A Proficient Rant About Double Pushchair

Which Lightweight Double Pushchair Should You Buy?

It's easy to move around in a lightweight double pushchair, especially if you have kids with different ages. They are generally easy to fold, steer and carry up and down stairs.

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 comes with an expanding frame width to accommodate the second car seat or another passenger.

Side-by-Side

The majority of lightweight double pushchairs we've test are side-byside models and are best suited for children who can stand up without assistance since these models tend to lack car seat integration. However there are some exceptions. Thule Urban Glide 2 double single pushchair and Baby Trend Sit 'N Stand Double are both great options that provide recline that can be adjusted in both seats, a large canopy, and padded five-point harnesses. They're also easy to move despite their larger footprints and are great for parents who worry about fitting through doors.

The Cybex Duet is a little different due to its unique frame that extends its width to create a second seat, which makes it lighter than other pushchairs with side-by-side seating on the market. It is able to fit through doors of standard size and is easy to maneuver in public transport. It can also be used as a jogger, which is ideal if you plan to use it in conjunction with an infant car seat or a baby carrier.

The UPPAbaby Vista v2 double is another great side-by-side, lightweight double. It offers even more customization thanks to the modular frame. It features a clever design that lets you convert it into a single buggy or a double with the addition of 2 carrycots or car seats (it can even take twins). It's a great option for families growing. The UPPAbaby umbrella stroller is one of the lightest, sexiest and fashionable strollers you can find.

If you're looking for a compact, lightweight double, consider the egg2 which folds to the size of a compact suitcase. It can be used as a double pram and pushchair or single by adding 2 carrycots or baby car seats. Our home testers were impressed with the ease of move around, even with a full load of children.

Side-by-side lightweight double pushchairs aren't foolproof however -when your children are the same age or stage, they may still fight over who rides in which seat. If they are at different heights then it is possible that a tandem design is ideal for them as it allows them to face each other.

Tandem

While side-by-side models may be more appropriate for siblings with similar ages, tandem lightweight double pushchairs are a different kind of pushchair with their own appeal. They can take a bigger car seat, and some even have convertible seats or an additional carrycot that is located in the middle. They tend to be more spacious and easier to access and exit from the baskets, though they are typically smaller than those on single buggies. They often have larger canopy, peekaboo windows and even cushioned leg cushions.

The iCandy Peach is another example of a great value lightweight tandem. 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 things about it is the one-handed fold - although it will require some practice, Kirstie in our Lab has said it's "genius". The carrycot is not foldable when it is attached. However, the process to attach and remove the carrycot is quick and easy.

Tandem lightweight double pushchairs will generally have tighter turns than side-byside models, but they can be more difficult to drive on uneven surfaces and curbs. They are also slower to accelerate and more heavy to move. This can put stress on your back.

Another option is a convertible double buggy, that starts out as one-person, but you can add adapters that turn it into a double. It can also include an additional seat, a carrycot, or both in front. The children can be seated together. Some can also consider adding a buggyboard, which assists an older child to keep pace with siblings who are younger.

The Uppababy Vista V2 is a good example of a convertible as it can also convert into a twin stroller pram with the purchase of additional cocoons (PS59 each) that provide a flat area for infants. They can be positioned on top of each other or positioned to face each other, and you can use them with the baby car seat that is included with the pushchair (as as long as you select a compatible one). Since they are made of high-quality materials, these kinds of buggies that are dual-use can be used for many years without showing any wear, which means they have a an excellent potential for resale.

Single-to-Double

This compact double single pushchair buggy is made for outdoor-loving family who want to upgrade from an individual-stroller. It can be converted into a jogger using kits that include air-filled tires and all-wheel-suspension. It also handles rough terrain well and is a tandem triple is ideal for twins or children of different ages. It's an excellent choice for parents who want a chic design that is as sleek as a single and comes in various colors of fabric.

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

The seat can be used parent-facing and you can purchase accessories for this stroller such as the Roma Gemini carrycots (PS100 each) which are great for babies. Our test panel found the seats were comfortable for toddlers, with good lumbar support and headrests. There are a variety of options for reclining the seats with the front seat can be adjusted to different positions, and the back seat offering a reclining option.

The biggest drawback with this type of buggy is that it tends to be wider overall than side-by-side doubles, which makes it harder to get through doorways and is difficult to maneuver up and down kerbs. However the suspension and wheels on these models generally are capable of coping with paved surfaces and the fact that they're generally lighter than the side-by-sides means you can still have a decent amount of storage space. These strollers aren't easy to maneuver through supermarkets with narrow aisles and they might struggle to carry a lot. It's easier to turn them around on the smallest of curved paths however, it can be difficult to turn them around on a straight path. Some are also more easy to turn than others, such as the Thule Urban Glide 2 Double and the Baby Trend Sit N' Stand Double, for instance.

Convertible

The best thing about convertible double pushchairs is the ability to adapt to the changing family needs. Often, they start as single buggies. They include adapters that permit you to include a second child's seat or carrycot, or (in certain instances) an automobile seat to the frame. Some even convert to a single as your child gets older and starts to walk more or prefers to ride on a buggy board.

One of the most lightweight double strollers on our list, this fashionable tri-fold model is able to hold children as heavy as 40 pounds each and features a handy basket in between the seats to store things. Home users loved its large canopy with windows that peek out multi-position reclining seats, as well as front and rear suspensions for smoother rides on rough terrain. It also has a handy parent cup holder and an ample, easy-to-access basket. However, they noticed that the backs of the seats have tiny pockets that are not big enough to hold more than a smartphone and keys.

This high-end, lightweight side-by-side can be used in more than 20 configurations, and comes with two seats and a carrycot. It has a high-profile steering handlebar, rear and front suspensions that smooth rough terrain and a compact fold that can be folded up with straps to make it easy to transport and seven-inch front wheels with swivel locks as well as 10-inch back wheels that have suspensions for a smoother ride. The only downside is that you will need to purchase a separate car seat or baby carrier.

This multi-functional tandem is the top choice of our home testers because it is simple to maneuver and features an enormous shopping basket that is accessible from both seats when in the parent-facing positions. Its extremely lightweight weight (about the same as a few single pushchairs) makes it a breeze to move. Many users praise the clever way it connects the second seat or riding board at the back. Parents also liked the fact that it could accommodate infant carriers and car seats from multiple brands, including those which aren't usually fit in other double buggies.