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Which Lightweight Double Pushchair Should You Buy?

It's easy to move around with a lightweight double pushchair, especially if you have kids of different 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 huge UPF 50+ canopies with peekaboo windows. It also features a smart frame that expands widthways to accommodate a second car 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 designs and are best suited for kids who can stand up without assistance because they tend to lack car seat integration. That said, the Thule Urban Glide 2 Double and Baby Trend Sit 'N Stand Double are both great options that provide recline that can be adjusted in both seats, a large canopy, and padded 5-point harnesses. They are also easy to move around despite their bigger footprint. They are ideal for parents who fret about getting through doors.

The Cybex Duet is a little different due to its clever frame that expands widthways to add another seat, making it smaller than other pushchairs with side-by-side seating available. It can fit through doors that are standard and is easy to maneuver on public transportation. It also doubles as a jogger which is great news when you're planning to use it in conjunction with a baby carrier or infant car seat. It's also available in a variety of exciting colors.

Another excellent side-by-side lightweight double is the UPPAbaby Vista v2 Double, which allows for even more customization through a modular frame. It's a clever design that allows you to convert it into a single buggy or a double by adding 2 carrycots or car seats (it can even take twins). It's a fantastic and practical choice for families with growing children and the UPPAbaby is one of the tiniest and most fashionable umbrella strollers around.

Try the egg2 which folds down to the size and weight of a compact suitcase. It can be used either as a double running stroller or single by adding two carrycots or baby car seats. Our home testers were impressed with the ease of maneuver even with a full load of children.

Side-by-side lightweight double pushchairs aren't foolproof however -when your children are at the same age or at the same stage, they might still argue over who gets to ride in which seat. If they're different heights it could be that a tandem design might be better for them as it will allow them to face each other.

Tandem

While side-by-side models may be better suited for siblings with similar ages, tandem lightweight double pushchairs have their own charms. Some can accommodate an extra car seat, while others have reversible seats. Others even have an additional carrycot or convertible seat in the middle. They are generally more spacious and easy to access and exit from however their baskets are typically smaller than the ones on single buggies. They also have larger large canopies that have peekaboo windows and a parent cup holder and padded leg cushions for young children.

The iCandy Peach tandem is another great example of a lightweight tandem that is a great value. The fabric is a bit less expensive than some of our top-rated doubles. However, it looks fantastic and is simple to use. One of the most impressive things about it is the one-handed fold. While it requires practice, Kirstie in our Lab declared it to be "genius". It can't be folded without the carrycot attached, however the mechanism for attaching and removing it is simple and fast.

Tandem lightweight double pushchairs will typically make tighter turns than side-byside models, however they are 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.

Another alternative is a convertible double buggy which is initially an individual and then you can add adapters to make it into a double. It can have the option of a second seat or carrycot in the front or children can be seated side-byside. Some have the option of adding a buggyboard, which helps an older child keep up with younger siblings or brothers.

The Uppababy Vista V2 can be converted into a twin-sized pram by purchasing additional cocoons at PS59 each. The cocoons create an open space for infants. They can be positioned side by side or attached to each other's faces and you can also use them in conjunction with the baby car seat that comes with the pushchair (as as long as you select an appropriate one). These buggies with dual-use capabilities are made from high-quality materials that can be used for many years without showing any wear. This means they have a high resale price.

Single-to-Double

Designed for outdoor-loving families who are looking to upgrade their single stroller, this lightweight double buggy transforms into a jogger thanks a nifty kit that includes air-filled tyres as well as all-wheel suspension. It's also a great choice for twins, or children of different age groups and as a triple tandem, it's able to handle rough terrain. It's an excellent choice for parents who want a sleek style that's as simple as a single. It comes in various colors of fabric.

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

The seat can be used parent-facing, and you can also purchase accessories for this stroller such as the Roma Gemini carrycots (PS100 each) which are great for infants. Our test panel found the seats to be comfortable for toddlers and had good lumbar support and headrests. There are numerous options to recline the seats and the front seat is adjustable in different positions and the back seat having an option to recline.

This type of buggy has the greatest disadvantage of being a bit wider than side-byside doubles. This makes it difficult to maneuver through doorways, and it can be difficult to get up and down kerbs. However the suspension and wheels on these models generally are capable of dealing with pavements and the fact that they're generally lighter than the side-bysides means that you still have plenty of storage space. These strollers aren't easy to maneuver in supermarkets with narrow aisles and they may struggle to carry loads. It's a little easier to turn them around on the smallest of curved paths, but it can be difficult to turn them around on a straight path. Some are also more easy to turn than others, with the Thule Urban Glide 2 Double and Baby Trend Sit N' Stand Double, for example.

Convertible

Convertible double pushchairs are great because they can be adapted to the changing requirements of families. They often start out as single buggies, and come with adapters to add an additional seat, carrycot or (in some cases) a car seat to the frame. Some can be converted to a single one when your child reaches the age of walk or wants to ride a buggyboard.

One of the most lightweight double strollers on our list, this sleek tri-fold model can carry children up to 40 lbs each. It comes with an easy-to-use basket between the seats for storage. Home testers appreciated its large canopy with windows that peek out with multi-position reclining seats as well as front and rear suspensions for smoother rides on rough terrain. It also has a convenient cup holder for the parent and an ample, easy-to-access basket. However, they noted that the backs of the seats have pockets that aren't big enough to hold more than a cell phone and keys.

This high-end, lightweight side-by-side is available in more than 20 models. It also includes a second chair and carrycot. It has a distinctive steering handlebar, front and rear suspensions to smooth rough terrain and it folds compactly and stands up on its own with straps that make it easy to transportation, and seven-inch front wheel with swivel locks as well as ten-inch back wheels with suspensions to ensure more comfortable riding. The only drawback is that you'll need buy a separate baby carrier or car seat.

This multi-functional tandem is the top pick of our home testers due to the fact that it is easy to maneuver and comes with a large basket for shopping that can be accessed from both seats when they are in the parent-facing positions. Its surprisingly light weight (about the same as single pushchairs) makes it easy to move around. Reversible seats mean they can be switched to face either direction and the clever method by which it connects an additional seat or riding board to the rear is praised by many. Parents also appreciated that it accommodates infant carriers and car seat from a variety of brands. This includes a few that aren't typically compatible with other double buggies.