Best Twin Stroller For Newborns
If you're expecting twins, or have two children that are close in age, a double stroller is essential. The top double strollers provide numerous ways to ride your children including side by side seating and an attachment for boards.
Lauren Ro, a writer and strategist, has a favorite is the Bugaboo Donkey 5 Mono, which is easily adapted as your family expands. It can be used with two infant car seats and a toddler seat. This makes it a great option for twins.
Bugaboo Donkey
This is the ideal twin stroller for families who need a stylish, double side-byside stroller. It's a bit bigger than other Bugaboo strollers however, it is solid and built to last. It has a handlebar that is adjustable that extends and retracts easily. It also has a great reach, so it's easy for my husband of 6'1 to push, even when loaded.
The seats are comfortable and can be positioned so that one child is on top of the other, or to have children face each one. They can also recline in a different way from one another. The canopies are big and cover both seat fabrics when desired. They don't have much ventilation, so they can feel like an oven on hot days. They do not have a peek-a-boo window to see the children.
This stroller features a unique feature that lets it expand with your family and you. It can go from a single seat (Mono Mode) to the double side by side stroller. This is the only double stroller convertible that can do this! It can be used with a bassinet for newborns or a car seat.
It is a breeze to use on smooth surfaces, and it handles slopes and stairs well. It can be difficult to maneuver around busy stores and restaurants. It can also be difficult to fold, especially when seats are connected. It's still compact and fits through most doors.
In mono mode, there is a storage bin in front of the front seats. It is great for grocery shopping and other supplies. The main storage basket underneath the seats is large and can accommodate up to 100 lbs. This is more than any stroller we have listed!
Uppababy Vista v2
This stroller is one of the best twin strollers for newborns. It can be used with a variety of bassinets and infant car seats (adapters are sold separately) and can be used as a double stroller straight out of the box. The Vista Upper and Vista Lower adapters let you use two infant car seats at the same time.
Comparatively to the first Vista, the V2 has made a few improvements to make it better. The toddler seat is a half-inch higher, the footrest has more space and the canopy has an extender for the fabric that zips out, which gives extra coverage. The harness has also been modernized since it doesn't need to be re-threaded. This makes it easier to adjust.
The stroller is equipped with big wheels (8" in front and 11.5" in the back) and a robust suspension system that can navigate any terrain. The rubber wheels on the front are great to navigate through rocks and gravel and the tread on the rear wheels is more suitable for sidewalks or grassy hills.
Another excellent feature is the capability to attach a child's bike to the front of the stroller, making it an ideal option for parents who aren't interested in using an infant car seat or Rumbleseat. If you have a child who's old enough to stand then the Vista stroller can accommodate an additional child using its piggyback board accessory.
The Vista is simple to use and set up, though it can take some time to unpack all of the protective packaging. The instructions are easy to follow and there's also a YouTube video available for assistance if you require more information.
Thule Urban Glide 3
The Thule Urban Glide 3 stroller is the most recent version of the popular all-terrain stroller. It's designed to appeal to families who value style, sustainability and adventure. It features exciting improvements including a built-in feet rest and a new reclined seat that promises the best comfort for children on long jogging and walks. Its sleek, agile design enhances its maneuverability.
It is incredibly light, making it easy to drive and speedy to accelerate on the open road. Its suspension is able to handle abrupt changes in surface (like grass to pavement) with ease and the oversized wheels provide plenty of traction on even the roughest of terrain. It is able to climb kerbs with no difficulty, and it can maneuver in tight spaces like streets in cities with aplomb. Even narrow sidewalks and parks with lots of people are no problem.
double pram pushchair is a superior jogger that gives parents an abundance of comfort and convenience. The oversized canopy provides excellent sun protection, has a convenient peekaboo and a top-quality harness system and a handbrake that is perfectly adjusted. It offers plenty of storage space, including pockets in the seat as well as a huge cargo bag that can accommodate up to 15 pounds.
This Thule jogger comes with a bassinet for strolling infants, and a double version that can fit two children. It is compatible with car seat adapters so that you can use your infant carrier and it has a quick fold that's one-handed to make it easy to transport or put away. It's also an eco-friendly choice since it is made of dyed solution in its black color choices.
Cortina Together
Cortina Together is designed for families that are growing and provides parents with a variety of seating options to meet the needs and preferences of every child. The two stroller seats of the double stroller feature canopies that are reclining and backrests that are independent. They're also designed to take one of Chicco's top-rated KeyFit or KeyFit 30 infant car seats in the front seat and rear seat (car seat sold separately) using the exclusive click-in attachment that eliminates the need for additional straps or bars, which other models that require.
A large, zip-up basket in the rear offers ample storage for equipment. The handle is padded to fit dad or mom. The tandem double stroller's wheels and suspension ensure a smooth ride on all terrains, and the one-touch linked rear brakes with toe-tap activation makes stopping a breeze.
In our Strollers & Multiples laboratory tests, Cortina Together received high marks for ease of usage. This is based on how easy it is to fold and set up the stroller and to adjust the safety harness and open and close the snack tray, disengage and engage the brakes, lift and carry the stroller as if putting it in a trunk, and for double strollers that are compatible install and take off the infant car seat.
The model has a few flaws. First, it's heavy. It weighs 36.6 pounds when fully loaded, which puts it closer to the extreme end of our measurement. It also has a limited view from the back seat when the car seat is in place. Lastly, the front tray release is sometimes difficult to operate, particularly after prolonged use. However, despite these limitations, we think this is a great double stroller that can keep up with your family for a long time.
Jeep Double Stroller
Jeep Destination Ultralight Side x Side Double Stroller - A lightweight, budget-friendly stroller ideal for families with 2 children. Its lock wheels on the front can be rotated to allow easy maneuvering on flat surfaces and lock to provide stability on bumpy surfaces. It also comes with an umbrella fold that folds down in a matter of seconds, and it stands upright for easy transportation. Its aluminum frame is lightweight, and its foam handle and carrying strap makes it one of the most easy double strollers to lift in our tests.
This side-by-side stroller offers seating that reclines independently and foot rests for maximum comfort for both children. Its large canopy can offer UPF 50 sun protection, and it includes a peekaboo window to allow for easy monitoring. We'd like to see the canopy ventilated to allow for more airflow, though. We also weren't thrilled that the cup holder is quite high on the frame, meaning you'll have to bend to reach it.
In our test of tipping, the Jeep was able to tip over at 39 degrees of angle which is higher than average for a double stroller. It's also heavier than our top picks, but it offers an adequate amount of storage space for its price and has a decent amount of padding in the seats and handle.
This stroller can be used in three modes that include wagon (just to store things) and the jogger (with two 5-point safety harnesses designed for children) and car seat mode. It can accommodate a single car seat for infants. However, pediatricians advise that you wait until your child is six months old to run with them. It is available in black and comes with a limited warranty. Jenni Gritters is a parenting and outdoor journalist who has written about travel, shopping tech, food, and parenting for a decade including the New York Times, Wall Street Journal and Forbes. She lives in San Francisco, California with her husband and twin daughters who are 2 years old.