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What The 10 Most Worst Double Pushchair Mistakes Of All Time Could Have Been Prevented
Which stroller double Should You Buy?

It's easy to move around with a light double pushchair, especially if you have children of varying ages. They are generally easy to fold, steer, and carry up and down stairs.

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

Side-by-Side

The majority of light double pushchairs we've tested are side-by-side designs and they're generally best for children who can stand up without assistance since these models tend to lack car seat integration. The Thule Urban Glide 2 Double and the Baby Trend Sit 'N Stand Double, are both excellent choices. They have adjustable recline for both seats, a large canopy, and padded 5-point safety harnesses. These are also easy to move around despite their bigger footprint. They are ideal for parents who fret about getting through doors.

The Cybex Duet is a little different due to its unique frame that extends its width to create another seat, making it smaller than the majority of other pushchairs that are side-by-side available. This means it can fit through doors that are standard and is easy to move around on public transport. It also doubles as a jogger which is great news for those who want to use it with baby carriers or a car seat. It's also available in a variety of fun colors.

The UPPAbaby Vista v2 double is another fantastic side-by-side double that is lightweight. It provides even more customization thanks to the modular frame. It's a clever design that allows you to turn it into a single stroller or a double by adding two car seats or carrycots (it can even accommodate twins). It is a practical option for families growing. The UPPAbaby umbrella stroller is also one of the lightest, most fashionable and most stylish available.

If you prefer a more compact lightweight double, try the egg2 that folds down to the size of a compact suitcase. It can be used as a double or a single by adding 2 baby car seats or carrycots. Our home testers were amazed by the ease of move, even with a full load of children.

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

Tandem

While side-by-side models may be better suited for siblings of the same age tandem pushchairs that are lightweight are a different kind of pushchair with their own appeal. Some can accommodate a larger car seat and others come with reversible seats. Others have an extra carrycot or a reclined seat that can be flipped in the middle. They tend to be more spacious and easy to access and exit from however their baskets are typically smaller than those on single buggies. They also have larger large canopies that have peekaboo windows as well as a cup holder for parents and padded leg cushions for young children.

The iCandy Peach tandem is another excellent example of a light tandem that offers an excellent value. The fabrics are a little less luxurious than some of our top-rated doubles. But, it looks great and is easy to use. One of the most impressive things about it is its single-handed fold. While it requires practice, Kirstie in our Lab declared it to be "genius". It's not foldable with the carrycot attached, however the mechanism for attaching and removing it is simple and fast.

Tandem pushchairs that are lightweight generally make more precise turns than side-by-side models however they are more challenging to drive over bumps and uneven surfaces. They are also slower to accelerate and are heavier to move. This puts strain on your back.


Another option is a convertible double buggy which starts off as a single and then you add adapters to turn it into a double. This can include an additional seat or carrycot on the front or children can be seated side-byside. Some of them also offer the option to add buggy boards, which can aid older children keep up with younger siblings.

The Uppababy Vista V2 is a great example of a convertible as it can also convert into a twin pram with the purchase of additional cocoons (PS59 each) that create a lie-flat space for infants. They can be positioned on top of each other or positioned to each other's faces and you can use them in conjunction with the infant car seat that is included with the pushchair (as as long as you choose the right one). As they're made with quality materials, these dual-use buggies can often be used for many years without displaying much wear, meaning they have high potential for resale.

Single-to-Double

This light double buggy is made for outdoor-loving family who want to upgrade from a single-stroller. It can be transformed into a jogger using a kit that includes air-filled tires as well as all-wheel suspension. It also handles rough terrain well and is a tandem triple is ideal for twins or children of various age groups. It's also a great choice for parents who want a stylish design that's as sleek as a single, and comes in a variety of fabric colours.

We loved the way that this iCandy model folds into itself using a single-hand mechanism that's very easy to master. It's heavier than other single-to double pushchairs, however our home tester Karolina says it's still very mobile even with two toddlers and a carrycot.

The seat can be used parent-facing, and you can also purchase accessories for this stroller such as the Roma Gemini carrycots (PS100 each) which are great for newborns. The seats are comfortable for toddlers, with good headrests and lumbar support. There are numerous options for reclined seats with the front seat adjustable in different positions and the back seat having a reclining option.

This type of buggy has the greatest disadvantage of being larger than doubles that are side-by-side. This makes it difficult to navigate through doorways and it can be difficult to move 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 get a lot of storage. It's important to remember that these strollers aren't as efficient in walking through the narrow aisles of supermarkets, and may struggle to cope with 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 more easy to turn than other models, like the Thule Urban Glide 2 Double or the Baby Trend Sit N' Stand Double.

Convertible

The great thing about convertible double pushchairs is the ability to adapt to a family's changing needs. They typically start as single buggies and include adapters to add an additional seat, a carrycot or (in some instances) a car seat to the frame. Some of them can be converted back to a single as your older child 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 can carry children up to 40 lbs each. It also has an easy-to-use basket between the seats to store things. The home testers loved the large canopy with windows that peek out multi-position reclining seats, as well as front and rear suspensions to ensure smoother rides on rough terrain. It also has an easy-to-use cup holder for parents, and a large accessible, easily accessible basket. However, they pointed out that the backs of the seats have tiny pockets that aren't big enough to hold more than a phone and 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 high-profile steering handlebar, rear and front suspensions that smooth rough terrain and a compact fold that can stand on its own with straps to make it easy to transportation, and seven-inch front wheel with swivel locks and 10 inches back wheels with suspensions to ensure an easier ride. The only drawback is that you'll need purchase a separate baby carriage or car seat.

This versatile tandem is a popular choice among our home testers for its maneuverability and large shopping basket, which is accessible with both seats facing the parent. Its surprisingly lightweight weight (about the same as some single pushchairs) makes it easy to move. Its reversible seats mean that they can be switched to face either way, and the clever method by which it attaches an additional seat or riding board to the rear is praised by many. Parents also liked the fact that it can accommodate infant car seats and carriers from a variety of brands, including those which aren't usually fit into other double buggies.