Which Lightweight Double Pushchair Should You Buy?
It’s easy to move around with a light double pushchair, especially if you have children of varying ages. They’re typically simple to fold, steer, and carry up and down the 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 can expand in width to take a second seat, and also a compatible car seat(s).
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. The Thule Urban Glide 2 Double, and Baby Trend Sit ‘N Stand Double, are both excellent options. They come with an recline that can be adjusted for both seats, a big canopy, and padded 5-point safety harnesses. These are also easy to move around despite their larger footprint. They are ideal for parents who worry about fitting through doors.
The Cybex Duet pushchair is unique because it has a clever frame that expands in width to add another child seat. This makes it lighter than other pushchairs with side-by-side seating. It is able to fit through doors of standard size and is easy to maneuver on public transport. It also doubles as an jogger which is perfect if you plan to use it with an infant car seat or a baby carrier.
The UPPAbaby Vista v2 double is another great side-by-side, lightweight double. It offers additional flexibility due to a modular frame. It features a clever design that allows you to convert it into a single buggy or a double with the addition of 2 carrycots or car seats (it can even accommodate twins). It’s a fantastic and practical choice for families that are growing, and the UPPAbaby also makes one of the tiniest and most fashionable umbrella strollers on the market.
Try the egg2, which can be folded down to the size and weight of a compact suitcase. It can be used as a single or double by adding 2 baby car seats or carrycots. Our home testers were amazed by the ease of maneuver even with a load of children.
Side-by-side lightweight double pushchairs aren’t 100% foolproof, however- if your children are the same age or stage they might still argue over who gets to ride in which seat. If they’re at different heights it could be that a tandem design might be better for them as it allows them to look at each other.
Tandem
While side-by-side models are more suitable for siblings who are the same age tandem pushchairs that are lightweight have their own charms. Some can fit an extra car seat, while others come with reversible seats. Others have an additional carrycot or convertible seat in the middle. They are generally more spacious and easy to get in and out of, although their baskets are usually smaller than those of single buggies. Many have larger canopies with windows that peek out and cushioned leg cushions.
The iCandy Peach is another example of a lightweight and affordable tandem. The fabrics are less luxurious than those of some of our top-rated doubles. However, it looks great and is easy to use. Its one-handed folding is awe-inspiring. Although it takes some time to master, Kirstie from our Lab described it as “genius”. The carrycot is not foldable while it is attached. However, the process to attach and remove the carrycot is easy and quick.
Tandem lightweight double strollers will generally have a more precise turning compared to side-byside models. However, they may be harder to navigate on uneven surfaces and curbs. They are also slightly slower to accelerate and are heavier to move, which can cause strain on your back.
Another alternative is a convertible amazon double stroller buggy which starts off as a single and then you can add adapters that turn it into a double. It can have a second seat or carrycot in front or the kids can be seated side-by-side. Some may have the option of including a buggyboard that assists an older child to keep pace with siblings who are younger.
The Uppababy Vista V2 is a excellent example of a convertible as it can also convert into a twin pram through the purchase of additional cocoons (PS59 each) which create a lay-flat space for newborns. They can be joined or placed in a row. You can also use the car seat that came with the pushchair in the event that it is compatible with the. As they’re made with quality materials, these types of dual-use buggies can often be used for a long time without showing any wear, meaning they have the highest price resales.
Single-to-Double
Ideal for families who love to be outdoors and are looking to upgrade from a single stroller, this light double buggy can be converted into a jogger thanks an innovative kit that includes air-filled tyres, as well as all-wheel suspension. It’s also a good option for twins or children from different age groups and, as a triple tandem, it can be able to handle the rough terrain. It’s also a great choice for parents who are looking for an elegant design that’s just as elegant as a single and comes in a variety of fabrics.
This iCandy model is very easy to fold with the use of a single hand. It’s heavier than other single-to double pushchairs, however our home tester Karolina says it’s very capable of maneuvering even with two toddlers and a carrycot.
The seat can be used parent-facing, and you can also purchase additional accessories for this stroller such as the Roma Gemini carrycots (PS100 each) that are perfect for infants. Our panel of testers found that the seats to be comfortable for toddlers and had good lumbar support and headrests. There are a variety of options for recline, with the front seat being able to be adjusted to different positions and the rear seat having the option of recline.
This kind of buggy has the biggest disadvantage of being wider than the side-by-side doubles. This makes it difficult to navigate through doorways and it isn’t easy to maneuver up and down kerbs. However the suspension and wheels on these types of strollers generally do a good job of handling paved surfaces, and the fact that they’re much lighter than some of the side-bysides means that you still have a decent amount of storage space. It’s important to remember that these strollers aren’t as good at walking through the narrow aisles of supermarkets and aren’t able to handle a large amount of shopping. It’s a bit easier to turn around on the smallest of curved paths however, even this can be difficult. Some are also easier to turn than others, such as the Thule Urban Glide 2 Double and the Baby Trend Sit N’ Stand Double, for instance.
Convertible
The best thing about convertible double pushchairs is that they can adapt to the changing family needs. Most of the time, they begin as single buggies and have adapters that allow you to include a second child’s seat or carrycot, or (in some instances) the car seat to the frame. Some can even convert back to a single buggie when your older child begins to walk more or wants to ride on a buggy board.
One of the Lightest Double Stroller double strollers on our list, this sleek tri-fold model can hold children as heavy as 40 pounds each. It comes with a handy basket in between the seats to store things. 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 handy cup holder for the parent and a large, easy-to-access basket. They also noted that the backs of the bags have small pockets that are just big enough to fit the phone and keys.
This top-of-the-line, lightweight side-byside can be used in more than 20 configurations and includes an additional seat and carrycot. Its impressive feature set includes an ergonomic handlebar with a high profile for better steering as well as rear and front suspensions to smooth rough terrain; a self-standing compact fold that has straps for easy schlepping; and seven-inch swivel lock front wheels and back wheels that measure 10 inches with suspension for a smoother ride. The only drawback is that you’ll need purchase a separate baby carrier or car seat.
This multi-functional tandem is the top choice of our home testers because it is simple to maneuver and features an enormous shopping basket that can be accessed from both seats when they are in the parent-facing positions. It is a breeze to move around due to its low weight (about the weight of a few single pushchairs). The seats are reversible, which means that they can be switched to face either direction and the clever method by which it can attach an additional seat or riding board to the rear is highly praised by many. Parents also admired the fact that it can accommodate infant carriers and car seat from multiple brands. This includes a few that aren’t normally compatible with other double buggies.
