10 Ways To Create Your Twin Stroller Empire
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 best double strollers offer different ways to ride your children with side-by-side seating and a board attachment.
Strategist writer Lauren Ro's favorite is the Bugaboo Donkey 5 Mono, that is a perfect fit as your family expands. It can hold two infant car seats as well as a toddler car seat which makes it a great option for twins starting at birth.
Bugaboo Donkey
This is the most suitable twin stroller for families that are looking for a stylish and stylish double stroller for twins side-by-side stroller. It is a little larger than the other Bugaboo models, but it feels solid and built to last. It has an adjustable handlebar that can be extended and retracted easily. It also has a fantastic reach, making it easy for my husband of 6'1 to push, even when loaded.
The seats are spacious and can be placed so that one child is behind the other or to have children face each other. The seats can recline independently of each other. The canopies are big, covering both seat fabrics should you wish. They're not a lot of 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 exclusive feature that allows it to expand with your family. It can be converted from one seat (Mono Mode) to a double side by side stroller. It is the only convertible double stroller that can do this! It can be used in conjunction with a bassinet for newborns or a car seat.
It is simple to use on smooth surfaces, and it is able to handle slopes and stairs well. The only issue is that it can be difficult to navigate in the midst of crowded restaurants and shops. It is also a little difficult to fold, particularly when the seats are attached. It is still compact and can fit through most doors.
There is an additional storage bin that is attached to the frame to the front seat in mono mode. This is ideal for shopping and other things. The main storage basket underneath the seats is big and can hold up 100 pounds. This is more than any stroller on our list!
Uppababy Vista v2
This is among the most popular twin strollers for newly borns. It can be used straight out of box as a double stroller, and is compatible with numerous infant car seats and bassets. The Vista Upper and Vista Lower adapters let you use two infant car seats simultaneously.
Comparatively to the first Vista, The V2 has added a few enhancements to make it even better. The toddler seat is a half-inch higher, the footrest is more space, and the canopy is equipped with a zip-out fabric extender that adds extra coverage. Additionally, the harness has been modernized - it no longer needs to be re-threaded, making it easy to adjust.
The stroller has reasonably large wheels (8 in the front and 11.5 inches in the back) with a strong suspension, so it can easily handle all kinds of terrain. The wheels made of rubber on the front are great to navigate through rocks and gravel and the tread on the rear wheels is more suitable for grassy hills or sidewalks.
A child's bicycle can also be connected to the front of the stroller. This is a great choice for parents who don't want to use a car seat. If you have a child who is ready to stand, the Vista can even fit a third kid with its piggyback ride along board accessory.
The Vista is easy to use and to install. However, it takes some time to remove all the protective packaging. The instructions are simple to follow and there is also a YouTube video available for assistance if you require more information.
Thule Urban Glide 3
The Thule Urban Glide 3 is the most recent version of this popular stroller that is made to attract modern families that are a fan of style, sustainability, and adventure. It's got exciting new features including a built-in feet rest and a new reclined seat that promises unbeatable comfort for children during long walks and jogging. Its sleek, agile design enhances its maneuverability.
It's extremely light, which makes it easy to push and easy to accelerate once you're on the road. Its suspension is able take on sudden changes in the surface (such as grass to pavement) and the oversized tires provide enough traction for any terrain. It is able to climb kerbs with no difficulty, and it can maneuver in tight spaces such as streets in cities with aplomb. It's also easy to navigate narrow sidewalks and crowded parks.
While the new Urban Glide 3 offers superior performance, it also retains the classic Thule features that make it the ideal jogger for parents. The oversized canopy provides excellent sun protection, has an easy peekaboo as well as a premium harness system and an integrated handbrake that's perfectly tuned. It offers plenty of storage space, including pockets in the seat as well as a huge cargo bag that can hold up to 15 pounds.
This Thule jogger includes a bassinet that is suitable for strolling babies, as well as a double version that can fit two children. It can be used with car seat adapters so that you can use your child's infant carrier, and it comes with a fold that's one-handed to make it easy to carry or to store. It's also a green choice, as it uses solution-dyed fabric in its black color choices.
Cortina Together
Cortina Together is designed for families that are growing and offers parents a variety of seating options to accommodate the needs and preferences of every child. The two stroller seats of the double stroller feature canopies that are reclining and backrests that are completely independent. They're also designed to take one of Chicco's #1-rated KeyFit or KeyFit 30 infant car seats in the front and rear seat (car seat sold separately) with the exclusive click-in attachment that eliminates the need for additional straps and bars, as many competing models require.
A large, zipper-accessible basket at the rear provides ample storage space for your equipment. The handle is padded to accommodate mom or dad. The suspension and wheels of the tandem double stroller offer smooth riding across all terrains. The rear is linked with a single touch. breaks when activated by a toe-tap, making stopping a breeze.
In our Strollers & Multiples lab tests, Cortina Together scored well for ease of use. This is based on how simple it is to set up and fold the stroller and adjust the safety harness and open and close the snack tray, disengage and engage the brakes, then lift and carry the stroller like you would put it in a trunk and for compatible double strollers, install and remove an infant car seat.
This model isn't perfect. First, it's heavy. It weighs 36.6 pounds when fully loaded which is on the beast side of our metric than the average for this group of strollers. It also has a limited view when a car seat is mounted in the rear. In addition the front tray release is sometimes difficult to operate, particularly after long-term use. Despite these issues we still consider this to be a great stroller to have for your family.
Jeep Double Stroller
The Jeep Destination Ultralight Side x Side second hand double buggy Stroller is an affordable, lightweight stroller that's perfect for families with two kids. Its lock wheels on the front rotate for ease of maneuvering on flat surfaces and lock to provide stability on bumpy surfaces. It also comes with an umbrella fold that closes in a matter of seconds, and it stands upright for easy transportation. Its lightweight aluminum frame with foam handles and straps for carrying make it one of the most easy-to-lift double strollers we tested.
This side-by-side stroller offers seating that reclines independently and foot rests for maximum comfort for both kids. Its large canopy offers UPF 50 protection and also comes with a peekaboo view to make it easy for monitoring. We'd like to see the canopy vented for extra airflow, though. We also didn't like that the cup holder sits quite high on the frame, which means you'll have to bend down to access it.
In our tipping-test, the Jeep tipped over at a 39 degree angle, which is more than the average for the double pram. It's also a little heavier than our top picks but it does provide an adequate amount of storage space for the price and has plenty of padding on the seats and handle.
This stroller is multi-functional, and offers three modes. It can be used as a wagon (for things) as well as a Jogger mode (with two 5-point safety belts for kids), or car seat mode. It can fit one infant car seat, however, pediatricians recommend waiting until your child is 6 months old before jogging with them and one year old before taking them on rough terrain. It is available in black and comes with a limited warranty. Jenni Gritters is a parenting and outdoor journalist who has written about shopping, travel tech, food, and parenting for more than a decade including 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.