Baby Trend Sit N' Stand Double.
Convertible
The benefit of convertible double pushchairs is the ability to adapt to changing family requirements. Most of the time, they begin as single buggies. They come with adapters that allow you to add a second child's chair or carrycot, or (in certain instances) an automobile seat to the frame. Some of them can be converted back to a single as your child grows older and begins to walk or prefers to ride on buggy boards.
This stylish tri-fold double stroller is one of the lightest strollers on our list. It can carry up to 40 pounds per child and has an extra storage basket in between the seats. The large canopy with a peekaboo window, multi-position reclining seats and front and back suspensions to ensure smoother rides on rough terrain were well-loved by the home testers. It also comes with an easy-to-use cup holder for parents as well as a large, easily accessible basket. They also noted that the backs have tiny pockets, which are just large enough to hold a phone and a set of keys.
This premium, lightweight side-by-side can be used in more than 20 different configurations and comes with a second seat and carrycot.