Buying a Twin Stroller With Car Seats
You could choose a lightweight frame that can accommodate two infant car seats in the early days of your baby. The best options include the UPPAbaby Vista V2 Double and Joovy twinRoo+.
This model allows the car seat carriers to be facing either in the opposite direction or the same way and has a huge storage bin that is accessible without removing the infant carriers. It also fits easily through most doorways.
Ease of folding
The UPPAbaby Vista V2 is a huge, beautiful twin stroller. It can accommodate two car seats for infants when equipped with the appropriate adapters (car-seat adapters are sold separately). It easily glides and pushes, turning and spinning like a single-seat stroller. It has adjustable leg and footrests, a large UPF 50+ canopy, a peekaboo windows, and padded 5-point safety harnesses. The included toddler seat can be utilized, or you can add the RumbleSeat which is a bassinet-like seat for infants and small children. The oversized storage basket is big enough to hold all your belongings and has a convenient spot to keep your phone or purse as well as four cup holders.
But it's also difficult to fold, particularly when you've got one hand on the handlebar and the other on the child's car seat. You'll also need to disconnect the rear seat from the base to fold it up--a process that takes longer than other double strollers we tested. Fortunately, the company upgraded the Vista to work with its new car seat adapters. The new version--launched April 2023) will work with both the original and the updated adapters in both positions, and it can even fold with two of the adapters at the same time.
The Joovy TwinRoo+ is our favorite twin stroller frame for infant car seats. It can be used with 23 different car seats, and both babies can be sat in their infant carriers simultaneously. It is a popular choice among parents who have small vehicles. The clever design cuts down the overall length to ensure that it fits better in certain trunks. The seats are padded and comfortable, and they recline to various positions with the touch of the button. The buckles were among the easiest to secure and remove in our tests.
The only drawback of the TwinRoo+ is its bench seat, which is designed for an older child who is at least 2 1/2 years old. It is not suitable for twins or siblings of similar age. It's still a great choice for families that want to exercise and the robust construction means that it won't deteriorate as fast as other tandems.
Wheel Suspension
The suspension of the wheel of a twin stroller equipped with car seats is an important feature since it can make it more comfortable for your children. This is especially important when you're navigating bumps or navigating rough terrain during your walks. Strollers with suspensions have larger wheels, and usually have more shocks than strollers that do not. The more shocks a stroller is equipped with the smoother its travel.
In addition to being simple to steer, a good wheel suspension can make a twin stroller with car seats more durable. It will make it last longer and is ideal if 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 has great wheel suspension and it's an old model. It's loaded with features that many parents love, including two cup holders, a parent console with a cup holder and a storage basket that can hold lots of items. It also comes with a height-adjustable handle which is useful for taller parents.
Chicco BravoFor2 is another popular alternative for twins who have infant car seats. It is a sit-and- stand stroller that could be used as a twin stroller or with an infant seat that is placed in the front. It offers plenty of storage space and is relatively compact when folded. It has some nice touches like magnetic crotch belts that can be opened or closed with just one hand.
It also comes with a 5-point safety harness that keeps your children secure in the case of an accident. This feature is not always on strollers but should be a must for families with toddlers or infants.
The Contours Options Elite V2 is another top choice for twin strollers that accommodate car seats. It comes with all the great features we like, including reversible seats and one-hand recline, compression padding in both seats adjustable leg rests, zippered extensions on the canopy as well as extra-large storage. It also features height-adjustable handle and a new seat design to make it easier to reverse seats when you move.
Canopy
A canopy will protect your children from the sun and rain. Certain models include extra features, such as the ability to peek behind or adjust the handles. One of our top picks, the BravoFor2, features a front seat with a buckle that is adjusted to the waist and shoulders. This makes it easy 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, which means it's not the ideal choice for twins or children who are younger. We liked the fact that it folds down into a compact size and comes with a handle on each side to help you carry it to the car.
Some parents prefer a double stroller that can be used together because it is less likely to cause sibling disputes. These strollers let parents communicate and interact with both children simultaneously. On the downside, side-by-side models are often heavier and longer than single strollers.
If you are seeking a light and affordable option, the Baby Trend Double Snap-N'-Go is a highly-rated and affordable choice. It can accommodate two infant car seats. The latest version allows them to be placed in any direction. We found the most recent version to be less bulky than its predecessor, however it weighs a bit more and is longer than the Joovy TwinRoo+.
Jeep's Urban Glide 3 is our top-rated twin-jogger that parents like to jog. It can hold one car seat at any given time. It can also be used with 23 different brands of car seats via the click-in-adapter, despite the fact that it does not have an infant carrier included. It's a sturdy, well-constructed stroller that can handle large loads without straining, and we loved how the handles adjust to fit your height.
If you have two children of the same age you may want to choose a model that allows you to sit and stand like the Joovy Twin Roo+. This stroller is able to accommodate two infant car seats or one toddler seat. It also has 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 excellent customer service.
Seating
If you're planning to use car seats for twins who are infants the stroller that supports them will be essential. Our top-scoring strollers work with the most well-known car seat brands. For example the UPPAbaby Vista v2 double works with two car seats and the Joovy Twin Roo+ accommodates one car seat and bassinet (sold separately). We recommend strollers that work with a variety of infant car seats brands since it allows you to browse at a greater variety of prices without being locked into the same brand.
It's also important to decide whether you'd like a side-by-side or tandem stroller. A side-by-side twin stroller provides the traditional seating configuration, and it's easier to maneuver -- particularly in narrow spaces or over curbs. A tandem stroller on the other hand is more unstable and requires more room between the seats. The different seat heights could also lead to an argument between siblings.
Fortunately, twin strollers for newborns found there are plenty of stroller options that can be used by families with twins who are infants or children of the same age. The Baby Trend Sit N' Stand double stroller, for instance is a highly-rated option and compatible with car seats. This allows parents to transfer their babies from the vehicle to the double stroller in comfort.
The stroller's front and rear storage baskets are large and spacious, too. They're ideal for storing all your belongings, including backpacks, diapers, and extra clothes. The front storage area also has a compartment for keys and phones. The baskets come with mesh sides to prevent items from falling out, so you don't have to look around for them.
Another budget-friendly option is the Evenflo Pivot Xpand Double stroller It offers a similar range of features as some of our higher-end award winners. Its seats can be used with two infant car seat carriers, and they can convert to two toddler seats or modified bassinets that can be used in either direction. This makes it a good option for twins from birth to early childhood.