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Which Lightweight Double Pushchair Should You Buy?

It's easy to move around with a Lightweight Double Pushchair (Opensourcebridge.Science), especially if you have children of different age groups. They're generally 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 has a clever frame that can be expanded to accommodate a second car seat, and also a compatible car seat(s).

Side-by-Side

The majority of the lightweight double pushchairs we tested are side-by-side models and are best suited for kids who can stand up without assistance because they tend to lack car seat integration. The Thule Urban Glide 2 Double, and Baby Trend Sit 'N Stand Double, are both excellent choices. They come with an recline that can be adjusted for both seats, a huge canopy, and padded five-point safety harnesses. They are also easy to maneuver, despite their larger footprint. They are ideal for parents who are worried about getting through doors.

The Cybex Duet pushchair is unique because it has a clever frame that can be expanded to accommodate another child seat. This makes it slimmer than other pushchairs that are side-by-side. This means it can fit through doors that are standard and is easy to move around on public transport. It is also a jogger which is great when you are planning to use it in conjunction with an infant car seat or a baby carrier.

The UPPAbaby Vista v2 double is another great side-by-side, lightweight double. It allows for even more customization thanks to a modular frame. Its clever design lets the conversion of a single or double buggy by adding two carrycots or child car seats. It can even accommodate twins. It's a great option for growing families, and the UPPAbaby also is one of the lightest and most stylish umbrella strollers available.

If you're looking for a more compact lightweight double, try the egg2 that folds down 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 were awed by the sleek and easy it was to carry even when loaded with kids.

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 model could be better for them as it allows them to look at each other.

Tandem

While side-byside models might be more appropriate for siblings with similar ages, tandem lightweight double pushchairs have their own charms. They can take a bigger car seat, and some have seats that can be reversible or a carrycot in the middle. They are larger and easy to get in and out of. However the baskets they use tend to be smaller than those on single buggies. They often have larger large canopies that have peekaboo windows and a parent cup holder and cushioned leg cushions for the little ones.

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 fantastic and is simple to use. One of the most impressive aspects about it is its single-handed fold - although it will require some practice, Kirstie in our Lab declared it to be "genius". The carrycot is not foldable when it is attached. However, the mechanism to attach and remove the carrycot is simple and quick.

Tandem lightweight double pushchairs will typically make tighter turns than side-by-side models however they are more challenging to drive over uneven surfaces and curbs. They can also be slower to accelerate and are heavier to move. This can put strain on your back.

A convertible double buggy is an additional alternative. It is initially an individual, but you can add adapters to convert it into double. It can also include an additional seat, a carrycot, or both in front. Children can sit together. Some of them also offer the option to add buggy boards, which can aid older children keep up with a younger sibling.

The Uppababy Vista V2 can be transformed into a twin umbrella stroller-sized pushchair by purchasing additional cocoons for PS59 each. These cocoons create an open space for infants. They can be positioned side by side or attached to one another and you can use them in conjunction with the infant car seat that is included with the pushchair (as as long as you select an appropriate one). As they're made with quality materials, these kinds of buggies that are dual-use can be used for a long time without showing much wear, meaning they have an excellent price resales.

Single-to-Double

This compact double buggy is made for outdoor-loving family who want to upgrade from an individual-stroller. It can be transformed into a jogger by acquiring kits that include air-filled tires and all-wheel-suspension. It is also a good choice for twins, or children from different age groups and, as triple tandem, it can be able to handle the rough terrain. It's an excellent choice for parents who want a stylish style that's as sleek as a single and comes in various colors of fabric.

We loved the way this iCandy model folds up with a one-handed mechanism that's very simple to master. It's heavier than other single-to-double pushchairs, but home tester Karolina says it's still very capable of maneuvering even with two toddlers and a carrycot.

You can buy add-ons like the Roma Gemini Carrycots (PS100) which are perfect for newborns. Our test panel found that the seats to be comfortable for toddlers, with good lumbar support and headrests. There are many options for reclining, with the front seat being able to be adjusted to different positions and the rear seat having the option to recline.

This type of buggy comes with the biggest disadvantage of being a bit wider than the side-by-side doubles. This makes it difficult to maneuver through doorways and it isn't easy to maneuver between kerbs. However, the wheels and suspension on these types of strollers generally perform well in coping with paved surfaces and the fact that they're lighter than the side-by-sides, means you still find plenty of storage space. It's worth bearing in mind that these strollers aren't as efficient in getting through narrow aisles in supermarkets and aren't able to handle a large amount of shopping. It's a bit easier to turn around on the smallest of curved paths, but it can be difficult to turn them around on a straight path. Some are also easier to turn than others, with the Thule Urban Glide 2 Double and the Baby Trend Sit N' Stand Double, for instance.

Convertible

The best twin buggy thing about convertible double pushchairs is that they are able to adapt to the changing family requirements. Often, they start as single buggies, and have adapters that allow you to add a second child's seat or a carrycot (in some instances) the car seat to the frame. Some even convert 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 pounds per child and comes with a storage basket between the seats. Home users loved its spacious canopy that has windows that can be seen from the outside, multi-position reclining seats and 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 noted that the backs of the seats have tiny pockets that aren't large enough to hold more than a cell phone and keys.

This top-of-the-line, lightweight side-byside can be used in more than 20 different configurations and comes with two seats and a carrycot. Its impressive features include a handlebar with a high-profile design for easier steering as well as rear and front suspensions to smooth rough terrain; a self-standing, compact fold that has straps for easy schlepping and seven-inch swing lock front wheels and 10-inch back wheels with suspension for 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 an enormous shopping basket that can be accessed from both seats when in the parent-facing positions. Its extremely light weight (about the same as some single pushchairs) makes it a breeze to move around. The seats are reversible, which means that they can be switched to face either way, and the clever way it can attach an additional seat or riding board to the rear is highly praised by many. Parents also appreciated that it accommodates infant carriers and car seats from multiple brands. This includes a few that aren't typically compatible with other double buggies.