This Is The Ugly Truth About Double Pushchair

Which Lightweight Double Pushchair Should You Buy?

A lightweight double pushchair is easy to move around, especially for families with children of different age groups. They're typically simple to steer, fold and carry up and down the stairs.

This City Mini GT2 offers side-by-side seats with plenty of legroom and reclining that can be adjusted. It also has huge UPF 50+ canopies with peekaboo windows. It also has a frame that expands in width to accommodate an additional car seat or another passenger.

Side-by-Side

The majority of the lightweight double pushchairs we tested are side-by-side designs and are best suited for children that can sit up on their own because they tend to be lacking car seat integration. That said they do have a few advantages. Thule Urban Glide 2 Double and the Baby Trend Sit 'N Stand double pram pushchair are both excellent options that offer recline that can be adjusted in both seats, a wide canopy, and padded five-point harnesses. They are also easy to maneuver, despite their larger footprint. They are great for parents who worry about fitting through doors.

The Cybex Duet is a little different due to its unique frame that expands widthways to add a second seat, making it slimmer than most other side-by-side pushchairs on the market. It is able to fit through doors of standard size and is easy to maneuver on public transportation. It is also a jogger, which is ideal if you plan to use it with an infant car seat or a baby carrier.

Another fantastic side-by-side light double is the UPPAbaby Vista v2 Double, that offers more flexibility and customization thanks to its modular frame. Its clever design lets you to convert it into an individual or double pram and pushchair buggy by adding two carrycots or child car seats. It can even accommodate twins. It's a fantastic and practical choice for families that are growing, and the UPPAbaby also makes one of the lightest and most stylish umbrella strollers around.

Try the egg2 that folds down to the size and weight of a tiny suitcase. It can be used either as a single or double pram stroller by adding 2 baby car seats or carrycots. Our home testers were amazed by the ease of move even with a load of kids.

Even though they are lightweight double pushchairs that sit side-by-side are not foolproof. If your children are at the same age and stage, they could still argue over who sits in which seat. If they're at different heights, a tandem style may be ideal for them as it allows them to face each other.

Tandem

While side-byside models are better suitable for siblings with similar age, tandem lightweight double strollers come with their own charms. Some can fit carseats that are larger, and others have reversible seats. Others even have an additional carrycot or reclined seat that can be flipped in the middle. They are generally more spacious and easy to move into and out of, although their baskets are usually smaller than those on single buggies. They also have larger sized canopies with peekaboo windows, as well as one parent cup holder and padded leg cushions for children.

The iCandy Peach is another example of a good-value lightweight tandem. The fabric is a bit less luxurious than some of our top-rated doubles. But, it looks fantastic and is simple to use. Its one-handed folding is impressive. While it requires some practice, Kirstie from our Lab called it "genius". It's not foldable with the carrycot attached however, the mechanism for attaching and taking it off it is simple and fast.

Tandem lightweight double pushchairs will generally have tighter turns than side-by-side models however they are more challenging to drive over bumps and uneven surfaces. They may also be slightly slower to accelerate and may be heavier to move, which can cause stress on your back.

Another option is a convertible double buggy that starts out as one-person, but you add adapters to turn it into a double. These can include the option of a second seat or carrycot in front or the kids can sit side-by-side. Some of them also offer the option to add buggy boards, which can aid older children keep up with a younger sibling.

The Uppababy Vista V2 can be converted into a twin buggy from birth-sized pram by purchasing additional cocoons for PS59 each. These cocoons provide an area that is flat for newborns. They can be positioned in a row or joined to one another and you can use them with the baby car seat that is included with the pushchair (as as long as you choose an appropriate one). Since they are made of high-quality materials, these buggies that are dual-use can be used for a long time without displaying much wear, meaning they have the highest resale value.

Single-to-Double

Designed for outdoor-loving families who are looking to upgrade their single stroller, this light double buggy transforms into a jogger thanks a nifty kit that includes air-filled tyres, as well as all-wheel suspension. It can also withstand rough terrain well and it's a tandem triple that is suitable for twins or children of different age groups. It's an excellent choice for parents who want a chic design that is as sleek as a single and comes in various colors of fabric.

This iCandy model is incredibly easy to fold using the use of a single hand. It's heavier than other single-to-double pushchairs, but home tester Karolina says it's maneuverable even with two toddlers and a carrycot.

The seat can be used with the parent facing and you can purchase additional accessories for this stroller such as the Roma Gemini carrycots (PS100 each) which are great for babies. The seats are comfortable for toddlers with good headrests and lumbar support. There are plenty of options for recline and recline, with the front seat being able to be adjusted to different positions and the rear seat having a recline option.

This kind of buggy has the main disadvantage of being a bit wider than doubles that are side-by-side. This makes it difficult to navigate through doorways and it can be difficult to get up and down kerbs. However the suspension and wheels are generally able to perform well in dealing with pavements and the fact that they're usually lighter than the side-bysides means that you still have plenty of storage space. It's worth bearing in mind that strollers of this type aren't as good at navigating narrow aisles in supermarkets and aren't able to handle a large amount of shopping. Even though it's easier to turn the stroller around on a small curved path, this can be a challenge. Some are more easy to turn than other models, like the Thule Urban Glide 2 Double or Baby Trend Sit N' Stand Double.

Convertible

The benefit of convertible double pushchairs is that they can 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, a carrycot, or (in some cases) the car seat to the frame. Some can be converted back to a single when your child reaches the age of walk or wants to ride a buggyboard.

One of the lightest Double stroller double strollers on our list, this sleek tri-fold model can hold children up to 40lbs each. It comes with a handy basket in between the seats to store things. The spacious canopy with a peekaboo window, multi-position reclining chairs and a front and back suspensions for smoother riding on rough terrain were well-loved by home testers. It also comes with a handy cup holder for the parent, and an ample easy-to-access basket. However, they noted that the seats' backs have tiny pockets that are not big enough to accommodate anything more than a phone and keys.

This high-end, lightweight side-by-side is available in more than 20 different configurations. It also includes a second chair and carrycot. Its impressive feature set includes an ergonomic handlebar with a high profile for better steering as well as rear and front suspensions to smooth rough terrain; a self-standing, compact fold that has straps for easy schlepping and seven-inch wheel lock that swivels in the front and 10-inch back wheels with suspension to provide a more comfortable ride. The only downside is that you'll need purchase a separate baby carrier or car seat.

This versatile tandem is the top choice of our home testers because it is easy to maneuver and comes with a large shopping basket that is accessible from both seats when they are in the parent-facing position. It is simple to move around due to its surprisingly low weight (about the equivalent of some single pushchairs). The seats are reversible, which means that you can flip them to face either direction, and the clever way that it can attach an additional seat or riding board to the rear is highly praised by many. Parents also appreciated the fact that it could accommodate infant car seats and carriers from a variety of brands, including those that don't normally fit in other double buggies.