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Which Lightweight Double Prams With Large Storage Basket Pushchair Should You Buy?

A lightweight double pushchair makes it simple to get around, particularly if you have children of different age groups. They're typically simple to fold, steer and carry up and down the stairs.

This City Mini GT2 features side-by-side seating with plenty of legroom. It also features adjustable reclining, UPF 50+ canopies and peekaboo windows. It also has a clever frame that expands widthways to take a second seat, and also a compatible car seat(s).

Side-by-Side

The majority of the lightweight double single pushchair pushchairs we tested were side-by-side models. These are best for children who can sit without assistance, as they tend to lack car seat compatibility. The Thule Urban Glide 2 Double and the Baby Trend Sit 'N Stand Double, are both excellent options. They have recline adjustments for both seats, a huge canopy, and padded five-point safety harnesses. They're also easy to maneuver despite their larger footprints and are perfect 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 another seat, which makes it lighter than most other side-by-side pushchairs available. It is able to fit through standard doors and is easy to maneuver on public transport. It also doubles as a jogger which is great if you plan to use it with an infant car seat or a baby carrier.

The UPPAbaby Vista v2 double is another fantastic side-by-side double that is lightweight. It provides an even greater degree of customization due 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 accommodate twins). It's a fantastic and practical choice for families with growing children, and the UPPAbaby also is one of the lightest and most stylish umbrella strollers on the market.

If you're looking for a more compact lightweight double, try the egg2 which folds to the size of a compact suitcase. It can be used as a single or double with the addition of 2 carrycots or infant car seats, and our home testers loved how sleek and simple it was to use, even when fully loaded with kids.

Double pushchairs with side-by-side seating aren't foolproof, though -If your children are at the same age or stage, they might be fighting over who is allowed to ride in which seat. If they are at different heights, the tandem model could be ideal for them as it allows them to face eachother.

Tandem

While side-byside models might be more appropriate for siblings of the same age, tandem lightweight double pushchairs are a different kind of pushchair with their own appeal. Some can fit carseats that are larger, and others have Reversible seats. Others have an additional carrycot or reclined seat that can be flipped in the middle. They are bigger, and easier to get in and out of. However, their baskets tend to be smaller than those found on buggies that are single. They often have larger big canopies with windows that peek out and a cup holder for the parent and padding for the legs of little ones.

The iCandy Peach is another example of a great value lightweight tandem. Its fabric feels a bit less luxurious than our other top-rated doubles however, it still looks and feels great and is very easy to use. One of the most impressive aspects about it is its one-handed fold. Although it does require practice, Kirstie in our Lab said it's "genius". It can't be folded with the carrycot attached, but the mechanism for attaching and removing it is easy and quick.

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

Another option is a convertible double buggy that starts out as one-person, but you can add adapters to make it into a double. It can have a second seat or carrycot on the front or the kids can be seated side-byside. Some may have the option of including a buggyboard, which helps an older child keep up with younger siblings or brothers.

The Uppababy Vista V2 is a excellent example of a convertible because it can also be converted into a twin buggy pram with the purchase of additional cocoons (PS59 each) that provide a flat area for infants. These can be placed side by side or attached to each other's faces and you can use them with the baby car seat that comes with the pushchair (as long as you choose a compatible one). Because they're made from high-quality materials, these types of dual-use buggies can often be used for a long time without showing any wear, meaning they have high potential for resale.

Single-to-Double

Designed for outdoor-loving families who want to upgrade from a single stroller, this light double buggy turns into a jogger with the help of a nifty kit that includes air-filled tyres as well as all-wheel suspension. It can also handle rough terrain well and is a tandem triple, is perfect for twins or children of different ages. It's also a good option for parents who want an elegant design that's as sleek as a single and is available in a range of fabric colours.

We loved the way this iCandy model folds down using a single-hand mechanism that's really easy to master. It's heavier than other single-to double pushchairs, but our home test Karolina says it's still very capable of maneuvering even with two toddlers and a carrycot.

You can buy add-ons like the Roma Gemini Carrycots (PS100) which are great for babies. The seats are comfortable for toddlers with high-quality headrests and lumbar supports. There are many options for reclining the seats with the front seat adjustable in various positions and the back seat 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 maneuver through doorways, and can be tricky to maneuver around kerbs. The wheels and suspension of these models tend to be able to deal with paved surfaces. They're also lighter than many side-by-sides and, therefore, you can have plenty of storage space. It's important to keep in mind that these types of strollers aren't as good at navigating narrow aisles in supermarkets, and may struggle to handle a lot of shopping. Even though it's easier to turn the stroller on a small double stroller curved path, this can still be a challenge. Some are easier to turn than others, such as the Thule Urban Glide 2 Double or Baby Trend Sit N' Stand Double.

Convertible

Convertible double pushchairs are ideal because they can be adapted to the changing needs of the family. They often start out as single buggies and come with adapters to add the second seat, carrycot or (in certain instances) a car seat to the frame. Some can be converted to a single when your older child starts to walk or wants to ride a buggyboard.

One of the most lightweight double strollers on our list, this sleek tri-fold model is able to hold children as heavy as 40 pounds each. It also has a handy basket in between the seats for storage. The home testers loved the spacious canopy that has windows that can be seen from the outside with multi-position reclining seats as well as front and rear suspensions for smoother rides on rough terrain. It also has a convenient cup holder for parents and an ample, easy-to-access basket. The backs have small pockets, that are just sufficient to hold a phone and a set of keys.

This top-of-the-line, lightweight side-byside can be used in more than 20 configurations and includes a second seat and carrycot. It features a high-profile steering handlebar, rear and front suspensions to smooth out rough terrain and a compact fold that stands up on its own with straps that make it easy to transport and seven-inch front wheels with swivel locks and 10-inch back wheels that have suspensions for more comfortable riding. The only drawback is that you'll have to purchase an additional car seat or baby carrier.

This versatile tandem is the most popular of our home testers due to the fact that it is simple to maneuver and features a large basket for shopping that can be accessed from both seats when in the parent-facing positions. Its surprisingly light weight (about the same as single pushchairs) makes it a breeze to move. Its reversible seats mean that you can flip them to face either direction and the clever way that it connects the second seat or riding board to the rear is appreciated by many. Parents also admired that it accommodates car seats and infant carriers from a variety of brands. This includes some that are not normally compatible with other double buggies.