Buying a Twin Stroller With Car Seats
You can choose a frame that is lightweight and can accommodate two car seats during the first few months of life. The best options include the UPPAbaby Vista V2 Double and Joovy twinRoo+.
This model allows you to change the car seat carriers in either the opposite direction or the same. It also has an enormous storage bin which can be opened without having to remove the infant carriers. It also fits through the majority of doors.
Ease of folding
The Vista V2 by UPPAbaby is a stunning, huge twin stroller that holds two infant car seats with the proper adapters (car seat adapters are available separately). It glids, pushes and turns like a single-seater stroller. It has adjustable leg and footrests as well as a large UPF 50+ canopy, peekaboo windows and padded 5-point safety harnesses. You can use the included toddler seat, or add the RumbleSeat that is a bassinet-like chair for small children and infants. The large storage basket has plenty of room for everything you need and comes with four cup holders, a space to store your phone or purse.
It isn't easy to fold, particularly if you are holding the handlebar in one hand while holding the child's seat in the other. It is also necessary remove the rear seat from its base in order to fold the stroller, which takes longer than other double strollers we tried. The company has upgraded its Vista stroller to work with the new car seat adapters. The new version (launched in April 2023) is compatible with both the original adapters and the latest ones. It can even be folded with two adapters attached simultaneously.
Another option for families with twins is the Joovy TwinRoo+, our most popular infant car seat twin stroller frame. It works with 23 different car seat models and is able to carry twins in infant carriers side-by-side. It is a popular choice among parents who have small vehicles. The clever design reduces the overall length so that it fits better in certain trunks. The seats are comfortable and padded, and they can be reclined in multiple positions by pressing the button. The buckles were among the easiest to tighten and unwind in our tests.
The only drawback to the TwinRoo+ is that its bench seat is specifically designed for a big kid who is at least 2 1/2 years old--so it's not a good choice for twins or siblings close in age. It's still a great option for families who want to exercise and the durable construction means that it won't deteriorate as fast as other tandems.
Wheel Suspension
The suspension of the wheel of a
twin stroller with car seats is an important feature because it helps to make it more comfortable for your children. This is especially true if you're walking on bumps and rough terrain. Strollers with suspension have larger wheels, and usually have more shocks than strollers that do not. The more shocks a stroller is equipped with the smoother it will travel.
In addition to being easy to steer, good wheel suspension can make a twin stroller that has car seats more durable. It will last longer and is ideal if are planning to use it for a number of children or for a long time.
The Baby Trend Snap-N-Go Double is among the best twin strollers designed for infants with car seats. It has great suspension on the wheels and is an old model. It comes with many features parents love, such as two cup holders, an integrated parent console with cup holder and a large storage basket. It also comes with a height-adjustable handle that can be useful for taller parents.
Another popular choice for twins with infant car seats is the Chicco BravoFor2. It is a sit-and-stand stroller that can be used with one infant car seat in the front or as a twin stroller. It has a ton of storage space and is compact when folded. It also has some pleasant features we like such as magnetic straps for crotch that can be closed and opened with just one hand.
It also comes with a five-point harness, which is important because it keeps your children safe in case of an accident. This isn't always present on strollers but it's an essential feature for any family with infants or toddlers.
The second 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, including reversible seats and one-hand reclining, compressing padding on both seats, adjustable leg rests, zippered extensions to both canopy and storage space that is extra-large. It also comes with adjustable height handle and a modernized seat design that makes it simpler to flip the seats around when you're on the go.
Canopy
A quality canopy will keep your children shielded from the sun or rain Some models come with extra features such as the peek-a-boo window or the adjustable handles. One of our top picks is the BravoFor2 has a front seat with a buckle that can be adjusted at the waist and shoulder. This makes it possible for a single parent to take two children out. Its bench seat is made to fit a child who's at least 2 1/2 years older, so it's not the best choice for twins or younger siblings. We liked that this stroller folds into a compact package and comes with a handle on the sides to help 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 result in sibling fights. These kinds of strollers allow you to view both children at once and make it easier for parents to supervise and talk with them. The downside is that side-byside strollers are usually heavier and longer than single models.
If you're looking to find a light option, our budget choice is the Baby Trend Double Snap-N'-Go is an affordable and highly rated choice. It can accommodate two infant car seats, and the newer version allows the seats to face either way. We found the new model to be more
compact double stroller than its predecessor, but it still weighs more and is longer than the Joovy TwinRoo+.
Jeep's Urban Glide 3 is our top-rated twin-jogger for parents that enjoy jogging. It can accommodate one car seat at a time--and even though it doesn't come with a built-in infant carrier, it works with 23 different car seats with an adapter that clicks in. It's a sturdy and well-constructed stroller that can hold large loads without straining. And we loved how the handles adjust to your height.
If you have two children with the same age, you may want a sit-and-stand model like the Joovy Twin Roo+. It can accommodate two infant car seats, or one toddler seat. It also comes with an elevated platform for older children to stand on. It's a bit more expensive than our budget-friendly stroller but the company behind it is a small family business that provides outstanding customer service.
Seating
If you are planning to use car seats for twins and a stroller that accepts them is essential. Our top-scoring strollers work with the most well-known 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 an infant bassinet. We prefer strollers compatible with multiple infant car seats due to the fact that you can shop from a wide range of prices and not be tied into a single brand.
You'll also want to consider whether you'd like a side-by-side or tandem stroller. A twin stroller with a side-by-side arrangement is more traditional and easier to maneuver, especially in tight spaces and over curbs. A tandem stroller can be unstable and requires more space between the seats. In addition, the different seat heights can lead to sibling squabbles, so we recommend that you choose a tandem stroller only when your kids are close in age.
Fortunately, we've found there are numerous stroller options to suit families with twins in the infant stage or children of similar in age.