Which Lightweight Double Pushchair Should You Buy?

It's easy to move around in a lightweight double pushchair, especially if you have kids of varying age groups. They are generally easy to fold, steer and transport up and down the stairs.

This City Mini GT2 offers side-by-side seats with plenty of legroom and reclining that can be adjusted. It also has huge UPF 50+ canopies with peekaboo windows. It also features a smart frame that can expand in width to accommodate a second car seat and compatible car seat(s).

Side-by-Side

The majority of the lightweight double pushchairs we tested were side-by-side models. They are ideal for children who can stand up without assistance, since they aren't as likely to have car seat compatibility. The Thule Urban Glide 2 Double, and Baby Trend Sit 'N Stand double seat stroller, 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. They're also easy to move despite their larger footprint and are great for parents who are worried about fitting into doorways.

The Cybex Duet pushchair is unique because it has a clever frame that expands in width to add a second child seat. This makes it lighter than other pushchairs with side-by-side seating. It is able to fit through standard doors and is easy to maneuver on public transport. It's also a jogger, which is great news if you want to use it with a baby carrier or infant car seat. It's available in a range of fun colors.

The UPPAbaby Vista v2 double is another great side-by-side, lightweight double. It offers an even greater degree of customization due to the modular frame. Its clever design lets you to convert it into an individual or double buggy by adding two carrycots or car seats for children. It can even accommodate twins. It's an outstandingly practical choice for growing families, and the UPPAbaby also makes one of the tiniest and most fashionable umbrella strollers available.

If you're looking for a compact lightweight double, try the egg2 which folds to the size of a small suitcase. It can be used as a single or double by adding two carrycots or infant car seats, and our home testers loved the sleek and easy it was to use even when loaded with children.

Side-by-side lightweight double pushchairs aren't foolproof, though -when your children are the same age or stage, they may still fight over who gets to ride in which seat. If they're at different heights then it is possible that a tandem design is best double strollers for them, as it allows them to face each other.

Tandem

While side-byside models might be more appropriate for siblings with similar ages, tandem lightweight double pushchairs have their own charms. Some can fit a larger car seat and others have seats that can be reversible. Some even come with an additional carrycot or convertible seat in the middle. They tend to be more spacious and simple to access and exit from the baskets, though they are usually smaller than the ones on single buggies. They often have larger canopy with windows that peek out and padded leg cushions.

The iCandy Peach is another example of a good-value lightweight tandem. The fabrics are a little less luxurious than those of some of our top-rated doubles. But, it looks great and is easy to use. One of the most impressive things about it is its single-handed fold. Although it does require practice, Kirstie in our Lab has said it's "genius". It's not possible to fold it with the carrycot attached, but the mechanism for attaching and taking it off it is simple and quick.

Tandem lightweight double pushchairs will generally make more precise turns than side-byside models, however they are more difficult to drive on bumps and uneven surfaces. They can also be slightly slower to accelerate and can be heavier to move, which could put strain on your back.

A convertible double buggy is another option. It's initially an individual but you can also add adapters to convert it into a double. They can have a second hand double buggy seat, carrycot, or both in the front. Children can share a seat. Some may have the option of including a buggyboard, which helps an older child keep up with a younger brother or sister.

The Uppababy Vista V2 can be transformed into a twin-sized pushchair by purchasing additional cocoons for PS59 each. The cocoons create an open space for infants. These can be placed on top of each other or positioned to each other's faces and you can use them with the baby car seat that comes with the pushchair (as as long as you choose the right one). Since they are made of high-quality materials, these kinds of buggies with dual-use capabilities can be used for years without showing any wear, meaning they have the highest potential for resale.

Single-to-Double

This lightweight double buggy is made for families who love the outdoors and are looking to upgrade from a single-stroller. It can be transformed into a jogger by acquiring a kit that includes air-filled tires as well as all-wheel suspension. It also handles rough terrain well and it's a tandem triple that is ideal for twins or children of different age groups. It's an excellent choice for parents who want a chic design that is as simple as a single. It comes in different fabric colours.

This iCandy model is incredibly easy to fold with the use of a single hand. And although it's heavier than the other single-to-double pushchairs featured in this review, our home tester Karolina stated 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 also purchase additional accessories for this stroller, such as the Roma Gemini carrycots (PS100 each) that are perfect for babies. Our test panel found that the seats were comfortable for toddlers and had good lumbar support and headrests. And there are a variety of options for reclining in the front, with the seat being adjustable to different positions and the rear seat offering a recline option.

The biggest drawback with this kind of buggy is that it is generally wider overall than side-by-side doubles which makes it more difficult to get through doorways and is difficult to manoeuvre up and down kerbs. However, the wheels and suspension on these types of strollers generally do a good job of coping with paved surfaces and the fact that they're significantly lighter than the side-bysides means that you still have plenty of storage space. These strollers can be difficult to maneuver around supermarkets with narrow aisles and they may struggle to carry a large amount. It's a bit easier to turn them around even on the smallest of curving paths, but it can be difficult to turn them around on a straight path. Some are also easier to turn than others, with the Thule Urban Glide 2 Double and the Baby Trend Sit N' Stand Double, for instance.

Convertible

The benefit of convertible double pushchairs is the ability to adapt to changing family requirements. Often, they start as single buggies. They have adapters that allow you to include a second child's seat, a carrycot, or (in some instances) a car-seat to the frame. Some even convert to a single when your child grows older and begins ready to grow double stroller walk more or wants to ride on buggy boards.

One of the lightest double strollers on our list, this sleek tri-fold model is able to hold children as heavy as 40 pounds each. It comes with a convenient basket that can be placed between the seats for storage. The large canopy with a peekaboo window, multi-position reclining seats and a front and back suspensions for smoother rides on rough terrain were praised by the home testers. It also comes with a handy parent cup holder and a large, easy-to-access basket. However, they noticed that the seats' backs have tiny pockets that aren't large enough to hold more than a smartphone and keys.

This lightweight, high-end side-by-side is available in more than 20 models. It also comes with a second chair and carrycot. It has a distinctive steering handlebar, rear and front suspensions to smooth rough terrain, it folds compactly and can stand on its own with straps to make it easy to transport, and seven-inch front wheels with swivel locks, and 10-inch back wheels that have suspensions for more comfortable riding. The only drawback is that you'll have to purchase an additional car seat or baby carrier.

This multi-functional tandem is a top choice among our home testers for its maneuverability and large shopping basket, which is accessible with both seats facing towards the parent. Its extremely light weight (about the same as some single pushchairs) makes it a breeze to move around. Many users praise the clever way it attaches the second seat or riding board at the back. Parents also liked the fact that it can accommodate infant car seats and carriers from multiple brands, including some that don't normally fit in other double buggies.