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Which Lightweight double pushchair from birth Pushchair Should You Buy?

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

This City Mini GT2 features side-by-side seating with plenty of legroom. It also features adjustable reclining, UPF 50+ canopy and peekaboo windows. It also comes with a smart frame that expands widthways to accommodate a second car seat, and also a compatible car seat(s).

Side-by-Side

The majority of the light double pushchairs that we tested were side-by-side models. These are best for children who can stand up without assistance, as they tend to lack compatibility with car seats. The Thule Urban Glide 2 Double and the Baby Trend Sit 'N Stand double buggy for twins, are both excellent options. They have recline adjustments for both seats, a large canopy, and padded 5-point safety harnesses. These are also easy to move around despite their larger footprint. They are great for parents who worry about getting through doors.

The Cybex Duet is a little different because its clever frame expands in width to accommodate another seat, which makes it lighter than most other side-by-side pushchairs on the market. It can be pushed through doors that are standard and is easy to move around on public transport. It also doubles as a jogger which is a great feature when you're planning 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 offers additional flexibility due to the modular frame. It has a smart design that allows you to turn it into a single buggy or a double by adding 2 carrycots or car seats (it can even accommodate twins). It's a great option for families growing. The umbrella stroller UPPAbaby is one of the lightest, most fashionable and stylish strollers available.

Try the egg2, which can be folded down to the size and weight of a compact suitcase. It can be used as a single or double by adding 2 carrycots or infant car seats, and our home testers loved the sleek and easy it was to handle, even when fully loaded with children.

Side-by-side lightweight double pushchairs aren't foolproof however -If your children are the same age or at the same stage, they may still fight over who is allowed to ride 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 confront each other.

Tandem

While side-by-side models are better suited for siblings with similar ages, tandem lightweight double pushchairs offer their own perks. Some can fit a larger car seat and others have seats that can be reversible. Others even have an additional carrycot or reversible seat in the middle. They are generally more spacious and simple to get in and out of however their baskets are usually smaller than those of single buggies. Many also feature more generously sized canopies with peekaboo windows, as well as one cup holder for the parent and padded leg cushions for young children.

The iCandy Peach tandem is another great example of a lightweight tandem that offers great value. Its fabric feels a bit less premium than some of our other top-rated doubles, but it still looks and feels great and is very easy to use. Its one-handed folding is impressive. Although it takes some time to master, Kirstie from our Lab called it "genius". It can't be folded without the carrycot attached, but the mechanism for attaching and taking it off it is simple and quick.

Tandem lightweight double pushchairs will typically make tighter turns than side-byside models, however, they can be more challenging to drive over uneven surfaces and curbs. They can also be slower to accelerate and heavier to move. This can put strain on your back.

A convertible double buggy is another alternative. It starts out as an individual but you can also add adapters to convert it into a double. They can have a second seat, carrycot, or both in front. The children can share a seat. Some may have the option of adding a buggyboard, which helps an older child keep up with a younger brother or sister.

The Uppababy Vista V2 is a excellent example of a convertible, as it can also convert into a twin umbrella stroller pram through the purchase of additional cocoons (PS59 each) which create a lay-flat space for infants. These can be placed on top of each other or positioned to one another and you can also use them in conjunction with the infant car seat that comes with the pushchair (as as long as you choose the right one). These buggies with dual-use capabilities are made of high-quality materials and can be used for many years without showing any wear. This means they come with a high resale price.

Single-to-Double

This lightweight double buggy is made for outdoor-loving family who want to upgrade from an individual-stroller double. It can be transformed into a jogger with a kit that includes air-filled tires as well as all-wheel suspension. It's also a great choice for twins, or children of different ages and, as triple tandem, it can be able to handle the rough terrain. It's an excellent choice for parents who want a stylish design as sleek as a single and comes in different fabric colours.

We loved the way this iCandy model folds down using a single-hand mechanism that's extremely easy to master. It's also heavier than some of the other single-to-double pushchairs featured in this review, our home tester Karolina stated that it is very maneuverable, even with two toddlers and a carrycot in it.

You can purchase add-ons such as the Roma Gemini Carrycots (PS100) that are ideal for infants. Our test panel found the seats were comfortable for toddlers and had good lumbar support and headrests. There are a variety of options for recline and recline, with the front seat being adjustable to different positions, and the rear seat having a recline option.

This kind of buggy has the main disadvantage of being larger than the side-by-side doubles. This makes it difficult to navigate through doorways and it can be difficult to move up and down kerbs. However the suspension and wheels on these types of strollers generally are capable of coping with paved surfaces and the fact that they're generally significantly lighter than the side-bysides means that you still find plenty of storage space. It's important to keep in mind that strollers of this type aren't as good at walking through the narrow aisles of supermarkets and can struggle to cope with a lot of shopping. It's a bit easier to turn them around on the smallest of curved paths, but even this can be a challenge. Some are also easier to turn than others, like the Thule Urban Glide 2 Double and the Baby Trend Sit N' Stand Double, for instance.

Convertible

The best thing about convertible double pushchairs is that they are able to adapt to the changing family requirements. They are typically single buggies and come with adapters that allow you to add a second child's seat or a carrycot (in certain instances) 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 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 spacious canopy with peekaboo windows 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 accessible, easily accessible basket. They did note that the backs have small pockets, which are just sufficient to hold the phone and a set of keys.

This high-end, lightweight side-by-side can be used in more than 20 configurations and comes with a second seat and carrycot. Its impressive set of features includes a high-profile handlebar for easier steering; front and rear suspension to smooth rough terrain; a self-standing, compact fold that has straps that make it easy to schlep and seven-inch wheel lock that swivels in the front and 10-inch back wheels with suspension for a smoother ride. The only downside is that you'll have to purchase a separate baby carriage or car seat.

This versatile tandem is the top choice of our home testers because it is easy to maneuver and has a large shopping basket that is accessible from both seats when in the parent-facing position. Its surprisingly lightweight weight (about the same as a few single pushchairs) makes it easy to move. Many users praise the clever way it connects the second seat or riding board at the back. Parents also appreciated the fact that it can accommodate infant car seats and carriers from multiple brands, including those which aren't usually fit in other double buggies.