10 Signs To Watch For To Know Before You Buy Double Pushchair

Which Lightweight Double Pushchair Should You Buy?

It's easy to move around in a lightweight double pushchair, particularly if you have children of different ages. 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 massive UPF 50+ canopy with windows that peek out. It also comes with a smart frame that can expand in width to accommodate a second car seat and a compatible car seat(s).

Side-by-Side

The majority of the lightweight double pushchairs we tried were side-by-side models. These are best for children who can sit without assistance, as they tend to lack car seat compatibility. The thule double stroller Urban Glide 2 Double and the Baby Trend Sit 'N Stand Double, are both excellent choices. They come with an adjustable recline for both seats, a huge canopy, and padded 5-point safety harnesses. They're also easy to maneuver despite their larger footprints, and are ideal for parents who are worried about fitting through doors.

The Cybex Duet pushchair is unique because it has a clever frame that can be expanded to add an additional child seat. This makes it slimmer than other side-byside pushchairs. It can fit through doors of standard size and is easy to maneuver on public transportation. It can also be used as a jogger, which is great when you're planning to use it in conjunction with a baby carrier or infant car seat. It's available in a range of fun colors.

The UPPAbaby Vista v2 double is another great side-by-side, lightweight double buggy from birth. It provides even more customization thanks to the modular frame. It has a smart design that allows you to transform it into a single stroller or a double with the addition of two car seats or carrycots (it can even take twins). It's a good option for families growing. The UPPAbaby umbrella stroller is also one of the lightest, most stylish and stylish strollers available.

Try the egg2 which folds down to the size and weight of a tiny suitcase. It can be used either as a single or double by adding 2 carrycots or baby car seats. Our test subjects were awed by the ease of move around even with a full load of kids.

Side-by-side lightweight double pushchairs aren't foolproof, though -If your children are of the same age or stage they might be fighting over who gets to ride in which seat. If they're at different heights, then the tandem model could be ideal for them as it lets them face each other.

Tandem

While side-byside models might be more appropriate for siblings of the same age, tandem lightweight double pushchairs offer their own perks. Some can fit an extra car seat, while others come with reversible seats. Others have an extra carrycot or a reversible seat in the middle. They are generally more spacious and easier to move into and out of the baskets, though they tend to be smaller than those of single buggies. They often have larger sized canopies with peekaboo windows as well as a cup holder for the parent and padding for the legs of children.

The iCandy Peach is another example of a lightweight and affordable tandem. The fabric is a bit less expensive than some of our top-rated doubles. However, it looks great and is easy to use. One of the most striking things about it is its one-handed fold - although it requires practice, Kirstie in our Lab has said it's "genius". It can't be folded with the carrycot attached however the mechanism for attaching and taking it off it is simple and quick.

Tandem lightweight double strollers pushchairs will generally make more precise turns than side-by-side models, however, they can be more difficult to drive on bumps and uneven surfaces. They can also be slower to accelerate and are heavier to move. This puts strain on your back.

A convertible double buggy is another option. It starts out as one, but you can add adapters to make it a double. It could have a second seat, carrycot, or both in the front. The children can be seated together. Some can also consider including a buggyboard that assists an older child to keep pace with a younger brother or sister.

The Uppababy Vista V2 is a great example of a convertible because it can also be converted into a twin pram by the purchase of additional cocoons (PS59 each) that provide a flat space for newborns. They can be joined or placed side-by-side. You can also use the car seat that came with the pushchair in the event that it is compatible with the. These buggies for dual-use are made of quality materials and can last for many years without showing any wear. This means they come with a high resale price.

Single-to-Double

This light double buggy was designed for families who love to go on outdoor adventures and want to upgrade from a single-stroller. It can be converted into a jogger using a kit that includes air-filled tires as well as all-wheel suspension. It's also a good choice for twins, or children from different ages, and as a triple tandem, it's able to be able to handle the rough terrain. It's a great choice for parents who want a chic style that's as elegant as a single. It comes in different fabric colours.

This iCandy model is easy to fold using the use of a single hand. Although it's heavier than some of the other pushchairs that are single-to-double in this review, our home tester Karolina stated that it feels very maneuverable - even with two toddlers and a carrycot inside.

You can buy add-ons such as the Roma Gemini Carrycots (PS100) which are great for babies. The seats are comfortable for toddlers with excellent headrests and lumbar support. There are plenty of options for reclining in the front, with the seat adjusting to various positions and the rear seat offering the option of recline.

The main drawback to this type of buggy is that it's generally wider overall than side-by-side doubles and makes it difficult to get through doorways and is difficult to manoeuvre up and down kerbs. However the suspension and wheels on these models generally do a good job of handling paved surfaces, and the fact that they're usually significantly lighter than the side-by-sides means you can still find plenty of storage space. It's important to remember that these types of strollers aren't as good at navigating narrow aisles in supermarkets and aren't able to handle a lot of shopping. It's easier to turn them around even on the smallest of curving paths however, even this can be a challenge. Some are more easy 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 can be adapted to the changing needs of a family. Often, they start as single buggies and have adapters that allow you to add a second child's seat or a carrycot (in some cases) the car seat to the frame. Some even convert to a single to double buggy when your child grows older and begins to walk or prefers to ride on buggy boards.

This stylish tri-fold double stroller is among of the lightest strollers on our list. It can hold up to 40lbs per child and comes with a storage basket between the seats. Home testers appreciated its large canopy with windows that peek out, multi-position reclining seats and front and rear suspensions for smoother rides on rough terrain. It also has a handy cup holder for the parent and a large, easy-to-access basket. However, they pointed out that the backs of the seats have tiny pockets that are not big enough to accommodate anything more than a phone and keys.

This premium, lightweight side-by-side can be used in more than 20 different configurations and includes two seats and a carrycot. It has a distinctive steering handlebar, front and rear suspensions that smooth rough terrain, a compact fold that stands up on its own with straps to make it easy to transportation, and seven-inch front wheel with swivel locks and ten-inch back wheels with suspensions for a smoother ride. The only drawback is that you'll have to purchase a separate car seat or baby carrier.

This versatile tandem is the most popular of our home testers due to the fact that it is easy to maneuver and has a large basket for shopping that is accessible from both seats when in the parent-facing positions. It is simple to maneuver thanks to its low weight (about the weight of a few single pushchairs). The seats are reversible, which means that they can be switched to face either direction and the clever way it connects an additional seat or riding board to the rear is appreciated by many. Parents also admired the fact that it can accommodate infant carriers and car seats from a variety of brands. This includes a few that aren't normally compatible with other double buggies.