10 Quick Tips For Double Pushchair

Which Lightweight Double Pushchair Should You Buy?

A lightweight double pushchair makes it easy to move around, especially if you have children of various 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 with adjustable reclining, as well as massive UPF 50+ canopy with peekaboo windows. It also comes with frames that can be expanded in size to accommodate a second car seat or an additional passenger.

Side-by-Side

Most of the lightweight double pushchairs we tried were side-by-side models. These are the best for children who can stand up without assistance, as they aren't as likely to have compatibility with car seats. That said, the Thule Urban Glide 2 Double and the Baby Trend Sit 'N Stand Double are both great options that provide 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 ideal for parents who are worried about fitting through doors.

The Cybex Duet is a little different because its clever frame expands in width to accommodate another seat, making it smaller than most other side-by-side pushchairs on the market. This means it fits through standard doorways and is easy to move around on public transport. It also doubles as a jogger which is great for those who want to use it with a baby carrier or infant car seat, and comes in a variety of exciting colors.

The UPPAbaby Vista v2 double is another great side-by-side, lightweight double. It allows for even more customization thanks to the modular frame. It has a smart design that allows you to turn it into a single buggy or a double with the addition of 2 carrycots or car seats (it can even take twins). It's a fantastic and practical choice for families with growing children and the UPPAbaby makes one of the lightest and stylish umbrella strollers on the market.

Try the egg2 that folds down to the size and weight of a small suitcase. It can be used as a single or a double with the addition of 2 carrycots or infant car seats and our home testers loved the sleek and easy it was to use, even when fully loaded with children.

Double pushchairs with side-by-side seating aren't foolproof, though -If your children are of the same age or stage they may still fight over who is allowed to ride in which seat. If they're at different heights, a tandem style may be ideal for them as it lets them face each other.

Tandem

While side-by-side models are best suited to siblings with similar age group, tandem light double strollers come with their own appeal. Some can accommodate carseats that are larger, and others have Reversible seats. Others even have an additional carrycot or reversible seat in the middle. They tend to be more spacious and easy to access and exit from, although their baskets tend to be smaller than the ones on single buggies. Many also feature more generously large canopies that have peekaboo windows and a cup holder for the parent and cushioned leg cushions for the young children.

The iCandy Peach is another example of a great value lightweight tandem. The fabrics are a little less luxurious than some of our top-rated doubles. But, it looks stunning and is easy to use. Its one-handed folding is awe-inspiring. Although it takes some practice, Kirstie from our Lab called it "genius". The carrycot cannot be folded while it is attached. However, the mechanism to attach and remove the carrycot is easy and quick.

Tandem lightweight double stroller s will generally have a more precise turning compared to side-byside models. However, they can be more difficult to drive on uneven surfaces or curbs. They may also be slow to pick up speed and are heavier to move, which could result in strain on your back.

A convertible double buggy is an additional option. It is initially one, but you can add adapters to make it double. It can have the option of a second seat or carrycot in the front or children can be seated side-byside. Some of them also have the option to add buggy boards, which can help older children keep up with younger siblings.

The Uppababy Vista V2 can be transformed into a twin-sized stroller by purchasing additional cocoons for PS59 each. These cocoons provide an open space for infants. These can be placed on top of each other or positioned to face each other, and you can use them in conjunction with the baby car seat that is included with the pushchair (as long as you choose the right one). These dual-use buggies are made of quality materials that can be used for many years without showing any wear. This means that they have a high resale price.

Single-to-Double

This compact double buggy is made for families who love to go on outdoor adventures and 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 is also a good choice for twins, or children from different age groups, and as triple tandem, it's able to take on rough terrain. It's also a good choice for parents looking for an elegant design that's just as elegant as a single and is available in a range of colors for the fabric.

This iCandy model is easy to fold using a single-handed system. And although it's heavier than other single-to- double pushchair s featured in this review, our home tester Karolina said that it still feels extremely maneuverable, even with two toddlers and a carrycot in it.

The seat can be used with the parent facing, and you can also purchase additional accessories for this stroller, such as the Roma Gemini carrycots (PS100 each), which are ideal for infants. Our test panel found the seats were comfortable for toddlers, with excellent headrests and lumbar support. There are plenty of options for recline and recline, with the front seat being adjustable to different positions and the rear seat offering the option of recline.

This type of buggy has the main disadvantage of being a bit wider than the side-by-side doubles. This makes it difficult to maneuver through doorways and it isn't easy to maneuver between kerbs. The suspension and wheels of these types of strollers are generally able to cope with paved surfaces. They're also lighter than most side-by-sides and, therefore, you can have plenty of storage space. It's worth bearing in mind that these types of strollers aren't as adept at walking through the narrow aisles of supermarkets and can struggle to handle a lot of shopping. It's a bit easier to turn them around even on the smallest of curving paths, but 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

The best thing about convertible double pushchairs is the ability to adapt to the changing family needs. Most of the time, they begin as single buggies. They come with adapters that allow you to include a second child's seat or a carrycot (in some instances) a car-seat to the frame. Some can be converted back to a single buggie when your child reaches the age of walk or prefers to ride a buggyboard.

One of the most lightweight double strollers on our list, this fashionable tri-fold model is able to hold children as heavy as 40 pounds each and features a handy basket in between the seats for storage. The spacious canopy with a peekaboo window, multi-position reclining chairs and a front and back suspensions to ensure smoother rides on rough terrain were well-loved by the home testers. It also has a handy cup holder for the parent and an ample accessible, easily accessible basket. The backs have small pockets, which are only large enough to hold the phone and keys.

This high-end, lightweight side-by-side can be used in more than 20 different configurations and comes with an additional seat 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 that make it easy to schlep and seven-inch swing lock front wheels and 10-inch rear wheels with suspension to provide a more comfortable ride. The only drawback is that you will need to purchase an additional car seat or baby carrier.

This versatile tandem is the most popular of our home testers because it is easy to maneuver and comes with a large basket for shopping that can be accessed from both seats when they are in the parent-facing position. It is simple to maneuver thanks to its low weight (about the same as a few single pushchairs). The seats are reversible, which means that you can flip them to face either direction and the clever way it attaches an additional seat or riding board to the rear is praised by many. Parents also loved the fact that it can accommodate car seats and infant carriers from various brands. This includes those that aren't typically compatible with other double buggies.