Which Lightweight Double Pushchair Should You Buy?

A compact double pushchair is easy to move around, especially for families with children of different ages. They're 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, adjustable reclining and massive UPF 50+ canopy with windows that peek out. It also has a clever frame that can expand in width to accommodate a second car seat, and also a compatible car seat(s).

Side-by-Side

Most of the lightweight double pushchairs that we tested were side-by-side models. These are best twin stroller for children who can sit without assistance, since they tend to lack compatibility with car seats. However they do have a few advantages. Thule Urban Glide 2 Double and the Baby Trend Sit 'N Stand Double are both great options that provide recline that can be adjusted in both seats, a wide canopy, and padded five-point harnesses. They're also easy to maneuver despite their larger footprint and are great for parents who worry about fitting through doorways.

The Cybex Duet is a little different due to its unique frame that extends its width to create another seat, making it slimmer than the majority of other pushchairs that are side-by-side on the market. This means it fits through standard doorways and is easy to maneuver on public transportation. It also doubles as a jogger which is great if you want to use it with an infant carrier or car seat, and comes in a variety of exciting colors.

The UPPAbaby Vista v2 double is another excellent lightweight side-by-side double. It allows for an even greater degree of customization due to a modular frame. It features a clever design that lets you turn it into a single buggy or a double by incorporating two car seats or carrycots (it can even take twins). It's a good option for growing families. The UPPAbaby umbrella stroller is also one of the lightest, most stylish and fashionable strollers double you can find.

If you're looking for a more compact, lightweight double, consider the egg2 which folds down to the size of a compact suitcase. It can be used as a single or a double by adding 2 carrycots or infant car seats and our home testers were awed by the sleek and easy it was to handle, even when fully loaded with kids.

Double pushchairs with side-by-side seating aren't foolproof, though -- if your children are of the same age or stage, they may still fight over who rides in which seat. If they're at different heights, a tandem style may be ideal for them as it allows them to face eachother.

Tandem

While side-byside models might be more appropriate for siblings who are the same age tandem pushchairs are light and lightweight, and have their own charms. Some can accommodate an extra car seat, while others come with reversible seats. Others even have an additional carrycot or reversible seat in the middle. They are generally more spacious and easier to move into and out of, although their baskets are usually smaller than the ones on single buggies. They also have larger large canopies that have peekaboo windows and a cup holder for the parent and cushioned leg cushions for the children.

The iCandy Peach tandem is another excellent example of a light tandem that offers great value. The fabric is a bit less luxurious than some of our top-rated doubles. But, it looks stunning and is easy to use. One of the most striking things about it is the one-handed fold. Although it requires practice, Kirstie in our Lab declared it to be "genius". The carrycot can't be folded while it's attached. However, the process to attach and remove the carrycot is simple and quick.

Tandem lightweight double strollers will typically have tighter turning capabilities than side-byside models. However, they may be more difficult to drive on uneven surfaces and curbs. They are also a little slower to pick up speed and may be heavier to move, which can cause stress on your back.

A convertible double pushchair sale buggy is another alternative. It's initially an individual but you can also add adapters to convert it into double buggy with car seat. These can include an additional seat or carrycot in the front or children can be seated side-byside. Some can also consider adding a buggyboard, which helps an older child keep up with siblings who are younger.

The Uppababy Vista V2 can be transformed into a twin-sized stroller by purchasing additional cocoons for PS59 each. These cocoons create an area that is flat for newborns. They can be attached together or placed in a row. You can also use the car seat that came with the pushchair when it's compatible. Because they're made from high-quality materials, these types of buggies with dual-use capabilities can be used for many years without showing any wear, meaning they have an excellent price resales.

Single-to-Double

This compact double buggy was designed for outdoor-loving family who are looking to upgrade from an individual-stroller. It can be converted into a jogger with the kit that comes with 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 can handle rough terrain. It's an excellent choice for parents who want a stylish style that's as elegant as a single. It is available in a variety of colors.

This iCandy model is incredibly easy to fold with a single-handed system. And although it's heavier than some of the other single-to-double pushchairs featured in this review, home tester Karolina stated that it is very maneuverable, even with two toddlers and a carrycot in it.

The seat can be used with the parent facing, and you can also buy add-ons for this stroller like the Roma Gemini carrycots (PS100 each) that are perfect for babies. Our panel of testers found that the seats to be comfortable for toddlers, with good lumbar support and headrests. There are many options for reclined seats, with the front seat adjustable in different positions and the back seat offering a reclining option.

The biggest drawback with this type of buggy is that it tends to be wider overall than side-by-side doubles which makes it more difficult to maneuver through doorways, and is difficult to manoeuvre up and down kerbs. The wheels and suspension of these types of 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 keep in mind that these strollers aren't as adept at walking through the narrow aisles of supermarkets and aren't able to handle a lot of shopping. It's a little easier to turn around on the smallest of curved paths but even this can be a challenge. Some are also more easy to turn than others, such as the Thule Urban Glide 2 Double and the Baby Trend Sit N' Stand Double, for instance.

Convertible

The benefit of convertible double pushchairs is that they are able to adapt to the changing family requirements. They often start out as single buggies and come with adapters to add the second seat, a carrycot or (in some instances) the car seat to the frame. Some can be converted to a single buggie when your child reaches the age of walk or prefers to ride a buggyboard.

This stylish tri-fold double Stroller double is one of the lightest on our list. It can carry up to 40 lbs per child, and includes a storage basket between the seats. The spacious canopy with a peekaboo window, multi-position reclining chairs as well as front and back suspensions to ensure smoother rides on rough terrain were well-loved by testers at home. It also comes with an easy-to-use cup holder for parents, and a large accessible, easily accessible basket. However, they noted that the seats' backs have small pockets that aren't big enough to hold much more than a cell phone 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. Its impressive set of features includes a high-profile handlebar for easier steering as well as rear and front suspensions to smooth rough terrain; a self-standing compact fold with handy straps that make it easy to schlep and seven-inch swivel lock front wheels and 10-inch back wheels with suspension to provide a more comfortable ride. The only downside is that you will need to purchase a separate car seat or baby carrier.

This multi-functional tandem is a popular choice among our home testers for its easy-to-maneuver size and impressively large shopping basket, which is accessible from both seats facing towards the parent. Its light weight (about the same as single pushchairs) makes it easy to move. Reversible seats mean they can be switched to face either way, and the clever method by which it connects an additional seat or riding board to the rear is praised by many. Parents also admired that it accommodates infant carriers and car seat from multiple brands. This includes some that are not normally compatible with other double buggies.