Best Twin Stroller For Newborns
A double stroller is essential if you're expecting twins or have two children who are similar in age. The best double strollers offer different ways to ride your children with side-by-side seating and an attachment for boards.
The Bugaboo Donkey 5 Mono is Lauren Ro's top stroller. It can adapt to the needs of your family seamlessly. It can accommodate two infant car seats, as well as a toddler seat. This makes it a great choice for twins.
Bugaboo Donkey
This is the most suitable twin stroller for families who 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 has a decent reach, so my husband who is 6'1" is able to easily push it when it is full of weight.
Seats are comfortable and can be placed so that one child sits in front of another or so that the children are facing each the other. They can also recline separately from each other. The canopies cover both fabric seats, if desired. However, they don't offer much ventilation so they can appear like a small oven on hot days. Recommended Web page don't have a peek-a-boo 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 a single seat (Mono mode) to grow to a double side-by-side stroller. This is the only convertible double stroller that can do this! It can be used with a bassinet for newborns or a car seat.
It is easy to maneuver on smooth surfaces, and can handle slopes and steps with ease. The only drawback is that it can be difficult to navigate through crowded shops and restaurants. It is difficult to fold the seat, particularly if it is attached. It is still fairly compact, and is able to fit through most doors easily.
There is an extra storage bin that is attached to the frame to the front seat in mono mode. This is ideal for shopping and other supplies. The main storage basket underneath the seats is big and can accommodate up to 100 pounds. This is more than any stroller on our list!
Uppababy Vista V2
This is among the top twin strollers for new borns. It can be used right out of box as a double stroller and is compatible with a variety of bassies and infant car seats. It can even accommodate two infant car seats or bassets simultaneously if you purchase the Vista Upper and Lower adapters.
Compared to the original Vista, The V2 has made a few improvements to make it better. The toddler seat is half an inch taller, the footrest has more space and the canopy has a zip-out fabric extender that provides additional coverage. The harness has also been modernized - it does not require replaced, making it easier to adjust.
The stroller comes with fairly large wheels (8 inches in front and 11.5 inches in the back) with strong suspension, which means it can easily handle a variety of terrain. The wheels made of rubber on the front are great for navigating gravel and rocks, while the tread on the rear wheels is better for grassy hills or sidewalks.
Another excellent feature is the possibility to attach a child's bike to the front of the stroller, which can be an ideal option for parents who aren't keen on 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.
The Vista is easy to use and to set up. It does take some time to remove all the protective packaging. The instructions are simple to follow, and there is a YouTube video in case you need assistance understanding them.
Thule Urban Glide 3
The Thule Urban Glide 3 stroller is the most recent version of this popular all terrain stroller. It's designed to appeal to families who are looking for style, sustainability and adventure. It comes with exciting improvements, including a built-in leg rest and updated reclined seat that provides unbeatable comfort for children on long walks and jogs. Its sleek and agile design has been enhanced for improved mobility.
It's extremely light, making it a breeze to push and swift to accelerate on the road. Its suspension is able to handle sudden changes in surface (such as grass turning to pavement) and the oversized tires are able to withstand any terrain. It is able to easily climb kerbs and turn in tight spaces like city streets. It's easy to navigate narrow sidewalks and crowded parks.
While the new Urban Glide 3 offers superior performance, it still retains the classic Thule features that make it an ideal jogger for parents. The large canopy offers excellent sun protection, comes with an easy peekaboo feature as well as a premium harness system and a handbrake that is perfectly tuned. It also comes with ample storage, including in-seat storage pockets and a huge cargo basket that holds up to 15 pounds and comes with the zip-top cover.
This Thule Jogger includes a bassinet that is suitable for strolling infants, and a double version that can fit two children. It also has car seat adapters, meaning that you can use the infant carrier of your child. It also comes with a one-handed folding system to make it easier to transport or store. It's also a green option because it uses solution-dyed fabric in its black color choices.
Cortina Together
Cortina Together is designed for growing families and offers parents a variety of seating options to meet the preferences and needs of each child. The double stroller's two standard stroller seats come with reclining backrests as well as independent canopy. The seats are also designed to accept Chicco's KeyFit or KeyFit 30, the number one baby car seat that is rated the highest 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 zippered rear access large basket offers ample storage space for gear. The suspension and wheels of the tandem double stroller provide 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 its ease of use. This is based on how easy it is to fold and set up the stroller and adjust the safety harness, open and close the snack tray, engage and deengage the brakes, lift and carry the folded stroller as if placing it in a trunk, and for compatible double strollers, install and remove an infant car seat.
We did find some drawbacks to this model, though. First, it's heavy. It weighs 36.6 pounds when fully loaded, which is closer to the beast side of our metric than the average for this class of strollers. Additionally, it has limited visibility in the back seat when a car seat is installed. The front tray release isn't always easy to use, especially after long-term use. Despite these issues we still consider this to be a great stroller to have for your family.
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 swivel-lock wheels turn to maneuver on flat surfaces, and secure for stability on bumpy ones making it easy to travel wherever you want to go. It also has an umbrella fold that can be closed in seconds and stands upright for easy transportation. Its aluminum frame is lightweight, and its foam handle and carrying strap makes it one of the most easy double strollers to lift during our tests.
This side-by-side stroller offers independently reclining seats and foot rests to ensure maximum comfort for both children. Its large canopy offers UPF 50 protection and also comes with a peekaboo view for easy monitoring. We would have liked to see the canopy vented for more airflow. We also weren't thrilled that the cup holder is very high on the frame, which means you'll have to bend down to reach it.
In our tipping test the Jeep fell over at 39 degrees of angle, which is above average for a double stroller. It's also a bit heavier than our top picks, however, it has a decent amount of storage space at a reasonable price and has a decent amount of padding on the seats and handle.
This stroller is multi-functional, and offers three modes. It can be used as a cart (for things) or the jogger mode (with two 5-point safety belts for kids) as well as a car seat mode. It can fit a single infant car seat. However, pediatricians suggest that you wait until your child is six months old before allowing them to run with them. It's black and has a limited lifetime warranty. Jenni Gritters has been a journalist in the field of parenting and outdoor for over 10 years. She has written about travel and food, shopping, technology and parenting. 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 aged two years old.