Which Lightweight Double Pushchair Should You Buy?
It’s easy to move around in the lightweight double pushchair particularly if you have children of varying age groups. They are generally easy to steer, fold and transport up and down the stairs.
This City Mini GT2 offers side-by-side seats with plenty of legroom, adjustable reclining and massive UPF 50+ canopy with windows that peek out. It also comes with a frame that expands in the width to accommodate an additional car seat or another passenger.
Side-by-Side
The majority of the lightweight double pushchairs we’ve tested are side-by-side designs and are generally recommended for children who can sit up unassisted, as these models aren’t equipped with car seat integration. However, the Thule Urban Glide 2 Double and the Baby Trend Sit ‘N Stand Double are both excellent options that offer recline that can be adjusted in both seats, a huge canopy, and padded 5-point harnesses. They’re also easy to maneuver despite their bigger footprint, and are ideal for parents worried about fitting into doorways.
The Cybex Duet pushchair is unique because it has a clever frame that can be expanded to allow for another child seat. This makes it slimmer than other side-byside pushchairs. It can be pushed through standard doorways and is easy to maneuver on public transport. It also doubles as a jogger which is a great feature if you want to use it in conjunction with a baby carrier or infant car seat, and comes in a variety of fun colors.
Another fantastic side-by-side light double is the UPPAbaby Vista v2 Double, which allows for even more customization with a modular frame. It’s a clever design that lets you convert it into a single buggy or a double by incorporating 2 carrycots or car seats (it can even take twins). It’s a good option for growing families. The umbrella stroller UPPAbaby is one of the lightest, most stylish and stylish strollers available.
If you’re looking for a more compact lightweight double, try the egg2 that folds down to the size of a compact suitcase. It can be used as a single or a double with the addition of two carrycots or infant car seats and our home testers were awed by the sleek and easy it was to use even when loaded with kids.
Although they’re lightweight double pushchairs side-by-side aren’t foolproof. If your children are at the same age and stage, they might still fight about who gets to sit in which spot. If they are at different heights, then the tandem model could be the best lightweight double stroller option for them, since it allows them to face eachother.
Tandem
While side-byside models might be better suited for siblings with similar ages tandem pushchairs that are lightweight are a different kind of pushchair with their own appeal. They can be fitted with a larger car seat, and some even have convertible seats or an additional carrycot that is located in the middle. They tend to be more spacious and easy to access and exit from, although their baskets are typically smaller than those of single buggies. Many have larger canopies with windows that peek out and padded leg cushions.
The iCandy Peach tandem double buggy is another good example of a lightweight tandem that provides an excellent value. The fabric is a little less luxurious than our other top-rated doubles, however, it still looks and feels 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 said it’s “genius”. The carrycot cannot be folded while it’s attached. However, the process to attach and remove the carrycot is simple and quick.
Tandem strollers that are lightweight usually make tighter turning than side-byside models. However, they could be difficult to drive on uneven surfaces and curbs. They can also be slightly slower to accelerate and can be heavier to move, which could cause stress on your back.
A convertible double buggy is a different alternative. It is initially an individual but you can also add adapters to make it double. It can have the option of a second seat or carrycot on the front, or the children can sit side-by-side. Some of them also offer the option of incorporating buggy boards that could help older children keep up with younger siblings.
The Uppababy Vista V2 is a great example of a convertible, because it can also be converted into a Twin Umbrella Stroller pram with the purchase of additional cocoons (PS59 each) that create a lie-flat space for infants. They can be attached together or placed side-by-side. You can also use the car seat that was included with the pushchair, if it is compatible. These buggies for dual-use are made of high-quality materials that can be used for a long time without showing any wear. This means they have a high resale price.
Single-to-Double
For families who love the outdoors and want to upgrade their single stroller, this lightweight double buggy transforms into a jogger with the help of an innovative kit that includes air-filled tyres and all-wheel suspension. It can also withstand rough terrain well and, as a tandem triple is suitable for twins or children of various ages. It’s also a good option for parents who want an elegant design that’s as sleek as a single, and is available in a range of fabric colours.
This iCandy model is very easy to fold with a one-handed system. Although it’s heavier than the other single to double buggy-to-double pushchairs featured in this review, our home tester Karolina stated that it is very maneuverable, even when she had two toddlers and a carrycot inside.
The seat can be used as a parent-facing, and you can also purchase accessories for this stroller, such as the Roma Gemini carrycots (PS100 each) that are perfect for newborns. The seats are comfortable for toddlers with excellent headrests and lumbar support. There are a variety of options for reclining in the front, with the seat being adjustable to different positions and the rear seat having the option to recline.
The biggest drawback with this type of buggy is that it is generally larger overall than doubles that are side-by-side, which makes it harder to get through doorways and can be difficult to maneuver around kerbs. The wheels and suspension of these types of strollers tend to be able to deal with surfaces that are paved. They’re also lighter than many side-by-sides and, therefore, you can get a lot of storage. It’s important to keep in mind that these strollers aren’t as efficient in walking through the narrow aisles of supermarkets, and may struggle to cope with a lot of shopping. It’s a bit easier to turn around on the smallest curves of paths, but even this can be a challenge. Some are easier to turn than others, such as the Thule Urban Glide 2 Double or the Baby Trend Sit N’ Stand cheap double pushchair.
Convertible
Convertible double pushchairs are ideal because they can be adjusted to the changing requirements of a family. Often, they start as single buggies. They come with adapters that allow you to add a second child’s seat or a carrycot (in some cases) an automobile seat to the frame. Some can be converted back to a single one when your child reaches the age of walk or wants to ride a buggyboard.
This stylish tri-fold double stroller can be described as one of the lightest strollers on our list. It can carry up to 40 lbs per child and comes with a storage basket between the seats. The large canopy with a peekaboo window, multi-position reclining seats as well as front and back suspensions to ensure smoother and more comfortable riding on rough terrain were appreciated by testers at home. It also has a convenient parent cup holder as well as an enormous, easily accessible basket. However, they pointed out that the backs of the seats have pockets that are not big enough to accommodate anything more than a cell phone and keys.
This high-end, lightweight side-by-side can be used in more than 20 different configurations, and comes with an additional seat and carrycot. It has a high-profile steering handlebar, rear and front suspensions that smooth rough terrain and a compact fold that stands up on its own with straps that make it easy to transport, and seven-inch front wheels with swivel locks as well as ten-inch back wheels with suspensions for more comfortable riding. The only drawback is that you’ll need to purchase an additional car seat or baby carrier.
This versatile tandem is the top pick of our home testers because it is simple to maneuver and features a large shopping basket that is accessible from both seats when they are in the parent-facing positions. Its extremely lightweight weight (about the same as a few single pushchairs) makes it easy to move. Its reversible seats mean that you can switch them around to face either direction, and the clever way that it can attach the second seat or riding board to the rear is highly praised by many. Parents also liked the fact that it can accommodate infant car seats and carriers from a variety of brands, including some that aren’t typically fit in other double buggies.
