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Which Lightweight Double Pushchair Should You Buy?
A lightweight double pushchair is easy to move around, especially 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 and reclining that can be adjusted. It also has huge UPF 50+ canopies with peekaboo windows. It also has a clever frame that can be expanded to accommodate a second seat and a compatible car seat(s).
Side-by-Side
The majority of the lightweight double pushchairs we've test are side-byside models and are generally recommended for kids who can sit up unassisted, as 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 options. They offer recline adjustments for both seats, a huge canopy, and padded 5-point safety harnesses. They're also easy to move despite their bigger footprint and are great for parents who worry about fitting into doorways.
The Cybex Duet pushchair is unique because it features a unique frame that expands to allow for a second child seat. This makes it smaller than other pushchairs with side-by-side seating. This means it can fit through standard doorways and is easy to move around on public transport. It's also a jogger, which is a great feature for those who want to use it with baby carriers or Lightest double stroller a car seat. It's also available in a range of fun colors.
Another excellent side-by-side lightweight double is the UPPAbaby Vista v2 Double, that offers more customization with a modular frame. It features a clever design that allows you to convert it into a single buggy or a double by adding 2 carrycots or car seats (it can even take twins). It's an outstandingly practical choice for families with growing children, and the UPPAbaby also makes one of the >www.fukushima.st</a> Lightest Double Stroller and most stylish umbrella strollers available.
Try the egg2 that folds down to the size and weight of a compact suitcase. It can be used as a double or a single by adding two carrycots or baby car seats. Our home testers were impressed with the ease of move around even with a full load of kids.
Although they're light, double pushchairs that are side-by-side are not foolproof. If your children are of the same age and stage, they could still argue over who gets to sit in which seat. If they're different heights, a tandem model could be better for them, as it lets them look at each other.
Tandem
While side-byside models are better suitable for siblings with similar age group, tandem light double strollers come with their own appeal. They can take a bigger car seat, and some have seats that can be reversible or a carrycot in the middle. They are larger and are easier to get into and out of. However, their baskets tend to be smaller than those on buggies that are single. They often have larger big canopies with windows that peek out as well as a cup holder for the parent and padded leg cushions for children.
The iCandy Peach tandem is another good example of a lightweight tandem that provides an excellent value. The fabrics are a little less expensive than some of our top-rated doubles. However, it still looks great and is easy to use. One of the most striking things about it is its single-handed fold. Although it does require practice, Kirstie in our Lab declared it to be "genius". It can't be folded without the carrycot attached, but the mechanism for attaching and taking it off it is simple and fast.
Tandem strollers are light and lightweight. They typically have tighter turning capabilities than side-by-side models. However, they can be difficult to drive on uneven surfaces and curbs. They can also be slower to accelerate and are heavier to move. This puts strain on your back.
Another alternative is a convertible double pushchair from birth buggy which starts off as one-person, but you can add adapters to make it into a double. It can have the option of a second seat or carrycot in front or the kids can sit side-by-side. Some can also consider including a buggyboard that can help an older child keep pace with siblings who are younger.
The Uppababy Vista V2 can be transformed into a twin-sized pushchair by purchasing additional cocoons for PS59 each. The cocoons create an area that is flat for newborns. They can be positioned on top of each other or positioned to face each other and you can use them in conjunction with the infant car seat that comes with the pushchair (as as long as you select an appropriate one). These buggies for dual-use are made from high-quality materials that can be used for a long time without showing any wear. This means they come with an excellent resale value.
Single-to-Double
This light double buggy is designed for families who love to go on outdoor adventures and would like 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 of different age groups and as a triple tandem, it can take on rough terrain. It's also a good choice for parents looking for an elegant design that's as elegant as a single and is available in a range of fabric colours.
This iCandy model is incredibly easy to fold using a one-handed system. It's also heavier than other pushchairs that are single-to-double in this review, our home tester Karolina said that it still is very maneuverable, even when she had two toddlers and a carrycot in it.
The seat can be used parent-facing, Lightest Double stroller and you can also buy add-ons for this stroller such as the Roma Gemini carrycots (PS100 each), which are ideal for newborns. The seats are comfortable for toddlers and come with high-quality headrests and lumbar supports. There are numerous options for reclined seats and the front seat is adjustable in different positions and the back seat offering the option of recline.
The biggest drawback with this type of buggy is that it is generally larger overall than the side-by-side doubles which makes it more difficult to navigate through doorways and can be tricky to maneuver around kerbs. The suspension and wheels of these strollers are generally good at coping with pavements. They're also lighter than most side-by-sides and, therefore, you can have plenty of storage. These strollers aren't easy to maneuver through supermarkets with narrow aisles and they might struggle to carry a lot. It's a little easier to turn around even on the smallest of curving paths, but even this can be difficult. Some are also more easy to turn than others, like the Thule Urban Glide 2 Double and the Baby Trend Sit N' Stand Double, for instance.
Convertible
Convertible double pushchairs are ideal because they are able to be adapted to the changing requirements of a family. They often start out as single buggies, but come with adapters to add the second seat, a carrycot, or (in certain cases) an automobile seat to the frame. Some can be converted to a single one when your older child starts to walk or chooses to ride buggyboards.
One of the lightest double strollers on our list, this fashionable tri-fold model is able to hold children as heavy as 40 pounds each and features an easy-to-use basket between the seats to store things. Home users loved its spacious canopy with peekaboo windows, multi-position reclining seats and front and rear suspensions for smoother rides on rough terrain. It also has a convenient cup holder for parents and a large, easy-to access basket. The backs have tiny pockets, that are just sufficient to hold a phone and a set of keys.
This lightweight, high-end side-by-side is available in more than 20 configurations. It also comes with a second chair and carrycot. It has a distinctive steering handlebar, front and rear suspensions to smooth rough terrain and it folds compactly and can stand on its own with straps to make it easy to transportation, and seven-inch front wheel with swivel locks and 10-inch back wheels that have suspensions for more comfortable riding. The only drawback is that you'll need purchase a separate baby carrier or car seat.
This multi-functional 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 in the parent-facing positions. Its surprisingly light weight (about the same as a few single pushchairs) makes it a breeze to maneuver. Many users praise the clever way it attaches the second seat or riding board at the back. Parents also appreciated the fact that it could accommodate infant car seats and carriers from a variety of brands, including those that don't normally fit into other double buggies.