5 Twin Stroller Lessons From Professionals
Best Twin Stroller For Newborns A double stroller will be vital if you are expecting twins or have two children who are similar in age. The top double strollers offer numerous ways to ride your children including side by side seating and an attachment for a board. Lauren Ro, a writer and strategist who writes for the blog, loves is the Bugaboo Donkey 5 Mono, which is easily adapted as your family expands. It can accommodate two infant car seats as well a toddler seat which makes it an ideal option for twins starting at birth. Bugaboo Donkey This is the best double stroller for families looking for a stylish, side-byside double stroller. It's a little bigger than other Bugaboo strollers however it feels sturdy and built to last. It has a handlebar that can be adjusted to extend and retract easily. It has a good reach, so my husband who is 6'1” can easily push it, even when fully laden. Seats are large and can be positioned so that one child sits behind another or so that the children are facing each other. They can also recline independently from one another. The canopies are large and cover both seat fabrics when desired. They're not a lot of ventilation, so they can feel like an oven on hot days. There's no way to see your kids. This stroller has a unique feature that allows it to expand with your family. It can go from a single seat (Mono Mode) to the double side by side stroller. It is the only double stroller convertible that can do this. It can be used in conjunction with an additional car seat or bassinet for infants. It is easy to maneuver on smooth surfaces and is able to handle steps and slopes well. It can be difficult to maneuver through crowded eateries and shops. It is also difficult to fold up, especially when seats are tucked away. It is still compact and can be accessed through the majority of doors. There is a storage bin that can be tucked away on the frame next to the front seat in mono mode. side by side double stroller is great for grocery shopping and other things. The main storage basket underneath the seats is large and can accommodate up to 100 pounds. This is more than any stroller we have listed! Uppababy Vista v2 This is one of the top twin strollers for new babies. It is compatible with a variety of bassinets and infant car seats (adapters are sold separately) and can be used as a double stroller straight out of the box. The Vista Upper and Vista Lower adapters let you use two infant car seats simultaneously. The V2 is an improved version of the original Vista. The toddler seat has been raised by half an inch, the footrest is larger and the canopy has an extra fabric extension that zips out. The harness has also been updated and doesn't require changed out, making it simple to adjust. The stroller comes with fairly large wheels (8 inches in the front and 11.5'' in the back) with strong suspension, so it is able to easily navigate a variety of terrain. The wheels made of rubber on the front are great for navigating rocks and gravel, while the tread on the rear wheels is better for sidewalks or grassy hills. Another feature that is great is the possibility to attach a child's bike to the front of the stroller, making it an excellent option for those who don't want to use an infant car seat or Rumbleseat. And if you have a child who is getting ready to stand in the Vista, the Vista can even fit the third child using its piggyback ride-along board accessory. Vista is Vista is simple to use and set up, however it takes some time to take it out of the protective packaging. The instructions are simple to follow, and there's a YouTube video to help if you require help understanding the instructions. Thule Urban Glide 3 The Thule Urban Glide 3 stroller is the most recent version of this renowned all terrain stroller. It's designed to appeal to families who are looking for style, sustainability and adventure. It features exciting upgrades, including a built-in leg rest and a reclined seat that offers unbeatable comfort for children on long jogs and walks. Its sleek and agile design has also been enhanced to allow for better maneuverability. It's extremely light, which makes it a breeze to push and swift to accelerate once you're on the road. Its suspension can handle sudden changes in surfaces (like grass to pavement) effortlessly, and the large wheels offer plenty of traction on even the roughest of terrains. It can climb kerbs without difficulty, and it can maneuver in tight spaces such as city streets with ease. Even narrow sidewalks and parks with lots of people are no problem. The new Urban Glide 3 is a superior jogger that provides parents with an abundance of comfort and convenience. It has a large canopy that provides great sun protection, a convenient peekaboo window a high-quality harness system, and an integrated handbrake with an incredibly tuned lever. It has plenty of storage space, including pockets on the seat as well as a huge cargo bag that can accommodate up to 15 pounds. This Thule jogger also comes with bassinets, ideal for strolling newborns, and a double model to accommodate two children. It has car seat adapters so that you can use the infant carrier of your child. It also has a one-handed folding system to help you transport it or store. It's also available in green, using solutions-dyed fabrics with black hues to cut down on water consumption. Cortina Together Cortina Together is designed for growing families and offers parents a variety of seating options to meet the preferences and needs of every child. The two seats in the double stroller come with reclining backrests, and canopies that are separate. 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 without the need for additional straps and bars, as many other models need. A large, zipper-accessible basket in the rear offers ample storage space for your equipment. The handle is cushioned to accommodate mom or dad. The tandem double stroller's wheels and suspension ensure a smooth ride on all types of terrain, and the one-touch linked rear brakes with toe-tap activation make 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 and open and close the snack tray, engage and deengage the brakes, then lift and carry the stroller as if placing it in a trunk, and for double strollers that are compatible install and take off the infant car seat. This model has some shortcomings. First, it's heavy. It weighs 36.6 pounds fully loaded, which puts it closer to the beast end of our measurement. It also has limited visibility in the back seat when the car seat is fitted. In addition, the front tray release can be difficult to operate, particularly when used for a long time. However, despite these issues, we believe that this is a great stroller for your family. Jeep Double Stroller The Jeep Destination Ultralight Side x Side Double Stroller is an affordable, lightweight stroller ideal for families with two kids. Its front swivel lock wheels rotate to maneuver on flat surfaces, and secure for stability on bumpy ones making it easy to get where you'd like to go. It also has an umbrella fold that can be closed in a matter of seconds and can be set up for easy transport. Its aluminum frame is light along with the foam handles and straps for carrying make it one of the easiest-to-lift double strollers that we have tested. This tandem stroller comes with independent reclining seats to ensure maximum comfort. Its oversized canopy extends to provide UPF 50 sun protection. It comes with a peekaboo view window to allow for easy monitoring. We'd 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 extremely high on the frame. You'll need to bend down in order to reach it. In our tipping test the Jeep fell over at 39 degrees of angle which is higher than average for a double stroller. It's also heavier than our top picks, however, it has plenty of storage space for the price and has ample padding in the seats and handle. The stroller is a versatile model with three modes that include wagon (just for stuff), jogger (with two 5-point safety harnesses for kids) and car seat mode. It can be used with an car seat for an infant. However, pediatricians suggest that you wait until your child is 6 months old before you jog with them. 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, food, shopping, technology 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.