Which Lightweight Double Pushchair Should You Buy?

A compact double pushchair makes it easy to get around, particularly if you have children of various ages. They're typically simple to fold, steer and carry up and down stairs.

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

Side-by-Side

Most of the lightweight double pushchairs that we tested were side-by-side models. They are ideal for children who can sit without assistance, as they tend to lack car seat compatibility. The Thule Urban Glide 2 Double, and Baby Trend Sit 'N Stand Double, are both excellent choices. They offer adjustable recline for both seats, a big canopy, and padded 5-point safety harnesses. They're also easy to move despite their larger footprints and are great for parents who are worried about fitting into doorways.

The Cybex Duet is a little different due to its unique frame that expands in width to accommodate a second seat, making it smaller than other pushchairs with side-by-side seating available. It can be pushed through doors that are standard and is easy to maneuver on public transportation. It can also be used as a jogger, which is great news when you're planning to use it with baby carriers or a car seat. It's also available in a variety of exciting colors.

small double buggy is another great side-by-side, lightweight double. It provides additional flexibility due to the modular frame. Its clever design lets you to convert it into an individual or double buggy by adding two carrycots or child car seats. It can even accommodate twins. It's an outstandingly practical choice for growing families and the UPPAbaby is among the lightest and most stylish umbrella strollers on the market.

Try the egg2, which can be folded down to the size and weight of a small suitcase. It can be used as a double or a single by adding 2 baby car seats or carrycots. Our home testers were impressed with how easy it was to maneuver even with a load of children.

Although they're lightweight double pushchairs side-by-side aren't foolproof. If your children are of the same age and stage, they might be fighting over who gets to sit in which position. And if they're taller than each other, a tandem style might be more suitable for them since it lets them face each other.

Tandem

While side-by-side models are more suitable for siblings with similar ages tandem pushchairs that are lightweight have their own charms. Some can accommodate an extra car seat, while some have seats that can be reversible. Some even come with an additional carrycot or reversible seat in the middle. They are generally more spacious and easier to get in and out of, although their baskets are typically smaller than those of single buggies. Many also feature more generously large canopies that have peekaboo windows and a cup holder for the parent and padding for the legs of little ones.

The iCandy Peach is another example of a great value lightweight tandem. The fabrics are a little less luxurious than some of our top-rated doubles. However, it looks great and is easy to use. One of the most striking things about it is its one-handed fold - although it requires practice, Kirstie in our Lab has said it's "genius". The carrycot cannot be folded while it is attached. However, the process to attach and remove the carrycot is easy and quick.


Tandem lightweight double pushchairs will generally have tighter turns than side-byside models, however they are more challenging to drive over bumps and uneven surfaces. They can also be slightly slower to pick up speed and are heavier to move, which can cause stress on your back.

Another option is a convertible double buggy which starts off as one-person, but you can add adapters that turn it into a double. It could have a second seat, carrycot, or both in front. The children can sit together. Some have the option of adding a buggyboard, which helps an older child keep pace with a younger brother or sister.

The Uppababy Vista V2 can be transformed into a twin-sized pushchair by purchasing additional cocoons at PS59 each. These cocoons provide an open space for infants. They can be joined or placed on top of each other. You can also use the car seat that was included with the pushchair, if it is compatible with the. These dual-use buggies are made of high-quality materials and can last for many years without showing any wear. This means that they have a high resale price.

Single-to-Double

This compact double buggy was designed for families who love the outdoors and are looking to upgrade from an individual-stroller. It can be converted into a jogger with a kit that includes air-filled tires and all-wheel suspension. It is also a good option for twins, or children of different age groups and, as triple tandem, it is able to be able to handle the rough terrain. smallest double buggy 's also a good option for parents who want an elegant design that's just as sleek as a single, and is available in a range of colors for the fabric.

We loved the way this iCandy model folds down with just one hand, making it really easy to master. It's heavier than other single-to-double pushchairs, however our home tester Karolina says it's still very mobile even with two toddlers inside and a carrycot.

The seat can be used parent-facing, and you can also buy add-ons for this stroller such as the Roma Gemini carrycots (PS100 each) which are great for infants. The seats are comfortable for toddlers and come with high-quality headrests and lumbar supports. There are many options for reclining and recline, with the front seat being able to be adjusted to different positions and the rear seat offering the option of recline.

This type of buggy has the main disadvantage of being wider than side-byside doubles. This makes it difficult to maneuver through doorways, and it can be difficult to get between kerbs. The wheels and suspension of these strollers are generally able to cope with surfaces that are paved. They're also lighter than many side-bysides and, therefore, you can get a lot of storage. It's important to remember that strollers of this type aren't as adept at getting through narrow aisles in supermarkets and aren't able to handle a lot of shopping. Although it's easier to turn the stroller around on a narrow, curving path, it can be a problem. Some are also easier 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 that they can adapt to a family's changing needs. They are typically single buggies, but 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 older child starts to walk or prefers to ride a buggyboard.

One of the lightest double strollers on our list, this stylish tri-fold model can carry children as heavy as 40 pounds each and features an easy-to-use basket between the seats to store things. The spacious canopy with peekaboo window, multi-position reclining seats as well as front and back suspension for smoother rides on rough terrain were appreciated by home testers. It also comes with a convenient parent cup holder, and an ample accessible, easily accessible basket. However, they noticed that the seats' backs have tiny pockets that aren't large enough to accommodate anything more than a phone and keys.

This premium, lightweight side-by-side can be used in more than 20 different configurations, and comes with a second seat and carrycot. Its impressive features include a high-profile handlebar for easier steering and a rear and front suspension 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 to provide a more comfortable ride. The only drawback is that you'll have to purchase a separate baby carrier or car seat.

This versatile tandem is a top pick by our home testers due to its easy-to-maneuver size and impressively large shopping basket that can be accessed with both seats facing the parent. Its surprisingly light weight (about the same as single pushchairs) makes it easy to maneuver. Many people praise the clever way it attaches the second seat or riding board at the back. Parents also appreciated the fact that it could accommodate infant car seats and carriers from multiple brands, including those that aren't typically fit into other double buggies.