Buying a Twin Stroller With Car Seats
In the early days of your baby you may want to use a light frame stroller that can accommodate two infant car seats. Some of the best 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 also fits through the majority of doors.
Ease of folding
The Vista V2 by UPPAbaby is a massive, stunning twin stroller that carries two infant car seats that have the appropriate adapters (car seat adapters are available separately). It glides, pushes and turns like a single-seater stroller. It comes with an adjustable leg and foot rests, a large UPF 50+ canopy that has windows that peek out at the sky and padded five-point security harnesses that are easy to fasten and unfasten. You can use the included toddler seat, or choose to add the RumbleSeat, which is a bassinet like seat for babies and small children. The large storage basket has plenty of space for all your belongings. It also has four cup holders, which is a place to keep your phone or purse.
It isn't easy to fold, particularly when you hold the handlebar with one hand and the child's seat in the other. You'll also need to remove the rear seat from its base to fold the stroller, which is more time-consuming than other double strollers that we tried. The company has updated its Vista stroller to be compatible with the new car seat adapters. The updated version (which will be available in April 2023) will work with both the original and updated adapters in both configurations, and will fold with two adapters at the same time.
The Joovy TwinRoo+ is our preferred twin stroller frame that fits infant car seats. It can be used with 23 different car seats, and twins can be carried in their infant carriers simultaneously. It is a popular choice among parents who drive small cars. The clever design reduces the overall length to ensure that it can fit better into certain trunks. The seats are cushioned and comfortable, and can recline to various positions with the push of one button. The buckles are among the easiest to secure and remove in our tests.
The only drawback to the TwinRoo+ is that its bench seat is made for a large child who is 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 option for families that want to run, and the sturdy construction means that 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 an important feature because it helps to make it more comfortable for your children. This is especially true when you're walking on bumps and rough terrain. Strollers with suspensions have larger wheels, and they typically have more shocks than strollers without. The more shocks a stroller is equipped with the smoother it will ride.
In addition to being easy to steer, a good wheel suspension also makes a twin stroller with car seats more robust. It will last longer and is a great option if you intend to use it for a number of children or for a prolonged period.
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 older model. It's loaded with features that parents love, including two cup holders, a console for parents with a cup holder as well as an storage basket that can hold lots of items. It comes with a height-adjustable handle that is ideal for taller parents.
Chicco BravoFor2 is another popular option for twins using infant car seats. It is a sit-and- stand stroller that can be used as a twin stroller, or with one infant seat in the front. It's a spacious stroller that folds to a small size. It also has some nice features that we love such as magnetic crotch straps that can be opened and closed with just one hand.
It also comes with a 5-point safety harness that keeps your children safe in the event of an accident. This feature isn't always found on strollers but should be a must for families with infants or toddlers.
The Contours Options Elite V2 is another top choice for twin strollers that accommodate carseats. It comes with all of the great features we like such as reversible seats, one-hand reclining, compressing padding on both seats, adjustable leg rests, zip-up extensions on both canopies and extra-large storage. It also has a height-adjustable handles and an improved seat design that makes it simpler to turn the seats back while on the move.
Canopy
A good canopy keeps your children safe from sun or rain and some models come with extra features such as the peek-a-boo window or the adjustable handles. One of our top picks, the BravoFor2, features an front seat with a buckle that is adjusted at the waist and around the shoulder. This makes it simple for a single parent to take two children out. The bench seat is able to accommodate children of at least 2 1/2 years old so it is not suitable for twins or smaller siblings. This stroller is compact and has handles on both sides to help carry it to your car.
Some parents prefer a double stroller that can be used side-by-side because it is less likely to result in sibling fights. These strollers let parents be able to talk and observe both children simultaneously. On the other hand, side-by-side models are often heavier and longer than single strollers.
If you're looking for a lightweight option, our budget pick Baby Trend Double Snap N-Go is a reasonable and highly rated choice. It is compatible with two infant car seats, and the newer version allows the seats to be positioned in any direction. The most recent version is smaller than the previous model, however it still weighs more and is larger than the Joovy TwinRoo+.
Jeep's Urban Glide 3 is our top-rated twin-jogger for parents that like to jog. This stroller can hold a single car seat at a single time. And even though it doesn't have a built-in infant carrier It can be used with 23 different car seats with a click-in adapter. It's a sturdy and well-constructed stroller that can handle large loads without straining. And we loved how the handles adjust to your height.
If you have two children who are the same age, you may want to choose a model that allows you to stand and sit, such as the Joovy Twin Roo+. It can be used with a pair of infant car seats or a single toddler seat. It also offers a standing platform that allows older children to stand on. It's more expensive than our budget-friendly stroller, but the company behind it is a small family business with outstanding customer service.
Seating
If you're thinking of using car seats for twins in the infant stage the stroller that supports these will be crucial. Our top-rated strollers are compatible with the most popular car seat brands. The UPPAbaby Vista v2 Double stroller can accommodate 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 because it lets you shop at a greater variety of prices without being tied to one particular brand.
It's also important to decide whether you'd prefer a side-by-side or tandem stroller. A twin stroller with a side-by-side design offers an older-fashioned seating arrangement and is also more maneuverable -- particularly in tight spaces or over curbs. A tandem stroller may be unstable and require 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 children are close to age.
We've discovered that there are plenty of stroller options for families with twins who are infants or children who are similar in age. The Baby Trend Sit N' Stand double stroller, for example, is a highly rated option that works with car seats. Pushchairs And Prams lets parents transfer their children from their vehicle to the double stroller in comfort.
The stroller's rear and front storage baskets are big, too. They're ideal for storage of all your gear, including backpacks, diaper bags and other clothes. Additionally, the front storage compartment has a separate compartment for your keys and phone. The baskets are sided with mesh to stop items from falling, so you don't need to search around for them.
Evenflo Pivot Xpand Double is another option that is budget-friendly. It offers a similar level of versatility as many of our award-winning strollers. The seats are compatible with two infant car seat carriers and convert to two toddler seats or modified bassinets that can be oriented in any direction. This makes it an ideal choice for twins from birth through early childhood.