The Advanced Guide To Double Pushchair

Which Lightweight Double Pushchair Should You Buy?

A light double pushchair is easy to move around, especially for families with children of different age groups. They are easy to fold, steer and carry up and down the stairs.

This City Mini GT2 offers side-by-side seats with plenty of legroom, adjustable reclining and huge UPF 50+ canopies with windows that peek out. It also comes with a smart frame that can expand in width to accommodate a second car 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 double buggy for children who can stand up without assistance, since they tend to lack compatibility with car seats. The Thule Urban Glide 2 Double, and Baby Trend Sit 'N Stand Double, are both excellent choices. They come with an adjustable recline for both seats, a huge canopy, and padded five-point safety harnesses. They are also easy to move around, despite their larger footprint. They are perfect for parents who fret about fitting through doors.

The Cybex Duet pushchair is unique because it features a unique frame that can be expanded to accommodate a second child seat. This makes it slimmer than other pushchairs that are side-by-side. It can be pushed through standard doorways and is easy to maneuver on public transport. It can also be used as an jogger which is perfect for those who plan to use it with an infant car seat or baby carrier.

Another excellent side-by-side lightweight double is the UPPAbaby Vista v2 Double, which offers even more flexibility and customization thanks to its modular frame. It's a clever design that lets you turn it into a single buggy or a double by adding 2 carrycots or car seats (it can even take twins). It's a fantastic and practical choice for growing families, and the UPPAbaby also makes one of the lightest and most stylish umbrella strollers around.

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

Even though they are lightweight double pushchairs that sit side-by-side are not foolproof. If your children are at the same age and stage, they might still argue over who sits in which spot. 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 more suitable for siblings with similar ages tandem pushchairs that are lightweight offer their own perks. They can be fitted with a larger car seat, and some have reversible seats or an extra carrycot in the middle. They are more spacious, and easier to get into and out of. However the baskets they use tend to be smaller than those on buggies that are single. They often have larger sized canopies with peekaboo windows as well as a cup holder for parents and padding for the legs of young children.

The iCandy Peach tandem is another good example of a lightweight tandem that is a great value. The fabric is a bit less luxurious than those of some of our top-rated doubles. But, it looks stunning and is easy to use. One of the most impressive aspects about it is the one-handed fold. While it will require some practice, Kirstie in our Lab said it's "genius". It's not foldable with the carrycot attached, however, the mechanism for attaching and taking it off it is easy and quick.

Tandem lightweight double strollers will generally have a more precise turning compared to side-byside models. However, they may be more difficult to navigate on uneven surfaces and curbs. They can also be a little slower to accelerate and are heavier to move, which can put stress on your back.

Another alternative is a convertible double buggy that starts out as an individual and then you can add adapters that turn it into a double. They can include an additional seat, a carrycot or both in the front. Or the children can sit together. Some of them also have the option of incorporating buggy boards that could help older children keep up with younger siblings.

The Uppababy Vista V2 can be transformed into a twin stroller with car seats-sized pushchair by purchasing additional cocoons for PS59 each. These cocoons create an area that is flat for newborns. They can be placed on top of each other or positioned to face each other and you can use them with the baby car seat that comes with the pushchair (as long as you choose an appropriate one). As they're made with quality materials, these kinds of buggies with dual-use capabilities can be used for years without displaying much wear, which means they have a an excellent price resales.

Single-to-Double

This lightweight double buggy is designed for outdoor-loving family who are looking to upgrade from a single-stroller. It can be transformed into a jogger with the kit that comes with air-filled tires and all terrain double stroller-wheel suspension. It's also a great option for twins, or children of different ages and, as triple tandem, it's able to be able to handle the rough terrain. It's also a good option for parents who are looking for an elegant design that's just as elegant as a single and is available in a range of fabrics.

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

The seat can be used with the parent facing and you can purchase accessories for this stroller like the Roma Gemini carrycots (PS100 each), which are ideal for babies. The seats are comfortable for toddlers, with high-quality headrests and lumbar supports. There are a variety of options to recline the seats, with the front seat can be adjusted to different positions, and the back seat also having an option to recline.

The biggest drawback of this type of buggy is that it is generally wider overall than side-by-side doubles and makes it difficult to get through doorways and is difficult to maneuver up and down kerbs. However, the wheels and suspension on these types of strollers generally are capable of dealing with pavements and the fact that they're significantly lighter than the side-by-sides, means you still have plenty of storage space. It's important to keep in mind that these strollers aren't as good at walking through the narrow aisles of supermarkets and aren't able to handle a lot of shopping. It's easier to turn around on the smallest curves of paths but even this can be difficult. Some are more easy to turn than others models, like the Thule Urban Glide 2 Double or the Baby Trend Sit N' Stand Double.

Convertible

Convertible double pushchairs are ideal because they can be adjusted to the changing needs of the family. They are typically single buggies, but come with adapters to add an additional seat, a carrycot or (in certain instances) a car seat to the frame. Some even convert to a single buggie when your child grows older and begins to walk more or wants to ride on a buggy board.

One of the most lightweight double strollers on our list, this stylish tri-fold model can carry children as heavy as 40 pounds each and features an easy-to-use basket between the seats to store things. The home testers loved the spacious canopy with peekaboo windows multi-position reclining seats, as well as front and rear suspensions for smoother rides on rough terrain. It also has a convenient parent cup holder and an ample, easy-to-access basket. However, they pointed out that the backs of the seats have tiny pockets that aren't large enough to hold more than a cell 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 distinctive steering handlebar, front and rear suspensions to smooth rough terrain, a compact fold that can stand on its own with straps for easy transport and seven-inch front wheels with swivel locks and ten-inch back wheels with suspensions to ensure a smoother ride. The only downside is that you will need to purchase a separate car seat or baby carrier.

This versatile tandem is a top choice by our home testers due to its easy-to-maneuver size and impressively large shopping basket, which is accessible from both seats in the parent-facing position. Its extremely lightweight double stroller (Www.racingfans.com.au) weight (about the same as single pushchairs) makes it a breeze to move around. The seats are reversible, which means that they can be switched to face either direction and the clever way it attaches a second seat or riding board to the rear is highly praised by many. Parents also appreciated the fact that it could accommodate infant car seats and carriers from multiple brands, including those which aren't usually fit in other double buggies.