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Best Twin Stroller For Newborns
If you're expecting twins or have two kids close in age, a double stroller is essential. The best ones offer different ways for your children to ride such as side-by-side seating, and an attachment for a rider board.
Strategist writer Lauren Ro's favorite is the Bugaboo Donkey 5 Mono, which adapts seamlessly as your family expands. 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 ideal twin stroller for families who want a stylish double side-by-side stroller. It's a more bulkier than other Bugaboo models but it's sturdy and built to last. It has a handlebar that can be adjusted to retract and extend easily. It has a long reach, so my husband who is 6'1" can easily push it, even when he is fully loaded.
Seats are comfortable and can be placed so that one child sits on top of the other or so that the children face each other. The seats can recline independently of each other. The canopies cover both seat fabrics If you want. They're not very ventilated and can appear like an oven on hot days. There's no peek-a-boo window to look at your children.
This stroller comes with a unique feature that lets it expand with your family. It can convert from a single seat (Mono Mode) to the double side by side stroller. This is the only double stroller convertible to do this. It can be used with baby bassinets or a car seat.
It is easy to navigate on smooth surfaces and is able to handle steps and slopes well. The only downside is that it can be difficult to navigate through busy restaurants and shops. It can be a bit difficult to fold the seat down, particularly if it is connected. It is still compact and can fit through most doors.
In mono mode, there's a storage bin next to the front seats. This is great for groceries and other items. The main storage basket beneath the seats is big and can hold 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 babies. It can be used straight out of box as a double stroller, and is compatible with many infant car seats and bassets. The Vista Upper and Vista Lower adapters allow you to use two infant car seats at the same time.
Comparatively to the first Vista, The V2 has made a few improvements to make it even better. The toddler seat has been raised by about half an inch, the footrest has been made bigger and the canopy comes with an additional fabric extension that zips out. Additionally, the harness has been updated and does not require changed out, making it simple to adjust.
The stroller comes with large wheels (8" in front and 11.5" in back) and a sturdy suspension system, which lets it handle any terrain. The rubber wheels on the front are great to navigate through rocks and gravel, while the tread on the rear wheels is more suitable for sidewalks or grassy hills.
Another excellent feature is the possibility to connect a child's bicycle to the front of the stroller, making it an ideal option for parents who aren't interested in using an infant car seat or Rumbleseat. If you have a child who is ready to stand in the Vista, the Vista can even fit a third kid with its piggyback ride along board accessory.
Vista is a simple device to use. Vista is easy to use and set up, however it does take some time to take it out of the protective packaging. The instructions are simple to follow, and there's a YouTube video if you need help understanding the steps.
Thule Urban Glide 3
The Thule Urban Glide 3 is the most recent version of this popular all-terrain stroller and it's designed to appeal to modern families who prioritize style, sustainability, and adventure. It's got exciting new features such as a built-in foot rest and a new reclined seat that promises unmatched comfort for children during long walks and jogs. Its sleek and agile design is also upgraded to improve its mobility.
It's extremely light, which makes it a breeze to push and easy to accelerate when you're hitting the road. Its suspension is able cope with sudden changes in surface (such as grass to pavement) and the large tires offer enough traction for any terrain. It's able to climb over kerbs and turn tight spaces like city streets. Even narrow sidewalks and parks with lots of people are no problem.
The brand new Urban Glide 3 is a superior jogger that gives parents plenty of comfort and convenience. It comes with a huge canopy that offers excellent sun protection and a convenient peekaboo window a top-quality harness system and a handbrake integrated with an incredibly tuned lever. It also comes with plenty of storage, including in-seat storage pockets as well as a large cargo basket that can hold up to 15 pounds with the zip-top cover.
This Thule jogger also comes with an infant bassinet for strolling newborns and a double version to accommodate two children. It also has car seat adapters so that you can use the infant carrier of your child. It also has an one-handed folding system to help you transport it or store. It's also a green option since it is made of solution-dyed fabric in its 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 individual needs and preferences. The double stroller's two standard stroller seats feature reclining backrests and independent canopy. 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) with the exclusive click-in attachment that eliminates the need for additional straps or bars, which many competing models require.
A comfortable three-position handle can be used by dad or mom, and a rear zipper access large basket provides ample storage space for gear. The wheels and suspension of the tandem double stroller offer smooth riding on any terrain. The 1-touch linked rear breaks when activated by a toe-tap, making stopping easy.
In our Strollers & Multiples lab tests, Cortina Together scored well for ease of use. This metric is based upon the ease with which it is to fold and set up the stroller. It also considers the ease with which it is for you to open and close the snack trays as well as engage and deengage brakes, raise the folded stroller and carry it as if it were a trunk.
We did find some drawbacks to this model, though. First, it's heavy. It weighs in at 36.6 pounds when fully loaded which is on the beast side of our metric than the average for this category of strollers. In addition, it is not able to see clearly in the back seat when a car seat is installed. In addition the front tray release is sometimes difficult to operate, especially when used for a long time. However, despite these issues, we believe this is a fantastic double stroller that can keep up with your family for years to come.
Jeep Double Stroller
The Jeep Destination Ultralight Side x Side Double Stroller is a lightweight, affordable stroller ideal for families with two children. Its front swivel lock wheels rotate to allow it to be maneuvered on flat surfaces and lock for stability on bumpy surfaces making it easy to get where you'd like to go.
compact double buggy comes with an umbrella fold that closes in a matter of seconds, and it stands upright for easy transportation. Its lightweight aluminum frame, carrying strap and handle made of foam makes it one of the easiest double strollers to lift in our tests.
This stroller with a side-by-side design offers independently reclining seats and foot rests to ensure maximum comfort for both kids. Its large canopy can offer UPF 50 sun protection, and it includes a peekaboo window to allow for easy monitoring. We would prefer to have the canopy vented to allow more airflow. We also didn't like the fact that the cup holder is extremely high on the frame, meaning you'll have to bend to access it.
In our tipping test, the Jeep fell over at a 39-degree angle which is higher than average for a double stroller. It's also a bit heavier than our top picks but it offers plenty of storage space for its cost and has ample padding on the seats and handle.
This stroller is multi-functional and features three modes. It can be used as a walker (for stuff), the jogger mode (with two 5-point safety belts for children) or car seat mode. It can fit one car seat for infants, but 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 with a limited warranty. Jenni Gritters has been a journalist and parent for over a decade. 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, who are 2 years old.