11 Ways To Fully Defy Your Double Pushchair

Which Lightweight Double Pushchair Should You Buy?

A lightweight double pushchair makes it simple to get around, particularly if you have children of various age groups. They are easy to fold, steer and transport up and down steps.

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 features a smart frame that can be expanded to take a second seat, and also a compatible car seat(s).

Side-by-Side

The majority of the light double pushchairs we tried were side-by-side models. They are ideal for children who can stand up without assistance, as they lack car seat compatibility. However, the Thule Urban Glide 2 Double and Baby Trend Sit 'N Stand Double are both top choices that have adjustable recline in both seats, a huge canopy, and padded 5-point harnesses. They're also easy to maneuver despite their bigger footprint and are great for parents who worry about fitting through doors.

The Cybex Duet is a little different because its clever frame expands widthways to add a second seat, which makes it lighter than other pushchairs with side-by-side seating available. It can fit through doors that are standard and is easy to maneuver in public transportation. It can also be used as a jogger, which is ideal when you are planning to use it with an infant car seat or a baby carrier.

The UPPAbaby Vista v2 double is another excellent lightweight side-by-side double. It offers an even greater degree of customization due to a modular frame. It's a clever design that lets you turn it into a single buggy or a double with the addition of two car seats or carrycots (it can even accommodate twins). It's an outstandingly practical choice for growing families, and the UPPAbaby also is among the lightest and most stylish umbrella strollers available.

If you're looking for a more best compact double stroller lightweight double, try the egg2 which folds to the size of a tiny suitcase. It can be used as a single double by adding 2 carrycots or infant car seats and our home testers loved the sleek and easy it was to carry even when loaded with kids.

Although they're lightweight double pushchairs side-by-side aren't foolproof. If your children are of the same age and stage, they could still fight about who gets to sit in which seat. If they're at different heights it could be that a tandem design might be more suitable for them since it allows them to look at each other.

Tandem

While side-byside models are more suited to siblings with similar ages, tandem lightweight double strollers have their own charms. They can take a bigger car seat, and some have reversible seats or an extra carrycot in the middle. They tend to be more spacious and easier to get in and out of the baskets, though they tend to be smaller than those on 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 children.

The iCandy Peach tandem is another good example of a lightweight tandem that provides excellent value. Its fabrics feel a little less luxurious than our other top-rated doubles but it still looks and feels great and is easy to use. Its one-handed folding is awe-inspiring. Even though it requires some practice, Kirstie from our Lab described it as "genius". It's not possible to fold it with the carrycot attached but the mechanism for attaching and taking it off it is simple and fast.

Tandem pushchairs that are lightweight generally make more precise turns than side-by-side models but they can be more difficult to drive on uneven surfaces and curbs. They are also slower to accelerate and are heavier to move. This can put strain on your back.

A convertible double buggy is another option. It is initially a single but you can also add adapters to convert it into a double. It could include the option of a second seat, a carrycot, or both in the front. Children can share a seat. Some can also consider including a buggyboard that assists an older child to keep up with a younger brother or sister.

The Uppababy Vista V2 is a good example of a convertible since it can be converted into a twin pram through the purchase of additional cocoons (PS59 each) which create a lay-flat area for infants. They can be attached together or placed side-by-side. You can also use the car seat that was included with the pushchair, when it's compatible. These dual-use buggies are made of quality materials that can be used for many years without showing any wear. This means they come with an excellent resale value.

Single-to-Double

Ideal for families who love to be outdoors and are looking to upgrade their single stroller, this lightweight Double pram buggy buggy turns into a jogger with the help of an impressive kit that comes with air-filled tyres and all-wheel suspension. It also handles rough terrain well and, as a tandem triple, is perfect for twins or children of various age groups. It's an excellent choice for parents who want a chic design that is as simple as a single. It comes in various colors of fabric.

We loved the way that this iCandy model folds into itself with just one hand, making it very simple to master. 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 carrying a carrycot.

The seat can be used as a parent-facing, and you can also purchase additional accessories for this stroller such as the Roma Gemini carrycots (PS100 each), which are ideal for newborns. The seats are comfortable for toddlers and come with good headrests and lumbar support. There are numerous options for reclining the seats with the front seat adjustable in different positions and the back seat having a reclining option.

The biggest drawback of this kind of buggy is that it is generally larger overall than doubles that are side-by-side, which makes it harder to get through doorways and can be difficult to maneuver up and down kerbs. The wheels and suspension of these types of strollers are generally good at coping with pavements. They're also lighter than most side-by-sides and, therefore, you can have plenty of storage space. It's important to keep 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. It's a little easier to turn around even on the smallest of curving paths but even this can be a challenge. Some are easier to turn than other, such as the Thule Urban Glide 2 Double or the Baby Trend Sit N' Stand Double.

Convertible

Convertible double pushchairs are great because they are able to be adapted to the changing needs of the family. Often, they start as single buggies, and include adapters that permit you to add a second child's chair, a carrycot, or (in certain instances) an automobile 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 buggy boards.

One of the lightest double strollers we have on our list, this sleek tri-fold model can hold children up to 40lbs each and features a convenient basket that can be placed between the seats for storage. Home users loved its spacious canopy with peekaboo windows multi-position reclining seats, as well as front and rear suspensions for smoother rides on rough terrain. It also has a convenient cup holder for parents and a large, easy-to-access basket. The backs have tiny pockets, which are only sufficient to hold phones and keys.

This high-end, lightweight side-by-side is available in more than 20 configurations. It also comes with a second chair and carrycot. Its impressive features include a high-profile handlebar for easier steering; front and rear suspension to smooth rough terrain; a self-standing compact fold with handy straps for easy schlepping 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 need to purchase an additional car seat or baby carrier.

This versatile tandem is a top choice from our home testers due to its easy-to-maneuver size and impressively large shopping basket that can be accessed with both seats facing the parent. Its lightweight weight (about the same as some single pushchairs) makes it easy to maneuver. Many have praised the clever method of attaching the second seat or riding board to the back. Parents also loved that it accommodates infant carriers and car seat from various brands. This includes a few that aren't typically compatible with other double buggies.