Twin Stroller 101: Your Ultimate Guide For Beginners
Best Twin Stroller For Newborns
If you're expecting twins or two kids close in age the double stroller is a must. The top double strollers provide multiple ways to ride for your children including side by side seating and an attachment for boards.
The Bugaboo Donkey 5 Mono is Lauren Ro's favorite stroller. It can adapt to your family's needs seamlessly. It can accommodate two infant car seats, as well as a toddler seat. This makes it a great choice for twins.
Bugaboo Donkey
This is the best twin stroller for families who need a stylish, double umbrella stroller side-byside stroller. It's a bit bulkier than the other Bugaboo models however, it is sturdy and built to last. It has a handlebar which can be adjusted to extend and retract easily. It also has a fantastic reach, so it is easy for my husband of 6'1 to push, even when fully loaded.
The seats are large and can be set up so that one child is on top of the other or have children face each other. They can also recline in a different way from each other. The canopies are large and cover both fabric should you wish. They don't have much ventilation, so they can appear like an oven on hot days. There's no peek-a-boo window to see your children.
This stroller features an unique feature that lets it grow with you and your family. It can go from a single seat (Mono Mode) to the double running buggy side by side stroller. It is the only stroller that can be converted that can do this! It can be used in conjunction with a second car seat or bassinet for newborns.
It is a breeze to use on smooth surfaces, and it can handle stairs and slopes well. It can be difficult to maneuver in crowded restaurants and shops. It can be difficult to fold the seat back, especially if it's attached. It's still compact and can fit through most doors.
There is a storage bin that fits on the frame to the front seat in mono mode. It is great for grocery shopping and other items. The main storage basket beneath the seats is large and can support up to 100 pounds that is more than any other stroller on this list!
Uppababy Vista v2
This stroller is among the best twin strollers for newborns. It is compatible with a variety of infant car seats and bassinets (adapters are sold separately) and can be used as a double stroller straight out of the box. It can even accommodate two infant car seats or bassets at the same time when you purchase the Vista Upper and Lower adapters.
The V2 is a redesigned version of the original Vista. The toddler seat is now elevated by a half inch, the footrest is bigger and the canopy comes with an additional fabric extension that zips out. Additionally, the harness has been upgraded and does not require changed out, making it simple to adjust.
The stroller has reasonably large wheels (8 inches in the front and 11.5 in the back) with a sturdy suspension, which means it is able to easily navigate any terrain. The wheels made of rubber on the front are ideal to navigate through rocks and gravel and the tread on the rear wheels is more suitable for sidewalks and grassy hills.
A child's bicycle can also be attached to the front of a stroller. This is a great choice for parents who don't want to use an infant car seat. If you have a child who's old enough to stand and walk, the Vista stroller can accommodate another child in with its piggyback board accessory.
Vista is a simple device to use. Vista is simple to use and to install. It does take some time to remove all the protective packaging. The instructions are simple to follow, and there is an YouTube video to help if you require assistance in understanding the instructions.
Thule Urban Glide 3
The Thule Urban Glide 3 stroller is the latest version of this renowned all terrain stroller. It's designed to appeal to families that value style, sustainability and adventure. It comes with exciting improvements, including a built-in leg rest and a reclined seat that offers unbeatable comfort for children on long jogs and walks. Its sleek and agile design has also been upgraded to improve its maneuverability.
It is incredibly light, making it easy to drive and swift to accelerate on the road. Its suspension is able to take on sudden changes in the surface (such as pavement to grass) and the large tires provide enough traction for any terrain. It's able to move up kerbs and around tight spaces like city streets. Even narrow sidewalks and crowded park are no problem for it.
While the new Urban Glide 3 offers superior performance, it still retains the classic Thule qualities that make it an ideal jogger for parents. It comes with a huge canopy that provides an excellent sun protection as well as a convenient peekaboo window, an extremely high-quality harness system and an integrated handbrake with an incredibly tuned lever. It also comes with plenty of storage, with in-seat storage pockets as well as a large cargo basket that can hold up to 15 pounds, with an open-top cover.
This Thule Jogger also has an infant bassinet for strolling babies, and a double pram stroller version that can accommodate two children. It accepts car seat adapters so that you can use the infant carrier of your child, and it comes with a one-handed fold to make it easy to transport or to store. It's also a green choice, as it uses solution-dyed fabric in its black color options.
Cortina Together
Cortina Together is designed for families that are growing and offers parents the option of seating to meet the needs and preferences of every child. The double stroller's standard stroller seats have reclining backrests and independent canopy. They're also engineered to accept one of Chicco's top-rated KeyFit or KeyFit 30 infant car seats in the front and rear seat (car seat sold separately) with the exclusive click-in attachment without the need for additional straps or bars, which other models that require.
A padded 3-position handle comfortably accommodates mom or dad, and a zippered rear access large basket offers ample storage space for gear. The tandem double stroller's wheels and suspension offer a smooth ride across all types of terrain and the 1-touch linked rear brakes with toe-tap activation makes stopping a breeze.
In our Strollers & Multiples laboratory tests, Cortina Together received high scores for ease of use. This is based on the ease with which it is for you to fold and set up the stroller. It also includes how easy it is for you to open and close the snack tray as well as engage and deengage brakes, and then lift the stroller when folded and then carry it like the trunk of a car.
This model isn't perfect. First, it's heavy. It weighs 36.6 pounds when fully loaded which puts it close to the top of our metric. It also has limited visibility when a car-seat is installed in the rear. The front tray release isn't always easy to use, particularly when used for a long time. However, despite these issues, we consider this to be a great stroller for your family.
Jeep Double Stroller
Jeep Destination Ultralight Side x Side Double Stroller - a lightweight, affordable stroller for families with 2 children. The front swivel-lock wheels turn to move on flat surfaces and lock for stability on bumpy ones which makes it easy to get where you'd like to go. It comes with a compact folding umbrella that can be closed in seconds. It can also stand upright to make transporting it easier. Its light aluminum frame with foam handles and strap for carrying make it one of the easiest to lift double buggy with carrycot strollers we tested.
This tandem stroller features reclined seats that can be independently adjusted for maximum comfort. The canopy is large enough to offer UPF 50 sun protection, and it includes a peekaboo window for easy monitoring. We would like to see the canopy ventilated to allow for more airflow, though. We also didn't like the fact that the cup holder is extremely high on the frame, meaning you'll have to bend to reach it.
In our tipping-test in our tipping-test, the Jeep was able to tip over at a 39 degree angle, which is more than the norm for a double pram. It's also heavier than our top picks, but it does provide plenty of storage space at a reasonable price and comes with a decent amount of padding on the seats and handle.
This stroller can be used in three modes it can be used in: wagon (just for stuff), Jogger (with two 5-point safety harnesses designed for children) and car seat mode. It can be used with an car seat for infants. However, pediatricians suggest that you wait until your child is six months old before allowing them to run with them. It is available in black with a limited warranty. Jenni Gritters is a parenting and outdoors journalist who has written about shopping, travel, tech, food and parenting for a decade and has been published in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal and Forbes. She currently lives in San Francisco with her husband and twin daughters, aged 2 and 2.