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 numerous ways to ride your children with side-by-side seating and an attachment for a board.
Lauren Ro, a writer and strategist, has a favorite is the Bugaboo Donkey 5 Mono, which adapts seamlessly as your family expands. 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 ideal double stroller for families looking for a stylish, side-by-side double stroller. It is a little larger than the other Bugaboo models however, it is sturdy and built to last. It has a handlebar that can be adjusted to extend and retract easily. It also has a long reach, so it is easy for my husband of 6'1 to push, even when fully loaded.
Seats are comfortable and can be placed in a way that one child is on top of the other or so that children are facing each the other. They can also recline in a different way from one another. The canopies are big, covering both seat fabrics if desired. They're not a lot of ventilation, so they can feel like an oven on hot days. They do not have a peek-a-boo window to see the children.
One of the most unique features of this stroller is its capacity to grow with your family from one seat (Mono mode) all the way to a double side-by-side stroller. It is the only stroller that can be converted that can do this! It can be used with baby bassinets or a car seat.
It is a breeze to use on smooth surfaces, and it handles stairs and slopes well. The only downside is that it could be difficult to navigate crowded shops and restaurants. It is also a little difficult to fold up, especially when seats are connected. It's still compact and can be accessed through the majority of doors.
In mono mode, there is an storage bin located next to the front seats. This is great for grocery shopping and other supplies. The main storage basket under the seats is big and can hold up 100 pounds. This is more than any stroller we have listed!
Uppababy Vista v2
This stroller is among the top twin strollers for newborns. It can be used straight out of the box as a double stroller, and is compatible with numerous infant car seats and bassets. The Vista Upper and Vista Lower adapters let you use two infant car seats at once.
The V2 is a more refined version of the original Vista. The toddler seat is a half-inch taller, the footrest has more space, and the canopy has an extender fabric that zips out and gives extra coverage. The harness has also been updated and no longer needs to be changed out, making it simple to adjust.
The stroller comes with fairly large wheels (8'' in front and 11.5 inches in the back) with a sturdy suspension, which means it is able to handle a variety of terrain. The wheels made of rubber on the front are ideal for navigating rocks and gravel and the tread on the rear wheels is better for sidewalks and grassy hills.
Another excellent feature is the ability to connect a child's bike to the front of the stroller, which can be a handy option for those who aren't keen on using an infant car seat or Rumbleseat. If you have a child who is getting ready to stand and walk, the Vista can also accommodate an additional child with its piggyback ride along board accessory.
Vista is a simple device to use. Vista is simple to use and install. It does take some time to take off 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 latest version of this renowned all terrain stroller. It's designed for families who value style, sustainability and adventure. It's got exciting new features that include a built-in leg rest and a reclined seat that provides unbeatable comfort for children on long walks and jogs. Its sleek, agile design improves its mobility.
It is extremely light, making it simple to drive and quick to accelerate on the open road. Its suspension is able to handle abrupt changes in the surface (like grass to pavement) easily and the oversized wheels provide ample traction even on the most difficult terrains. It can easily move up kerbs and around tight spaces like city streets. It's even a breeze to navigate narrow sidewalks and overcrowded parks.
The brand new Urban Glide 3 is a superior jogger that provides parents with a great deal of comfort and convenience. This includes an oversized canopy that offers great sun protection, a convenient peekaboo window, a high-quality harness system, and an integrated handbrake with an extremely tuned lever. It has plenty of storage space, including pockets in the seat as well as a huge cargo bag that can hold up to 15 lbs.
This Thule jogger also comes with bassinets, ideal for strolling newborns, and a double model to accommodate two children. It can be used with car seat adapters so you can use your infant carrier and it features a simple fold that's one-handed to make it easy to transport or store. It also comes in a green option that uses solution-dyed fabrics in its black color options to minimize water consumption.
Cortina Together
Cortina Together is designed for families that are growing and offers parents a variety of seating options to meet the preferences and needs of each child. The two stroller seats of the double stroller feature reclined backrests and canopies that are separate. They're also engineered to accept one of Chicco's top-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 straps or bars, which many competing models require.
A comfortable 3-position handle accommodates mom or dad, and a zippered rear access large basket provides ample storage space for all of your gear. The suspension and wheels of the tandem double stroller ensure smooth riding on all terrains. The one-touch linked rear breaks when you tap it, making stopping a breeze.
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 and adjust the safety harness, open and close the snack tray, disengage and engage the brakes, then 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.
This model isn't perfect. First, it's heavy. It weighs 36.6 pounds fully loaded and puts it closer to the beast end of our measurement. It also has a limited view when a car seat is placed in the back. Additionally, the front tray release is sometimes difficult to operate, particularly after long-term use. However, despite these issues, we think this is a great double stroller that will keep your family together for years to come.
Jeep Double Stroller
Jeep Destination Ultralight Side x Side Double Stroller - an affordable, lightweight stroller ideal for families with 2 children. Its front swivel-lock wheels rotate to allow it to be maneuvered on flat surfaces and secure for stability on bumpy surfaces making it easy to travel wherever you'd like to go. It has a compact folding umbrella that can be closed in a matter of 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 easiest double strollers we have seen in our tests.
This stroller has independently reclining seats and foot rests to provide the best comfort for both children. Its large canopy offers UPF 50 protection, and comes with an open view for easy monitoring. We would prefer to see the canopy vented for more airflow. We also weren't thrilled that the cup holder sits very high on the frame, meaning you'll need to bend down to access it.
In our tipping test, the Jeep fell over with only 39 degrees of incline which is a bit higher than the average for a double stroller. It's also a bit heavier than our top picks but it offers a decent amount of storage space for its cost and has plenty of padding in the seats as well as the handle.
This versatile stroller has three modes that include wagon (just for things) as well as jogger (with two 5-point safety harnesses for kids) and car seat mode. It can accommodate a single infant car seat. However, pediatricians recommend that you wait until your child is 6 months old before you jog with them. It is available in black and comes with a limited warranty. Jenni Gritters is a parenting and outdoors journalist who has written about shopping, travel tech, food, and parenting for over a decade including the New York Times, Wall Street Journal and Forbes. She currently lives in San Francisco with her husband and twin daughters who are 2 years old.