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Best Twin Stroller For Newborns
A double stroller is essential if you are expecting twins or have two children of the same age. The top double pushchair from birth strollers provide different ways to ride your children with side-by-side seating and an attachment for a board.
The Bugaboo Donkey 5 Mono is Lauren Ro's favourite stroller. It can adapt to the needs of your family seamlessly. It can be used with two infant car seats and an infant seat. This makes it an excellent choice for twins.
Bugaboo Donkey
This is the ideal twin stroller for families who want a stylish double side-by-side stroller. It is a little more bulkier than other Bugaboo models but it's solid and built to last. It has an adjustable handlebar that extends and retracts easily. It also has a long reach, making it easy for my husband of 6'1 to push, even when loaded.
The seats are spacious and can be placed to have one child sit behind the other, or to have the children face each the other. The seats can recline independently of one other. The canopies cover both seat fabrics, if desired. They don't have much ventilation which makes them feel like an oven on hot days. They also don't have a peek-a-boo window to see the children.
This stroller features a unique feature that lets it grow with your family. It can convert from a single seat (Mono Mode) to a double side-by-side stroller. This is the only double stroller convertible that can do this! It can even be used with a second bassinet or car seat for newborns.
It is easy to navigate on smooth surfaces and handles slopes and steps well. It can be a challenge to maneuver around busy eateries and shops. It is also difficult to fold, particularly when the seats are tucked away. It's still pretty compact though, and it does fit through most doors easily.
In mono mode, there is a storage bin next to the front seats. This is ideal for groceries and other things. The main storage basket under the seats is huge and can support up to 100 pounds, which is more than any other stroller on this list!
Uppababy Vista V2
This is one of the best twin strollers designed for new babies. It is compatible with a range of infant car seats and bassinets (adapters are sold separately) and can be used as a double car seat stroller stroller straight out of the box. It can even accommodate two infant car seats or bassets at the same time if you purchase the Vista Upper and Lower adapters.
The V2 is a redesigned version of the original Vista. The toddler seat is a half-inch higher, the footrest is more space, and the canopy is equipped with an extender fabric that zips out and gives extra coverage. Additionally, the harness has been upgraded and no longer needs to be re-threaded, making it easy to adjust.
The stroller has reasonably large wheels (8 in front and 11.5 inches in the back) with a strong suspension, so it is able to easily navigate any terrain. The front wheels are rubber which makes them suitable for navigating rocks, gravel and cobblestones. While the rear wheels have more tread to tackle grassy hills and sidewalks.
Another great feature is the possibility to attach a child's bike to the front of the stroller, which can be an ideal option for parents who aren't keen on using an infant car seat or Rumbleseat. And if you have a child who is getting ready to stand and walk, the Vista can accommodate the third child using its piggyback ride along board.
The Vista is simple to use and set up, although it does take some time to unpack all of the protective packaging. The instructions are simple to follow, and there's a YouTube video to help if you require assistance in understanding them.
Thule Urban Glide 3
The Thule Urban Glide 3 is the newest version of the popular all-terrain stroller and it's designed to draw the attention of modern families who value style, sustainability and adventure. It comes with exciting improvements with a built-in knee rest and a reclining seat that promises unparalleled comfort for children who take long walks and jogging. Its sleek and agile design is also enhanced to allow for better maneuverability.
It is extremely light, making it easy to drive and speedy to accelerate on the road. Its suspension handles abrupt changes in surface (like grass to pavement) effortlessly, and the large wheels provide ample traction even on the most difficult terrains. It's able to climb over kerbs and turn tight spaces like city streets. Even narrow sidewalks and crowded park are no problem.
Although the new Urban Glide 3 offers superior performance, it also retains the classic Thule features that make it an ideal jogger for parents. The large canopy offers excellent sun protection, comes with an easy peekaboo feature and a top-quality harness system and an integrated handbrake that is perfectly adjusted. It is packed with storage space, including pockets on the seat as well as a huge cargo bag that can hold up to 15 lbs.
This Thule Jogger also comes with bassinets, ideal for babies who need to stroll, and a double version that can accommodate two children. It is compatible with car seat adapters so you can use the infant carrier of your child, and it comes with a fold that's one-handed to make it easy to transport and put away. It's also available in green that uses solution-dyed fabrics in its black hues to cut down on the use of water.
Cortina Together
Designed for the growing family, Cortina Together offers parents various seating options that allow them to adjust to the individual needs of each child and preferences. The double Pram Stroller stroller's two standard stroller seats come with reclining backrests as well as independent canopies. They're also designed to accept one of Chicco's #1-rated KeyFit or KeyFit 30 infant car seats in the front seat and rear seat (car seat sold separately) with the exclusive click-in attachment, without the need for adding straps and bars, as many competing models require.
A comfortable 3-position handle can be used by dad or mom, and a rear zipper access large basket offers ample storage space for all of your gear. The suspension and wheels of the tandem double buggy travel system stroller ensure smooth riding on any terrain. The 1-touch linked rear breaks with toe-tap activated make stopping a breeze.
In our Strollers & Multiples laboratory tests, Cortina Together received high scores for ease of use. This metric is based on how simple it is to fold and set up the stroller and to adjust the safety harness, open and close the snack tray, engage and deengage the brakes, lift and carry the folded stroller as if putting it in a trunk, and for double strollers compatible, install and remove an infant car seat.
We did find some drawbacks to this model, however. First, it's heavy. It weighs 36.6 pounds when fully loaded, which is closer to the extreme end of our metric, and is heavier than the average for this category of strollers. It also has a limited view when a car seat is mounted in the rear. The front tray release can be difficult to use, especially after prolonged usage. Despite these limitations, we think this is a great double stroller that will be able to keep up with your family for many years to come.
Jeep Double Stroller
The Jeep Destination Ultralight Side x Side Double Stroller is an affordable, lightweight twin buggy stroller ideal for families with two kids. The front swivel-lock wheels turn to maneuver on flat surfaces, and secure for stability on bumpy surfaces making it easy to get where you'd like to go. It also features an umbrella fold that folds down in a matter of seconds and can be set up to make it easy to transport. Its aluminum frame that is lightweight, foam handle and carrying strap makes it one of the easiest double strollers to lift in our tests.
This tandem stroller comes with reclined seats that can be independently adjusted for maximum comfort. The canopy is large enough to provide UPF 50 sun protection. It also includes a peekaboo window for easy monitoring. We would have liked to see the canopy vented for more airflow. We also didn't like that the cup holder sits very high on the frame, which means you'll need to bend down to reach it.
In our tipping-test it was found that the Jeep was able to tip over at a 39-degree angle, which is higher than average for the double pram. It's also a bit heavier than our top picks, but it offers an adequate amount of storage space for the price and has plenty of padding on the seats and handle.
The stroller is multi-functional and offers three modes. It can be used as a wagon (for things) or jogger mode (with two safety belts with five points for children), or car seat mode. It can accommodate one infant car seat, but pediatricians recommend waiting until your child is six months old before running with them. They should also be 1 year old before letting them go on rough terrain. It's black and has a limited lifetime warranty. Jenni Gritters has been a parenting and outdoor journalist for over 10 years. She has written about travel and shopping, food, tech and parenting, and she's also contributed to the Wall Street Journal, New York Times and Forbes. She currently lives in San Francisco with her husband and twin daughters, aged 2 and 2.