Buying a Twin Stroller With Car Seats

In the early days of your baby, you might choose to go with a lightweight frame stroller that accepts two infant car seats. Some of the best options include the UPPAbaby Vista V2 Double or Joovy TwinRoo+.

This model lets you rotate the car seat in either the opposite direction or the same. It also comes with an enormous storage bin which can be opened without having to remove the infant carriers. It also fits easily through most doorways.

Ease of Folding

The UPPAbaby Vista V2 is a massive, stunning twin stroller that carries two infant car seats that have the correct adapters (car seat adapters are sold separately). It glids, turns and pushes like a single-seater stroller. It comes with an adjustable leg and foot rests, a large UPF 50+ canopy that has peekaboo windows, and padded five-point safety harnesses that are easy to secure and remove. The toddler seat included can be utilized, or you can add the RumbleSeat which is a bassinet-like seat for infants and small children. The large storage basket provides plenty of room for everything you need and comes with four cup holders, a place to keep your purse or phone.

It can be a challenge to fold, particularly when you're holding the handlebar in one hand while holding the seat for your child in the other. You'll also have remove the rear seat from its base to fold the stroller, which can take longer than the other double strollers we test. Thankfully, the company has upgraded the Vista to be compatible with the latest car seat adapters. The new version (launched in April 2023) is compatible with both adapters that were originally used and the latest ones. It can also be folded with two adapters attached simultaneously.

Another option for families with twins is the Joovy TwinRoo+, our favorite infant car seat twin stroller frame. It can be used 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 to ensure that it can fit better into certain trunks. The seats are comfortable and padded, and they can be reclined to various positions by pressing a button. The buckles were among the most simple to fasten and undo in our tests.

The only downside to the TwinRoo+ is that its bench seat is specifically designed for a child who is at least 2 1/2 years old--so it's not ideal for twins or siblings that are close in age. It's still a great choice for families that want to exercise, and the sturdy construction means that it won't wear as quickly as other tandems.

Wheel Suspension

The suspension of the wheel of a twin stroller equipped with car seats is a crucial feature as it helps make it more comfortable for your children. This is especially important when you're crossing bumps or navigating rough terrain during your walks. Strollers with suspension generally have larger wheels and more shocks. The more shocks a stroller has, the smoother it will travel.

In addition to being simple to steer, good wheel suspension makes a twin stroller with car seats more durable. It will make it last longer and is ideal if intend to use it for a number of children or for a long period.

The Baby Trend Snap N-Go Double is among the best twin strollers for infants with car seats. It has great wheel suspension and it's an old model. It is packed with features that parents will love, including two cup holders, a parent console that has a cup holder, and a huge storage basket. It comes with a height-adjustable handle that is ideal for taller parents.

Chicco BravoFor2 is another popular alternative for twins who have infant car seats. It is a sit and stand stroller that can either be used as a twin stroller, or with a single infant seat in front. It is a very spacious stroller that folds down to a small size. It also comes with a few pleasant features we like, including magnetic crotch straps that can be opened and closed by using just one hand.

It is also equipped with a five-point safety harness to keep your children secure in the case of an accident. That's something that's not always found on strollers, but it should be a requirement for any family with infants or toddlers.

The Contours Options Elite V2 is another top option for twin strollers that can accommodate carseats. It has all of the features we love with reversible seats as well as one-hand recline, compression padding in both seats, adjustable leg rests, zippered extensions on both canopy and storage space that is extra-large. It also has a adjustable height for the handles as well as a new seat design that makes it easier to reverse the seats when you're on the go.

Canopy

A well-designed canopy keeps your children shielded from the rain or sun and some models come with extra features such as a peekaboo window or adjustable handles. One of our top choices is the BravoFor2, features an front seat with an adjustable buckle that can be adjusted at the waist and shoulder. This makes it easy for a single caregiver to take two children out. The bench seat can only be used by children who are at least 2 1/2 years old, therefore, it's not suitable for twins or younger siblings. However, we loved that this stroller folds into a compact unit and has handles on each side to help you roll it up to the car.

Some parents might prefer a side-by-side double stroller because it's less susceptible to sibling squabbles. These strollers let parents communicate and interact with both children simultaneously. On the downside, side-by-side strollers are typically 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 fit two infant car seats. The newer version allows them to be positioned in any direction. The newer model is more compact double buggy than the previous model, however it still weighs more and is wider 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 accommodate one car seat at a 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 solid, well-made stroller that can hold large loads without straining. And we liked the way that the handles can be adjusted to suit your height.

If you have two children with similar age, you may prefer a model that sits and stands, such as the Joovy Twin Roo+. The stroller 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 that makes it is a small, family-owned company with excellent customer service.

Seating

If you intend to use car seats for twin infants, then a stroller which will accept them is crucial. Our top-scoring strollers are compatible with the most popular car seat brands. For instance, the UPPAbaby Vista v2 double works with two car seats and the Joovy Twin Roo+ accommodates one car seat as well as a bassinet (sold separately). We prefer strollers that work with multiple infant car seat brands since it lets you shop at a greater variety of prices without being tied to a specific brand.

You should also consider whether you'd like a side-by-side or tandem stroller. A twin stroller that is side-by-side offers the traditional seating configuration and is more maneuverable -- especially in restricted spaces or when crossing curbs. A tandem stroller, on the other hand it can be more unstable and requires more space between the seats. The different seat heights could also lead to fighting between siblings.

We've discovered that there are many strollers to suit families with twins in the infant stage or children who are 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 allows parents to move their children from the vehicle to the double stroller in comfort.

The stroller's rear and front storage baskets are big and spacious, too. They're ideal for storage of all your gear including diaper bags, backpacks, and extra clothes. The front storage compartment has a separate compartment for phones and keys. The baskets are sided with mesh to keep items from falling, so you don't have to rummage to find them.

Evenflo Pivot Xpand Double is another budget-friendly option. It offers a similar degree of versatility to some of our award-winning strollers. Its seats can be transformed into two toddler seats, or modified bassinets. They can also be used with two infant car seats. This makes it an excellent choice for twins, from the time of birth to early childhood.