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 ages. They're generally easy to steer, fold and transport 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 windows that peek out. It also has a clever frame that can expand in width to accommodate a second seat and a compatible car seat(s).

Side-by-Side

The majority of the lightweight double pushchairs we tested are side-by-side models and are generally recommended for kids who can sit up unassisted, as these models tend to be lacking car seat integration. The Thule Urban Glide 2 Double, and Baby Trend Sit 'N Stand Double, are both excellent options. They have recline adjustments for both seats, a huge canopy, and padded five-point safety harnesses. These are also easy to move around despite their bigger footprint. They are perfect for parents who worry about fitting through doors.

The Cybex Duet twin pushchair from birth is unique because it features a unique frame that expands in width to allow for a second child seat. This makes it lighter than other side-byside pushchairs. This means it fits through standard doorways and is easy to move around on public transport. It can also be used as a jogger, which is ideal for those who plan to use it in conjunction with an infant car seat or baby carrier.

Another great side-by-side, lightweight double is the UPPAbaby Vista v2 Double, that offers more customization with a modular frame. It features a clever design that lets you turn it into a single stroller or a double by incorporating 2 carrycots or car seats (it can even take twins). It's a fantastic and practical choice for families that are growing and the UPPAbaby is among the tiniest and most fashionable umbrella strollers available.

If you prefer 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 by adding 2 carrycots or infant car seats, and our home testers were awed by how sleek and simple it was to use even when loaded with children.

Side-by-side lightweight double pushchairs aren't foolproof, though -- if your children are the same age or stage they may still fight over who gets to ride in which seat. If they are at different heights then the tandem model could be best lightweight double stroller for them, as it allows them to face eachother.

Tandem

While side-by-side models are more suitable for siblings of the same age, tandem lightweight double pushchairs offer their own perkcapabilities can be used for many years without showing much wear, which means they have a high potential for resale.

Single-to-Double

This compact double buggy double buggy is made for families who love the outdoors and are looking to upgrade from an individual-stroller. It can be transformed into a jogger with the kit that comes with air-filled tires and all-wheel-suspension. It can also handle rough terrain well and is a tandem triple is suitable for twins or children of different ages. It's a great choice for parents who want a stylish style that's as simple as a single. It is available in a variety of colors.

This iCandy model is easy to fold using a single-handed system. It's heavier than other single-to double pushchairs, however our home tester Karolina says it's still very capable of maneuvering even with two toddlers inside and the carrycot.

The seat can be used with the parent facing and you can purchase accessories for this stroller like the Roma Gemini carrycots (PS100 each), which are ideal for infants. Our test panel found that the seats to be comfortable for toddlers, with good headrests and lumbar support. There are numerous options to recline the seats and the front seat is can be adjusted to different positions, and the back seat offering a reclining option.

This type of buggy comes with the biggest disadvantage of being a bit wider than doubles that are side-by-side. This makes it difficult to maneuver through doorways, and it can be difficult to move up and down kerbs. However, the wheels and suspension on these models generally are capable of coping with paved surfaces and the fact that they're usually lighter than the side-bysides means that you still have a decent amount of storage space. These strollers aren't easy to maneuver through supermarkets with narrow aisles and they might struggle to carry a lot. It's easier to turn them around even on the smallest of curving paths however, 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 Baby Trend Sit N' Stand Double, for example.

Convertible

Convertible double pushchairs are great because they can be adapted to the changing requirements of a family. Most of the time, they begin as single buggies and include adapters that permit you to add a second child's chair or a carrycot (in some instances) a car-seat to the frame. Some can even convert back to a single when your child grows older and begins to walk more or wants to ride on a buggy board.

This stylish tri-fold double stroller is among of the lightest strollers on our list. It can carry up to 40 lbs per child and has a storage basket between the seats. Home users loved its large canopy with windows that peek out with multi-position reclining seats as well as front and rear suspension for smoother rides on rough terrain. It also comes with an easy-to-use cup holder for parents, and a large, easily accessible basket. The backs have tiny pockets, that are just large enough to hold a phone and a set of keys.

This high-end, lightweight side-by-side is available in more than 20 different configurations. It also comes with a second seat and carrycot. It features a high-profile steering handlebar, rear and front suspensions that smooth rough terrain, it folds compactly and can stand on its own with straps for easy transport and seven-inch front wheels with swivel locks, and ten-inch back wheels with suspensions to ensure more comfortable riding. The only drawback is that you'll have to purchase a separate baby carriage or car seat.

This multi-functional tandem is a top pick from our home testers due to its maneuverability and large shopping basket that is accessible from both seats facing towards the parent. Its light weight (about the same as some single pushchairs) makes it easy to maneuver. The seats are reversible, which means that you can switch them around to face either direction and the clever way that it attaches the second seat or riding board to the rear is highly praised by many. Parents also appreciated that it accommodates car seats and infant carriers from various brands. This includes those that aren't normally compatible with other double buggies.