Best Twin Stroller For Newborns
A double stroller will be essential if you are expecting twins or if you have two children of similar ages. The best strollers offer numerous ways for your children to ride such as side-by-side seating, and the ability to attach a rider's board.
The Bugaboo Donkey 5 Mono is Lauren Ro's top stroller. It can adapt to your family's needs seamlessly. It can be used with two infant car seats as well as a toddler seat. This makes it an ideal choice for twins.
Bugaboo Donkey
This is the top double stroller for families looking for a stylish and attractive side-by-side double 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 can be extended and retracted easily. It has a good reach so that my husband, who is 6'1", can easily push it, even when he is fully loaded.
Seats are spacious, and can be set up in a way that one child is in front of another or so that children are facing each other. They can also recline separately from one another. The canopies cover both fabric seats should you wish to. They don't have much ventilation, so they can be like an oven on hot days. They also don't have a peek-aboo window to see the children.
One of the most unique aspects of this stroller is its ability to adapt to your family's needs from the single seat (Mono mode) all the way up to a double side-by-side stroller. This is the only double stroller convertible to do this. It can be used with a bassinet for newborns or a car seat.
It is simple to use on smooth surfaces, and it handles stairs and slopes with ease. The only drawback is that it could be difficult to navigate through busy restaurants and shops. It can be a bit difficult to fold the seat back, especially if it is connected. It's still quite small, however, and is able to fit through most doors easily.
In mono mode, there's a storage bin in front of the front seats. This is ideal for groceries and other things. The main storage basket under the seats is large and can hold up to 100 lbs. This is more than any stroller on our list!
Uppababy Vista V2
This is one of the most popular twin strollers for newly babies. It can be used straight from the box as a double stroller, and is compatible with many bassies and infant car seats. It can even accommodate two bassinets or infant car seats simultaneously when you purchase the Vista Upper and Lower adapters.
The V2 is a redesigned version of the original Vista. The toddler seat is now raised by half an inch, the footrest is larger and the canopy has an extra fabric extension that zips out. The harness is also modernized in that it does not need to be re-threaded. This makes it much easier to adjust.
The stroller comes with fairly large wheels (8 inches in the front and 11.5 inches in the back) with a strong suspension, which means it is able to easily navigate a variety of terrain. The front wheels are rubber and are ideal for navigating gravel, rocks and cobblestones. The rear wheels have more tread to tackle grassy hills and sidewalks.
Another excellent feature is the capability to connect a child's bike to the front of the stroller, which is an excellent option for those who don't want to use an infant car seat or Rumbleseat. If you have a child who is old enough to stand, the Vista stroller can accommodate another child in with its piggyback board accessory.
Vista is Vista is easy to use and set up, though it takes some time to unpack all of 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 latest version of this popular stroller that is designed to attract modern families that value style, sustainability and adventure. It features exciting upgrades that include a built-in leg rest and a reclined seat that offers unbeatable comfort for children on long walks and jogging. Its sleek, agile design also enhances its maneuverability.
It is incredibly light, making it simple to drive and swift to accelerate on the open road. Its suspension can handle sudden changes in surface (such as pavement to grass) and the oversized tires provide enough traction for any terrain. best double strollers is able to climb kerbs with no difficulty and can turn in tight spaces such as city streets with precision. It's easy to navigate narrow sidewalks and overcrowded parks.
While the brand new Urban Glide 3 offers superior performance, it also retains the classic Thule features that make it an ideal jogger for parents. It comes with a huge canopy that provides great sun protection, a convenient peekaboo window a high-quality harness system, and an integrated handbrake with an incredibly tuned lever. It is packed with storage space, including pockets on the seat and a massive cargo bag that can accommodate up to 15 pounds.
This Thule Jogger comes with a bassinet to accommodate strolling babies, and a double version that can hold two children. It accepts car seat adapters so you can use the infant carrier of your child, and it has a quick one-handed fold to make it easy to transport and to store. It's also an eco-friendly choice since it is made of dyed-solution fabric in 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 reclining backrests, and canopies that are completely independent. They're also designed 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 that eliminates the need for add-on bars and straps, like many other models need.
A large, zipper-accessible basket in the rear offers ample storage for equipment. The handle is padded to fit dad or mom. The wheels and suspension of the tandem double stroller offer a smooth ride across any terrain. The one-touch linked rear 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 fold and set up the stroller and to adjust the safety harness and open and close the snack tray, disengage and engage the brakes, then lift and carry the stroller as if putting it in a trunk, and for double strollers compatible install and take off the infant car seat.
We did discover some flaws to this model, though. First, it's heavy. It weighs 36.6 pounds when fully loaded which puts it close to the top of our metric. Additionally, it has a limited view from the back seat when the car seat is in place. 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
The Jeep Destination Ultralight Side x Side Double Stroller is an affordable, lightweight stroller that's perfect for families with two children. Its front swivel-lock wheels rotate to move on flat surfaces and secure for stability on bumpy ones making it easy to travel wherever you want to go. It has an umbrella that folds down compactly and can be closed in seconds. It can also stand upright to make transporting it simpler. Its aluminum frame that is lightweight, carrying strap and handle made of foam makes it one of the easiest double strollers to lift in our tests.
This stroller has seating that reclines independently and foot rests to ensure maximum comfort for both kids. Its oversized canopy extends to offer UPF 50 sun protection. It also comes with a peekaboo view window to allow for easy monitoring. We'd like to see the canopy vented to let in more airflow though. We also didn't like that the cup holder is quite 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 average for a double pram. It's a little heavier, but offers more storage for the money. The handles and seats are also well-padded.
This versatile stroller has three modes: wagon (just for stuff) and jogger (with two 5-point safety harnesses for children) and car seat mode. It can be used with one infant car seat, however, pediatricians suggest waiting until your child is six months old before running with them. They should also be 1 year old before letting them run on rough terrain. It is available in black and has a limited lifetime warranty. Jenni Gritters is a parenting and outdoor journalist who has written about travel, shopping technology, food, and parenting for over a decade and has been published in 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.