Best Twin Stroller For Newborns
If you're expecting twins or have two children who are similar in age A double stroller is essential. The top double strollers offer multiple ways to ride for your children including side by side seating and an attachment for a board.
The Bugaboo Donkey 5 Mono is Lauren Ro's favourite stroller. It can adapt to the needs of your family seamlessly. It can be used with 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 and attractive side-by-side double stroller. It's a little bigger than other Bugaboo strollers however it feels sturdy and built to last. It comes with a handlebar that can be adjusted to extend and retract easily. It also has a fantastic reach, making it easy for my 6'1 husband to push, even when fully loaded.
The seats are comfortable and can be set up to place one child on top of the other or to have children facing each the other. They can also recline separately from each other. The canopies are big and cover both fabric when desired. They're not very ventilated which makes them be like an oven on hot days. They also don't have a peek-a-boo window to view the children.
One of the most unique features of this stroller is its capacity to grow with your family from the single seat (Mono mode) all the way up to a double side-by-side stroller. This is the only double stroller convertible that can do this! It can even be used with an additional car seat or bassinet for infants.
It is easy to use on smooth surfaces, and it handles stairs and slopes well. It isn't easy to maneuver around busy eateries and shops. It is also difficult to fold, particularly when the seats are attached. It's still quite compact, and can be tucked away easily.
In mono mode, there is a storage bin in front of the front seats. It is great for grocery shopping and other things. The main storage basket under the seats is large and can accommodate up to 100 pounds which is more than any other stroller on this list!
Uppababy Vista V2
This is among the best twin strollers designed for new babies. It is compatible with a variety of infant car seats and bassinets (adapters are sold separately) and can be used as a double stroller right out of the box. The Vista Upper and Vista Lower adapters let you use two infant car seats at once.
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 has been updated in that it does not require re-threading. This makes it much easier to adjust.
The stroller is fairly large wheels (8'' in the front and 11.5 inches in the back) with a strong suspension, so it is able to easily navigate all kinds of terrain. The wheels made of rubber on the front are perfect for navigating rocks and gravel and the tread on the rear wheels is better for sidewalks or grassy hills.
A child's bike can be connected to the front of a stroller. This is a great solution for parents who do not want to use a car seat. If you have an older child who is ready to stand, the Vista can accommodate an additional child with its piggyback ride along board.
The Vista is easy to use and install. It does take some time to take off all the protective packaging. The instructions are easy to follow and there is also a YouTube video available if you need more help.
Thule Urban Glide 3
The Thule Urban Glide 3 stroller is the most recent version of the popular all-terrain stroller. It's designed for families who are looking for style, sustainability and adventure. It's got exciting new features including a built-in feet rest and a new reclined seat that promises the best comfort for children on long walks and jogging. Its sleek, agile design also improves its mobility.
It's extremely light, making it easy to push and quick to accelerate on the road. Its suspension handles abrupt changes in surface (like pavement to grass) with ease and the large wheels offer ample traction even on the most difficult terrains. It is able to easily climb kerbs and turn in tight spaces such as city streets. It's even a breeze to navigate narrow sidewalks and overcrowded parks.
The new Urban Glide 3 is a superior jogger that gives parents a great deal of comfort and ease. 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 is precisely adjusted. It also comes with plenty of storage options, including inside-seat storage pockets and a large cargo basket that holds up to 15 pounds and comes with a zip-top cover.
This Thule Jogger also has an infant bassinet for babies who need to stroll and a double version that can accommodate two kids. It is compatible with car seat adapters so that you can use your child's infant carrier, and it has a quick one-handed fold to make it easy to transport or put away. It's also a green choice since it is made of dyed solution in its black and white color options.
Cortina Together
Designed for the growing family, Cortina Together offers parents flexible seating options that can be adjusted to the individual needs of each child and preferences. The two seats in the double stroller come with canopies that are reclining and backrests that are independent. The seats are also designed to accept Chicco's KeyFit or KeyFit 30, the number one baby car seat in both the rear and front seat. (Car seat sold separately).
A padded 3-position handle comfortably can be used by dad or mom and a rear zipper access basket offers plenty of storage space for all of your gear. The wheels and suspension of the tandem double stroller offer a smooth ride on any terrain. The one-touch linked rear breaks when you tap it, making stopping easy.
In our Strollers & Multiples laboratory tests, Cortina Together received high scores for ease of use. This is based on how easy it is to fold and set up the stroller, adjust the safety harness and open and close the snack tray, engage and deengage the brakes, and lift and carry the folded stroller like you would put it in a trunk, and for compatible double strollers install and remove an infant car seat.
The model has a few flaws. First, it's heavy. It weighs in at 36.6 pounds when fully loaded which is on the extreme end of our metric than the average for this class of strollers. It also has a limited view when a car-seat is installed in the back. The front tray release can be difficult to use, especially after long-term use. Despite these limitations, we consider this to be a great double stroller that will be able to keep your family together for years to come.
Jeep Double Stroller
The Jeep Destination Ultralight Side x Side Double Stroller is a lightweight, affordable stroller that is ideal for families with two kids. The front lock wheels swivel and allow for easy maneuvering on flat surfaces and lock to give stability on bumpy surfaces. It also has a compact umbrella fold that can be closed in a matter of seconds and can be set up to make it easy to transport. 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 side-by-side stroller offers reclined seats that can be independently adjusted and foot rests to provide maximum comfort for both children. Its large canopy offers UPF 50 protection, and comes with a peekaboo view for easy monitoring. We would like to see the canopy vented for more airflow. We didn't like the fact that the cup holder is quite high up on the frame. You'll have to bend down in order to reach it.
In our tipping test the Jeep was able to tip over at 39 degrees of incline which is a bit higher than the average for a double stroller. It's a little heavier and has more storage for the price. The seats and handle are also well-padded.
This versatile stroller has three modes that include wagon (just to store things), jogger (with two 5-point safety harnesses for children) and car seat mode. It can accommodate a single car seat for an infant. However, pediatricians recommend that you wait until your child is 6 months old before you run with them. twin buggy from birth and comes with a lifetime warranty. Jenni Gritters is a parenting and outdoor journalist who has written about shopping, travel technology, 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.