Twin Stroller Tips From The Best In The Industry

Best Twin Stroller For Newborns A double stroller will be vital if you are expecting twins or if you have two children of the same age. The best ones offer different ways for your children to ride with you, including side-by-side seating as well as the ability to attach a rider's board. Lauren Ro, a writer and strategist, has a favorite is the Bugaboo Donkey 5 Mono, that is a perfect fit as your family grows. It can accommodate two infant car seats, as well as an infant 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 movable handlebar that extends and retracts easily. It also has a great reach, so it's easy for my husband of 6'1 to push, even when fully loaded. The seats are comfortable and can be positioned to have one child sit behind the other or to have the children face each other. The seats can recline independently of one other. The canopies are huge and cover both fabric when desired. They don't have much ventilation, so they can appear like an oven on hot days. They also don't have a peek-a-boo window to view the children. One of the most distinctive features of this stroller is its capacity to adapt to your family's needs from one seat (Mono mode) all the way to a double side-by-side stroller. It is the only double stroller convertible to do this. It can be used with the bassinet for infants or a car seat. It is easy to maneuver on smooth surfaces and handles slopes and steps well. The only issue is that it can be difficult to navigate busy restaurants and shops. It can be a bit difficult to fold the seat back, particularly if it is connected. It is still fairly small, however, and is able to fit through most doors easily. There is double pushchairs that fits on the frame to the front seat in mono mode. It is great for grocery shopping and other items. The main storage basket beneath the seats is big and can hold up 100 pounds. This is more than any other stroller we have listed! Uppababy Vista v2 This stroller is among the top twin strollers for newborns. It is compatible with a range of infant car seats and bassinets (adapters sold separately) and can be used as a double stroller right out of the box. It can even accommodate two infant car seats or bassets at the same time when you purchase the Vista Upper and Lower adapters. In comparison to the original Vista, the V2 has added a few enhancements to make it even better. The toddler seat is now raised by half an inch, the footrest has been made bigger and the canopy comes with an extra fabric extension that zips out. Additionally, the harness has been updated and no longer needs to be re-threaded, making it easy to adjust. The stroller has reasonably large wheels (8 inches in the front and 11.5 inches in the back) with a sturdy suspension, so it can easily handle any terrain. The wheels made of rubber on the front are ideal to navigate through rocks and gravel and the tread on the rear wheels is better for sidewalks or grassy hills. Another great feature is the ability to connect a child's bicycle to the front of the stroller, which is an ideal option for parents who aren't interested in using an infant car seat or Rumbleseat. If you have an older child who is ready to stand in the Vista, the Vista can even fit an additional child with its piggyback ride along board accessory. Vista is a simple device to use. Vista is easy to use and set up, although it does take some time to unpack all of the protective packaging. The instructions are simple to follow, and there's also an YouTube video 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 for all-terrain use. It's designed to attract modern families that value style, sustainability and adventure. It comes with exciting improvements, including a built-in leg rest and a new reclined seat that offers unbeatable comfort for children during long walks and jogs. Its sleek and agile design has also been enhanced to allow for better maneuverability. It's incredibly lightweight, making it easy to push and easy to accelerate once you're on the open road. Its suspension is able to handle abrupt changes in surface (like pavement to grass) easily and the large wheels offer ample traction for even the most difficult terrains. It is able to easily climb kerbs and turn in tight spaces, like city streets. Even small sidewalks and crowded parks are no problem for it. The new Urban Glide 3 is a superior jogger that offers parents an abundance of comfort and ease. It comes with a huge canopy that offers great sun protection, a convenient peekaboo window a top-quality harness system and a handbrake that is integrated with a an incredibly tuned lever. It also comes with plenty of storage, including in-seat storage pockets and a huge cargo basket that holds up to 15 pounds with an open-top cover. This Thule Jogger includes a bassinet that is suitable for strolling babies, and a double version that can hold two children. It has car seat adapters so that you can use the infant carrier of your child. It also comes with an one-handed folding system to help you transport it or store. It's also a green choice, using solution-dyed fabrics in its black hues to cut down on the use of water. Cortina Together Cortina Together is designed for families that are growing and provides parents with the option of seating to accommodate the preferences and needs of each child. The double stroller's two standard stroller seats come with reclining backrests as well as independent canopy. They're also designed to accept one of Chicco's #1-rated KeyFit or KeyFit 30 infant car seats in the front seat and rear seat (car seat sold separately) with the exclusive click-in attachment, without the need for adding straps or bars, which many other models need. A large, zipper-accessible basket in the rear offers ample storage space for the equipment. The handle is padded to fit dad or mom. The suspension and wheels of the tandem double stroller offer a smooth ride on all terrains. The 1-touch linked rear breaks when you tap it, making stopping simple. In our Strollers & Multiples lab tests, Cortina Together scored well for ease of use. This metric is based on how simple it is to fold and set up the stroller, adjust the safety harness and open and close the snack tray, engage and disengage the brakes, lift and carry the stroller as if placing 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 36.6 pounds when fully loaded, which is closer to the extreme end of our metric, and is heavier than the average for this class of strollers. It also has limited visibility when a car-seat is installed in the back. In addition the front tray release can be difficult to operate, especially after prolonged use. Despite these issues, we think that this is a great stroller for your family. Jeep Double Stroller The Jeep Destination Ultralight Side x Side Double Stroller is an affordable, lightweight stroller ideal for families with two kids. The front swivel-lock wheels turn to allow it to be maneuvered on flat surfaces and ensure stability on bumpy surfaces, making it easy to go where you want to go. It has a compact folding umbrella that can be closed in just a few seconds. It also stands upright to make transporting it easier. Its lightweight aluminum frame, foam handle and carrying strap makes it one of the easiest double strollers to lift during our tests. This tandem stroller comes with independent reclining seats to ensure maximum comfort. Its large canopy can offer UPF 50 sun protection, and it comes with a peekaboo view window to allow for easy monitoring. We would like to see the canopy vented for more airflow. We were not happy the fact that the cup holder sits extremely high on the frame. You'll need to bend down to reach it. In our tipping test the Jeep fell over with only 39 degrees of angle which is a bit higher than the average for a double stroller. It's heavier than the average and has more storage for the money. The seats and handle are also well-padded. This stroller is multi-functional, and has three modes. It can be used as a walker (for stuff), Jogger mode (with two safety belts with five points for children), or car seat mode. It can accommodate one car seat for infants however, pediatricians recommend waiting until your child is six months old before running 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 outdoors journalist who has written about travel, shopping tech, food, and parenting for a decade including the New York Times, Wall Street Journal and Forbes. She lives in San Francisco, California with her husband and twin daughters who are two years old.