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If you're expecting twins, or have two kids close in age, a double stroller is a must. The best ones provide different ways for your children to ride with you, including side-by-side seating as well as a rider board attachment.
The Bugaboo Donkey 5 Mono is Lauren Ro's top stroller. It can adapt to your family's needs seamlessly. It can fit 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 top double stroller for families who are looking for a stylish, side-by-side double stroller. It is a little bit bulkier than the other Bugaboo models but it's solid and built to last. It has a handlebar that is adjustable that extends and retracts easily. It has a good reach, so my husband who is 6'1" is able to easily push it when he is fully loaded.
The seats are spacious and can be placed to have one child sit in front of the other, or to have children facing each the other. The seats can recline independently from each other. The canopies are huge and cover both fabric when desired. However, they don't provide enough ventilation, which makes them 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 ability to adapt to your family's needs from the single seat (Mono mode) to grow to a double side-by-side stroller. It is the only double stroller convertible to do this. It can be used in conjunction with the bassinet for infants or a car seat.
It is easy to navigate on smooth surfaces and handles slopes and steps well. It can be difficult to maneuver around busy eateries and shops. It is also difficult to fold up, especially when seats are tucked away. It's still pretty small, however, and does fit through most doors easily.
There is an additional storage bin that is attached to the frame to the front seat in mono mode. 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 we have listed!
Uppababy Vista V2
This is among the most popular twin strollers for newly newborns. It is compatible with a variety of bassinets and infant car seats (adapters 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 a more refined version of the original Vista. The toddler seat has been elevated by a half inch, the footrest is bigger and the canopy comes with an extra fabric extension that zips out. The harness has been updated, as it does not need to be re-threaded. This makes it easier to adjust.
The stroller is fairly large wheels (8 in front and 11.5 inches in the back) with a strong suspension, which means it can easily handle any terrain. The front wheels are made of rubber, which makes them ideal for navigating gravel, rocks and cobblestones. While the rear wheels are more grippy to handle grassy hills and sidewalks.
Another feature that is great is the possibility to attach a child's bike to the front of the stroller, which can be a handy option for those who aren't keen on using an infant car seat or Rumbleseat. If you have a child who is able to stand in the Vista, the Vista can also accommodate an additional child with its piggyback ride-along board accessory.
Vista is a simple device to use. Vista is easy to use and install. It does take some time to remove all the protective packaging. The instructions are simple to follow, and there's an YouTube video to help if you require help understanding the instructions.
Thule Urban Glide 3
The Thule Urban Glide 3 is the most recent version of the popular stroller for all-terrain use. It's designed to draw the attention of modern families who value style, sustainability and adventure. It's got exciting new features like a built-in foot rest and an updated reclined seat, which offers the best comfort for children on long jogging and walks. Its sleek, agile design also increases its maneuverability.
It is extremely light, making it simple to drive and quick to accelerate on the open road. Its suspension can handle sudden changes in surfaces (like grass to pavement) with ease and the large wheels provide ample traction for even the most difficult terrains. It can easily climb kerbs without trouble and it turns in tight spaces such as streets in cities with aplomb. Even small sidewalks and crowded parks are no problem for it.
While the brand new Urban Glide 3 offers superior performance, it retains the classic Thule features that make it the ideal jogger for parents. The huge canopy offers great sun protection, has an easy peekaboo and a top-quality harness system, and an integrated handbrake that's perfectly tuned. It also comes with plenty of storage, including in-seat storage pockets and a huge cargo basket that holds up to 15 pounds and comes with the zip-top cover.
This Thule Jogger also comes with a bassinet, for strolling newborns, and a double version that can accommodate two kids. It also has car seat adapters so that you can use the infant carrier of your child. It also comes with a one-handed folding system to make it easier to transport or store. It's also a green choice, as it uses dyed-solution fabric in black color choices.
Cortina Together
Cortina Together is designed for families that are growing and offers parents a variety of 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 take Chicco's KeyFit or KeyFit 30, the number one baby car seat that is rated the highest in both the front and rear seat. (Car seat sold separately).
A comfortable 3-position handle accommodates mom or dad, and a rear zipper access large basket provides ample storage space for gear. The tandem double stroller's suspension and wheels ensure a smooth ride on any terrain, and the one-touch linked rear brakes with toe-tap activation makes stopping a breeze.
In our Strollers & Multiples lab tests, Cortina Together scored well 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, 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.
There are some downsides to this model, however. First, it's heavy. It weighs 36.6 pounds fully loaded and puts it closer to the top of our metric. It also has a limited view when a car seat is mounted in the back. Additionally, the front tray release can be difficult to operate, especially after long-term use. However, despite these issues, we think that this is a great stroller for your family.
Jeep Double Stroller
The Jeep Destination Ultralight Side x Side Double Stroller is a lightweight, affordable stroller ideal for families with two children. The front swivel-lock wheels turn to maneuver on flat surfaces and secure for stability on bumpy ones making it easy to travel wherever you'd like to go. It also features a compact umbrella fold that closes in seconds and stands upright to make it easy to transport. Its aluminum frame that is lightweight, foam handle and carrying strap makes it one of the easiest double strollers we have seen in our tests.
This tandem stroller features independent reclining seats to ensure maximum comfort. Its canopy is large and offers UPF 50 protection, and comes with a peekaboo view for easy monitoring. We would like to have the canopy vented to allow more airflow. We were not happy the fact that the cup holder sits very high up on the frame. You'll need to bend down in order to reach it.
In our test of tipping, the Jeep fell over with only 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 does provide a decent amount of storage space at a reasonable price and comes with plenty of padding in the seats as well as the handle.
This stroller can be used in three modes that include wagon (just for stuff) and the jogger (with two 5-point safety harnesses for kids) and car seat mode. It can accommodate one car seat for infants, however, pediatricians recommend waiting until your child is 6 months old before jogging with them. They should also be 1 year old before taking them on rough terrain. It is available in black and comes with a limited warranty. Jenni Gritters has been a parenting and outdoor journalist for more than 10 years. 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, who are two years old.