Best Twin Stroller For Newborns
If you're expecting twins or have two children who are similar in age the double stroller is essential. The best strollers offer numerous ways for your children to ride, including side-by-side seating and an attachment for a rider board.
Lauren Ro, a writer and strategist who writes for the blog, loves is the Bugaboo Donkey 5 Mono, that is a perfect fit as your family expands. It can fit two infant car seats as well as an infant seat. This makes it an ideal choice for twins.
Bugaboo Donkey
This is the best double stroller for families who are looking for a stylish, side-byside double stroller. It's a more bulkier than other Bugaboo models however, it is solid and built to last. It has an adjustable handlebar that retracts and extends easily. It has a decent reach so my husband, who is 6'1", can easily push it, even when he is fully loaded.
The seats are large and can be positioned to have one child sit in front of the other, or to have children face each the other. They can also recline independently from one another. The canopies are big and cover both seat fabrics if desired. They don't have much ventilation, so they can feel like an oven on hot days. There's no peek-a-boo window to see your kids.
This stroller comes with a unique feature that allows it to grow with your family. It can convert from a single seat (Mono Mode) to a Double buggy for Twins side by side stroller. It is the only double stroller convertible that can do this. It can even be used with another bassinet or car seat for infants.
It is easy to maneuver on smooth surfaces and is able to handle steps and slopes well. The only drawback is that it could be difficult to navigate through the midst of crowded restaurants and shops. It can be difficult to fold the seat down, especially if it's connected. It is still fairly small, however, and is able to fit through most doors easily.
In mono mode, there's a storage bin next to the front seats. This is great for groceries and other supplies. 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 stroller is among the top twin pushchair strollers for newborns. It is compatible with a range of infant car seats and bassinets (adapters are sold separately) and can be used as a double stroller straight out of the box. The Vista Upper and Vista Lower adapters let you use two infant car seats at once.
The V2 is an improved version of the original Vista. The toddler seat has been raised by about half an inch, the footrest is larger and the canopy has an extra fabric extension that zips out. Also, the harness has been modernized - it does not require re-threaded, making it easy to adjust.
The stroller comes with fairly large wheels (8 inches in the front and 11.5 inches in the back) with a sturdy suspension, so it is able to easily navigate any terrain. The wheels made of rubber on the front are great to navigate through rocks and gravel, while the tread on the rear wheels is better for sidewalks or grassy hills.
Another great feature is the capability to attach a child's bike to the front of the stroller, making it an ideal option for parents who don't want to use an infant car seat or Rumbleseat. If you have an older child who is ready to stand, the Vista can even fit the third child using its piggyback ride along board.
Vista is a simple device to use. Vista is easy to use and install. However, it takes some time to remove all the protective packaging. The instructions are easy 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 stroller is the most recent version of the popular all-terrain stroller. It's designed to appeal to families who are looking for style, sustainability and adventure. It comes with exciting upgrades like a built-in foot rest and a new reclining seat, which promises unmatched comfort for children during long walks and jogging. Its sleek, agile design improves its mobility.
It is incredibly light, making it easy to drive and quick to accelerate on the road. Its suspension can handle abrupt changes in surface (like pavement to grass) with ease and the large wheels offer plenty of traction on even the most difficult terrains. It can easily move up kerbs and around tight spaces like city streets. Even small sidewalks and crowded parks are not a problem.
While the new Urban Glide 3 offers superior performance, it also retains the classic Thule characteristics that make it the ideal jogger for parents. The huge canopy offers great sun protection, comes with an easy peekaboo feature as well as a premium harness system and an integrated handbrake that's perfectly tuned. 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 comes with a bassinet for strolling infants, and a double version that can accommodate two children. It is compatible with car seat adapters so you can use your child's infant carrier, and it comes with a one-handed fold to make it easy to transport and to store. It's also a green choice that uses dyed solution-dyed fabrics in black hues to cut down on water consumption.
Cortina Together
Designed for the growing family, Cortina Together offers parents versatile seating options that allow them to adjust to each child's individual needs and preferences. The double stroller's two standard seats have reclining backrests and independent canopies. They're also engineered to accept one of Chicco's #1-rated KeyFit or KeyFit 30 infant car seats in the front and rear seat (car seat sold separately) using the exclusive click-in attachment, without the need for add-on bars and straps, like many other models need.
A large, zipper-access basket at the rear provides ample storage space for your gear. The handle is padded to accommodate mom or dad. The tandem double stroller's suspension and wheels offer a smooth ride across all terrain double buggy types of terrain, and the one-touch rear brakes that are linked and have a toe-tap activated make stopping easy.
In our Strollers & Multiples lab tests, Cortina Together scored well for ease of use. This metric is based on the ease with which it is to fold and set up the stroller. It also includes how easy it is for you to open and close the snack trays, engage and disengage brakes, raise the stroller that is folded and carry it as if it were the trunk of a car.
There are some downsides to this model, however. First, it's heavy. It weighs 36.6 pounds when fully loaded and is closer to the extreme end of our metric than the average for this group of strollers. Additionally, it has limited visibility in the back seat when the car seat is in place. In addition, the front tray release is sometimes difficult to operate, particularly when used for a long time. Even with these issues, we still think this is a great double stroller that will keep your family together for many years to come.
Jeep Double Stroller
Jeep Destination Ultralight Side x Side double buggy side by side Stroller - an affordable, lightweight stroller that is ideal for families with two children. Its front swivel lock wheels rotate to move on flat surfaces and ensure stability on bumpy ones making it easy to go where you want to go. It comes with a compact folding umbrella that can be closed in a matter of seconds. It can also stand upright to make transporting it simpler. Its aluminum frame is lightweight, and its carrying strap and handle made of foam makes it one of the most easy double strollers to lift in our tests.
This stroller with a side-by-side design offers reclined seats that can be independently adjusted and foot rests to ensure maximum comfort for both children. The large canopy provides UPF 50 protection and also comes with a peekaboo view to make it easy for monitoring. We would prefer to have the canopy vented for more airflow. We didn't like the fact that the cup holder is extremely high on the frame. You'll need to bend down in order to reach it.
In our tipping-test, the Jeep tipped over at a 39-degree angle, which is higher than the average for the double pram. It's heavier than the average and has more storage space for the price. The seats and handle are also well-padded.
This versatile stroller has three modes it can be used in: wagon (just for things) and Jogger (with two 5-point safety harnesses for children) and 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 and one year old before letting them go on rough terrain. It comes in black and has a limited lifetime warranty. Jenni Gritters has been a parenting and outdoor journalist for more than a decade. She has written about travel, shopping, food, tech and parenting, and she's also contributed to the Wall Street Journal, New York Times and Forbes. She lives in San Francisco, California with her husband and twin daughters who are 2 years.