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Buying a Twin Stroller With Car Seats
You can choose an ultra-light frame that can accommodate two car seats during the first few months of life. The top choices include the UPPAbaby Vista V2 Double and Joovy twinRoo+.
This model allows car seat carriers to be facing either same or opposite directions and also has a huge storage bin that you can access without removing the infant carriers. It can also fit through the majority of doors.
Ease of Folding
The UPPAbaby Vista V2 is a stunning, huge twin stroller that holds two infant car seats with the correct adapters (car seat adapters are sold separately). It glids, turns and pushes like a single-seater stroller. It has footrests that can be adjusted, leg and leg rests that are adjustable and a huge UPF 50+ canopy, a peekaboo windows and padded 5-point safety harnesses. The toddler seat included can be used, or you could add the RumbleSeat which is a bassinet style seat for infants and small children. The large storage basket provides plenty of space for everything you need and comes with four cup holders, a place to keep your purse or phone.
It can be difficult to fold, especially when you hold the handlebar in one hand and the child's seat in the second. You'll also have to remove the rear seat from its base to fold the stroller, which is more time-consuming than the other double strollers we tested. Fortunately, the company has changed the Vista to be compatible with the latest car seat adapters. The latest version (launched in April 2023) is compatible with both the original adapters as well as the updated ones. It can also fold with two adapters connected simultaneously.
Another option for families with twins is the Joovy TwinRoo+, our most popular infant car seat twin stroller frame. It can be used with a variety of car seats, and both babies can be sat in their infant carriers simultaneously. It's a popular choice for parents driving smaller cars and its clever design shortens the overall length to fit better into smaller trunks. The seats are padded and comfortable, and they can recline to multiple positions with the press of the button. The buckles are among the easiest to fasten and unfasten in our tests.
The only issue with the TwinRoo+ is that its bench seat is made for a child who's at minimum 2 1/2 years old, so it's not a good choice for twins or siblings who are close in age. It's still a great choice for families that want to run and the durable structure means it won't wear out as quickly as other tandems.
Wheel Suspension
The suspension of the wheels of a twin stroller equipped with car seats is a crucial feature because it helps to make it more comfortable for your kids. This is especially important when you're navigating bumps or rough terrain during your walks. Strollers with suspensions have larger wheels, and they typically have more shocks than strollers that do not. The more shocks a stroller is equipped with the smoother its ride.
In addition to being simple to steer, good wheel suspension makes a twin stroller with car seats more durable. It can help it last longer, which is great for those who plan to use it for multiple kids or for a long period of time.
One of the top twin strollers with car seats for infants comes with great wheel suspension and is an old model that's been around for long enough the Baby Trend Snap-N'Go Double. It is packed with features that parents love, such as two cup holders, an integrated parent console that has a cup holder, and a large storage basket. It also has a height-adjustable handle 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 either be used as a twin stroller or with an infant seat that is placed in front. It is packed with storage space and is relatively compact when folded. It has some nice touches like magnetic crotch belts which can be opened or closed with just one hand.
It also comes with a 5-point harness, which is vital because it keeps your children safe in case of an accident. It's not often present on strollers, but it should be an essential feature for any family with newborns or toddlers.
Another top choice for twin strollers that have car seats is the Contours Options Elite V2. It comes with all of the great features we like such as reversible seats, one-hand recline, compression padding in 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 while moving.
Canopy
A good canopy keeps your children shielded from the sun or rain, and a few models come with extra features such as an open window or adjustable handles. One of our most popular choices that we recommend, the BravoFor2, has a front seat that is adjustable at the waist and shoulders, making it simple for a single person to take the kids both out. Its bench seat is designed to hold a child who's at least 2 1/2 years old, so it's not the ideal choice for twins or younger siblings. However, double pram pushchair loved that this stroller folds into a compact unit and has handles on the sides to help move it to your car.
Some parents may prefer a double stroller that is side-by-side because it's less prone to squabbles between siblings. These strollers allow parents to see and converse with both children simultaneously. The drawback is that side-by-side strollers are generally heavier and more long than single models.
If you are looking for a lightweight and affordable alternative Baby Trend Double Snap N-Go is a highly rated and affordable choice. It can accommodate two car seats for infants. double pram and pushchair allows them to be placed in any direction. We found the most recent model to be smaller than its predecessor, however it weighs a bit more and is a bit longer than the Joovy TwinRoo+.
Jeep's Urban Glide 3 is our top-rated twin-jogger that parents enjoy jogging. This stroller can hold one car seat at a single time. And even though it does not have an integrated infant carrier It can be used with 23 different car seats with a click-in adapter. This is a sturdy, well-built stroller, that can carry heavy loads without strain. We also liked the way the handles can be adjusted to suit your height.
If you have two kids who are the same age, you may want to choose an option that lets you stand and sit like the Joovy Twin Roo+. This stroller can accommodate a pair of infant car seats or one toddler seat, and has a standing platform for older children to stand on. It's more expensive than our budget stroller but it's made by a small family-owned business with great customer service.
Seating
If you're planning on using car seats for twins who are infants, a stroller that accepts these seats is essential. Our top-rated strollers are compatible with the most well-known car seat brands. The UPPAbaby Vista v2 Double stroller can accommodate two car seats. The Joovy Twin Roo+ can accommodate a single car seat, as well as the bassinet. We prefer strollers compatible with multiple infant car seats due to the fact that you can pick from a wide range of prices and not be shackled into a single brand.
You'll need to decide if you prefer a tandem or side-by-side stroller. A side-by-side twin stroller provides the traditional seating configuration and is more maneuverable -- especially in restricted spaces or when crossing curbs. A tandem stroller could be unstable and requires more space between the seats. Additionally, the various heights of the seats can cause sibling squabbles, so we recommend that you choose a tandem stroller only when your kids are close in age.
There are numerous stroller options for families with twins or children of the same age. For instance, the Baby Trend Sit and Stand 2.0 double stroller is a highly-rated option that is compatible with car seats (the Secure-Lift 35 as well as the EZ Lift 35 Plus). This allows parents to move their children from their vehicle to the double stroller with ease.
The rear and front baskets of the stroller are large. These baskets are great for storing all your diaper bags, extra clothing, and backpacks. The front storage also comes with a place to store your keys and phone. The baskets have mesh sides to prevent items from falling out, meaning you don't need to keep rummaging for them.
Evenflo Pivot Xpand Double is another budget-friendly option. It provides the same level of versatility as many of our award-winning strollers. Its seats can be converted into two toddler seats, or modified bassinets. They can be combined with two infant car seats. This makes it a great option for twins starting from birth through early childhood.