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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 a must. The best double strollers offer numerous ways to ride your children, including side by side seating and a board attachment.
The Bugaboo Donkey 5 Mono is Lauren Ro's favourite stroller. It can be adapted to your family's needs seamlessly. It can accommodate two infant car seats as well a toddler seat which makes it a great choice for twins from birth.
Bugaboo Donkey
This is the top double stroller for families who are looking for a stylish, side-by-side double stroller. It's a larger than the other Bugaboo models, but it feels sturdy and built to last. It has a handlebar which can be adjusted to extend and retract easily. It has a long reach so my husband, who is 6'1" can easily push it, even when fully laden.
Seats are comfortable and can be placed in a way that one child is in front of another or so that children are facing each the other. They can also recline in a different way from one another. The canopies are huge and cover both seat fabrics if desired. They're not a lot of ventilation and can feel like an oven on hot days. They also don't have a peek-a-boo window that allows children to peek in.
One of the most distinctive 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. It is the only double stroller convertible to do this. It can even be used with a second car seat or bassinet for babies.
It is easy to navigate on smooth surfaces and handles slopes and steps well. double seat stroller is that it could be difficult to navigate in busy restaurants and shops. It can be difficult to fold the seat, especially if it is attached. It's still pretty small, however, and does fit through most doors easily.
There is an extra storage bin that is attached to the frame, next to the front seat in mono mode. This is great for grocery shopping and other items. The main storage basket beneath the seats is huge and can accommodate up to 100 pounds, which is more than any other stroller on this list!
Uppababy Vista V2
This is one of the best twin strollers designed for new babies. It can be used straight out of box as a double stroller and is compatible with numerous bassies and infant car seats. It can even accommodate two infant car seats or bassets at the same time if you purchase the Vista Upper and Lower adapters.
The V2 is a more refined version of the original Vista. The toddler seat is half an inch higher, the footrest is more space and the canopy is equipped with an extender for the fabric that zips out, which adds extra coverage. The harness is also modernized since it doesn't need to be re-threaded. This makes it much easier to adjust.
The stroller is equipped with big wheels (8" in front and 11.5" in back) and a robust suspension system, which allows it to take on any terrain. The rubber wheels on the front are ideal to navigate through rocks and gravel, while the tread on the rear wheels is more suitable for grassy hills or sidewalks.
Another great feature is the possibility to connect a child's bike 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. If you have a child who is ready to stand in the Vista, the Vista can also accommodate an additional child with its piggyback ride along board.
The Vista is easy to use and set up. However, it takes some time to take off all the protective packaging. The instructions are easy to follow and there is also a YouTube video if you need more help.
Thule Urban Glide 3
The Thule Urban Glide 3 is the newest version of the popular all-terrain stroller and it's designed to attract modern families that are a fan of style, sustainability, and adventure. It's got exciting new features with a built-in knee rest and a reclined seat that offers unbeatable comfort for children who take long walks and jogging. Its sleek and agile design is also enhanced for improved mobility.
It is incredibly light, making it easy to drive and speedy to accelerate on the road. Its suspension is able to handle sudden changes in surface (such as grass to pavement) and the large tires offer enough traction for any terrain. It is able to easily climb kerbs and turn in tight spaces, like city streets. Even small sidewalks and crowded parks are no problem for it.
While the new Urban Glide 3 offers superior performance, it still retains the classic Thule qualities that make it the ideal jogger for parents. It has a large canopy that provides excellent sun protection and 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, including in-seat storage pockets and a large cargo basket that holds up to 15 pounds with an open-top cover.
This Thule Jogger also comes with bassinets, ideal for strolling babies and a double model to accommodate two children. It also has car seat adapters so that you can use the infant carrier of your child. It also comes with an one-handed folding system to help you transport it or store. It's also an eco-friendly choice, as it uses dyed-solution fabric in black color options.
Cortina Together
Cortina Together is designed for families that are growing and offers parents various seating options to meet the preferences and needs of each child. The double stroller's two standard stroller seats have reclining backrests and independent canopies. The seats are also designed to accommodate Chicco's KeyFit or KeyFit 30, the top baby car seat that is rated the highest in both the front and rear seat. (Car seat sold separately).
A comfortable three-position handle can be used by dad or mom and a zippered rear access large basket offers ample storage space for gear. The suspension and wheels of the tandem double stroller ensure smooth riding on all terrains. The rear is linked with a single touch. breaks when you tap it, making stopping simple.
In our Strollers & Multiples laboratory tests, Cortina Together received high scores for ease of use. This metric is based on how simple it is to fold and set up the stroller and adjust the safety harness as well as the snack tray, engage and disengage the brakes, and lift and carry the folded stroller as if putting it into a trunk, and for double strollers compatible, install and remove an infant car seat.
This model isn't perfect. First, it's heavy. It weighs in at 36.6 pounds when fully loaded which is on the beast side of our metric, and is heavier than the average for this group of strollers. It also has a limited view when a car seat is placed in the back. The front tray release can be difficult to use, particularly after long-term use. Despite these limitations, we consider this to be a great double stroller that will be able to 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 that's perfect for families with two kids. The front lock wheels swivel and rotate for easy maneuvering on flat surfaces, and lock to provide stability on bumpy surfaces. It also features a compact umbrella fold that folds down in seconds and stands upright to make it easy to transport. 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 has independently reclining seats for maximum comfort. The large canopy provides UPF 50 protection, and comes with a peekaboo view for easy monitoring. We would prefer to have the canopy vented to allow more airflow. We also didn't like that the cup holder is extremely high on the frame, which means you'll have to bend to reach it.
In our test of tipping, the Jeep fell over at 39 degrees of angle which is higher than average for a double stroller. It's also a little heavier than our top picks but it offers an adequate amount of storage space at a reasonable cost and has plenty of padding in the seats as well as the handle.
This stroller can be used in three modes it can be used in: wagon (just for stuff) as well as the jogger (with two 5-point safety harnesses designed for children) and car seat mode. It can fit one car seat for infants however, pediatricians recommend waiting until your child is 6 months old before jogging with them. They should also be one year old before letting them go on rough terrain. It comes in black and comes with a lifetime warranty. Jenni Gritters has been a journalist in the field of parenting and outdoor for more than 10 years. She has written about travel, shopping, food, tech and parenting, and has 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.