What Is Twin Stroller And Why Is Everyone Talking About It?
Best Twin Stroller For Newborns
If you're expecting twins or two kids close in age, a double stroller is a must. The top double strollers provide multiple ways to ride for your children with side-by-side seating and an attachment for a board.
The Bugaboo Donkey 5 Mono is Lauren Ro's top stroller. It can adapt to the needs of your family seamlessly. It can fit two infant car seats, as well as an infant seat. This makes it a great choice for twins.
Bugaboo Donkey
This is the best double stroller for families looking for a stylish, side-byside double stroller. It's a more bulkier than other Bugaboo models but it's 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 loaded.
The seats are spacious and can be positioned so that one child is on top of the other, or to have children facing each one. The seats can recline independently from each other. The canopies cover both seat fabrics should you wish to. They're not a lot of ventilation, so they can be like an oven on hot days. There's no way to see your children.
This stroller features an exclusive feature that allows it to expand with you and your family. It can be converted from one seat (Mono Mode) to the double side by side stroller. This is the only double stroller convertible 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 issue is that it could be difficult to navigate in busy restaurants and shops. It is also difficult to fold, particularly when seats are attached. It is still compact and can fit through most doors.
In mono mode, there is an storage bin located next to the front seats. This is ideal for groceries and other things. The main storage basket under the seats is big and can hold up 100 lbs. This is more than any stroller on our list!
Uppababy Vista V2
This is one of the most popular twin strollers for newly 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 right out of the box. It can even accommodate two bassinets or infant car seats simultaneously when you purchase the Vista Upper and Lower adapters.
The V2 is a more refined version of the original Vista. The toddler seat is about an inch higher, the footrest is more space, and the canopy comes with an extender for the fabric that zips out, which adds extra coverage. The harness has been updated in that it does not require re-threading. This makes it much easier to adjust.
The stroller has reasonably large wheels (8'' in the front and 11.5 inches in the back) with strong suspension, which means it can easily handle all kinds of terrain. The wheels made of rubber on the front are perfect to navigate through rocks and gravel and the tread on the rear wheels is more suitable for sidewalks or grassy hills.
Another great feature is the possibility to attach a child's bike to the front of the stroller, which is a handy option for those who don't want to use an infant car seat or Rumbleseat. And 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.
Vista is Vista is simple to use and set up, although it takes some time to unpack all of the protective packaging. The instructions are simple to follow, and there's a YouTube video in case you need assistance understanding the instructions.
Thule Urban Glide 3
The Thule Urban Glide 3 is the most recent version of the popular all-terrain stroller and it's designed to appeal to modern families who are a fan of style, sustainability, and adventure. It's got exciting new features with a built-in knee rest and updated reclined seat that provides unbeatable comfort for children who take long jogs and walks. Its sleek, agile design enhances its maneuverability.
It is extremely light, making it simple to drive and speedy to accelerate on the open road. Its suspension handles sudden changes in surfaces (like grass to pavement) with ease and the large wheels offer ample traction for even the roughest of terrain. It's able to climb over kerbs and turn tight spaces such as city streets. Even pushchairsandprams and crowded parks are not a problem.
The brand new Urban Glide 3 is a superior jogger that provides parents with plenty of comfort and ease. This includes an oversized canopy that provides great sun protection, a convenient peekaboo window, an extremely high-quality harness system and a handbrake integrated with an incredibly tuned lever. It is packed with storage space, including pockets on the seat as well as a huge cargo bag that can hold up to 15 pounds.
This Thule Jogger comes with a bassinet to accommodate strolling infants, and a double version that can accommodate two children. It is compatible with car seat adapters so you can use the infant carrier of your child, and it has a quick fold that's one-handed to make it easy to transport or store. It's also a green option since it is made of dyed-solution fabric in black color options.
Cortina Together
Designed for the growing family, Cortina Together offers parents various seating options that allow them to adjust to each child's unique needs and preferences. The double stroller's two standard stroller seats come with reclining backrests as well as independent canopies. They're also designed 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 that eliminates the need for additional straps and bars, as other models that require.
A comfortable three-position handle can be used by dad or mom, and a zippered rear access large basket offers ample storage space for all of your gear. The wheels and suspension of the tandem double stroller offer a smooth ride across all terrains. The one-touch linked rear breaks with toe-tap activated make stopping simple.
In our Strollers & Multiples lab tests, Cortina Together scored well for its ease of use. This metric is based on how easy it is for you to fold and set up the stroller. It also considers the ease with which it is to open and close the snack tray, engage and disengage brakes, and then lift the stroller when folded and then carry it like a trunk.
The model has a few flaws. First, it's heavy. It weighs 36.6 pounds when fully loaded and is closer to the beast side of our metric than the average for this class of strollers. It also has a limited view when a car seat is mounted in the rear. Additionally, the front tray release is sometimes difficult to operate, particularly after prolonged use. However, despite these issues, we think that this is an excellent stroller for your family.
Jeep Double Stroller
Jeep Destination Ultralight Side x Side Double Stroller - A lightweight, budget-friendly stroller for families with 2 children. The front swivel-lock wheels turn to move on flat surfaces and secure for stability on bumpy surfaces which makes it easy to get where you'd like to go. It has a compact folding umbrella that can be closed in seconds. It is also able to stand upright, making transporting it easier. Its aluminum frame is lightweight, and its carrying strap and handle made of foam makes it one of the most easy double strollers we have seen in our tests.
This side-by-side stroller offers independently reclining seats and foot rests to provide maximum comfort for both kids. Its large canopy offers UPF 50 protection and includes 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 sits quite high up on the frame. You'll need to bend down to reach it.
In our tipping test it was found that the Jeep fell over at a 39 degree angle, which is more than the norm for a double pram. It's heavier than the average and has more storage space for the price. The handles and seats are also well-padded.
This stroller is multi-functional, and features three modes. It can be used as a cart (for stuff) or Jogger mode (with two 5-point safety belts for children) as well as a car seat mode. It can accommodate one car seat for infants but pediatricians recommend waiting until your child is six months old before running with them. They should also be 1 year old before letting them go on rough terrain. It is available in black with a limited warranty. Jenni Gritters has been a parenting and outdoor journalist for more than a decade. She has written about travel and food, shopping, 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 aged 2 years.