Solutions To Problems With Double Pushchair

Which Lightweight Double Pushchair Should You Buy?

A light double pushchair makes it easy to move around, especially for families with children of various 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 and reclining that can be adjusted. It also has huge UPF 50+ canopies with peekaboo windows. It also comes with frames that can be expanded in size to accommodate the second car seat or a second passenger.

Side-by-Side

The majority of the lightweight double pushchairs that we tested are side-by-side models and they're generally best for children that can sit up on their own because they tend to be lacking car seat integration. The Thule Urban Glide 2 double travel buggy and the Baby Trend Sit 'N Stand Double, are both excellent options. They offer adjustable recline for both seats, a huge canopy, and padded 5-point safety harnesses. These are also easy to maneuver despite their larger footprint. They are great for parents who worry about fitting through doors.

The Cybex Duet pushchair is unique because of its clever frame that expands in width to accommodate an additional child seat. This makes it smaller than other side-byside pushchairs. It can fit through standard doors and is easy to maneuver in 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 offers even more customization thanks to a modular frame. It features a clever design that lets you turn it into a single buggy or a double with the addition of 2 carrycots or car seats (it can even take twins). It's an outstandingly practical choice for growing families and the UPPAbaby is among the tiniest and most fashionable umbrella strollers around.

If you prefer a more compact, lightweight double, consider the egg2 which folds to the size of a compact suitcase. It can be used as a single double with the addition of two carrycots or infant car seats, and our home testers loved how simple and sleek it was to carry even when loaded with children.

Even though they are lightweight double pushchairs side-by-side are not foolproof. If your children are at the same age and stage, they may be fighting over who gets to sit in which seat. And if they're at different heights, a tandem model could be better for them as it allows them to confront each other.

Tandem

While side-by-side models are more suitable for siblings who are the same age, tandem lightweight double pushchairs are a different kind of pushchair with their own appeal. Some can fit carseats that are larger, and others come with reversible seats. Others have an extra carrycot or a reclined seat that can be flipped in the middle. They are generally more spacious and easier to access and exit from however their baskets are typically smaller than those of single buggies. They often have larger canopy with windows that peek out and cushioned leg cushions.

The iCandy Peach is another example of a lightweight and affordable tandem. The fabrics are a little less luxurious than some of our top-rated doubles. However, it looks stunning and is easy to use. Its one-handed folding is impressive. Even though it requires some time to master, Kirstie from our Lab described it as "genius". The carrycot cannot be folded while it is attached. However, the process to attach and remove the carrycot is simple and quick.

Tandem strollers are light and lightweight. They usually make tighter turning than side-by-side models. However, they may be difficult to navigate on uneven surfaces and curbs. They can also be slower to accelerate and more heavy to move. This puts strain on your back.

Another alternative is a convertible double buggy that starts out as a single and then you add adapters to turn it into a double. They can include a second seat, carrycot or both in the front. The children can be seated together. Some also have the option to add a buggy board, which can aid older children keep up with a younger sibling.

The Uppababy Vista V2 can be transformed into a twin-sized stroller by purchasing additional cocoons at PS59 each. These cocoons create an open space for infants. These can be placed in a row or joined to each other's faces, and you can use them with the baby car seat that is included with the pushchair (as as long as you choose the right one). These dual-use buggies are made of quality materials that can be used for many years without showing any wear. This means that they have the highest resale value.

Single-to-Double

Ideal for families who love to be outdoors and want to upgrade their single stroller, this light double buggy transforms into a jogger thanks an innovative kit that includes air-filled tyres and all-wheel suspension. It can also withstand rough terrain well and is a tandem triple is ideal for twins or children of different age groups. It's also a good choice for parents who want an elegant design that's just as elegant as a single and is available in a range of colors for the fabric.

This iCandy model is incredibly easy to fold with a one-handed system. It's also heavier than some of the other single-to-double pushchairs in this review, our home tester Karolina claimed that it feels extremely maneuverable, even with two toddlers and a carrycot in it.

The seat can be used parent-facing, and you can also buy add-ons for this stroller like the Roma Gemini carrycots (PS100 each) which are great for babies. Our panel of testers found that the seats were comfortable for toddlers, with excellent headrests and lumbar support. There are many options for reclining the seats and the front seat is can be adjusted to different positions, and the back seat having an option to recline.

This type of buggy has the greatest disadvantage of being wider than the side-by-side doubles. This makes it difficult to maneuver through doorways, and it isn't easy to maneuver up and down kerbs. However the suspension and wheels are generally able to are capable of handling paved surfaces, and the fact that they're generally significantly lighter than the side-bysides means that you still have a decent amount of storage space. These strollers aren't easy to maneuver around supermarkets with narrow aisles and they might struggle to carry a lot. Although it's much easier to turn the stroller around on a narrow, curving path, this can be a challenge. Some are also easier to turn than others, like the Thule Urban Glide 2 Double and the Baby Trend Sit N' Stand double buggy with car seat, for instance.

Convertible

The benefit of convertible double pushchairs is the ability to adapt to the changing family requirements. Often, they start as single buggies. They come with adapters that allow you to add a second child's seat or carrycot, or (in certain instances) an automobile seat to the frame. Some can be converted to a single when your child's older age begins to walk or wants to ride a buggyboard.

One of the lightest double strollers we have on our list, this fashionable tri-fold model can hold children up to 40lbs each and features a convenient basket that can be placed between the seats for storage. The home testers loved the spacious canopy with peekaboo windows multi-position reclining seats, as well as front and rear suspension for smoother rides on rough terrain. It also comes with a convenient parent cup holder and a large accessible, easily accessible basket. The backs have tiny pockets, which are just large enough to hold the phone and keys.

This lightweight, high-end side-by-side is available in more than 20 different configurations. It also includes a second chair and carrycot. It has a distinctive steering handlebar, rear and front suspensions to smooth rough terrain and an ultra-compact fold that can stand on its own with straps for easy transport, and seven-inch front wheels with swivel locks as well as 10 inches back wheels with suspensions for a smoother ride. The only downside is that you'll have to purchase a separate car seat or baby carrier.

This versatile tandem is a top pick by our home testers due to its easy-to-maneuver size and impressively large shopping basket that is accessible from both seats in the parent-facing position. Its light weight (about the same as some single pushchairs) makes it easy to maneuver. The seats are reversible, which means that you can switch them around to face either way, and the clever way that it can attach an additional seat or riding board to the rear is highly praised by many. Parents also loved the fact that it can accommodate infant carriers and car seats from various brands. This includes those that aren't normally compatible with other double buggies.