Buying a Twin Stroller With Car Seats
When you are a baby, you might choose to purchase a light frame stroller that can accommodate two infant car seats. The top choices include the UPPAbaby Vista V2 Double and Joovy twinRoo+.
This model allows you to turn the car seat carriers in either the same or opposite direction. It also has a large storage bin, which can be opened without having to remove the infant carriers. It is also able to fit through the majority of doors.
Folding is easy
The UPPAbaby Vista V2 is a massive, stunning twin stroller that can carry two infant car seats fitted with the correct adapters (car seat adapters are sold separately). It glides, turns and pushes like a single-seater stroller. It comes with adjustable legs and foot rests, a spacious UPF 50+ canopy with windows that peek out, and padded five-point safety harnesses that are simple to secure and remove. You can also use the included toddler seat, or you can add the RumbleSeat which is a bassinet-like chair for babies and small children. The oversized storage basket is big enough for all your stuff and comes with a convenient place to stash your phone or purse as well as four cup holders.
It can be a challenge to fold, particularly if you are holding the handlebar with one hand while holding the child's seat in the second. You'll also need to remove the rear seat from its base in order to fold the stroller, which can take longer than the other double strollers we tested. The company has updated its Vista stroller to be compatible with their new car seat adapters. The updated version (which will be available in April 2023) will work with both the original and the updated adapters in both positions and will fold with two adapters at the same time.
Another option for families with twins is the Joovy TwinRoo+, our favorite infant car seat twin stroller frame. It works with 23 different car seat models and is able to carry both babies in their infant carriers side by side. It's a popular choice for parents who drive cars with smaller wheels, and its clever design reduces the overall length so that it fits better in some compact trunks. The seats are comfortable and cushioned, and they can be reclined to various positions by pressing a button. The buckles are among the simplest to secure and remove in our tests.
The only drawback of the TwinRoo+ is its bench seat, which is intended for an older child that is at least 2 1/2 years old. It is not suitable for twins or siblings with similar ages. However, it's a great option for families that want to jog and its sturdy construction means that the frame won't wear out as quickly as other tandems we've tried.
Wheel Suspension
The suspension of the wheel on twin strollers that have car seats is a feature that makes it more comfortable for the kids. This is especially true if you're walking on bumps and rough terrain. Strollers that have suspension usually have larger wheels and more shocks. The more shocks a stroller comes with the smoother it will travel.
A twin stroller with a car seat that is easy to steer will be more durable. It will make it last longer and is a great option if you intend to use it for multiple children or over a long time.
The Baby Trend Snap-N Go Double is one of the best twin strollers designed for infants with car seats. It comes with a great wheel suspension and it's an old model. It has a lot of features that many parents love, such as two cup holders, a console for parents with a cup holder as well as a storage basket that can hold many items. It also has a handle that can be adjusted to height that can be useful for taller parents.
Chicco BravoFor2 is another popular option for twins using infant car seats. This is a sit-and-stand stroller that can be used with an infant car seat in the front or as a twin stroller. It is a very spacious stroller that folds to a compact size. It has some nice touches like magnetic crotch belts that can be opened or closed with one hand.
It also has a 5-point harness, which is important because it keeps your children safe in the event of an accident. This is something that isn't always found on strollers but should be an essential feature for families with infants or toddlers.
Another top choice for twin strollers with car seats is the Contours Options Elite V2. It comes with all of the features we love with reversible seats as well as one-hand recline, compression padding on both seats, adjustable leg rests, zippered extensions on both canopies and extra-large storage. It also comes with a height-adjustable handrail and a new seat design to make it easier to reverse seats when you move.
Canopy
A quality canopy will keep your children shielded from the rain or sun and some models have extra features like the peek-a-boo window or the adjustable handles. One of our top picks is the BravoFor2, features the front seat with a buckle that can be adjusted at the waist and shoulder. This makes it simple for a single parent to take two kids out. The bench seat is able to accommodate children who are at least 2 1/2, therefore it's not suitable for twins or younger siblings. However, we liked that this stroller folds into a compact package and has a handle on each side to help you roll it up to the car.
Some parents prefer a double stroller that can be used side-by-side as it is less likely to create sibling conflicts. These strollers let you see both children at the same time and make it easier for parents to supervise and talk with them. On the other hand, side-by-side strollers are typically heavier and longer than single strollers.
If you're looking to find a light alternative, our budget-friendly pick, the Baby Trend Double Snap-N-Go, is an affordable and highly rated choice. It is compatible with two car seats for infants, and the more recent version allows the seats to be positioned in any direction. The latest model is more compact than its predecessor, but still weighs more and is wider than the Joovy TwinRoo+.
Jeep's Urban Glide 3 is our top-rated twin-jogger for parents that like to jog. It can hold one car seat at any given time. It can also be used with 23 different car seat brands via an adapter that clicks in, even though it doesn't come with an infant carrier built-in. It's a solid, well-made stroller that can hold large loads without straining. And we were impressed by the way the handles adjust to your height.
If you have two kids of the same age you may prefer a stroller that allows you to stand and sit like the Joovy Twin Roo+. It can accommodate two infant car seats, or one toddler seat. It also has a platform for older kids to stand on. It's a bit more expensive than our budget-friendly stroller, but the company that makes it is a small family company with outstanding customer service.
Seating
If you plan to use car seats for twin infants, then a stroller which accepts them is essential. Our top-scoring strollers work with the most popular car seat brands. The UPPAbaby Vista v2 Double stroller can fit two car seats. The Joovy Twin Roo+ can accommodate one car seat as well as a bassinet. We prefer strollers that can work with multiple infant car seat brands since it allows you to browse at a greater variety of prices without having to commit to the same brand.
You'll also want to consider whether you'd prefer a side by side or tandem stroller. A twin stroller with a side-byside arrangement is more traditional and easier to maneuver, especially in narrow spaces and over curbs. A tandem stroller on the other hand it can be more unstable and requires more space between the seats. In addition, the different heights of seats can result in sibling squabbles, so we recommend that you choose a tandem stroller only if your kids are close in age.
We've discovered that there are many strollers that can be used by families with infant twins or children of similar in age. The Baby Trend Sit & Stand double stroller , for instance is a highly-rated option that is compatible with car seats. This lets parents transfer their children from their car to the double stroller with ease.
The front and rear baskets of the stroller are also spacious. These baskets are perfect for storing all of your diaper bags, extra clothes and backpacks. The front storage comes with a place to store your phone and keys. double buggy are made of mesh to stop objects from falling, meaning you don't need to search around to find them.
Evenflo Pivot Xpand Double is another option that is budget-friendly. It offers a similar degree of versatility to some of our award-winning strollers. Its seats work with two infant car seat carriers, and they can be converted into two bassinets for toddlers or modified ones that can be oriented in any direction. This makes it a great option for twins starting from birth through early childhood.