Buying a Twin Stroller With Car Seats
During the baby days, you might choose to go with a lightweight frame stroller that is compatible with two infant car seats. Some of the top options include the UPPAbaby Vista V2 Double or Joovy TwinRoo+.
This model allows the car seat carriers to be facing opposite directions or in the same direction and comes with a large storage bin that is accessible without removing the infant carrier. It can also be easily fit through most doorways.
Folding is easy
The UPPAbaby Vista V2 is a huge, gorgeous twin stroller that carries two infant car seats fitted with the correct adapters (car seat adapters are available separately). It glids around, pushes and turns as a single-seater stroller. It comes with adjustable legs and foot rests, a large UPF 50+ canopy with peekaboo windows and padded five-point security harnesses that are simple to fasten and unfasten. You can also 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 is big enough for all your stuff and comes with a convenient place to store your phone or purse and four cup holders.
However, it can be difficult to fold, particularly when you have one hand on the handlebar and the other on the child's car seat. You'll also need to remove the rear seat from its base to fold the stroller, which takes longer than the other double strollers that we tested. Fortunately, the company has changed the Vista to accommodate its new car seat adapters. The updated version (which will be available in April 2023) will work with both the original and the updated adapters in both configurations, and it will even fold with two adapters attached at once.
The Joovy TwinRoo+ is our preferred twin stroller frame that fits infant car seats. It is compatible with 23 different car seat models and is able to carry both babies in their infant carriers side-by-side. It's a popular choice for parents who drive smaller cars and its innovative design cuts down the overall length so that it fits better in trunks that are compact. The seats are comfortable and cushioned and can be reclined to various positions by pressing a button. The buckles are among the simplest to secure and remove in our tests.
The only downside of the TwinRoo+ is its bench seat, which is designed for an older child that is at or above 2 1/2. It is not suited for twins or siblings with similar age. However, it's a great choice for families who want to run and its robust construction means that the frame will not wear out as fast as other tandems we've tested.
Wheel Suspension
The suspension of the wheel on twin strollers that have car seats makes it more comfortable for the children. This is especially true when you're crossing bumps or rough terrain during your walks. Strollers that have suspension have bigger wheels, and usually have more shocks than those with no suspension. The more shocks a stroller comes with the smoother it will travel.
In addition to being easy to steer, good wheel suspension can make a twin stroller that has car seats more durable. It will last longer and is ideal if are planning to use it with multiple children or over a long time.
One of the top twin strollers that come with car seats for infants comes with great wheel suspension and is one that's been around for long enough The Baby Trend Snap-N-Go Double. It is packed with features that parents will love, including two cup holders, an integrated parent console that has a cup holder, and a large storage basket. It also 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 can be used with one infant car seat in the front or as a twin stroller. It is a very spacious stroller that folds down to a small size. It also has a few nice features that we love such as magnetic crotch straps that can be opened and closed by using just one hand.
It also has a 5-point harness, which is vital as it will keep your children safe in case of an accident. That's something that's not always found on strollers however it's a requirement for any family with infants or toddlers.
The Contours Options Elite V2 is another top option for twin strollers that can accommodate car seats. It has all the features we like, including the ability to reversibly seat and recline one hand as well as compression padding on both seats, adjustable legs rests, a zippered extension for both canopies, and extra-large storage. It also has a height-adjustable handle and a new seat design to make it easier to reverse seats while moving.
Canopy
A quality canopy will keep your children shielded from the rain or sun Some models include extra features, such as a peekaboo window or adjustable handles. One of our top picks, the BravoFor2, features the front seat with an adjustable buckle that can be adjusted at the waist and around the shoulder. This makes it easy for a single caregiver to take two kids out. Its bench seat is made to fit a child who's at least 2 1/2 years old, so it's not the best option for twins or younger siblings. However, we liked that this stroller folds into a compact unit and has a handle on each side to help you roll it up to the car.
Some parents might prefer a side-by-side double stroller due to its less proneness to squabbles between siblings. These strollers allow parents to communicate and interact with both children simultaneously. The downside is that side-by-side strollers tend to be heavier and longer than single models.
If you are looking for a lightweight and affordable option, the Baby Trend Double Snap-N'-Go is a highly rated and cost-effective option. It can accommodate two car seats for infants, and the newer version allows the seats to be positioned in any direction. We found the new model to be smaller than its predecessor, however it weighs a bit more and is a bit larger than the Joovy TwinRoo+.
If you're a parent who wants to jog, our top-rated twin jogger is the Jeep-branded Urban Glide 3. This stroller accommodates a single car seat at a single time. And even though it doesn't come with an integrated infant carrier it can be used with 23 different car seats via the click-in adapter. It's a sturdy and well-built stroller, that can handle large loads without stress. We also liked the way the handles could be adjusted to your height.
If you have two children of the same age you may prefer an option that lets you stand and sit, such as the Joovy Twin Roo+. This stroller can fit a pair of infant car seats or a single toddler seat and has a standing platform for older kids to stand on. It's a little more expensive than our budget-friendly stroller but the company behind it is a small family company with outstanding customer service.
Seating
If you're planning to use car seats for twins in the infant stage the stroller that supports them will be essential. Our top-scoring strollers work with the most well-known car seat brands. The UPPAbaby Vista v2 Double stroller can fit two car seats. The Joovy Twin Roo+ can accommodate a single car seat, as well as the bassinet. We recommend strollers that are compatible with multiple infant car seats due to the fact that you can pick from a wide range of prices and not be locked into a single brand.
You should also consider whether you'd prefer a side by side or tandem stroller. A twin stroller with a side-by-side design offers the traditional seating configuration and is more maneuverable -- especially in narrow spaces or over curbs. A tandem stroller may be unstable and requires more space between the seats. The different seat heights could cause an argument between siblings.
We've discovered that there are plenty of stroller options to suit families with twins in the infant stage or children of the same age. For instance, the Baby Trend Sit and Stand 2.0 double stroller is highly rated that is compatible with car seats (the Secure-Lift 35 as well as the EZ Lift 35 Plus). This lets parents take their children in comfort from the vehicle to the stroller.
The stroller's front and rear storage baskets are large, too. They're ideal for storage of everything you need including diaper bags, backpacks and even extra clothes. Plus, the front storage has a dedicated compartment for your phone and keys. The baskets are made of mesh to prevent 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 used with two infant car seat carriers and can be converted to two bassinets for toddlers or modified ones that can face either direction. This makes it a great choice for twins, from birth to early childhood.