The Advanced Guide To Double Pushchair

Which Lightweight Double Pushchair Should You Buy?

It's easy to move around with a lightweight double pushchair, particularly if you have children of different age groups. They are generally easy to steer, fold 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 peekaboo windows. It also has frames that can be expanded in size to accommodate an additional car seat or an additional passenger.

Side-by-Side

The majority of lightweight double Pushchairs And Prams we've tested are side-by-side models and are best suited for children who can stand up without assistance since these models tend to lack car seat integration. That said, the Thule Urban Glide 2 Double and the Baby Trend Sit 'N Stand Double are both excellent options that offer adjustable recline in both seats, a large canopy, and padded five-point harnesses. They are also simple to maneuver despite their bigger footprint. They are great for parents who fret about fitting through doors.

The Cybex Duet is a little different due to its clever frame that expands in width to accommodate a second seat, making it slimmer than the majority of other pushchairs that are side-by-side on the market. It can be pushed through doors that are standard and is easy to maneuver on public transportation. It's also a jogger, which is great if you want to use it in conjunction with an infant carrier or car seat. It's available in a variety of fun colors.

Another excellent side-by-side lightweight double is the UPPAbaby Vista v2 Double, which allows for even more flexibility and customization thanks to its modular frame. It has a smart design that allows you to turn it into a single stroller or a double by adding 2 carrycots or car seats (it can even take twins). It's a great option for families growing. The UPPAbaby umbrella stroller is also one of the lightest, sexiest and most stylish available.

Try the egg2 that folds down to the size and weight of a compact suitcase. It can be used as a single or a double with the addition of two carrycots or infant car seats and our home testers were awed by the sleek and easy it was to carry even when stuffed with kids.

Double pushchairs with side-by-side seating aren't foolproof, though -- if your children are of the same age or stage, they may still fight over who gets to ride in which seat. If they're at different heights, a tandem model could be more suitable for them since it will allow them to confront each other.

Tandem

While side-byside models are better suitable for siblings of similar age group, tandem light double strollers come with distinct appeals. Some can fit an extra car seat, while others have seats that can be reversible. Others even have an additional carrycot or reclined seat that can be flipped in the middle. They are generally more spacious and simple to access and exit from, although their baskets are typically smaller than those of single buggies. Many have larger canopies as well as peekaboo windows, and even cushioned leg cushions.

The iCandy Peach tandem is another great example of a lightweight tandem that provides excellent value. The fabric is a little less premium than some of our other top-rated tandems, but it looks and feels great and is very user-friendly. Its one-handed folding is awe-inspiring. While it requires some time to master, Kirstie from our Lab described it as "genius". It's not foldable with the carrycot attached however, the mechanism for attaching and removing it is simple and quick.

Tandem strollers that are lightweight typically have tighter turning capabilities than side-by-side models. However, they can be more difficult to drive on uneven surfaces and curbs. They can also be slower to accelerate and more heavy to move. This puts strain on your back.

Another option is a convertible double buggy, which starts off as an individual and then you can add adapters that turn it into a double. This can include the option of a second seat or carrycot on the front or children can sit side-by-side. Some of them also have the option to add buggy boards, which could help older children keep up with younger siblings.

The Uppababy Vista V2 can be converted into a twin pushchairs-sized pram by purchasing additional cocoons for PS59 each. These cocoons create a flat space for newborns. These can be placed on top of each other or positioned to face each other and you can also use them in conjunction with the infant car seat that comes with the pushchair (as long as you choose a compatible one). Because they're made from high-quality materials, these types of dual-use buggies can often be used for years without showing any wear, which means they have a an excellent price resales.

Single-to-Double

For families who love the outdoors and are looking to upgrade from a single stroller, this lightweight double buggy transforms into a jogger with the help of a nifty kit that includes air-filled tyres and all-wheel suspension. It also handles rough terrain well and is a tandem triple is ideal for twins or children of different age groups. It's a great option for parents who want a chic design as simple as a single. It is available in a variety of colors.

This iCandy model is easy to fold with a single-handed system. Although it's heavier than the other pushchairs that are single-to-double in this review, home tester Karolina said that it still is very maneuverable, even with two toddlers and a carrycot in it.

You can buy add-ons like the Roma Gemini Carrycots (PS100) which are perfect for newborns. The seats are comfortable for toddlers with excellent headrests and lumbar support. And there are plenty of options for recline and recline, with the front seat adjusting to various positions, and the rear seat having the option of recline.

This kind of buggy has the greatest disadvantage of being larger than doubles that are side-by-side. This makes it difficult to maneuver through doorways, and it isn't easy to maneuver up and down kerbs. However the suspension and wheels on these models generally do a good job of handling paved surfaces, and the fact that they're significantly lighter than the side-bysides means that you still find plenty of storage space. It's important to keep in mind that these strollers aren't as adept at navigating narrow aisles in supermarkets and can struggle to cope with a lot of shopping. Although it's easier to turn the stroller on a narrow, curving path, this can be a challenge. Some are more easy to turn than other, such as the Thule Urban Glide 2 Double or Baby Trend Sit N' Stand Double.

Convertible

The best thing about convertible double pushchairs is that they are able to adapt to a family's changing requirements. They are typically single buggies, and include adapters that permit you to add a second child's seat or a carrycot (in some instances) a car-seat to the frame. Some even convert to a single as your child grows older and begins to walk or prefers to ride on a buggy board.

This stylish tri-fold double stroller is among of the lightest on our list. It can hold up to 40 lbs per child and comes with an integrated storage basket between the seats. Home users loved its large canopy with windows that peek out multi-position reclining seats, as well as front and rear suspensions for smoother rides on rough terrain. It also comes with a convenient parent cup holder as well as a large easy-to-access basket. However, they noted that the backs of the seats have small pockets that aren't large enough to hold much more than a smartphone and keys.

This light, high-end side-byside is available in more than 20 models. It also comes with a second chair and carrycot. It features a high-profile steering handlebar, front and rear suspensions to smooth rough terrain, it folds compactly and can stand on its own with straps for easy transport and seven-inch front wheels with swivel locks, and 10 inches back wheels with suspensions for an easier ride. The only drawback is that you'll need to purchase a separate baby carriage or car seat.

This versatile tandem is a popular choice among our home testers for its maneuverability and large shopping basket, which is accessible from both seats facing towards the parent. Its extremely lightweight weight (about the same as single pushchairs) makes it easy to move around. Its reversible seats mean that you can flip them to face either direction, and the clever way it connects an additional seat or riding board to the rear is praised by many. Parents also liked the fact that it can accommodate infant car seats and carriers from multiple brands, including some which aren't usually fit in other double buggies.