Which Lightweight Double Pushchair Should You Buy?

It's easy to move around with a light double pushchair, especially if you have children with different ages. They are easy to fold, steer and transport up and down stairs.

This City Mini GT2 features side-by-side seating with plenty of legroom. It also has adjustable reclining, UPF 50+ canopies and peekaboo windows. It also comes with frames that can be expanded in the width to accommodate the second car seat or a second passenger.

Side-by-Side

Most of the lightweight double pushchairs we tested were side-by-side models. These are the best for children who can stand up without assistance, since they tend to lack compatibility with car seats. However, the Thule Urban Glide 2 double pram pushchair and Baby Trend Sit 'N Stand Double are both excellent options that offer adjustable recline in both seats, a wide canopy, and padded 5-point harnesses. They're also easy to maneuver despite their larger footprints and are great for parents who worry about fitting into doorways.

The Cybex Duet pushchair is unique because of its clever frame that can be expanded to accommodate a second child seat. This makes it smaller than other side-byside pushchairs. This means it can fit through standard doors and is easy to maneuver on public transportation. It also doubles as a jogger which is a great feature for those who want to use it with an infant carrier or car seat. It's available in a variety of exciting colors.

The UPPAbaby Vista v2 double is another great side-by-side, lightweight double. It offers even more customization thanks to the modular frame. The innovative design allows the conversion of an individual or double buggy by adding two carrycots or car seats for children. It can even accommodate twins. It's a great option for families that are growing, and the UPPAbaby also is one of the lightest and most stylish umbrella strollers around.

If you're looking for a more compact and lightweight double, you can try the egg2 that folds down to the size of a small suitcase. It can be used either as a single or double by adding two baby car seats or carrycots. Our home testers were impressed with the ease of move even with a full load of kids.

Although they're lightweight, double pushchairs that are side-by-side do not guarantee safety. If your children are of the same age and stage, they might still argue over who gets to sit in which spot. And if they're taller than each other, a tandem model could be better for them as it lets them look at each other.

Tandem

While side-by-side models are best suited to siblings of similar age group, tandem light double strollers come with their own appeal. Some can accommodate a larger car seat and others have reversible seats. Others even have an extra of buggies that are dual-use can be used for many years without showing any wear, indicating they have high potential for resale.

Single-to-Double

This compact double buggy is designed for families who love to go on outdoor adventures and want to upgrade from an individual-stroller. It can be transformed into a jogger with a kit that includes air-filled tires and all-wheel-suspension. It can also withstand rough terrain well and, as a tandem triple is suitable for twins or children of different age groups. It's a great choice for parents who want a sleek design as sleek as a single and comes in different fabric colours.

This iCandy model is incredibly easy to fold using the use of a single hand. It's heavier than other single-to-double pushchairs, but our home test Karolina says it's capable of maneuvering even with two toddlers inside and the carrycot.

You can purchase add-ons such as the Roma Gemini Carrycots (PS100) which are perfect for newborns. Our panel of testers found that the seats were comfortable for toddlers, with excellent lumbar support and headrests. There are many options for reclining the seats with the front seat adjustable in various positions and the back seat having a reclining option.

The biggest drawback of this type of buggy is that it is generally larger overall than doubles that are side-by-side and makes it difficult to navigate through doorways and is difficult to manoeuvre up and down kerbs. However the suspension and wheels on these types of strollers generally do a good job of dealing with pavements and the fact that they're significantly lighter than the side-by-sides, means you still have a decent amount of storage space. It's important to remember that strollers of this type aren't as good at navigating narrow aisles in supermarkets, and may struggle to cope with a lot of shopping. Although it's easier to turn the stroller on a small curved path, it can be a challenge. Some are also more easy to turn than others, with the Thule Urban Glide 2 Double and the Baby Trend Sit N' Stand double pram buggy, for example.

Convertible

The great thing about convertible double pushchairs is that they can adapt to a family's changing needs. Most of the time, they begin as single buggies. They have adapters that allow you to add a second child's seat or a carrycot (in certain instances) the car seat to the frame. Some are able to be converted to a single buggie when your child reaches the age of walk or wants to ride a buggyboard.

This stylish tri-fold double stroller is one of the lightest on our list. It can carry up to 40 pounds per child, and includes an extra storage basket in between the seats. The home testers loved the spacious canopy with peekaboo windows multi-position reclining seats, as well as front and rear suspensions to ensure smoother rides on rough terrain. It also has a convenient parent cup holder and a large, easy-to access basket. However, they pointed out that the seats' backs have 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 different configurations. It also comes with a second chair and carrycot. Its impressive feature set includes a handlebar with a high-profile design for easier steering; front and rear suspension 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 rear wheels with suspension for a smoother ride. The only downside is that you'll need to purchase a separate car seat or baby carrier.

This multi-functional tandem is a top choice by our home testers due to its easy-to-maneuver size and impressively large shopping basket that can be accessed with both seats in the parent-facing position. It is easy to maneuver due to its low weight (about the weight of a few single to double stroller pushchairs). The seats are reversible, which means that 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 highly praised by many. Parents also admired that it accommodates infant carriers and car seats from multiple brands. This includes those that aren't typically compatible with other double buggies.