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Which Lightweight Double Pushchair Should You Buy?

A lightweight double pushchair is easy to move around, especially when you have children of various age groups. They are generally easy 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 features a smart frame that expands widthways to accommodate a second seat and a compatible car seat(s).

Side-by-Side

The majority of the lightweight double pushchairs we've tested are side-by-side models and are best double stroller suited for children who can sit up unassisted, as these models aren't equipped with car seat integration. The Thule Urban Glide 2 Double, and Baby Trend Sit 'N Stand Double, are both excellent choices. They come with an adjustable recline 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 pushchair is unique because it features a unique frame that expands in width to add an additional child seat. This makes it smaller than other pushchairs with side-by-side seating. It is able to pass through doors that are standard and is easy to maneuver in public transport. It can also be used as a jogger, which is great for those who want to use it in conjunction with a baby carrier or infant car seat, and comes in a range of fun colors.

The UPPAbaby Vista v2 double is another fantastic side-by-side double that is lightweight. It offers an even greater degree of customization due to a modular frame. Its clever design lets you to transform it into an individual or double buggy by adding two carrycots or child car seats. It can even accommodate twins. It's a great option for growing families. The UPPAbaby umbrella stroller is also one of the lightest, sexiest and stylish strollers available.

Try the egg2 that folds down to the size and weight of a compact suitcase. It can be used either as a double or single by adding two baby car seats or carrycots. Our home testers were impressed with how easy it was to move even with a load of children.

Even though they are lightweight, double pushchairs that are side-by-side aren't foolproof. If your children are at the same age and stage, they may be fighting over who gets to sit in which position. If they are at different heights, then it is possible that a tandem design is the best option for them, since it lets them face each other.

Tandem

While side-by-side models are best suitable for siblings with similar age, tandem lightweight double strollers have their own charms. Some can accommodate carseats that are larger, and others have Reversible seats. Others even have an extra carrycot or a reclined seat that can be flipped in the middle. They are more spacious, and easier to get in and out of. However the baskets they use tend to be smaller than those on buggies that are single. They often have larger big canopies with windows that peek out and a parent cup holder and padding for the legs of little ones.

The iCandy Peach tandem is another good example of a lightweight tandem that is a an excellent value. Its fabric feels a bit less luxurious than our other top-rated doubles however, it still looks and feels great and is very user-friendly. One of the most impressive things about it is the one-handed fold. Although it does require practice, Kirstie in our Lab said it's "genius". It can't be folded without the carrycot attached, however the mechanism for attaching and taking it off it is simple and fast.

Tandem lightweight double strollers will usually make tighter turning than side-byside models. However, they may be more difficult to drive on uneven surfaces or curbs. They can also be a little slower to accelerate and are heavier to move, which can result in strain on your back.

Another alternative is a convertible double buggy, which starts off as one-person, but you can add adapters that turn it into a double. They can have the option of a second seat, a carrycot, or both in front. Or the children can share a seat. Some can also consider including a buggyboard that helps an older child keep pace with siblings who are younger.

The Uppababy Vista V2 can be transformed into a twin-sized stroller by purchasing additional cocoons for PS59 each. The cocoons create an open space for infants. They can be positioned side by side or attached to one another and you can also use them with the baby car seat that is included with the pushchair (as long as you choose an appropriate one). These buggies for dual-use are made from high-quality materials and can last for a long time without showing any wear. This means that they have an excellent resale value.

Single-to-Double

For families who love the outdoors and are looking to upgrade from a single stroller, this light double buggy turns into a jogger thanks to an impressive kit that comes with air-filled tyres as well as all terrain double stroller-wheel suspension. It's also a great choice for twins, or children from different ages, and as triple tandem, it can handle rough terrain. It's an excellent choice for parents who want a sleek style that's as elegant as a single. It comes in different fabric colours.

We were impressed by the way this iCandy model folds up using a single-hand mechanism that's very easy to master. It's also heavier than the other pushchairs that are single-to-double in this review, our home tester Karolina claimed that it feels extremely maneuverable, even with two toddlers and a carrycot.

The seat can be used parent-facing and you can buy add-ons for this stroller like the Roma Gemini carrycots (PS100 each) which are great for babies. Our test panel found that the seats were comfortable for toddlers and had good lumbar support and headrests. There are many options for recline and recline, with the front seat being able to be adjusted to different positions, and the rear seat having the option to recline.

The main drawback to this type of buggy is that it tends to be larger overall than the side-by-side doubles, which makes it harder to navigate through doorways and can be tricky to maneuver up and down kerbs. However, the wheels and suspension on these models generally do a good job of handling paved surfaces, and the fact that they're generally significantly lighter than the side-by-sides, means you still have a decent amount of storage space. These strollers can be difficult to maneuver through supermarkets with narrow aisles, and they can be difficult to carry a lot. It's a little easier to turn them around on the smallest of curved paths but even this can be difficult. Some are also more easy to turn than others, like the Thule Urban Glide 2 Double and Baby Trend Sit N' Stand Double, for example.

Convertible

The best thing about convertible double pushchairs is that they are able to adapt to changing family needs. They often start out as single buggies and come with adapters to add an additional seat, carrycot or (in certain instances) an automobile seat to the frame. Some are able to be converted to a single one when your older child starts to walk or prefers to ride buggyboards.

This stylish tri-fold double stroller can be described as one of the lightest double stroller strollers on our list. It can hold up to 40lbs per child and comes with an extra storage basket in between the seats. Home testers appreciated its large canopy with windows that peek out with multi-position reclining seats as well as front and rear suspensions for smoother rides on rough terrain. It also has a handy parent cup holder and a large, easy-to access basket. However, they noticed that the seats' backs have small pockets that aren't large enough to hold much more than a phone and keys.

This top-of-the-line, lightweight side-byside can be used in more than 20 configurations, and comes with two seats and a carrycot. It features a high-profile steering handlebar, front and rear suspensions to smooth rough terrain, a compact fold that can stand on its own with straps that make it easy to transportation, and seven-inch front wheel with swivel locks as well as ten-inch back wheels with suspensions to ensure an easier ride. The only drawback is that you'll have to purchase a separate baby carrier or car seat.

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 is accessible from both seats when in the parent-facing position. It is a breeze to move around due to its low weight (about the same as a few single pushchairs). The seats are reversible, which means that you can switch them around to face either direction and the clever way it can attach the second seat or riding board to the rear is highly praised by many. Parents also liked the fact that it could accommodate infant car seats and carriers from various brands, including some which aren't usually fit in other double buggies.