9 . What Your Parents Teach You About Double Pushchair

Which Lightweight Double Pushchair Should You Buy?

It's easy to move around in a light double pushchair, especially if you have kids of different age groups. They are easy to fold, steer and transport up and down the stairs.

This City Mini GT2 features side-by-side seating with plenty of legroom. It also has adjustable reclining, large UPF 50+ canopy and windows that peek out. It also has a clever frame that can be expanded to take a second seat and compatible car seat(s).

Side-by-Side

The majority of the lightweight double pushchairs we tried were side-by-side models. These are the best for children who can sit without assistance, as they lack car seat compatibility. The Thule Urban Glide 2 Double, and Baby Trend Sit 'N Stand Double, are both excellent options. They come with an recline adjustments for both seats, a big canopy, and padded 5-point safety harnesses. They're also easy to maneuver despite their bigger footprint and are great for parents worried about fitting through doorways.

The Cybex Duet is a little different due to its clever frame that expands widthways to add an additional seat, making it slimmer than the majority of other pushchairs that are side-by-side available. This means it fits through doors that are standard and is easy to maneuver on public transport. It can also be used as a jogger, which is great if you want to use it in conjunction with a baby carrier or infant car seat. It's also available in a variety of fun colors.

The UPPAbaby Vista v2 double is another excellent lightweight side-by-side double single pushchair. It provides even more customization thanks to a modular frame. The innovative design allows you to transform it into a double or single 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 is among the tiniest and most fashionable umbrella strollers on the market.

Try the egg2 which folds down to the size and weight of a small suitcase. It can be used as a single and Double stroller or a double by adding two carrycots or infant car seats, and our home testers were awed by the sleek and easy it was to use even when stuffed with children.

Even though they are lightweight double pushchairs that sit side-by-side do not guarantee safety. If your children are of the same age and stage, they may still argue over who gets to sit in which position. If they're at different heights, it is possible that a tandem design is the best option for them, since it allows them to face each other.

Tandem

While side-by-side models are best suited ready to grow double stroller siblings of the same ages, tandem lightweight double strollers have their own appeal. They can take a bigger car seat, and some come with convertible seats or an additional carrycot that is located in the middle. They tend to be more spacious and simple to get in and out of however their baskets are typically smaller than those on single buggies. Many feature larger canopies, peekaboo windows and even cushioned leg cushions.

The iCandy Peach tandem is another great example of a lightweight tandem that provides excellent value. The fabric is a bit less luxurious than some of our top-rated doubles. However, it looks fantastic and is simple to use. One of the most impressive things about it is its single-handed fold. While it does require practice, Kirstie in our Lab declared it to be "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 quick.

Tandem double pushchairs are light and lightweight. They generally make more precise turns than side-byside models, but they can be more challenging to drive over bumps and uneven surfaces. They can also be a little slower to pick up speed and can be heavier to move, which can cause strain on your back.

A convertible double buggy is a different alternative. It starts out as one however, you can add adapters to make it double. It can also include an additional seat, a carrycot, or both in front. The children can share a seat. Some can also consider including a buggyboard that can help an older child keep pace with siblings who are younger.

The Uppababy Vista V2 is a good example of a convertible as it can also convert into a twin strollers for newborns pram through the purchase of additional cocoons (PS59 each) that create a lie-flat space for newborns. They can be joined or placed side-by-side. You can also use the car seat that was included with the pushchair, in the event that it is compatible. These buggies for dual-use are made of quality materials and can last for a long time without showing any wear. This means they come with an excellent resale value.

Single-to-Double

This lightweight double buggy is designed for outdoor-loving family who want to upgrade from an individual-stroller. It can be converted into a jogger by acquiring a kit that includes air-filled tires and all-wheel suspension. It can also withstand rough terrain well and, as a tandem triple is suitable for twins or children of various ages. It's a great choice for parents who want a sleek design as elegant as a single. It comes in different fabric colours.

This iCandy model is easy to fold using a one-handed system. It's heavier than other single-to double pushchairs, but our home test Karolina says it's very capable of maneuvering even with two toddlers and a carrycot.

You can purchase additional items such as the Roma Gemini Carrycots (PS100) that are ideal for infants. The seats are comfortable for toddlers with good headrests and lumbar support. There are numerous options for reclining the seats and the front seat is adjustable in different positions and the back seat having a reclining option.

The biggest drawback with this kind of buggy is that it tends to be larger overall than the side-by-side doubles, which makes it harder to maneuver through doorways, and is difficult to manoeuvre up and down kerbs. However the suspension and wheels on these models generally are capable of handling paved surfaces, and the fact that they're usually significantly lighter than the side-by-sides, means you still have plenty of storage space. It's worth bearing in mind that these types of strollers aren't as efficient in walking through the narrow aisles of supermarkets and can struggle to handle a lot of shopping. It's a little easier to turn them around even on the smallest of curving paths but it can be difficult to turn them around on a straight path. Some are easier to turn than others models, like the Thule Urban Glide 2 Double or the Baby Trend Sit N' Stand Double.

Convertible

The benefit of convertible double pushchairs is that they are able to adapt to a family's changing requirements. Often, they start as single buggies. They have adapters that allow you to add a second child's chair or a carrycot (in some cases) a car-seat to the frame. Some even convert to a single buggie when your older child begins to walk more or wants to ride on a buggy board.

This stylish tri-fold double stroller is one of the lightest strollers on our list. It can support up to 40 pounds per child and has an integrated storage basket between the seats. The spacious canopy with peekaboo window, multi-position reclining chairs and front and back suspensions to ensure smoother rides on rough terrain were well-loved by testers at home. It also has a handy cup holder for parents and a large, easy-to-access basket. They also noted that the backs have small pockets, which are just big enough to fit a phone and keys.

This high-end, lightweight side-by-side can be used in more than 20 configurations and comes with two seats and a carrycot. Its impressive set of features includes a handlebar with a high-profile design for easier steering and a rear and front suspension to smooth rough terrain; a self-standing compact fold with handy straps for easy schlepping and seven-inch swing lock front wheels and 10-inch rear wheels with suspension for a smoother ride. The only downside is that you'll need to purchase a separate car seat or baby carrier.

This multi-functional tandem is the most popular of our home testers because it is easy to maneuver and has a large basket for shopping that can be accessed from both seats when in the parent-facing positions. Its surprisingly lightweight weight (about the same as single pushchairs) makes it a breeze to maneuver. Many people praise the clever way it attaches the second seat or riding board in the back. Parents also appreciated that it accommodates infant carriers and car seats from a variety of brands. This includes those that aren't normally compatible with other double buggies.