Best Twin Stroller For Newborns
A double stroller is vital if you are expecting twins or if you have two children of similar ages. The top double strollers offer numerous ways to ride your children with side-by-side seating and a board attachment.
Strategist writer Lauren Ro's favorite is the Bugaboo Donkey 5 Mono, which adapts seamlessly as your family grows. It can fit two infant car seats as well as a toddler car seat, making it a great choice for twins from birth.
Bugaboo Donkey
This is the best double stroller for families looking for a stylish, side-by-side double stroller. It is a little more bulkier than other Bugaboo models but it's sturdy and built to last. It has a movable handlebar that extends and retracts easily. It also has a long reach, making it easy for my 6'1 husband to push, even when loaded.
Seats are comfortable and can be positioned in a way that one child is on top of the other or so that children are facing each the other. The seats can recline independently of each other. The canopies cover both fabric seats, if desired. They don't have much ventilation which makes them be like an oven on hot days. There's no way to see your kids.
One of the most unique features of this stroller is its ability to adapt to your family's needs from the single seat (Mono mode) all the way up to a double side-by-side stroller. This is the only double stroller convertible to do this. It can even be used in conjunction with another bassinet or car seat for babies.
It is simple to use on smooth surfaces, and it is able to handle stairs and slopes with ease. It isn't easy to maneuver in crowded stores and restaurants. It can also be difficult to fold up, especially when seats are attached. It's still quite compact, and is able to fit through most doors easily.
In mono mode, there is a storage bin in front of the front seats. It is great for grocery shopping and other supplies. The main storage basket under the seats is large and can accommodate up to 100 pounds. This is more than any other stroller on our list!
Uppababy Vista V2
This stroller is among the top twin strollers for newborns. It can be used right out of box as a double stroller, and is compatible with numerous bassies and infant car seats. tandem double buggy and Vista Lower adapters allow you to use two infant car seats simultaneously.
Comparatively to the first Vista, The V2 has made a few changes to make it better. The toddler seat has been elevated by a half inch, the footrest has been made bigger and the canopy comes with an additional fabric extension that zips out. Also, the harness has been modernized - it doesn't require replaced, making it easier to adjust.
The stroller is equipped with large wheels (8" in front and 11.5" in the back) and a strong suspension system, which lets it take on any terrain. The wheels made of rubber on the front are great to navigate through rocks and gravel and 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, which can be 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 and walk, the Vista can also accommodate the third child using its piggyback ride along board accessory.
Vista is Vista is simple to use and set up, although it can take some time to take it out of the protective packaging. The instructions are easy to follow, and there's also an YouTube video if you need more help.
Thule Urban Glide 3
The Thule Urban Glide 3 stroller is the most recent version of this renowned all terrain stroller. It's designed for families who value style, sustainability and adventure. It's got exciting new features, 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 been enhanced for improved mobility.
It's extremely light, making it easy to push and swift to accelerate on the road. Its suspension can handle sudden changes in surfaces (like grass to pavement) with ease and the large wheels offer ample traction for even the roughest of terrains. It is able to climb kerbs with no difficulty, and it can maneuver in tight spaces such as city streets with precision. It's easy to navigate narrow sidewalks and overcrowded parks.
Although the new Urban Glide 3 offers superior performance, it still retains the classic Thule features that make it an ideal jogger for parents. This includes an oversized canopy that provides an excellent sun protection as well as an easy-to-see window that can be opened for peekaboo, a top-quality harness system and a handbrake that is integrated with a an extremely tuned lever. It also comes with ample storage options, including inside-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, as well as a double version that can hold two children. It has car seat adapters, so you can use the infant carrier of your child. It also comes with an one-handed folding system to make it easier to transport or store. It's also a green option since it is made of dyed-solution fabric in black color options.
Cortina Together
Cortina Together is designed for families that are growing and provides parents with various seating options to accommodate the preferences and needs of every child. The two stroller seats of the double stroller come with reclining backrests, and canopies that are completely independent. The seats are also designed to accept Chicco's KeyFit or KeyFit 30, the #1 rated infant car seat, in both the front and rear seat. (Car seat sold separately).
A padded 3-position handle comfortably accommodates mom or dad, and a rear zipper access large basket offers ample storage space for gear. The tandem double stroller's wheels and suspension offer a smooth ride across all types of terrain, while the 1-touch linked rear brakes with toe-tap activation make stopping easy.
In our Strollers & Multiples lab tests, Cortina Together scored well in terms of ease of use. This metric is based on the ease with which it is for you to fold and set up the stroller. It also considers the ease with which it is for you to open and close the snack tray, engage and disengage brakes, raise the folded stroller and carry it like the trunk of a car.
There are some downsides to this model, however. First, it's heavy. It weighs 36.6 pounds when fully loaded which is on the extreme end of our metric than the average for this class of strollers. It also has limited visibility when a car-seat is installed in the rear. The front tray release isn't always easy to use, particularly after long-term use. Despite these issues, we consider this to be a great stroller for your family.
Jeep Double Stroller
Jeep Destination Ultralight Side x Side Double Stroller - an affordable, lightweight stroller for families with 2 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 want to go. It also comes with a compact umbrella fold that can be closed in seconds and stands upright for easy transportation. Its aluminum frame is lightweight, and its 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 reclined seats that can be independently adjusted and foot rests to provide maximum comfort for both children. Its canopy is large and offers UPF 50 protection, and comes with an open view for easy monitoring. We would like to see the canopy vented to let in more airflow however. We weren't a fan of the fact that the cup holder is quite high up on the frame. You'll need to bend down in order to reach it.
In our tipping-test, the Jeep fell over at a 39 degree angle, which is more than average for double prams. It's also heavier than our top picks however, it has a decent amount of storage space for its price and has a decent amount of padding in the seats and handle.
This versatile stroller has three modes it can be used in: wagon (just to store things) and the jogger (with two 5-point safety harnesses for kids) and car seat mode. It can accommodate a single car seat for an infant. However, pediatricians recommend that you wait until your child is 6 months old before you run with them. It is available in black and comes with a lifetime warranty. Jenni Gritters has been a journalist and parent for over 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 two years old.