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Which Lightweight small double stroller Pushchair Should You Buy?

A lightweight double pushchair is easy to get around, particularly for families with children of various age groups. They're typically simple 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 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 another passenger.

Side-by-Side

The majority of the lightweight double pushchairs we tried were side-by-side models. They are ideal for children who can sit up without assistance, since they lack compatibility with car seats. That said they do have a few advantages. Thule Urban Glide 2 Double and the Baby Trend Sit 'N Stand Double are both top choices that have recline that can be adjusted in both seats, a wide canopy and padded 5-point harnesses. They are also simple to maneuver, despite their larger footprint. They are perfect for parents who are worried about fitting through doors.

The Cybex Duet pushchair is unique because it has a clever frame that expands to allow for a second child seat. This makes it lighter than other side-byside pushchairs. It can be pushed through standard doors and is easy to maneuver on public transportation. It's also a jogger, which is great news if you want to use it with a baby carrier or infant car seat, and comes in a range of fun colors.

Another fantastic side-by-side light double single pushchair is the UPPAbaby Vista v2 Double, which allows for even more customization with a modular frame. The clever design allows you to convert it into an individual or double buggy by adding two carrycots or child car seats. It can even accommodate twins. It's a great option for growing families. The UPPAbaby umbrella stroller is one of the lightest, most stylish and most stylish available.

Try the egg2 that folds down to the size and weight of a compact suitcase. It can be used as a single double by adding two carrycots or infant car seats, and our home testers loved how simple and sleek it was to carry even when stuffed with children.

Side-by-side lightweight double pushchairs aren't foolproof however -- if your children are the same age or stage, they might be fighting over who rides in which seat. And if they're different heights it could be that a tandem design might be more suitable for them since it will allow them to face each other.

Tandem

While side-by-side models are better suited for siblings of the same age tandem pushchairs are light and lightweight, and offer their own perks. They can accommodate a larger car seat, and some have seats that can be reversible or a carrycot that is located in the middle. They tend to be more spacious and easy to access and exit from however their baskets tend to be smaller than those of single buggies. Many have larger canopies as well as peekaboo windows, and even cushioned leg cushions.

The iCandy Peach tandem is another good example of a lightweight tandem that is a great value. Its fabrics feel a little less expensive than our other top-rated tandems, but it looks and feels great and is easy to use. Its one-handed folding is impressive. Although it takes some time to master, Kirstie from our Lab described it as "genius". It's not foldable with the carrycot attached, however the mechanism for attaching and removing it is easy and quick.

Tandem lightweight double strollers will typically have tighter turning capabilities than side-by-side models. However, they can be difficult to drive on uneven surfaces or curbs. They may also be a little slower to pick up speed and may be heavier to move, which could result in strain on your back.

A convertible double buggy is a different alternative. It starts out as one however, you can add adapters to make it cheap double buggy. They can include an additional seat, a carrycot, or both in the front. Children can share a seat. Some have the option of including a buggyboard, which can help an older child keep pace with a younger brother or sister.

The Uppababy Vista V2 is a good example of a convertible, as it can also convert into a twin pram by the purchase of additional cocoons (PS59 each) which create a lay-flat space for infants. They can be swiveled together or placed in a row. You can also use the car seat that came with the pushchair when it's compatible with the. Since they are made of high-quality materials, these types of buggies that are dual-use can be used for a long time without showing much wear, indicating they have the highest potential for resale.

Single-to-Double

This light Off Road Double Buggy buggy is designed for families who love to go on outdoor adventures and want to upgrade from an individual-stroller. It can be transformed into a jogger with the kit that comes with air-filled tires and all terrain double buggy-wheel suspension. It's also a great choice for twins, or children from different age groups, and as triple tandem, it can take on rough terrain. It's also a great choice for parents who are looking for an elegant design that's as sleek as a single and is available in a range of fabrics.

We loved the way this iCandy model folds up with a one-handed mechanism that's very easy to master. It's heavier than other single-to-double pushchairs, but our home test Karolina says it's still very mobile even with two toddlers inside and a carrycot.

The seat can be used with the parent facing and you can purchase additional accessories for this stroller such as the Roma Gemini carrycots (PS100 each), which are ideal for newborns. Our test panel found the seats were comfortable for toddlers, with excellent headrests and lumbar support. There are many options for reclining the seats, with the front seat adjustable in various positions and the back seat having a reclining option.

This type of buggy has the greatest disadvantage of being larger than the side-by-side doubles. This makes it difficult to maneuver through doorways, and it can be difficult to get up and down kerbs. The wheels and suspension of these strollers are generally good at coping with surfaces that are paved. They're also lighter than many side-bysides which means you can get a lot of storage. It's worth bearing in mind that these strollers aren't as efficient in walking through the narrow aisles of supermarkets and aren't able to handle a large amount of shopping. Although it's much easier to turn the stroller around on a narrow, curving path, this can be a challenge. Some are also more easy to turn than others, such as the Thule Urban Glide 2 double stroller with infant car seat and the Baby Trend Sit N' Stand Double, for instance.

Convertible

The great thing about convertible double pushchairs is the ability to adapt to the changing family needs. Most of the time, they begin as single buggies, and include adapters that permit you to add a second child's chair, a carrycot, or (in certain instances) the car seat to the frame. Some can be converted to a single when your child's older age begins to walk or chooses to ride a buggyboard.

One of the lightest double strollers on our list, this stylish tri-fold model is able to hold children up to 40 lbs each. It comes with a handy basket in between the seats for storage. The large canopy with a peekaboo window, multi-position reclining chairs and a front and back suspensions for smoother rides on rough terrain were appreciated by home testers. It also has a handy parent cup holder and an ample, easy-to-access basket. The backs have tiny pockets, that are just big enough to fit phones and a set of keys.

This light, high-end side-byside is available in more than 20 configurations. It also comes with a second seat and carrycot. It has a distinctive steering handlebar, rear and front suspensions to smooth out rough terrain and an ultra-compact fold that can stand on its own with straps that make it easy to transportation, and seven-inch front wheel with swivel locks, and 10-inch back wheels that have suspensions to ensure more comfortable riding. The only downside is that you will need to purchase a separate car seat or baby carrier.

This multi-functional tandem is the most popular of our home testers because it is easy to maneuver and has a large basket for shopping that can be accessed from both seats when in the parent-facing position. Its surprisingly light weight (about the same as some single pushchairs) makes it a breeze to move. Reversible seats mean you can flip them to face either way, and the clever way that it connects a second seat or riding board to the rear is appreciated by many. Parents also liked the fact that it could accommodate infant car seats and carriers from a variety of brands, including those that don't normally fit in other double buggies.