Which Lightweight Double Pushchair Should You Buy?
A light double pushchair is easy to get around, particularly if you have children of different age groups. They are generally easy to fold, steer, and transport up and down the stairs.
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Side-by-Side
The majority of lightweight double pushchairs that we tested are side-by-side models and they're generally best for kids who can sit up unassisted, as these models aren't equipped with car seat integration. However they do have a few advantages. Thule Urban Glide 2 Double and Baby Trend Sit 'N Stand Double are both excellent options that offer recline that can be adjusted in both seats, a large canopy, and padded five-point harnesses. They're also easy to maneuver despite their larger footprints, and are ideal for parents who are worried about fitting through doorways.
The Cybex Duet is a little different because its clever frame expands in width to accommodate another seat, making it smaller than other pushchairs with side-by-side seating available. This means it fits through standard doors and is easy to maneuver on public transport. It can also be used as a jogger which is great when you are planning to use it with an infant car seat or carrier.
The UPPAbaby Vista v2 double is another excellent lightweight side-by-side double. It offers an even greater degree of customization due to the modular frame. It has a smart design that lets you transform it into a single buggy or a double by adding two car seats or carrycots (it can even accommodate twins). It's an outstandingly practical choice for families with growing children, and the UPPAbaby also makes one of the lightest and most stylish umbrella strollers on the market.
If you're looking for a compact, lightweight double, consider the egg2 that folds down to the size of a tiny suitcase. It can be used either as a double or single by adding 2 baby car seats or carrycots. Our home testers were amazed by the ease of move even with a full load of kids.
Side-by-side lightweight double pushchairs aren't foolproof, though -when your children are at the same age or stage, they might still argue over who is allowed to ride in which seat. If they're at different heights, a tandem style may be the best option for them, since it allows them to face each other.
Tandem
While side-by-side models are best double strollers suitable for siblings with similar age group, tandem light double strollers come with distinct appeals. They can take a bigger car seat, and some even have seats that can be reversible or a carrycot that is located in the middle. They tend to be more spacious and easier to access and exit from, although their baskets are usually smaller than those on single buggies. They often have larger sized canopies with peekaboo windows and a cup holder for parents and padded leg cushions for young children.
The iCandy Peach is another example of a great value lightweight tandem. Its fabric feels a bit less expensive than our other top-rated doubles, but it looks and feels great and is very user-friendly. Its one-handed folding is awe-inspiring. Even though it requires some practice, Kirstie from our Lab called it “genius”. It's not foldable without the carrycot attached, however, the mechanism for attaching and removing it is easy and quick.
Tandem strollers that are lightweight twin stroller typically have tighter turning capabilities than side-by-side models. However, they may be difficult to navigate on uneven surfaces and curbs. They are also slower to accelerate and are heavier to move. This can put strain on your back.
Another option is a convertible double buggy that starts out as one-person, but you can add adapters to make it into a double. It can also include the option of a second seat, a carrycot, or both in front. The children can share a seat. Some of them also offer the option of adding buggy boards that can aid older children keep up with younger siblings.
The Uppababy Vista V2 is a good example of a convertible since it can be converted into a twin pram by the purchase of additional cocoons (PS59 each) that provide a flat area for infants. They can be attached together or placed side-by-side. You can also use the car seat that came with the pushchair if it is compatible with the. As they're made with quality materials, these dual-use buggies can often be used for many years without displaying much wear, meaning they have high resale value.
Single-to-Double
For families who love the outdoors and are looking to upgrade their single stroller, this light double buggy transforms into a jogger thanks ready to grow double stroller a nifty kit that includes air-filled tyres and all-wheel suspension. It can also handle rough terrain well and it's a tandem triple that, is perfect for twins or children of different age groups. It's also a great choice for parents who are looking for a stylish design that's as elegant as a single and comes in a variety of fabric colours.
This iCandy model is easy to fold using a one-handed system. It's heavier than other single-to double pushchairs, however our home tester Karolina says it's very capable of maneuvering even with two toddlers inside and the carrycot.
The seat can be used parent-facing, and you can also buy add-ons for this stroller like the Roma Gemini carrycots (PS100 each), which are ideal for infants. Our panel of testers found that the seats to be comfortable for toddlers and had good headrests and lumbar support. And there are many options for recline and recline, with the front seat adjusting to various positions and the rear seat having the option of recline.
This kind of buggy has the biggest disadvantage of being larger than doubles that are side-by-side. This makes it difficult to maneuver through doorways, and it can be difficult to get up and down kerbs. However the suspension and wheels on these types of strollers generally perform well in dealing with pavements and the fact that they're usually lighter than the side-by-sides means you can still have plenty of storage space. These strollers aren't easy to maneuver through supermarkets with narrow aisles and they might struggle to carry a large amount. Although it's much easier to turn the stroller around on a narrow curved path, it can be a problem. Some are easier to turn than other, such as the Thule Urban Glide 2 Double or the Baby Trend Sit N' Stand Double.
Convertible
The benefit of convertible double pushchairs is that they can adapt to changing family requirements. Most of the time, they begin as single buggies, and have adapters that allow you to include a second child's seat or carrycot, or (in some instances) an automobile seat to the frame. Some even convert to a single as your older child begins to walk or prefers to ride on a buggy board.
This stylish tri-fold double stroller is one of the lightest strollers on our list. It can hold up to 40lbs per child and comes with a storage basket between the seats. The spacious canopy with a peekaboo window, multi-position reclining seats and a front and back suspension for smoother and more comfortable riding on rough terrain were praised by testers at home. It also comes with a convenient parent cup holder, and an ample easy-to-access basket. The backs have small pockets, that are just sufficient to hold the phone and a set of keys.
This top-of-the-line, lightweight side-byside can be used in more than 20 different configurations and includes a second seat and carrycot. Its impressive feature set includes a handlebar with a high-profile design 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 wheel lock that swivels in the front and back wheels that measure 10 inches with suspension to provide a more comfortable ride. The only downside is that you'll have to purchase a separate baby carrier or car seat.
This multi-functional tandem is the top pick of our home testers due to the fact that it is simple to maneuver and features a large basket for shopping that can be accessed from both seats when they are in the parent-facing position. It is a breeze to maneuver thanks to its light weight (about the same as a few single pushchairs). The seats are reversible, which means that they can be switched to face either direction, and the clever way that it connects a second seat or riding board to the rear is highly praised by many. Parents also appreciated the fact that it can accommodate infant carriers and car seats from a variety of brands, including some that aren't typically fit in other Amazon Double stroller buggies.