Buying twin pushchair With Car Seats
You could choose a lightweight frame that can accommodate two car seats in the early days of your baby. The best choices include the UPPAbaby Vista V2 Double or Joovy TwinRoo+.
This model lets you rotate the car seat in the opposite direction or in the same. It also comes with an enormous storage bin which can be accessed without the need to take off the infant carriers. It also fits easily through the majority of doors.
Ease of folding
The UPPAbaby Vista V2 is a huge, beautiful twin stroller. It can carry two car seats for infants when fitted with the appropriate adapters (car-seat adapters are sold separately). It glids, pushes and turns like a single-seater stroller. It features footrests that can be adjusted, leg and leg rests that are adjustable, a large UPF 50+ canopy, peekaboo windows and padded 5-point safety harnesses. You can use the included toddler seat, or you can add the RumbleSeat, which is a bassinet-like seat for small children and infants. The large storage basket offers plenty of space to store all your belongings. It also has four cup holders, as well as a place to store your purse or phone.
But it can also be difficult to fold, particularly when you have one hand on the handlebar and the other on the car seat of your child. It's also necessary to disconnect the rear seat from the base in order to fold it down, a process that takes longer than other double strollers we tried. 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 attached at once.
The Joovy TwinRoo+ is our most popular twin stroller frame for infant car seats. It works with 23 different car seat models and is able to carry twins in infant carriers side by side. It's a favorite for many parents who drive smaller cars, and its clever design shortens the overall length so that it fits better in some compact trunks. The seats are comfortable and padded and can be reclined in a variety of positions by pressing the button. The buckles are among the easiest to fasten and unfasten in our tests.
The only downside of the TwinRoo+ is its bench seat, which is made for a child that is at least 2 1/2 years old. It's not suited for twins or siblings of similar ages. It's still a great choice 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 wheel of a twin stroller that comes with car seats is a crucial feature because it helps to make it more comfortable for your children. This is particularly true if you're walking on bumps and rough terrain. Strollers with suspension typically come with larger wheels and shocks. The more comfortable a stroller rides the more shocks it has.
A twin stroller with a car seat that is easy to steer will be more durable. It will help it to last longer, which is a plus when you intend to use it for multiple children or a long period of time.
The Baby Trend Snap N-Go Double is one of the top twin strollers for infants with car seats. It features a fantastic wheel suspension and it's an older model. It comes with a variety of features that many parents appreciate, such as two cup holders, a parent console with a cup holder and an storage basket that can accommodate many items. It has a height adjustable handle that is useful for taller parents.
Chicco BravoFor2 is another popular option for twins using infant car seats. This is a sit and stand stroller that could be used as a twin stroller or with an infant seat that is placed in front. It is a very spacious stroller that folds to a compact size. It has some nice touches, such as magnetic crotch belts that can be opened or closed with just one hand.
It also comes with a 5-point safety harness to keep your children safe in the event of an accident. It's not often present on strollers, but it should be an essential feature for any family with newborns or toddlers.
The Contours Options Elite V2 is another top choice for twin strollers that accommodate car seats. It has all the features we love, including the ability to reversibly seat and recline one hand, the ability to compress the padding on both seats, adjustable leg rests, a zippered extension for both canopies, and extra-large storage. It also features height-adjustable handle and a redesigned seat to make it easier to reverse seats when you move.
Canopy
A well-designed canopy keeps your children safe from rain or sun, and a few models come with extra features such as the peek-a-boo window or the adjustable handles. One of our top picks that we recommend, the BravoFor2 is equipped with an adjustable front seat that is adjustable at the waist and shoulders, making it simple for a single caregiver to take both kids out. Its bench seat can only accommodate children who are at least 2 1/2 years old therefore it's not suitable for twins or children with younger siblings. The stroller is small and comes with handles on both sides to help take it to the car.
Some parents may prefer a double stroller that is side-by-side because it's less prone to sibling squabbles. These kinds of strollers allow you to view both children at once, making it easy for parents to supervise and talk with them. On the downside, side-by-side models are often 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 a reasonable and highly rated choice. It can accommodate two infant car seats, and the newer version allows the seats to face either way. The newer version is more compact than its predecessor, but still weighs more and is larger than the Joovy TwinRoo+.
Parents who want to jog the twin jogger that we recommend as our top pick is the Jeep-branded Urban Glide 3. It can hold one car seat at any given time. It is also compatible with 23 different car seat brands using an adapter that clicks in, even though it doesn't have an infant carrier integrated. It's a sturdy, well-built stroller that can handle large loads without stress. We also liked how the handles can be adjusted to fit your height.
If you have two kids of 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 a platform for older kids to stand on. It's more expensive than our budget-friendly stroller but the company that makes it is a small-scale family business that provides excellent customer service.
Seating
If you are planning to use car seats for twins, then a stroller which can take them is necessary. Our top-scoring strollers are compatible with the most well-known car seat brands. For instance, 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 are compatible with multiple infant car seats due to the fact that you can pick from a variety of prices and not be locked to one brand.
You'll need to decide whether you prefer a tandem or a side-by-side stroller. A twin stroller that is side-by-side offers a more traditional seating configuration and is also easier to maneuver -- especially in narrow spaces or over curbs. A tandem stroller on the other hand is more unstable and requires more room between the seats. Additionally, the various seat heights can lead to sibling rivalries, so we recommend that you choose a tandem stroller only when your kids are close in age.
We've discovered that there are many strollers that can be used by families with twins who are infants 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 and EZ-Lift 35 Plus). This lets parents transport their babies in comfort from their car to the stroller.
The stroller's rear and front storage baskets are big and spacious, too. These baskets are perfect for storing all your diaper bags, extra clothing, and backpacks. The front storage has a dedicated compartment for your keys and phone. The baskets are sided with mesh to stop items from falling, so you don't have to rummage around for them.
Evenflo Pivot Xpand Double is another budget-friendly option. It offers a similar level of versatility as some of our award-winning strollers. 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 oriented in any direction. This makes it a good option for twins from birth through early childhood.