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Which Lightweight Double Pushchair Should You Buy?

It's easy to move around in a lightweight double pushchair, especially if you have children of varying age groups. They are easy to fold, steer and carry up and down stairs.

This City Mini GT2 offers side-by-side seats with plenty of legroom, adjustable reclining and massive UPF 50+ canopy with windows that peek out. It also features a smart frame that expands widthways to take a second seat and compatible car seat(s).

Side-by-Side

Most of the lightweight double pushchairs we tried were side-by-side models. These are the best for children who can sit up without assistance, as they tend to lack compatibility with car seats. That said they do have a few advantages. Thule Urban Glide 2 Double and Baby Trend Sit 'N Stand Double are both excellent options that offer recline that can be adjusted in both seats, a wide canopy, and padded 5-point harnesses. They're also easy to maneuver despite their bigger footprint and are great for parents who are worried about fitting into doorways.

The Cybex Duet pushchair is unique because it features a unique frame that expands to accommodate another child seat. This makes it slimmer than other pushchairs that are side-by-side. It is able to fit through standard doors and is easy to maneuver on public transport. It can also be used as a jogger, which is a great feature for those who want to use it with a baby carrier or infant car seat. It's available in a variety of exciting colors.

Another great 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 lets you convert it into a single stroller or a double with the addition of two car seats or carrycots (it can even take twins). It's a fantastic and practical choice for families with growing children, and the UPPAbaby also makes one of the tiniest and most fashionable umbrella strollers available.

If you prefer a more compact twin stroller, lightweight double, consider the egg2 which folds down to the size of a compact double buggy suitcase. It can be used either as a double or a single by adding two baby car seats or carrycots. Our home testers were impressed with the ease of move even with a full load of kids.

Although they're light double pushchairs that sit side-by-side do not guarantee safety. If your children are of the same age and stage, they might still argue over who sits in which seat. If they are at different heights, then a tandem style may be the best option for them, since it allows them to face each other.

Tandem

While side-byside models are better suitable for siblings of the same age group, tandem light double buggy with carrycot strollers come with distinct appeals. Some can accommodate carseats that are larger, and others come with reversible seats. Others even have an extra carrycot or a reclined seat that can be flipped in the middle. They tend to be more spacious and easy to access and exit from, although their baskets tend to be smaller than those on single buggies. Many also feature more generously sized canopies with peekaboo windows as well as a parent cup holder and padding for the legs of young children.

The iCandy Peach is another example of a good-value lightweight tandem. The fabric is a bit less luxurious than some of our top-rated doubles. However, it still looks great and is easy to use. One of the most striking things about it is the one-handed fold. While it requires practice, Kirstie in our Lab has said it's "genius". It's not foldable with the carrycot attached however the mechanism for attaching and removing it is easy and quick.

Tandem lightweight double pushchairs will generally have tighter turns than side-by-side models but they can be more difficult to drive over bumps and uneven surfaces. They can also be slower to accelerate and more heavy to move. This can put strain on your back.

A convertible double buggy is a different alternative. It starts out as a single however, you can add adapters to convert it into double. It can also include an additional seat, a carrycot or both in front. The children can be seated together. Some may have the option of adding a buggyboard, which can help an older child keep pace with a younger brother or sister.

The Uppababy Vista V2 is a great example of a convertible, as it can also convert into a twin pushchairs pram by 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 infant car seat that is included with the pushchair (as long as you choose an appropriate one). Since they are made of high-quality materials, these types of dual-use buggies can often be used for a long time without displaying much wear, indicating they have high resale value.

Single-to-Double

For families who love the outdoors and want to upgrade from a single stroller, this lightweight double buggy transforms into a jogger thanks an innovative kit that includes air-filled tyres and all terrain double stroller-wheel suspension. It is also a good option for twins or children from different age groups and, as a triple tandem, it is able to take on rough terrain. It's a great choice for parents who want a chic design that is as elegant as a single. It is available in a variety of colors.

This iCandy model is very easy to fold with a one-handed system. It's heavier than other single-to-double pushchairs, however our home tester Karolina says it's mobile even with two toddlers inside and a carrycot.

You can purchase add-ons like the Roma Gemini Carrycots (PS100) which are perfect for newborns. The seats are comfortable for toddlers and come with good headrests and lumbar support. There are plenty of options for reclining, with the front 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 wider than side-byside doubles. This makes it difficult to maneuver through doorways and it isn't easy to maneuver between kerbs. The suspension and wheels of these models tend to be able to deal with paved surfaces. They're also lighter than most side-by-sides and, therefore, you can have plenty of storage space. It's important to keep in mind that these types of strollers aren't as efficient in getting through narrow aisles in supermarkets, and may struggle to handle a lot of shopping. It's a bit easier to turn around on the smallest curves of paths however, even this can be difficult. Some are more easy to turn than other models, like the Thule Urban Glide 2 Double or the Baby Trend Sit N' Stand Double.

Convertible

The best thing about convertible double pushchairs is that they can adapt to the changing family needs. They are typically single buggies, but come with adapters to add an additional seat, a carrycot or (in certain instances) an automobile seat to the frame. Some of them can be converted back to a single buggie when your child gets older and starts to walk or prefers to ride on a buggy board.

One of the lightest double stroller double strollers on our list, this stylish tri-fold model is able to hold children up to 40lbs each. It also has a handy basket in between the seats to store things. The spacious canopy with peekaboo window, multi-position reclining seats and a front and back suspension for smoother and more comfortable riding on rough terrain were well-loved by the home testers. It also comes with a handy cup holder for parents and an ample, easy-to-access basket. However, they noticed that the seats' backs have pockets that aren't big enough to hold much more than a cell phone 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 that smooth rough terrain, it folds compactly and can stand on its own with straps to make it easy to transportation, and seven-inch front wheel with swivel locks as well as 10 inches back wheels with suspensions for more comfortable riding. The only drawback is that you'll need purchase a separate baby carrier or car seat.

This multi-functional tandem is a top pick from our home testers due to its maneuverability and large shopping basket that is accessible from both seats facing towards the parent. Its surprisingly light weight (about the same as some single pushchairs) makes it easy to move around. Many users 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 a variety of brands, including those that don't normally fit in other double buggies.