A Provocative Rant About Double Pushchair

Which lightweight double pushchair (click) Should You Buy?

It's easy to move around with a lightweight double pushchair, especially if you have children with different age groups. They're typically simple to fold, steer, and transport up and down the stairs.

This City Mini GT2 offers side-by-side seats with plenty of legroom, adjustable reclining and massive UPF 50+ canopy with peekaboo windows. It also comes with 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 that we tested were side-by-side models. They are ideal for children who can stand up without assistance, since they aren't as likely to have compatibility with car seats. The Thule Urban Glide 2 double travel stroller and the Baby Trend Sit 'N Stand Double, are both excellent options. They come with an recline adjustments for both seats, a big canopy, and padded five-point safety harnesses. They are also simple to move around despite their bigger footprint. They are perfect for parents who worry about fitting through doors.

The Cybex Duet pushchair is unique because it features a unique frame that expands to accommodate an additional child seat. This makes it lighter than other pushchairs that are side-by-side. It can be pushed through doors that are standard and is easy to move around on public transport. It's also a jogger, which is great news for those who want to use it in conjunction with baby carriers or a car seat, and comes in a variety of exciting colors.

Another great side-by-side, lightweight double is the UPPAbaby Vista v2 Double, which offers even more customization through a modular frame. It features a clever design that lets you convert it into a single buggy or a double by incorporating two car seats or carrycots (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 tiniest and most fashionable umbrella strollers available.

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

Side-by-side lightweight double pram and pushchair pushchairs aren't foolproof however -- if your children are the same age or stage they might be fighting over who gets to ride in which seat. And if they're different heights it could be that a tandem design might be better for them as it will allow them to confront each other.

Tandem

While side-by-side models may be better suited for siblings who are the same age, tandem lightweight double pushchairs are a different kind of pushchair with their own appeal. 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 are generally more spacious and easy to move into and out of, although their baskets are typically smaller than the ones on single buggies. Many feature larger canopies as well as peekaboo windows, and even padded leg cushions.

The iCandy Peach tandem is another excellent example of a light tandem that offers an excellent value. Its fabrics feel a little less luxurious than our other top-rated doubles however, it still looks and feels great and is easy to use. One of the most striking things about it is its one-handed fold. Although it will require some practice, Kirstie in our Lab has said it's "genius". It's not possible to fold it without the carrycot attached, however, the mechanism for attaching and removing it is simple and fast.

Tandem lightweight double pushchairs will typically make tighter turns than side-by-side models, but they can be more challenging to drive over bumps and uneven surfaces. They can also be a little slower to accelerate and may be heavier to move, which could result in stress on your back.

Another option is a convertible double buggy, which is initially one-person, but you can add adapters that turn it into a double. They can have an additional seat, a carrycot, or both in the front. The children can sit together. Some also have the option of adding a buggy board, which can help older children keep up with younger siblings.

The Uppababy Vista V2 is a excellent example of a convertible, as it can also convert into a twin pram through the purchase of additional cocoons (PS59 each) that provide a flat area for infants. They can be placed in a row or joined to face each other and you can also use them in conjunction with the baby car seat that comes with the pushchair (as as long as you select 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 designed for families who love the outdoors and are looking to upgrade from an individual-stroller. It can be transformed into a jogger using a kit that includes air-filled tires and all-wheel suspension. It can also handle rough terrain well and is a tandem triple, is perfect for twins or children of various age groups. It's a great option for parents who want a stylish style that's as sleek as a single and comes in various colors of fabric.

This iCandy model is easy to fold with a one-handed system. And although it's heavier than other single-to-double pushchairs in this review, home tester Karolina said that it still feels very maneuverable - even when she had two toddlers and a carrycot.

You can purchase additional items such as the Roma Gemini Carrycots (PS100) which are perfect for newborns. Our panel of testers found that the seats were comfortable for toddlers, with excellent lumbar support and headrests. There are a variety of options to recline the seats, with the front seat adjustable in various positions and the back seat also having a reclining option.

This kind of buggy has the main disadvantage of being a bit wider than the side-by-side doubles. This makes it difficult to navigate through doorways and it can be difficult to move between kerbs. However, the wheels and suspension are generally able to are capable of coping with paved surfaces and the fact that they're much lighter than some of 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 walking through the narrow aisles of supermarkets and can struggle to cope with a lot of shopping. Although it's much easier to turn the stroller around on a narrow curved path, this can still be a hassle. Some are easier to turn than other models, like the thule double stroller Urban Glide 2 Double or Baby Trend Sit N' Stand Double.

Convertible

Convertible double pushchairs are fantastic because they can be adapted to the changing requirements of a family. They are typically single buggies. They include adapters that permit you to add a second child's chair, a carrycot, or (in certain instances) a car-seat to the frame. Some can even convert back to a single buggie when your older child begins to walk more or wants to ride on buggy boards.

One of the lightest double buggy side by side strollers on our list, this fashionable tri-fold model is able to hold children up to 40 lbs each and features a convenient basket that can be placed between the seats to store things. The large canopy with a peekaboo window, multi-position reclining seats and a front and back suspension for smoother rides on rough terrain were praised by the home testers. It also has a handy cup holder for parents and a large, easy-to-access basket. However, they noted that the seats' backs have tiny pockets that aren't large enough to hold much more than a phone and keys.

This light, high-end side-byside is available in more than 20 configurations. It also comes with a second seat and carrycot. It has a high-profile steering handlebar, front and rear suspensions to smooth out rough terrain, it folds compactly and can be folded up with straps to make it easy to transportation, and seven-inch front wheel with swivel locks as well as 10 inches back wheels with suspensions for an easier ride. The only downside is that you will need to purchase an additional car seat or baby carrier.

This versatile tandem is a popular choice from our home testers due to its easy-to-maneuver size and impressively large shopping basket, which can be accessed with both seats facing the parent. Its extremely lightweight weight (about the same as some single pushchairs) makes it a breeze to move around. Reversible seats mean you can switch them around to face either direction and the clever way that it can attach the second seat or riding board to the rear is appreciated by many. Parents also liked the fact that it could accommodate infant car seats and carriers from multiple brands, including those that don't normally fit into other double buggies.