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Which Lightweight Double Pushchair Should You Buy?

It's easy to move around in a light double pushchair, especially if you have children of different age groups. They are easy to fold, steer and carry up and over 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 expand in width to take a second seat, and also 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 suited for children who can stand up without assistance because they aren't equipped with car seat integration. The Thule Urban Glide 2 Double and the Baby Trend Sit 'N Stand Double, are both excellent choices. They come with an recline that can be adjusted for both seats, a large canopy, and padded 5-point safety harnesses. These are also easy to move around, despite their larger footprint. They are perfect for parents who worry about getting through doors.

The Cybex Duet is a little different due to its unique frame that expands in width to accommodate another seat, making it smaller than other pushchairs with side-by-side seating available. This means it fits through standard doorways and is easy to maneuver on public transport. It also doubles as an jogger which is perfect when you are planning to use it with an infant car seat or baby carrier.

The UPPAbaby Vista v2 double is another excellent lightweight side-by-side double. It offers an even greater degree of customization due to the modular frame. It features a clever design that allows you to transform it into a single buggy or a double with the addition of Hauck Duett 2 Double Pushchair - Black Reversible Compact carrycots or car seats (it can even accommodate twins). It's a fantastic and practical choice for families with growing children, and the UPPAbaby also is one of the lightest and stylish umbrella strollers around.

Try the egg2 that folds down to the size and weight of a tiny suitcase. It can be used as a single or double by adding 2 carrycots or baby car seats. Our home testers were amazed by how easy it was to move around even with a load of kids.

Side-by-side lightweight double pushchairs aren't foolproof, though -- if your children are of the same age or stage they might be fighting over who rides in which seat. And if they're different heights, a tandem style might be better for them as it lets them face each other.

Tandem

While side-byside models might be better suited for siblings of the same age tandem pushchairs are light and lightweight, and are a different kind of pushchair with their own appeal. Some can fit carseats that are larger, and some have Reversible seats. Others even have an additional carrycot or convertible seat in the middle. They tend to be more spacious and easy to get in and out of, although their baskets are typically smaller than those of single buggies. Many also feature more generously big canopies with windows that peek out and a cup holder for the parent and padded leg cushions for children.

The iCandy Peach tandem is another good example of a lightweight tandem that is a great value. The fabric is a little less luxurious than our other top-rated doubles, but it looks and feels great and is very user-friendly. One of the most impressive things about it is the one-handed fold - although it will require some practice, Kirstie in our Lab declared it to be "genius". It's not foldable with the carrycot attached however, the mechanism for attaching and removing it is easy and quick.

Tandem lightweight double strollers will usually make tighter turning than side-by-side models. However, they may be harder to drive on uneven surfaces or curbs. They can also be slower to accelerate and heavier to move. This puts strain on your back.

Another option is a convertible double buggy, that starts out as an individual and then you add adapters to turn it into a double. They can have an additional seat, a carrycot or both in front. Children can share a seat. Some also have the option to add buggy boards that can aid an older child keep up with younger siblings.

The Uppababy Vista V2 is a excellent example of a convertible because it can also be converted into a twin pram by the purchase of additional cocoons (PS59 each) that create a lie-flat space for newborns. They can be positioned side by side or attached to face each other, and you can use them with the infant car seat that is included with the pushchair (as as long as you select a compatible one). These buggies with dual-use capabilities are made from high-quality materials and can be used for many years without showing any wear. This means that they have a high resale price.

Single-to-Double

Designed for outdoor-loving families who are looking to upgrade from a single stroller, this light double buggy can be converted into a jogger with the help of a nifty kit that includes air-filled tyres as well as all-wheel suspension. It's also a good option for twins or children of different ages and as a triple tandem, it can handle rough terrain. It's also a good choice for parents who are looking for an elegant design that's just as sleek as a single and is available in a range of colors for the fabric.

This iCandy model is incredibly easy to fold with the use of a single hand. It's also heavier than other single-to-double pushchairs featured in this review, our home tester Karolina claimed that it feels very maneuverable - even when she had two toddlers and a carrycot in it.

The seat can be used as a parent-facing and you can buy add-ons for this stroller like the Roma Gemini carrycots (PS100 each), which are ideal for babies. Our test panel found that the seats were comfortable for toddlers, with excellent lumbar support and headrests. There are a variety of options for recline in the front, with the seat adjusting to various positions, and the rear seat having the option of recline.

The main drawback to this kind of buggy is that it's generally wider overall than side-by-side doubles, which makes it harder to maneuver through doorways, and can be tricky to manoeuvre up and down kerbs. However, the wheels and suspension on these types of strollers generally perform well in dealing with pavements and the fact that they're lighter than the side-by-sides means you can still have a decent amount of storage space. It's worth bearing in mind that these strollers aren't as good at walking through the narrow aisles of supermarkets and can struggle to cope with a lot of shopping. Although it's easier to turn the stroller around on a small curved path, this can still be a challenge. Some are also more easy to turn than others, like the Thule Urban Glide 2 Double and the Baby Trend Sit N' Stand Double, for example.

Convertible

The benefit of convertible double pushchairs is the ability to adapt to a family's changing needs. They often start out as single buggies, and have adapters that allow you to add an additional seat, carrycot or (in certain cases) a car seat to the frame. Some of them can be converted back to a single buggie when your child grows older and begins to walk more or prefers to ride on buggy boards.

One of the lightest double strollers we have on our list, this stylish tri-fold model can carry children up to 40lbs each. It comes with an easy-to-use basket between the seats for storage. Home users loved its 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 an enormous, easily accessible basket. They did note that the backs have tiny pockets, that are just sufficient to hold the phone and keys.

This high-end, lightweight side-by-side is available in more than 20 configurations. It also comes with a second seat and 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 with handy straps for easy schlepping; and seven-inch swivel lock front wheels and 10-inch back wheels with suspension for a smoother ride. The only drawback is that you'll have to purchase a separate baby carrier or car seat.

This multi-functional tandem is a popular choice by our home testers due to its maneuverability and large shopping basket, which can be accessed with both seats facing the parent. Its extremely lightweight weight (about the same as a few single pushchairs) makes it easy to maneuver. Many have praised the clever way it connects the second seat or riding board in the back. Parents also appreciated the fact that it could accommodate infant car seats and carriers from various brands, including some that don't normally fit into other double buggies.