10 Tell-Tale Signs You Need To Get A New Double Pushchair

Which Lightweight Double Pushchair Should You Buy?

It's easy to move around with a lightweight double pushchair, particularly if you have children of varying age groups. They're typically simple 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, UPF 50+ canopy and windows that peek out. It also comes with a smart frame that expands widthways to take a second seat and compatible car seat(s).

Side-by-Side

The majority of the light double pushchairs we tried were side-by-side models. These are best 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 and the Baby Trend Sit 'N Stand Double, are both excellent options. 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 bigger footprint and are great for parents who worry about fitting into doorways.

The Cybex Duet is a little different because its clever frame extends its width to create a second seat, making it smaller than most other side-by-side pushchairs on the market. This means it fits through doors that are standard and is easy to maneuver on public transport. It also doubles as a jogger which is a great feature when you're planning to use it in conjunction with an infant carrier or car seat. It's also available in a variety of exciting colors.

The UPPAbaby Vista v2 double is another excellent lightweight side-by-side double. It provides even more customization thanks to a modular frame. The clever design allows the conversion of an individual or double buggy by adding two carrycots or car seats for children. It can even accommodate twins. It's a great option for families with growing children, and the UPPAbaby also is one of the lightest and most stylish umbrella strollers available.

Try the egg2 that folds down to the size and weight of a tiny suitcase. It can be used as a double or single by adding two carrycots or baby car seats. Our home testers were amazed by how easy it was to maneuver, even with a full load of children.

Side-by-side lightweight double pushchairs aren't foolproof, though -If your children are at the same age or at the same stage, they might be fighting over who rides in which seat. If they're taller than each other it could be that a tandem design might be better for them, as it lets them look at each other.

Tandem

While side-byside models are better suitable for siblings of similar ages, tandem lightweight double strollers come with their own appeal. Some can fit carseats that are larger, and others come with reversible seats. Others have an extra carrycot or a reversible seat in the middle. They are bigger and easy to get in and out of. However, their baskets 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 parents and cushioned leg cushions for the young children.

The iCandy Peach tandem is another great example of a lightweight tandem that is a excellent value. Its fabrics feel a little less luxurious than our other top-rated doubles, however, it still looks and feels great and is very easy to use. One of the most impressive things about it is its single-handed fold - although it does require practice, Kirstie in our Lab declared it to be "genius". The carrycot can't be folded while it's attached. However, the mechanism to attach and remove the carrycot is simple and quick.

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

Another option is a convertible double buggy which starts off as a single and then you can add adapters that turn it into a double. It can also have a second seat, carrycot, or both in front. The children can sit together. Some may have the option of including a buggyboard, which assists an older child to keep up with siblings who are younger.

The Uppababy Vista V2 can be transformed into a twin-sized stroller by purchasing additional cocoons at PS59 each. The cocoons create an area that is flat for newborns. They can be placed side by side or attached to each other's faces and you can use them in conjunction with the baby car seat that comes with the pushchair (as as long as you choose a compatible one). These buggies with dual-use capabilities are made of quality materials and can last for many years without showing any wear. This means they have a high resale price.

Single-to-Double

This light double buggy is designed for families who love to go on outdoor adventures and would like to upgrade from a single-stroller. It can be transformed into a jogger using the kit that comes with air-filled tires as well as all-wheel suspension. It's also a good option for twins, or children of different age groups, and as triple tandem, it is able to be able to handle the rough terrain. It's also a good choice for parents who are looking for a stylish design that's as sleek as a single and comes in a variety of fabric colours.

This iCandy model is very easy to fold with the use of a single hand. And although it's heavier than other single-to-double pushchairs featured in this review, our home tester Karolina claimed that it feels extremely maneuverable, even when she had two toddlers and a carrycot in it.

The seat can be used parent-facing and you can buy add-ons for this stroller, such as the Roma Gemini carrycots (PS100 each) which are great for newborns. Our panel of testers found that the seats to be comfortable for toddlers and had good headrests and lumbar support. There are a variety of options to recline the seats with the front seat adjustable in different positions and the back seat offering an option to recline.

This type of buggy has the greatest disadvantage of being a bit wider than side-byside doubles. This makes it difficult to navigate through doorways and it can be difficult to get between kerbs. The suspension and wheels of these types of strollers are generally good at coping with paved surfaces. They're also lighter than most side-by-sides which means you can have plenty of storage space. These strollers aren't easy to maneuver through supermarkets with narrow aisles, and they can be difficult to carry a large amount. It's easier to turn around on the smallest curves of paths however, even this can be a challenge. Some are also more easy to turn than others, with the Thule Urban Glide 2 Double and Baby Trend Sit N' Stand Double, for instance.

Convertible

Convertible double pushchairs are ideal because they can be adapted to the changing requirements of the family. Often, they start as single buggies and have adapters that allow you to include a second child's seat or carrycot, or (in some instances) an automobile seat to the frame. Some of them can be converted back to a single as your child grows older and begins to walk or prefers to ride on a buggy board.

One of the most lightweight double strollers on our list, this sleek tri-fold model is able to hold children up to 40lbs each. It also has a convenient basket that can be placed between the seats to store things. Home testers appreciated its spacious canopy that has windows that can be seen from the outside multi-position reclining seats, as well as front and rear suspensions for smoother rides on rough terrain. It also comes with an easy-to-use cup holder for parents and a large easy-to-access basket. They did note that the backs have small pockets, which are just large enough to hold phones and a set of keys.

This high-end, lightweight side-by-side can be used in more than 20 configurations and comes with a second seat and carrycot. It has a distinctive steering handlebar, front and rear suspensions to smooth out rough terrain, it folds compactly and can be folded up with straps for easy transportation, and seven-inch front wheel with swivel locks as well as ten-inch back wheels with suspensions for a smoother ride. The only downside is that you'll have to purchase an additional car seat or baby carrier.

This versatile tandem is the top choice of our home testers due to the fact that it is easy to maneuver and comes with a large shopping basket that can be accessed from both seats when they are in the parent-facing position. Its light weight (about the same as some single pushchairs) makes it easy to maneuver. Its reversible seats mean that they can be switched to face either way, and the clever method by which it attaches the second seat or riding board to the rear is highly praised by many. Parents also appreciated the fact that it could accommodate infant carriers and car seats from various brands, including some that aren't typically fit in other double buggies.