How to Choose the Best Double Stroller

There are many options available when it comes to double strollers. Katie Billingsley, a child development expert and mother, helped us choose the right one for you.

Find a stroller that's reasonably easy to fold, push and carry. And consider a model that is able to accommodate two car seats for infants or a toddler and a rider board.

Safety

If you want to keep your children safe while walking make sure you choose a double stroller with features such as all-terrain tires and a brake operated by hand. These wheels and brakes assist you in navigating trails and sand without children slipping or rolling. The best double strollers come with plenty of storage space for gear and kid-sized essentials like snacks and toys.

Selecting the best double stroller for your family starts by determining how old and far apart in age your kids are. A majority of double strollers can only accommodate one child seat. However, some do come with a variety of configurations that let you choose the seating that is best for your family.

Side-by-side doubles are an iconic choice, and they're perfect for children of similar ages who want to interact with each other. Some options have a more double-decker design, allowing you to put one of the seats above the other or add a rider board for older siblings. Newborns can either be snuggled in a bassinet connected to the frame or with an attachment that lets you peek-a-boo at your baby. If you have twins or are expecting twins, a twin stroller is the way to go.

For more adventurous families opt for a double stroller that is able to handle off-road terrain, or even hiking. A lot of these strollers were designed with active parents and their children in mind. They come with features that allow you to take them on any adventure no matter how rough or high the climbs are.

The top double strollers are equipped with thoughtful features to make it easier to navigate in difficult terrain and bad weather. This jogging stoller, for instance, features a wrist loop so that you can make sure your child is safe when going downhill at a higher speed or in harsh weather conditions. It also has a full-coverage canopy that is ventilated to keep your kids cool in the summer heat.

This model is a lightweight double buggy and compact double stroller from Joovy. It weighs just 23 lbs, making it lighter than some single strollers and perfect for air travel or storing in trunks or overhead compartments. It also comes with an enormous storage basket as well as a one-step linked parking brake that is easy to use.

Seating

Double strollers today are sleeker and can be configured in various ways to meet the needs of your family. Some double strollers are designed to be used as side-by-side models while others, such as the Baby Trend Sit 'N Stand Dual Stroller can be used as an alternative to car seats, toddlers seats as well as bassinets. They are available in a range of sizes and weights to accommodate children from newborns up to kindergarten.

A quality double stroller should be easy to fold and maneuver, as well as allowing you to adjust the height of your hs or to relax.

Simple to use

Double strollers are often an investment that will use for many years. If you are looking for a double stroller, make sure it's easy to use and clean. The best double strollers are designed to be user-friendly and have numerous features that are convenient.

All the strollers we tested fold easily and compactly using just one hand. They're also light, which makes them ideal for traveling. They can fit in most trunks and can be checked at the gate on planes. Most of our testers also found that their strollers could be folded down smaller than single-seat versions. Some even had a carrying strap.

The Valco Snap Duo trend is a double stroller that has lots of options that will grow with your family. This side-by-side stroller works with infant car seats, bassinets, and other accessories, meaning you can use it from birth until the age of preschool. Each seat is equipped with a five-point harness and an enormous canopy that offers ample shade from the sun.

Another popular option is the Joovy Twin Roo. It is light and compact, weighing only weighs 22 pounds when folded. The front seat reclines to almost the full flat position and the back seat features an adjustable recline for every child. This stroller is easy to maneuver and use thanks to its large storage basket, simple one-step parking brake, and large storage basket.

The only drawbacks of the Joovy Twin Roo are minor and specific to that model. Kerry notes that the packaging was fun and clever, but that it also came in five boxes which can be an inconvenience to carry around. She also found the Genuis magnetic clasp a bit clunky and took a while before she could master it. In the end, though she was extremely pleased with this stroller and would highly recommend it.

Stores

Strollers come in all sizes and shapes, from tandem doubles that are side-by-side to (single-file seating) designs, and many allow you to personalize your layout by adding a bassinet or a car seat attachment. Some have even added rider boards designed for older kids. They're not all created equal. Some are light and easy to use, while others are bulky, heavy and difficult to fold.

If you're looking for a stroller that is light that can hold two kids and two children, the Joovy Caboose Graphite is a great option. It was the lightest stroller in our tests, weighing less than 23 pounds. It folds easily and has all the features parents want for a great day out with two kids.

UPPAbaby's Vista v2 double is another model that our testers loved. They especially liked its sleek design and ease-of-use. It can accommodate two infant car seats or a toddler's seat and a bassinet without the need for adapters. Its rear seat can be removed to transform it into a triple or quad stroller. It comes with a large basket for storage and can be upgraded by adding a parent organizer and all-terrain tires, as as storage bags for the sides.

Billingsley says that the best double stroller to use for toddlers is one that has multiple customization options. This includes a seat or a bassinet that can be removed. Toddlers are often restricted in their endurance, so strollers with an attached bassinet will offer a safe spot for them to nap. The expert says that a double stroller must also have a great recline position and harness system as well as plenty of storage space for toys and snacks.

The ZOE twin pushchair+ is popular among parents due to its lightness and versatility. It's gate-check-friendly on airlines and fits through the majority of doorways (without taking off the wheels at the front), and can be expanded into a quad or triple stroller by adding an add-on tandem. The near-flat, independently reclined seats as well as the extra-long, adjustable sun canopies are among the other features. A large underseat storage basket as well as cup holders for both parents and children complete the impressive features. One disadvantage according to Taylor, is that it doesn't have a an elongated footprint when folded and can be difficult to stow.