5 Twin Stroller Lessons From The Professionals
Best Twin Stroller For Newborns
A double stroller is essential if you are expecting twins or if you have two children of similar ages. The best ones offer different ways for your children to ride, including side-by-side seating and an attachment for a rider board.
The Bugaboo Donkey 5 Mono is Lauren Ro's favorite stroller. It adapts to your family's needs effortlessly. It can be used with two infant car seats as well as a toddler seat. This makes it an excellent choice for twins.
Bugaboo Donkey
This is the most suitable twin stroller for families that need a stylish, double side-byside stroller. It's a larger than the other Bugaboo models however, it is solid and built to last. It has a handlebar that is adjustable that extends and retracts easily. It also has a long reach, so it's easy for my husband of 6'1 to push, even when fully loaded.
Seats are large and can be set up so that one child sits in front of another or so that children face each one. They can also recline independently from one another. The canopies cover both fabric seats, if desired. But they don't have enough ventilation, which makes them feel like a small oven on hot days. They do not have a peek-a-boo window that allows children to peek in.
This stroller comes with an exclusive feature that allows it to expand with your family and you. It can go from a single seat (Mono Mode) to a double side-by-side stroller. This is the only stroller that can be converted that can do this! It can even be used with an additional car seat or bassinet for newborns.
It is easy to use on smooth surfaces, and it can handle stairs and slopes with ease. It isn't easy to maneuver through crowded restaurants and shops. It is also difficult to fold, particularly when seats are connected. It's still quite compact, and is able to fit through most doors easily.
There is an additional storage bin that fits on the frame, next to the front seat in mono mode. This is great for grocery shopping and other items. The main storage basket beneath the seats is large and can accommodate up to 100 lbs. This is more than any other stroller on our list!
Uppababy Vista V2
This is among the most popular twin strollers for newly babies. It is compatible with a variety of bassinets and infant car seats (adapters sold separately) and can be used as a double stroller straight out of the box. It can even accommodate two bassinets or infant car seats at the same time if you purchase the Vista Upper and Lower adapters.
Comparatively to the first Vista, The V2 has added a few enhancements to make it better. The toddler seat is now elevated by a half inch, the footrest is larger and the canopy has an extra fabric extension that zips out. Also, the harness has been upgraded and doesn't require re-threaded, making it easy to adjust.
The stroller comes with fairly large wheels (8 inches in front and 11.5'' in the back) with a sturdy suspension, which means it can easily handle any terrain. The rubber wheels on the front are great for navigating rocks and gravel and the tread on the rear wheels is better for sidewalks or grassy hills.
A child's bicycle can be connected to the front of the stroller. This is a great solution for parents who don't wish to invest in a baby car seat. If you have a child who's old enough to stand up, the Vista stroller can fit another child in with its piggyback board accessory.
Vista is a simple device to use. Vista is simple to use and install. It does take some time to get rid of the protective packaging. The instructions are easy to follow and there's also an YouTube video should you require further assistance.
Thule Urban Glide 3
The Thule Urban Glide 3 stroller is the latest version of this popular all terrain stroller. It's designed to appeal to families who are looking for style, sustainability and adventure. It's got exciting new features such as a built-in foot rest and a new reclining seat, which promises the best comfort for children on long jogging and walks. Its sleek and agile design has also been upgraded to improve its mobility.
It's incredibly lightweight, making it easy to push and swift to accelerate when you're hitting the open road. Its suspension can handle abrupt changes in surface (like grass to pavement) with ease and the large wheels offer ample traction for even the roughest of terrains. It can climb kerbs without difficulty, and it can maneuver in tight spaces such as streets in cities with aplomb. Even narrow sidewalks and crowded park are no problem for it.
The new Urban Glide 3 is a superior jogger that offers parents plenty of comfort and convenience. It has a large canopy that provides an excellent sun protection as well as an easy-to-see window that can be opened for peekaboo, a high-quality harness system, and an integrated handbrake with a perfectly in-tuned lever. It has plenty of storage space, including pockets on the seat and a massive cargo bag that can hold up to 15 lbs.
This Thule Jogger comes with a bassinet for strolling babies, as well as a double version that can accommodate two children. It has car seat adapters, so you can use the infant carrier of your child. It also has an one-handed folding system to help you transport it or store. It also comes in a green option, using solutions-dyed fabrics with black color options to minimize water consumption.
Cortina Together
Cortina Together is designed for families that are growing and provides parents with various seating options to meet the needs and preferences of each child. The two seats in the double stroller have canopies that are reclining and backrests that are independent. The seats are also designed to take Chicco's KeyFit or KeyFit 30, the top rated infant car seat, in both the front and rear seat. (Car seat sold separately).
A comfortable 3-position handle can be used by dad or mom, and a zippered rear access large basket offers ample storage space for gear. The tandem double stroller's suspension and wheels offer a smooth ride across any terrain, while the 1-touch linked rear brakes with toe-tap activation make stopping easy.
In our Strollers & Multiples lab tests, Cortina Together scored well in terms of ease of use. This is based on how simple it is to set up and fold the stroller, adjust the safety harness and open and close the snack tray, disengage and engage the brakes, then lift and carry the folded stroller as if putting it into a trunk, and for compatible double strollers install and remove the infant car seat.
We did find some drawbacks to this model, though. First, it's heavy. It weighs 36.6 pounds fully loaded which puts it close to the top of our metric. It also has limited visibility when a car seat is mounted in the rear. Lastly, the front tray release can be difficult to operate, particularly after prolonged use. Despite these limitations, we think this is a great double stroller that can keep your family together for years to come.
Jeep Double Stroller
Jeep Destination Ultralight Side x Side Double Stroller - an affordable, lightweight stroller ideal for families with 2 children. Its lock wheels on the front can be rotated to allow ease of maneuvering on flat surfaces, and lock to provide stability on bumpy surfaces. It also features an umbrella fold that can be closed in seconds and stands upright to make it easy to transport. double buggy for twins with foam handles and strap for carrying make it one of the most easy-to-lift double strollers in our tests.
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 includes an open view for easy monitoring. We'd like to see the canopy vented for extra airflow, however. We also weren't thrilled that the cup holder is extremely high on the frame, meaning you'll have to bend to access it.
In our tipping test the Jeep fell over at a 39-degree angle which is higher than average for a double stroller. It's heavier than the average, but offers more storage space for the price. The handles and seats are also well-padded.
The stroller is multi-functional and features three modes. It can be used as a wagon (for things), Jogger mode (with two 5-point safety belts for kids) as well as a 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 has been a journalist and parent for over 10 years. She has written about travel and shopping, food, tech and parenting, and has also contributed to the Wall Street Journal, New York Times and Forbes. She lives in San Francisco with her husband and twin daughters who are 2 years old.