How to Choose the Best Double Strollers

If you're taking a leisurely stroll or tackling your morning jog with the children, a double stroller could make life with twins or two children with different ages a lot simpler. How do you choose from the various options available?

Our latest team member, Kerry, got her stroller testing feet wet with this expandable model that allows you to alter the seating arrangement to meet your different needs.

Safety

Your stroller should be safe regardless of whether you're running errands with your children, going to the zoo, or going trick-or-treating. It's essential to have a sturdy frame, comfortable harnesses and easy-to-grab handles for toddlers. It should also be able to pass through doors and be easy to move and fold. It should be worth the money.

We put every double stroller we reviewed through vigorous tests in our lab, at the zoo, on streets in the city, and during family outings in suburban neighborhoods. Our lab tests test the stroller's maneuverability and stability as well as ease of steering and handling and suspension comfort for both the rider and the driver the capacity for weight, seat canopy heights, and storage space.

We solicit feedback from parents on each model, in addition to the routine safety check carried out by our team. We then take into consideration all of this information when forming our recommendations.

Begin with our top choices if you're looking for a stroller that is secure and durable. These versatile strollers offer multiple seating options for infant car seats. They can be used as an individual stroller or in tandem and are suitable for children from birth to elementary school.

The best double strollers can expand with your family. They're stylish and sleek, offer a range of customizations and can be used by infants and toddlers with side-byside seating or tandem (single file) seating. Most also feature a spacious storage basket, a telescoping handlebar, and one-handed folding mechanisms.

If you have twins or a child who is a similar age to their sibling, you should consider choosing a tandem stroller with benches in the back that can be used by a 3rd child. These strollers are great for siblings who wish to get together, but not be able to sit side-by-side in a standard stroller. They could be fighting or arguing. There are convertible models that permit you to remove the bench seat once your children are ready for a ride without using a car seat.

Comfort

The best double strollers feature comfortable child seats with plenty of padding and support. The best double strollers come with ample storage space, spacious legroom and footwells for children, as well as a UPF 50+ canopy which provides fantastic sun protection. The seats should recline at an angle to ensure children are comfortable. They should also have calf bars that permit parents to adjust the position of each seat independently. The handlebars should be ergonomic and easy to move according to Alli Cavasino, a certified child-passenger safety technician. The handlebars should be close enough to the seat of your child that you can grasp them and hold them. If the handlebars on the stroller are too far apart, it will be difficult to keep your balance and good form while pushing them.

The ride should be smooth even on rough or rocky surfaces. Some of the models we tested come with shock absorbers to keep the ride steady. Certain models come with front and back suspension which improves control and reduces the amount of force needed to push them. The wheels must be made of high-quality rubber and have a durable tread that can handle lots of wear and tear.

We searched for the most versatile double-strollers that can be used from the time of infancy through toddlerhood. Some of the Double Pram Stroller strollers we came across are convertible to tandem strollers or side-by-side ones. One of them, the Uppababy Vista V2, can even be converted to a single-file infant stroller. This model is priced three times more than our standard tandem model however it's of better quality and should last for longer due to its robust materials.

The best double strollers will be light and maneuverable for long walks, trips to the zoo or park, and shopping trips. They're generally larger than single strollers, and as such they might not be able to be able to pass through narrow doors or in crowded aisles of stores. Some are also priced more than single seat models, but that's understandable since you're getting much better value for your dollars. These models are suitable for both adults and children and will grow with your family.

Convenience

If you're planning to invest the money to buy a double stroller, you'll need one that's easy to move and store. The stroller should be light and easily fit in your car's trunk or at home. It should also be able navigate tough terrain and handle tight turns. Some of the best double-strollers come with adjustable calf support, and seats that recline. They also provide UPF sun protection. The canopy should be large enough to accommodate both children, and if you're worried about getting the sun into their eyes, look for one with a peek-aboo window.

The ages and stages of your children will play a role in the kind of stroller that's most suitable for your needs. For instance, parents with twins may choose a convertible stroller that holds two infant car seats at once, while families with an older child and a toddler may prefer a side-byside double. You'll have to decide if you want a stroller which can fit through narrow doors, grocery store aisles or on planes.

In our Lab tests, we discovered that the best double strollers are fairly easy to fold and carry. They typically have a oneor two-step procedure, and are compact enough to fit in the majority of compact cars. They're also designed to be stable when folded, which makes them much easier to put back together.

Some of the best double strollers feature convenient parent features that include a single parent cup holder and a large storage basket. You should consider whether the stroller is locked on the front seat, to stop the kids from climbing out when they start getting antsy. Some of the best strollers come with a universal car seat adapter and can be transformed into one-seaters as your children get older.

The cost of some of the best double strollers is a bit steep, but they typically are of higher quality and resale value as compared to lower-end models. They are also more maneuverable, and can handle rough terrain such as park trails or city walkways.

Style

Parents shopping for a double stroller are looking for more than just a way to transport two children. They're looking for a lightweight twin buggy stroller that is easy to move and has enough storage to grow with their children. Because they will be carrying more than children, the stroller must be comfortable on their backs and shoulders.

The top double strollers are sleek and come with a variety of customizations. They can also be able to accommodate infant car seats, ensuring a smooth transition from baby-to-toddler. They are available in tandem (single-file seating) as well as side-by-side. They are even light enough for running.

In addition to size one of the primary considerations for parents shopping for a double stroller is whether it can be used in doorways and other narrow spaces. Most of the models we tested for our latest update are able to fit through doors for exterior use that are 36 inches wide.

When we review the top double strollers, we look at how easily they fold and unfold. We also consider how comfortable the seats and canopy are. We also take into consideration how comfortable the seat straps and buckles are for children sitting in the stroller, and how easy it is to adjust the height of the handlebars.

Our top selection, Uppababy Vista V2, for instance, is light and offers plenty of storage space for both children. It has a cup for parents holders, reclined seats that can be reclined independently, and generous UPF 50+ canopy with windows that can be peekaboo. Its cushioned seat straps and buckles are among the most comfortable we have found in our tests and we found the seat to be one of the most simple to secure for children of all different ages.

If you're not ready to purchase a double buggy for twins stroller, Facebook Marketplace and other second-hand sites often have good-condition used options for reasonable prices. Make sure to do your research before committing, scanning for evidence of damage and looking up possible recalls.