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Best Twin Stroller For Newborns
A double stroller is essential if you are 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.
Strategist writer Lauren Ro's favorite is the Bugaboo Donkey 5 Mono, that is a perfect fit as your family expands. It can fit two infant car seats as well as a toddler seat. This makes it a great choice for twins.
Bugaboo Donkey
This is the ideal double stroller for families who are looking for a stylish, side-by-side double stroller. It's a little bigger than other Bugaboo strollers however it feels sturdy and built to last. It has a handlebar that is adjustable that retracts and extends easily. It also has a long reach, so it's easy for my husband of 6'1 to push, even when fully loaded.
The seats are large and can be positioned so that one child is on top of the other or to have the children face each one. They can also recline separately from one another. The canopies cover both fabric seats should you wish to. However, they don't provide much ventilation so they can feel like a small oven on hot days. They do not have a peek-a-boo window that allows children to peek in.
One of the most unique features of this stroller is its capacity to adapt to your family's needs from one seat (Mono mode) all the way up to a double side-by-side stroller. It is the only double stroller convertible that can do this. It can be used in conjunction 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. It can be a challenge to maneuver through crowded restaurants and shops. It is also a little difficult to fold up, especially when the seats are connected. It's still compact and fits through most doors.
In mono mode, there's an storage bin located next to the front seats. This is useful for groceries and other things. The main storage basket under the seats is large and can hold up to 100 pounds. This is more than any stroller on our list!
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 pushchairs stroller and is compatible with many bassies and infant car seats. The Vista Upper and Vista Lower adapters allow you to use two infant car seats at once.
Comparatively to the first Vista, The V2 has made a few improvements to make it even better. The toddler seat is half an inch higher, the footrest has more space, and the canopy is equipped with an extender for the fabric that zips out, which provides additional coverage. The harness has been updated in that it does not need to be re-threaded. This makes it easier to adjust.
The stroller is equipped with big wheels (8" in front and 11.5" in the back) and a strong suspension system that allows it to take on any terrain. The front wheels are made of rubber which makes them suitable for navigating gravel, rocks and cobblestones. The rear wheels are more grippy to handle the grassy hills and sidewalks.
Another great feature is the ability to attach a child's bike to the front of the stroller, making it an ideal option for parents who don't want to use an infant car seat or Rumbleseat. If you have a child who is getting ready to stand, the Vista can accommodate the third child using its piggyback ride-along board accessory.
Vista is a simple device to use. Vista is easy to use and to set up. However, it takes some time to get rid of the protective packaging. The instructions are easy to follow and there's also a YouTube video available should you require further assistance.
Thule Urban Glide 3
The Thule Urban Glide 3 is the newest version of this popular stroller that is made to appeal to modern families who value style, sustainability and adventure. It comes with exciting improvements with a built-in knee rest and a reclining seat that promises unparalleled comfort for children during long walks and jogging. Its sleek and agile design has also been upgraded to improve its maneuverability.
It's extremely light, making it easy to push and quick to accelerate when you're hitting the open road. Its suspension can handle abrupt changes in surface (like grass to pavement) with ease and the large wheels offer ample traction even on the most difficult terrains. It's able to climb over kerbs and turn tight spaces like city streets. It's also easy to navigate narrow sidewalks and overcrowded parks.
While the new Urban Glide 3 offers superior performance, it still retains the classic thule double stroller (updated blog post) features that make it a top jogger for parents. It comes with a huge canopy that offers great sun protection, a convenient peekaboo window an extremely high-quality harness system and a handbrake that is integrated with a a perfectly in-tuned lever. It has plenty of storage space, including pockets inside the seat and a large cargo bag that can accommodate up to 15 pounds.
This Thule jogger also comes with a bassinet, for strolling babies, and a double version to accommodate two children. It is compatible with car seat adapters, so you can use your infant carrier and it comes with a fold that is one-handed, making it easy to transport and to store. It's also a green choice since it is made of dyed solution in its black color choices.
Cortina Together
Created for the growing family, Cortina Together offers parents versatile seating options that let them adjust to each child's individual needs and preferences. The double stroller's standard stroller seats feature reclining backrests and independent canopies. They're also designed to take 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 that eliminates the need for adding straps and bars, as many competing models require.
A large, zipper-accessible basket on the rear offers ample storage space for the equipment. The handle is padded to fit dad or mom. The suspension and wheels of the tandem double stroller offer a smooth ride across any terrain. The rear is linked with a single to double buggy touch. breaks with toe-tap activated make stopping easy.
In our Strollers & Multiples lab tests, Cortina Together scored well for its ease of use. This is based on the ease with which it is for you to fold and set up the stroller. It also considers how easy it is to open and close the snack tray and engage and disengage the brakes, raise the stroller that is folded and carry it like the trunk of a car.
This model has some shortcomings. First, it's heavy. It weighs in at 36.6 pounds when fully loaded which is on the extreme side of our metric, and is heavier than the average for this group of strollers. Additionally, it has a limited view from the back seat when the car seat is in place. The front tray release isn't always easy to use, particularly after prolonged usage. However, despite these issues, we consider this to be a great lightweight double buggy stroller that will be able to keep your family together for many years to come.
Jeep Double Stroller
Jeep Destination Ultralight Side x Side Double Stroller - an affordable, lightweight twin stroller stroller that is ideal for families with two children. Its front swivel lock wheels rotate to move on flat surfaces, and secure for stability on bumpy surfaces which makes it easy to go where you'd like to go. It also has an umbrella fold that closes in seconds and stands upright to make it easy to transport. Its light aluminum frame with foam handles and straps for carrying make it one of the easiest to lift double strollers in our tests.
This stroller has reclined seats that can be independently adjusted and foot rests for the best comfort for both children. Its canopy is large and 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 weren't a fan of the fact 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, the Jeep fell over at a 39 degree angle, which is higher than the average for double prams. It's also heavier than our top picks but it does provide an adequate amount of storage space for its price and comes with ample padding in the seats as well as the handle.
The stroller is a versatile model with three modes that include wagon (just for stuff), the jogger (with two 5-point safety harnesses for children) and car seat mode. It can accommodate a single car seat for an infant. However, pediatricians advise that you wait until your child is 6 months old before you jog with them. It's black and has a limited lifetime 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 lives in San Francisco with her husband and 2-year-old twin buggy daughters.