Double Pushchair: The Ugly Truth About Double Pushchair

Which Lightweight Double Pushchair Should You Buy?

It's easy to move around with a lightweight double pushchair, especially if you have children of different age groups. They are easy to fold, steer and carry up and down the steps.

This City Mini GT2 offers side-by-side seats with plenty of legroom, adjustable reclining and huge UPF 50+ canopies with peekaboo windows. It also has frames that can be expanded in size to accommodate an additional car seat or an additional passenger.

Side-by-Side

The majority of the lightweight double pushchairs we tested are side-by-side models and are generally recommended for children that can sit up unassisted, as these models tend to lack car seat integration. However, the Thule Urban Glide 2 Double and the Baby Trend Sit 'N Stand Double are both excellent options that offer adjustable recline in both seats, a large canopy, and padded 5-point harnesses. They are also easy to move around despite their larger footprint. They are ideal for parents who fret about fitting through doors.

The Cybex Duet is a little different due to its clever frame that extends its width to create an additional seat, making it smaller than most other side-by-side pushchairs available. It can fit through doors that are standard and is easy to maneuver in public transportation. It also doubles as a jogger which is great for those who plan to use it with an infant car seat or carrier.

The UPPAbaby Vista v2 double is another great side-by-side, lightweight double stroller sale. It allows for even more customization thanks to a modular frame. Its clever design lets you to transform it into a double or single buggy by adding two carrycots or car seats for children. It can even accommodate twins. It's a fantastic and practical choice for families with growing children, and the UPPAbaby also is one of the lightest and most stylish umbrella strollers available.

Try the egg2 that folds down to the size and weight of a small suitcase. It can be used as a single double by adding 2 carrycots or infant car seats, and our home testers loved how simple and sleek it was to carry even when stuffed with children.

Side-by-side lightweight double pushchairs aren't foolproof however -when your children are of the same age or stage they might be fighting over who rides in which seat. And if they're taller than each other it could be that a tandem design might be better for them, as it lets them look at each other.

Tandem

While side-by-side models may be better suited for siblings with similar ages, tandem lightweight double pushchairs are a different kind of pushchair with their own appeal. They can be fitted with a larger car seat, and some even have seats that can be reversible or a carrycot in the middle. They are generally more spacious and easy to get in and out of, although their baskets are typically smaller than those of single buggies. They often have larger large canopies that have peekaboo windows, as well as one cup holder for the parent and padding for the legs of little ones.

The iCandy Peach is another example of a lightweight and affordable tandem. The fabric is a little less luxurious than our other top-rated doubles but it still looks and feels great and is user-friendly. One of the most striking things about it is its one-handed fold - although it will require some practice, Kirstie in our Lab declared it to be "genius". The carrycot cannot be folded while it's attached. However, the process to attach and remove the carrycot is simple and quick.

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

A convertible double buggy is another alternative. It is initially a single, but you can add adapters to make it double. They can include the option of a second hand double buggy seat, a carrycot or both in the front. The children can be seated together. Some have the option of including a buggyboard that helps an older child keep up with younger siblings or brothers.

The Uppababy Vista V2 can be transformed into a twin-sized stroller by purchasing additional cocoons for PS59 each. The cocoons create an open space for infants. They can be attached together or placed on top of each other. You can also use the car seat that was included with the pushchair, in the event that it is compatible. As they're made with quality materials, these buggies with dual-use capabilities can be used for a long time without showing any wear, meaning they have an excellent price resales.

Single-to-Double

Designed for outdoor-loving families who are looking to upgrade from a single stroller, this lightweight double buggy turns into a jogger thanks to an impressive kit that comes with air-filled tyres and all-wheel suspension. It also handles rough terrain well and is a tandem triple, is perfect for twins or children of various age groups. It's a great choice for parents who want a chic design as sleek as a single and is available in a variety of colors.

We loved the way that this iCandy model folds up with just one hand, making it very easy to master. And although it's heavier than the other single-to-double pushchairs featured in this review, home tester Karolina claimed that it feels extremely maneuverable, even with two toddlers and a carrycot in it.

You can buy add-ons such as the Roma Gemini Carrycots (PS100) which are great for babies. Our test panel found the seats were comfortable for toddlers, with good lumbar support and headrests. And there are many options for 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 comes with the main disadvantage of being wider than the side-by-side doubles. This makes it difficult to maneuver through doorways and it can be difficult to get up and down kerbs. The wheels and suspension of these models are generally good at coping with pavements. They're also lighter than many side-by-sides which means you can get a lot of storage. It's important to remember that these types of strollers aren't as adept at walking through the narrow aisles of supermarkets and aren't able to cope with a lot of shopping. It's easier to turn them around on the smallest curves of paths, but even this can be a challenge. Some are also easier to turn than others, such as the Thule Urban Glide 2 Double and the Baby Trend Sit N' Stand Double, for instance.

Convertible

The best compact double stroller thing about convertible double pushchairs is that they can adapt to the changing family requirements. They typically start as single buggies, and include adapters to add the second seat, a carrycot, or (in certain cases) a car seat to the frame. Some can be converted back to a single when your child reaches the age of walk or prefers to ride a buggyboard.

This stylish tri-fold double stroller is one of the lightest strollers on our list. It can hold up to 40 lbs per child and has an extra storage basket in between the seats. Home testers appreciated its spacious canopy that has windows that can be seen from the outside, multi-position reclining seats and front and rear suspension for smoother rides on rough terrain. It also comes with a handy cup holder for the parent and an ample, easy-to-access basket. However, they pointed out that the backs of the seats have small pockets that aren't large enough to hold much more than a cell phone and keys.

This high-end, lightweight side-by-side can be used in more than 20 different configurations and includes an additional seat and carrycot. It has a distinctive steering handlebar, rear and front suspensions to smooth out rough terrain and a compact fold that can be folded up with straps to make it easy to transportation, and seven-inch front wheel with swivel locks, and 10-inch back wheels that have suspensions to ensure more comfortable riding. The only downside is that you'll need to purchase a separate baby carrier or car seat.

This versatile tandem is the most popular of our home testers due to the fact that it is easy to maneuver and has a large shopping basket that can be accessed from both seats when in the parent-facing position. It is easy to move around due to its low weight (about the equivalent of some single pushchairs). Many have praised the clever way it connects the second seat or riding board in the back. Parents also appreciated the fact that it could accommodate infant carriers and car seats from various brands, including some which aren't usually fit into other double buggies.