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Which Lightweight double buggy with car seat Pushchair Should You Buy?

It's easy to move around with a lightweight double pushchair, especially if you have kids of varying ages. They are easy to fold, steer and transport up and down the steps.

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 has an expanding frame the width to accommodate an additional car seat or another passenger.

Side-by-Side

The majority of lightweight double pushchairs that we tested are side-by-side designs and are best double strollers suited for children who can stand up without assistance because they 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 come with an recline that can be adjusted for both seats, a huge canopy, and padded five-point safety harnesses. They are also simple to maneuver despite their larger footprint. They are great for parents who are worried about getting through doors.

The Cybex Duet is a little different due to its clever frame that expands widthways to add an additional seat, which makes it lighter than most other side-by-side pushchairs available. This means it fits through doors that are standard and is easy to move around on public transport. It's also a jogger, which is great if you want to use it in conjunction with a baby carrier or infant car seat. It's also available in a variety of exciting colors.

Another great side-by-side, lightweight double is the UPPAbaby Vista v2 Double, which offers even more customization with a modular frame. Its clever design lets you to convert it into a single or double stroller with bassinet buggy by adding two carrycots or car seats for children. It can even accommodate twins. It's a great option for families with growing children and the UPPAbaby makes one of the tiniest and most fashionable umbrella strollers on the market.

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

Side-by-side lightweight double pushchairs aren't 100% foolproof, howeverIf your children are at the same age or stage, they might still argue over who gets to ride in which seat. If they're at different heights, then the tandem model could be the best option for them, since it allows them to face each other.

Tandem

While side-byside models might be better suited for siblings who are the same age, tandem lightweight double pushchairs have their own charms. They can accommodate a larger car seat, and some come with convertible seats or an additional carrycot in the middle. They tend to be more spacious and easy to move into and out of, although their baskets are typically smaller than the ones on single buggies. They often have larger sized canopies with peekaboo windows as well as a parent cup holder and padded leg cushions for little ones.

The iCandy Peach tandem is another great example of a lightweight tandem that is a excellent value. The fabrics are less luxurious than those of some of our top-rated doubles. However, it still looks great and is easy to use. Its one-handed folding is awe-inspiring. Even though it requires some time to master, Kirstie from our Lab described it as "genius". The carrycot is not foldable while it's attached. However, the mechanism to attach and remove the carrycot is simple and quick.

Tandem lightweight double pushchairs will generally make more precise turns than side-by-side models however they are more challenging to drive over uneven surfaces and curbs. They can also be slower to accelerate and are heavier to move. This can put strain on your back.

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

The Uppababy Vista V2 is a good example of a convertible since it can be converted into a twin pram with the purchase of additional cocoons (PS59 each) which create a lay-flat space for newborns. They can be attached together or placed side-by-side. You can also use the car seat that was included with the pushchair, if it is compatible with the. These dual-use buggies are made of quality materials and can last for many years without showing any wear. This means that they have an excellent resale value.

Single-to-Double

This lightweight double buggy is made for outdoor-loving family who would like to upgrade from a single-stroller. It can be transformed into a jogger by acquiring kits that include air-filled tires and all-wheel-suspension. It is also a good option for twins, or children of different age groups and, as triple tandem, it's able to be able to handle the rough terrain. It's also a good choice for parents who want an elegant design that's as sleek as a single and is available in a range of fabrics.

We were impressed by the way this iCandy model folds up with a one-handed mechanism that's extremely easy to master. It's heavier than other single to double stroller-to-double pushchairs, but home tester Karolina says it's capable of maneuvering even with two toddlers and a carrycot.

The seat can be used with the parent facing and you can purchase accessories for this stroller such as the Roma Gemini carrycots (PS100 each) that are perfect for babies. The seats are comfortable for toddlers and come with good headrests and lumbar support. There are plenty of options for reclining, with the front seat adjusting to various positions, and the rear seat having the option of recline.

This kind of buggy has the biggest disadvantage of being larger than side-byside doubles. This makes it difficult to maneuver through doorways, and it can be difficult to move between 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, so you can still have plenty of storage space. These strollers aren't easy to maneuver around supermarkets with narrow aisles and they might struggle to carry loads. It's easier to turn around even on the smallest of curving paths but even this can be a challenge. Some are also easier to turn than others, such as the Thule Urban Glide 2 Double and Baby Trend Sit N' Stand Double, for example.

Convertible

Convertible double pushchairs are fantastic because they can be adjusted to the changing requirements of families. They are typically single buggies, and include adapters that permit you to add a second child's chair or a carrycot (in some instances) the car seat to the frame. Some can be converted to a single when your older child starts to walk or prefers to ride a buggyboard.

This stylish tri-fold double stroller can be described as one of the lightest strollers on our list. It can support up to 40 pounds per child and has an extra storage basket in between the seats. Home users loved its spacious canopy with peekaboo windows with multi-position reclining seats as well as front and rear suspensions for smoother rides on rough terrain. It also has a handy cup holder for the parent and a large, easy-to access basket. However, they pointed out that the backs of the seats have small pockets that are not big enough to accommodate anything more than a smartphone and keys.

This high-end, lightweight 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, rear and front suspensions to smooth rough terrain, a compact fold that can be folded up with straps to make it easy to 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'll need to purchase a separate baby carrier or car seat.

This multi-functional tandem is a popular choice by our home testers due to its maneuverability and large shopping basket, which is accessible with both seats in the parent-facing position. Its lightweight weight (about the same as a few single pushchairs) makes it easy to maneuver. Many people praise the clever way it connects the second seat or riding board at the back. Parents also loved the fact that it can accommodate infant carriers and car seats from various brands. This includes some that are not typically compatible with other double buggies.