How to Choose the Best Double Stroller

If you're in the market for a double stroller, there are a lot of options. To help you choose the most suitable one for your family, we spoke with child development expert and mom Katie Billingsley.

It is recommended to choose a stroller that is simple to fold and push to carry. Consider a model that is able to accommodate two infant car seats or a toddler as well as an adult rider board.

Safety

Choose a double buggy sale-stroller which includes all-terrain wheels as well as a brake that is operated with a hand if you want to keep the kids safe when walking. These wheels and brakes will help you navigate trails, gravel, and sidewalks without your children falling or rolling away. The best double strollers come with ample storage space to store equipment and essentials for kids like snacks and toys.

The first step in selecting the right double stroller is to know the age of your children and how far apart they are. Most double strollers only accommodate one child seat. However, the ones that offer a variety of options that let you select the seating option that is best for your family.

Side-by-side doubles are a classic option, and are great for children of similar ages who want to be social with one another. Some models have a double-decker design, which allows you to put one seat above the other or add an extra rider board for older siblings. Newborns can either be snuggled in a bassinet attached to the frame or with an attachment that lets you play peek-a-boo with your baby. If you have twins or are expecting twins, a specially designed twin stroller is the best way to go.

For families who are more adventurous, look for a double stroller that is able to take on off-road terrains or even hiking. Many of these strollers were designed with active parents and their children in mind. They have features that will let you take them on any adventure, no regardless of how difficult or steep the climbs are.

The best double strollers have clever features that make it easier to navigate in a difficult terrain or bad weather. For example, this jogging stroller includes a wrist loop for your child, so you'll be able to ensure they're secure when running downhill or at faster speeds. It also features a canopy with full coverage that is ventilated to keep your kids cool during summer heat.

This model is a lightweight and compact double stroller from Joovy. It weighs less than 23 pounds., making it ideal for air travel and storage in trunks or overhead compartments. It also comes with a huge storage basket and a parking brake that is linked in one step that is easy to use.

Seating

Contrary to the giant strollers of old, today's double strollers are sleek and can accommodate a variety of designs to accommodate families. Some of them function as traditional side-byside strollers while others--such as the Baby Trend Sit 'N Stand Double Stroller--work as a base to which car seats, toddler seats, or bassinets click into. They are available in a variety of sizes and weight limits to accommodate infants and children up to kindergarten.

A good double stroller should be easy to maneuver and fold, while also permitting you to adjust the handlebar height so you're able to walk comfortably throughout your excursions. A well-designed handlebar is easy to grip and should encourage you to walk in a logical manner (ask for tips from other parents). It should offer a variety of storage options to fit all the necessities your children need.

If your twins have a similar age, a tandem stroller could be the best option for your family. These models come with seats that are side-by-side, so you can interact with them each other and keep an eye on each of them simultaneously. They can also recline separately so that one child can lie down while the other is awake and ready to go.

The drawback of a twin stroller is that it's more spacious than a model with a single occupant, which can make it difficult to navigate walkways, aisles for shopping and narrow doors. For some families, the advantages are worth the extra space and effort.

If you're looking for an ultra-compact double stroller, the UPPAbaby Vista V2 Double is a great choice. The UPPAbaby Vista Double is an excellent choice for urban living due to its shock absorption capabilities, elegant design, and ability to accommodate two infant car seats. It also has an optional running board that can be used by older children who are mobile.

A wagon-style double stroller such as the Delta Children LX Stroller Side-by-Side is another alternative. This model is bare bones but it comes with plenty of storage space and seating. It also comes with heavy-duty wheels that can handle any terrain. It also comes with an umbrella with 50+ SPF and adjustable handlebars. However, some parents feel that the seats are a little too low and they don't recline completely to a flat position, making it difficult for small children to sit comfortably or reach their snack tray.

Ease of Use

A double stroller is often a significant investment and one you're likely to use for many years. When you are shopping for one, you want to ensure that it is easy to use and clean. Luckily, the top double strollers are designed to be as user-friendly as possible and come with a wide array of convenient features for parents.

All the strollers we tested can be folded quickly and compactly in one hand. They're also light, which makes them ideal for traveling. Many of them can be checked at the gate on planes and fit into most trunks. Most of our testers also discovered that their strollers can be folded down to a smaller size than single-seat versions. Some even came with a carrying strap.

The Valco Snap Duo trend is a double stroller that has a lot of versatility that will grow with your family. This side-by-side stroller can be used with infant car seats, a bassinet, and other accessories, so you can use it from birth to preschool age. Each seat comes with a 5-point harness and a large canopy that gives ample protection from the sun.

The Joovy Twin Roo is another option that is highly praised. It is light and extremely compact, measuring just 22 lbs and 26 inches in width when folded. The front seat reclines almost to a flat position, and the back seat can be adjusted to fit each child. There's a large storage basket and a simple, one-step linked parking brake which makes this stroller easy to maneuver and use.

The only drawbacks to the Joovy Twin Roo were minor and specific to the model in question. Kerry states that the packaging was fun and innovative, but it came in five boxes that can be a bit of trouble to carry around. She also found the Genuis magnetic clasp somewhat difficult to use and it took her a while before she could master it. In the end, however she was very pleased with this stroller and would highly recommend it.

Storage

Strollers are available in a variety of sizes and styles and styles, including tandems (single-file seating) and side-by-side doubles and many that allow you to modify the layout using the use of a bassinet or car seat attachment. Some come with rider boards that can be added for older children. But, they're not all made equal. Some are elegant and simple to use, while others are bulky, heavy and difficult to fold and store.

If you're looking for a light double stroller, look into the Joovy Caboose Ultralight Graphite. It was the lightest choice in our tests, weighing close to 23 lbs and is also simple to fold, but it has all the features parents need to have a great time out with two kids.

The Vista v2 Double from UPPAbaby is a second model that our test subjects loved particularly for its sleek design and user-friendly. It can accommodate two infant car seats, a toddler's seat and a bassinet, with no adapters required. The rear seat can also be removed to make it triple or quad stroller. It comes with a huge basket for storage, and it can be upgraded with an organizer for parents as well as all-terrain tires as well as side storage bags.

Billingsley says that the most suitable double stroller for toddlers is one that has various options for customization. This includes a seat or bassinet that can be removed. Toddlers can be weak in endurance, and strollers with an integrated bassinet can provide a safe place for them to sleep. The expert says that a double stroller should also have a good recline position and harness system as well as plenty of storage space for snacks and toys.

The ZOE Twin+ is a popular choice among parents due to its light weight and the versatility. It's gate-check-friendly for airlines, fits through most doors (without taking off the front wheels), and can expand into a quad or triple stroller with an added tandem seat. The near-flat, independently reclining seats as well as the extra-long, adjustable sun canopies are other highlights. A large underseat basket as well as parent and child cup holders make up the impressive set of features. The only downside, according to Taylor the manufacturer, is that it lacks a a small profile when folded and can be difficult to carry.